I love me some post-punk. Thus I stumbled upon Sweet Bulbs, a lo-fi fuzzed out band from New York City. And not the Ian Curtis post-punk. These guys add pop induced flavor instead of the darkness that usually accompanies post-punkers. Heavy on the lo-fi, these cats steer away from ordinary by distorting guitars and just [...]
So as I mentioned earlier, I cannot say enough good things about Titus Andronicus . So I will take this post to say as much good stuff about them and the rest of the current New Jersey music scene, sorry Bon Jovi fan(s) , as reasonably tolerable. To demonstrate my true admiration for the music of my home state, I created this compilation to serve as an introduction to the great music coming out of New Jersey (mostly Bergen County, the county in which I reside). We have an ongoing series of mixtapes featuring music from Canada called [...]
There's a killer show at Silent Barn tonight. In the spirit of Halloween and pretending to be someone you're not there's a cover show tonight. This pretty much has to be fun.Grocery Thief as Joy DivisionLe Rug as Dead KennedysGraffiti Monster as Minor ThreatRainbow Party as Gang Of Four@ Silent Barn$??All Ages
Recommended Show: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 EXPERIMENTAL DENTAL SCHOOL, LE RUG, & GRANDCHILDREN @ MARKET HOTEL 1142 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11221 $8, 8PM It was a tough call picking only one show to recommend today, considering the wealth of good events going on. Ultimately, I had to settle on the Todd P show at Market Hotel with Experimental Dental School, Le Rug (with Fiasco), Grandchildren, and some band called Oberhofer. Each of these bands alone was an encouraging push to pick it, but them all together? Well, that's just over the top! [...]
It certainly has been a while, but we are now fortunate enough to have an update on the most frequently featured artist in the three and a half year history of our little music blog. Le Rug is the ongoing music project of Brooklyn, New York-based musician Ray Weiss along with his ever-evolving cast of musical journey(wo)men. This time around, Ray enlists the assistance of members belonging to an
Below, TWO interviews for the price of one. Call it a recession special, an early Independence Day gift, an informational overload, whatever you prefer, here's EF contributor Victoria Lebron with Le Rug's Ray Weiss and Awesome Color's Allison Busch... Le Rug I sat down with Ray Weiss—lead singer and driving force behind the band Le Rug —in his home, The Market Hotel. We discussed the joys of two drum sets on stage, his ideal backing band (since he is currently without one), his label, Tamur [...]
One phrase comes to mind when a Queens-born-and-raised girl like me hears the words "Live at Shea Stadium" : "Meet the Mets!" Alas, don't set your heart on bumping fists with Mr. Met at Bushwick's new recording studio/performance space named after the famed and now-defunct stadium. Sporting a big, open loft peppered with original artwork and even a user-friendly wall of transportation alternatives to/from the venue, Shea seems to be on the right track to becoming a new contender among performance spaces in Brooklyn. Advertised as a benefit for [...]
Le Rug has been very busy lately. They've just released their third EP in six months. It's called America and includes three tracks: 1. "Pat Buchanan" 2. "F.D.R." 3. "She Sings Metal" Download it at the Tamur Records website.
Here are mp3s by some artists playing live this week: "Stand Where I Can See You" by She Keeps Bees "I Am New Yorker" by Aldenbarton "Jailbait" by Le Rug "Beat Of My Heart" by The Jaguar Club "Stages" by Limbs Visit our SHOWLIST for more information about these and other upcoming shows.
Here are mp3s by some artists playing live this week: "Seeds On Stone" by Limbs "Fight Song" by Renminbi "My Weakness" by A Place To Bury Strangers "Bear" by The Antlers "Jailbait" by Le Rug "Goes Cube Song 563 by Goes Cube "Here's When" by The Soundscapes "Crickets" by chopshop "51 Weeks, 7 Days" by Bottle Up And Go [...]
Here are mp3s by some bands playing live this week: "Jailbait" by Le Rug "Stand Where I Can See You" by She Keeps Bees "Carpetbaggers" by Harlem Shakes "Baby Jesus" by Screaming Females Also playing this week: cholo, The Jaguar Club, Locket, Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers Visit our SHOWLIST for more information on these and other upcoming shows.
Hey We Versus The Shark where's the next Murmurmur song already? It's almost half way through the month. How long does it take to put together a cover song anyway? I mean, Come On. I kid, I kid. Take your time yo. Hey kids, here's last months free We Versus The Shark cover of a song by the olfactory indiefolkers Drakkar Sauna . Downloadable: "Dog Like This (Drakkar Sauna Cover)" (quoteunquote mp3) Myspace page is here . Hello Sir Records is here [...]
So the official notice needs to go out once again... Le Rug retains the title (dubious or otherwise) of being the most frequently featured music project on MML. It's been almost exactly one year, aside from numerous beers in a Kentucky hotel room and a January 2008 performance at Cincinnati venue Gypsy Hut, since our last visit with the band... but before we dig into the new stuff, and for
Passion and aggression. They are two traits I seek out from bands, but they are also two of the tougher traits to ascribe to a band. Obviously if you make music you should have some sort of passion for it, it doesn't take much just a desperate feeling that you need to make music. Aggression, well it's pretty simple too don't you think, a little bit of rage, a healthy dose of anger, and a sped up
Once again the end is here...of the week that is. The pain behind my left eye is slowly fading. In turn the headache that has been brewing all week has peaked...and maybe...just maybe...will go away. Enough about me though. Let's talk about you the readers/listeners/lovers/hater s. How are you? It's friggin' cold where I am, but it looks like it's colder in many other regions. Green Bay? COLD! Massachusetts? COLD! Brazil? Not cold...but you thought I was gonna say cold...didn't ya? Anyway I've got something that will warm [...]
Wow. That's all I can say about the shows going on tonight. At the Lo-Fi in Baltimore a serious rock and roll show is happening. There is no doubt that Le Rug, Pianowire, Screaming Females, and Abiku will tear it down. Also in B-more, the Talking Head plays host to Jason Dove & The Magic Whip, Prabir & The Substitutes, Frenemies, and Labianca. Up in Philly there are two great shows. At the North Star Bar, The What Monsters play along with Infinica, Falkonr, and Triggers. Finally at the Fire there is an [...]
Welcome to yet another installment of Le Rug here on MML. If you missed the previous posts regarding this band, and specifically NYC musician Ray Weiss, we have cataloged the entries for your review. Over the past year, Ray has become a very good friend and continues to share his music with you through our little blog. We seriously recommend you take a listen to some of the
Ray Weiss is still an angry young man yet he could write several tomes about his adventures in the music industry thus far. He started his first band the Medics while still at school but despite being courted by a number of labels including Island decided against compromise. Whether he'll regret this decision remains to be seen but following a particularly messy part of his life (breakfast bowls
OK, where do I start here? This is our fourth post regarding music projects both fashioned and fronted by Ray Weiss from New York City, making him the most frequently featured musician ever on MML. Once you listen to some of his new material, you are probably going to want to stick around a bit to investigate some of the following links. Give a listen to some of these new
brokenheartboy
Midday Procrastination
Brooklyn Ski Club
The End Of Irony
Milk Milk Lemonade
EAR FARM
StereoactiveNYC
GIMME TINNITUS
Pop Tarts Suck Toasted
Pasta Primavera
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The Shins: “September” (b-side of “Simple Song” 7”)
St. Vincent - 'Cheerleader'
Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit)
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Niki & The Dove - The Fox [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
The Best Whitney Houston Covers: A Tribute
The Weeknd – D.D. (Chi Duly Remix)
Red Axes – Tour De Chile
