Mannequin Men - "Flying Blind" MP3/download It's been a good-long while since Mannequin Men have factored into Gumshoe's hectic life. Hell, seven years or so is the tally, I think. What have they been up to? Were they swallowed whole ... Continue reading
To celebrate today’s crop of releases, here are new mp3s from A Band Of Bees, Built Like Alaska, Jonathan Coulton, Electric Flower, Joker, David Lynch, Mandolin Orange, Mannequin Men, Meshell Ndegeocello, Orchestra Of Spheres, Polinski, Ralfe Band, Summer Camp, Al Tuck, Zambri and Zun Zun Egui. Also, vote for your favorite of today’s new releases.
Mannequin Men - “Flying Blind” Mannequin Men’s new self-titled album is out today, be sure to pick it up!
This week sees the return of Chicago’s Mannequin Men , with their self-titled new album. We gave the guys the Vinyl District grilling on the eve of the record’s release. You are a rock & roll band with melodic sensibilities. This is part of a noble tradition, is that something you set out to be from the off? That just comes from being fans of other music with melodic / pop sensibilities. It’s more subconscious than anything. We write music influenced by whatever our flavour of the moment is. [...]
Mainstays in the Chicago music scene, Mannequin Men are the Midwest’s answer to Atlanta-based ruffians and sometime tour mates the Black Lips: fuzz-addled, hook-heavy, jangly retro rock with antics to spare. Their self-titled fourth LP covers a lot of territory in its 37 minutes. There’s 60’s garage rock, mod, Twin Cities power pop, spit wad punk, and yes, even some rambling country influence. A mishmash of genre-dipping aside, Mannequin Men have had eight years of Midwest dive bar gigs and dues-paying tours to sharpen their snark, and it’s widely apparent on their latest effort. [...]
Chicago garage rockers Mannequin Men have been releasing records since 2005 and on November 8 they're releasing their new self-titled lp via the Chicago-based label Addenda Records . The band has decided to release "Flyin' Blind" as a teaser track for the album, and it's definitely gotten my attention - it's a catchy track with longing vocals that should please both garage and indie fans. Listen to "Flyin' Blind" below and head over here for an mp3 of the track. (via WWDIS )
Happy Halloween, folks! And a good Jesusween to all you lil angels. We’ve got a packed weekend again with JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound combining forces with White Mystery tonight at the Double Door and Mannequin Men making plans to tear it up at the Empty Bottle tomorrow night. Let's not waste anymore time. Allons-y! FRIDAY JC BROOKS & THE UPTOWN SOUND [...]
Today's song is "Hobby Girl" by Mannequin Men . The Chicago foursome consists of Kevin Richard, Ethan D'Ercole, Seth Bohn, and Miles Raymer. Their music has a feel good rowdy and raw vibe. I was instantly smitten with this track. Listen below and for more information check out their MySpace , Facebook , and Twitter pages. "Hobby Girl"
Mannequin Men’s new self-titled album is a stew of all sorts of lo-fi, punk, and psychedelic rock mashed into one tasty Mannequin Men-shaped bowl. You’ll hear influences from all across the history of rock, psychedelic, and punk. So many in fact that it might make you think you have Alzheimer’s when you can’t figure out what you think you’re hearing right away. This mystery of "I can’t quite put my finger on what this sounds like, but I like it" gives these songs more depth. It also [...]
More news from Chicago this morning- The Mannequin Men have a new self-titled album coming out November 8th for (also Chicago based) Addenda Records . Bassist Miles Raymer says this about the new disc: "Speaking not only as a member of the band but also as a fan I have to say that this new record has to be the band’s strongest effort yet, and the one that best reflects the talents of the people I play music with. A lot of hard work went into it and I think it shows." [...]
During the month of September I wrote what I believe to be an I Rock Cleveland record eleven record reviews. October started with a road trip to ATP and super cold. I'm still dealing with super cold (I haven't spent a full day at work since last Wednesday). In between a number of jams fell through the cracks. This is the first post of two that will showcase some of the finer jams that have yet to be featured here on I Rock Cleveland. Five years back, Chicago's Mannequin Men were making trashy, garage rock in [...]
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As we eagerly wait the new full-length by Chicago alt-rockers Mannequin Men - due out on Addenda Records on November 8 - the group released a new cut to drool over. “Hobby Girl” compiles a list of activities the protagonist’s significant other can take up instead of staying at home and picking fights. The track further integrates country twang and a bit of angst into Mannequin Men's brand of indie rock by emitting a kind of Replacements meets J. Mascis vibe. “Hobby Girl”‘s subdued punk rock urgency reaches its climax [...]
Nothing says Rock and Roll like roasting some swine over an open flame...unless you happen to be vegan. But vegans be damned becuase the first annual Rock and Roll Pig Roast gets cooking on Saturday, September 24, at Ethyl’s Beer and Wine Dive , located at 324 S. Racine. While the pig sounds tempting, it's the local music lineup that has us salivating. Jangle-poppers Mannequin Men , psych-rockers Secret Colours , power-punks Bully In [...]
What could be better than live music and ice cold beer? How about throwing in delicious roasted meat (and veggies)? Yeah, that should do it. In what will no doubt become one of summer’s last great outdoor events, we present to you, Chicago’s 1st annual Rock & Roll Pig Roast . The event will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet and a full day and evening of incredible live music. You can get all the details you need, and preview all of the bands below. [...]
It's Labor Day weekend, y'all! It's time to celebrate our jobs by taking some time off from them to enjoy what little is left of summer. Because of the holiday there are festivals aplenty happening in the city. We've got North Coast Music Festival happening in the West Loop and Ravenswood Remix on the Northside. Plus shows by Save the Clocktower and Dark Fog . Let's get to it! FRIDAY [...]
The long awaited new Mannequin Men record will finally be seeing a release date this fall. The local jangle-rockers will release a self-titled new LP on Chicago's Addenda Records this October. Luckily for us, the band have posted a preview of Mannequin Men to their Facebook in the form of the track "Why Do I Get?" The song is a sleepy one, literally with the line "Why do I get so tired?," with thick-toned guitar strums and a nearly country & western rhythm that swings [...]
Blah Blah Blah If you are not already at Pitchfork Music Festival, then this edition of Weekend Diversions is for you, Mr./Ms. Non-conformist. Let's get to it, shall we? FRIDAY BITCHPORK Sure, the main topic in Chicago this weekend is Pitchfork’s annual smorgasboard but if you’re looking for something a little more underground, look no further than the three-day [...]
Who knew the taste of free shows was rum-flavored? Sailor Jerry is sponsoring three days of Pitchfork after parties at the Cobra Lounge , 235 N. Ashland Ave., next weekend, July 15-17. Taking the West Loop club’s stage are a bevy of Chicago’s best garage rock-n-rollers including the much talked about White Mystery , Gypsyblood , Heavy Times , Hollows , Mannequin Men and Mickey . To ensure your spot, concertgoers must RSVP at this website . Doors [...]
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