Sophia in Gold (Phantom Kicks Remix) by Phantom Kicks Phantom Kicks have remixed "Sophia in Gold," originally a song by Letting Up Despite Great Faults . Here's a little insight on how this collaboration came about, straight from Phantom Kicks' guitarist Tanner Pikop: We have been in touch with LA's Letting Up Despite Great Faults ever since we played The Rumble with them in February and as they were preparing to release their EP, Paper Crush at the [...]
San Francisco's Phantom Kicks (Tanner Pikop) reworks Letting Up Despite Great Fault s ' Paper Crush standout "Sophia in Gold". Pikop removes the immediacy and pulse of the original and turns the track into a 1980's Christopher Cross lesson in yachtrock with additional guitar riffs and a splash of saltwater. You can also revisit my glowing review of the band's Paper Crush EP [...]
At this year's Rock Make Street Festival , the bands absolutely killed it. Headlining the Deli Radio stage, local veterans Birds & Batteries have been a frequent player on our web site, and we were happy to have them make their first ever Rock Make appearance this year. On the up-and-coming front, Phantom Kicks also played on the Deli Radio stage, impressing the early crowd with their energetic stage presence. They had a couple extra members, including the lovely [...]
It's Rock Make Street Festival's 4th annual event and what an event it'll be. Many respected local and kids' rock bands along with over 100 local arts and crafts vendors and food from local vendors. I was a big fan of last year's show and this one has the likes of Tartufi, Battlehooch, Birds & Batteries, Bare Wires, Phantom Kicks, James and Evander, Cannons & Clouds, Sean Smith, ChuCha Santamaria Y Usted, Mist Giant, Vons De Qua and the SF Rock Project's House Band . The event is taking place on Saturday, September [...]
This episode is sponsored by Audyssey . Mixtape: 2011 Rock Make Street Festival Preview Mix (Podcast #257) As we noted in the last episode of our podcast, we're extremely exited about our fourth annual 2011 Rock Make Street Festival , taking place at Treat Avenue at 18th Street in San Francisco on Saturday, September 17th from 12pm to 7pm ( RSVP on Facebook ). Rock Make is a free, all ages, all day event, featuring tons of [...]
The Bay Bridged , Tartufi , and Cookie and the Dude are proud to announce the lineup of local bands and artists performing at the fourth annual Rock Make Street Festival , returning to Treat Avenue at 18th Street in San Francisco on Saturday, September 17th from 12pm to 7pm ( Facebook event ). Widely celebrated as the Mission's only free, all ages, all day celebration of local independent music, arts, crafts, and food, Rock Make [...]
Ears of the Beholder Outdoor Show! Blackbird Blackbird / Phantom Kicks / Old Arc / Yalls / Soft Metals (DJ) El Rio Patio / June 18th / 4pm / $8... (Visit my blog for more!)
Live This Month: June 2011 In Live This Month , we sample some of the great local and out-of-town bands performing in the coming month in the San Francisco Bay Area. June kicks off the summer touring season, which means a bunch of acts coming through SF and locals heading out on tour. Not coincidentally, a bunch of the bands included here have new records out this month, including My First Earthquake, Matt Bauer, The Wooden Birds, and Black Lips. Enjoy this mix and then go check out some shows! [...]
San Fransisco's Phantom Kicks create minimalist electro-pop, with shades of post-rock thrown in to even things out. Minimalist and post-rock in the same sound? I thought it was impossible once, too. But after listening to more and more "genrefied" music, the lines have been blended and barriers taken down. A picturesque sound is apparently what Phantom Kicks is going for - I wouldn't be surprised if they scored a film sometime soon. They've also toured with KR buddies Letting Up Despite Great Faults , so they're already a step ahead 'round these parts. The five-song Tectonics EP [...]
Every Monday, we'll be offering you early picks for some of the week's best concerts. Do you think we omitted something worthwhile? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to visit our Local Concert Calendar for an expanded set of daily listings. It's already been quite a 2011 for tUnE-yArDs , and their new album w h o k i l l has only been out for one week. I can attest to Merrill Garbus' amazing [...]
} Part III of III - Local Picks Spotlight Week Local Picks is my attempt to cover the enormous amount of music being created in the Bay Area. As Pitchfork has called SF "a location that's quickly threatening to eclipse Brooklyn in the ranks of regional talent", I've got my work cut out for me... (Right Link + "Save Link As" = Download) Phantom Kicks (Feat. Cameron Spies) - "Cut From A Different Clay" Phantom Kicks - [...]
Radiation City - Park Portland's Radiation City came recommended by a close friend last week, and after feeling this familiarity to their tunes, I... (Visit my blog for more!)
Mondays are for smoothing out pixel problems. Roommate – Snow Globe Dead Young Friends – Real (via soundcloud) Phantom Kicks - Cut From A Different Clay (Feat. Cameron Spies) (via bandcamp) Hiding From Andy – Taker Ample Mammal - Wildebeest Tactics For the 21st Century (Mode7 Remix) (via Soundcloud)
Tweet Every Monday, we'll be offering you early picks for some of the week's best concerts. Do you think we omitted something worthwhile? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to visit our Local Concert Calendar for an expanded set of daily listings. Jordan Dalrymple (Subtle/13 & God) just released his first album of funky, electronic pop as Antonionian and [...]
Tweet Phantom Kicks , despite not having an official release under their belts, have not been shy about playing live shows, sharing local bills with the likes of The Dont's, My First Earthquake, Skeletal System and Sunbeam Rd. For future outings, however, the trio will be able to boast their debut EP, entitled Tectonics , which comes out in April. "Cut From A Different Clay" is the first track off the EP, with a thumping backbeat, electronic hooks, and dreamy, layered vocals. [...]
According to my own very unscientific studies, there are hundreds of thousands of music-related websites online. Possibly millions. Some of them have big budget advertising accounts and site traffic that rivals The New York Times . Others provide hourly coverage of popular bands and employ a dedicated staff of contributors. Most of them are run by one or two devoted individuals who put a lot of time and effort into daily reviews and updates. But no matter which music site you're talking about, it's safe to say that almost all of them are more popular than this one. [...]
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San Francisco's Phantom Kicks have recently completed their EP titled Tectonics due out April 5th on Glass Box Records (label of band member Tanner). Phantom Kicks specialize in speedy guitar riffs and electro-beats with wonderfully sounding vocals which combine to form the melodies that characterize this band. The buzz around this band here in SF has been made strictly through their live shows. Always enthusiastic and eager to play, this will be the band's first physical release, one in which I'm sure many of their enduring fans will embrace whole heartedly. [...]
Announcing City Limits Records: A Project by Ears of the Beholder and See the Leaves My friend Robert and I met several weeks ago to discuss local... (Visit my blog for more!)
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