I've no doubt that the upcoming album from Ravens & Chimes will most likely make it on to a Folk Hive Best of 2011 list. No fucking doubt at all. Offered via WYNC this morn', a new jam. Ravens & Chimes :: Past Lives [MP3] WEBSITE
Congratulations to the PacNW for another stellar year in music. It really outdid itself. There were quite a few bands from our region who received obscene amounts of attention this annum and even rippled the national scene with their respective records. Unfortunately, not many of them ended up on my list. Despite this cultural discrepancy, however, the bands and albums listed below represent what I believe to be the very best in Northwest music that you could've listened to in twenty-ten. Or not; I dunno, I'm just one dude. Feliz Navidad! . [...]
Perfume Genius ::: photo by Kyle Johnson For the past few years we've been lucky enough to have one of the most talented up-and-coming photographers in America contribute his thoughts on the best of the year sonically and on film. And for the past three years we've sang Kyle Johnson's praises (seriously, he's brilliant) and every [...]
So much to do this weekend and you only have 72 hours to do it. Why is partying so stressful!?! Ugh. The things we put ourselves through as social mammals. It's exhausting. What's your costume? Where are you going to be? Who are you going to be with? How are you going to get there? [...]
Photos: MusicFest NW, September 9, 2010, Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
Blood Red Dancers ::: photo by Abbey Simmons "We've come a long way together…through the hard times and the good…" You begin your day with three other people sardined into your twin-size bed and a Fatboy Slim song blasting on your alarm clock radio. Who knew the Fruit Bats would be Seattle's best aphrodisiac? I'm not saying [...]
Blood Red Dancers ::: photo by Abbey Simmons "We've come a long way together…through the hard times and the good…" You begin your day with three other people sardined into your twin-size bed and a Fatboy Slim song blasting on your alarm clock radio. Who knew the Fruit Bats would be Seattle's best aphrodisiac? I'm not saying [...]
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Parades is art-rock foursome who have recently signed to the independent label Dot Dash . The record came together DIY. Band member Jonathan Boulet (who has put out records on Modular ) chose to produce their debut album in his garage. The result 'achieves a dynamic whitewash of pop harmonies, post- rock guitars and electronic meanderings', or what some are describing as an unhinged jam session. Coming up, the band will be doing dates with Sally Seltmann and Passion Pit in Australia. Check out their track Past Lives . [...]
This was released on 6/2/2010 at 11:00 AM. There will be updates. The concert boasts "over 60 bands in 3 days" Friday: Saturday: Sunday: MGMT Yeasayer Holy Fuck Shabazz Palaces Bear In Heaven Head Like A Kite Macklemore Unnatural Helpers Jaguar Love Champagne Champagne Fences Chris Pureka Stay Hi Brothers [...]
"Loserspeak In New Tongue" is the latest single and video taken from the debut album of Parades , Foreign Tapes . I've talked about drummer Jonathan Boulet in the past and for good measure, he's pretty awesome. Parades are pretty awesome as well; the Australian quartet (that expand into a nine-member live show) really keep me on my toes craft memorable, clean melodies. Next time they come to the US, I want need to see them. They're also going on tour in June, so if you like what you hear, check [...]
<img src=" http://i4.photobucket.com/albu ms/y150/Saltlick/past-lives-aa .jpg" width="425" Seattle quartet Past Lives was born from the ashes of art-punk/hardcore stud bands like The Blood Brothers, Shoplifting, and Chromatics. The band released Tapestry of Webs (recorded with Steve Fisk who, in the past, produced Nirvana, The Posies, and Harvey Danger) this past February 23rd through Suicide Squeeze. Past Lives perform tonight at The Vollrath with Roaring Colonel Records signees We Are Hex and Mark Tester (Burnt Ones lead singer) side project Blackheat. Get more details on Facebook . [...]
It's funny, I only started listening to The Thermals when I was in college, but I already feel like they're one of those bands who're always there: reliable. Dependably good. Sound a lot like Ted Leo. The threesome has a great live energy and are always fun to see in person, if not entirely innovative or exciting. Their show tonight at Brooklyn Bowl sold out, so grab tickets to this one while you still can. I'm listening to Past Lives ' MySpace page right now, and I'm not really digging it. It's interesting at least, with some cool percussive [...]
Monday: Darlings, The Sneaks, Cybelle Blood, + Night Reports @ Bruar Falls 8pm FREE [ info ] While Monday may just be the most depressing day of the week, it can be made better when you know there's a kick ass free show lined up to end your day. Tonight three bands I've never heard of and Darlings open the doors to Bruar Falls for a free show. Now I know there's always a bit of trepidation when you don't know the bands, but since there's no cover or [...]
Portland's The Thermals are launching their east coast tour today, right smack in Orlando. Past Lives are joining them, whose stuff I've enjoyed recently. Maybe The Thermals will throw in their new tune, "Separate" into the set list. Listen to it on their MySpace . That track is featured on a split with The Cribs to be released on Record Store Day, April 20. The new album is supposed to appear this fall--a project they're working on with Chris Walla. [...]
On their debut LP, these Blood Brothers alums dial it down considerably, favoring slow builds over fiery spazz-outs. Though they were best known for the breakneck tempos and blisteringly heavy riffs of their first three albums, by the end of their tenure, Seattle glam-core heroes the Blood Brothers were penning songs that were longer, more restrained and more deliberately paced. It should come as no surprise, then, that Past Lives, which is essentially the original Blood Brothers lineup minus helium-sucking vocalist Johnny Whitney, continue to push in that same direction. Just as Whitney...
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Sled Island is pleased to announce the initial musical lineup for the Sled Island Music and Arts Festival at multiple venues throughout Calgary, Alberta. The full Sled Island 2010 festival lineup will be announced May 1st and will include more than 200 bands, films, visual art and other programming. The first 90 bands out of the bag: Girl Talk (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [...]
The Calgary-based Sled Island festival has announced its initial musical lineup featuring 90 acts including Girl Talk, the Melvins, !!!, Built To Spill, Deerhoof, Why?, Les Savy Fav & more.
:: Vanilla Ice will be at Glastonbury . So I guess that shark is clearly in Glastonbury's rear-view mirror, then? :: There's been a lot of chatter flying around that Refused might be getting back together . Um, yes. Please yes. :: Um, no . Please no. :: Past Lives ' van got burgled... in Detroit of all places. Detroit, you say? Who would've ever guessed? :: The more I see from Scion Rock Fest , the more I'm [...]
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