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Download a new Work Drugs song, "Coral Gables" (playing Kung Fu Necktie this Saturday, April 28th)

Apr 24, 6:24am The Key
Work Drugs - Coral Gables
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Download The Key Studio Sessions Compilation Vol. 3 (feat. mewithoutYou, Psychic Teens, White Birds, + more)

Dec 30, 2011, 10:15am The Key
Download The Key Studio Sessions Compilation Vol. 3 (feat. mewithoutYou, Psychic Teens, White Birds, + more) Photo by Ritz Reynolds DRGN King The Key Studio Sessions Compilation Volume 3—which you can download for free here —features one exclusive track recorded at the WXPN studios by 18 local acts, including DRGN King, Blayer Point Du Jour, Plow United, Weston, Surgeon, Break It Up, Black Landlord, Crills Wilson, Psychic Teens, The Bad Doctors, Ben Smith, The Tressels, Saturn Never Sleeps, White Birds, Andrew Lipke, Ports Of Call, mewithoutYou, and Young Statues. Special thanks to all of the bands for coming to our studio, and to John Vettese for recording [...]
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The Key Studio Sessions: Ports Of Call

Dec 14, 2011, 10:00am The Key
The Key Studio Sessions: Ports Of Call photo by John Vettese Born out of a shared love of '90s dreampop and shoegaze touchstones (you know the ones: Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine), Philly-based quintet Ports Of Call moved stridently out of the haze on their latest EP, Fractals . Released earlier this year on brilliant orange vinyl, it finds the band embracing jangling, effervescent pop hooks—a progression that continues with the new songs premiered in their Key Studio Session. Heck, they even played a number called "Pop Song" (though I'm partial to their performance of "Ballinora" from [...]
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Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Ballinora
Link Text:Ballinoraby Ports of Call from The Key Studio Sessions, Dec. 14, 2011
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Year:2011
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Fadophobia
Link Text:Fadophobiaby Ports of Call from The Key Studio Sessions, Dec. 14, 2011
File Name:KSS_121411_PortsOfCall_Fadopho bia.mp3
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Year:2011
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Pop Song
Link Text:Pop Songby Ports of Call from The Key Studio Sessions, Dec. 14, 2011
File Name:KSS_121411_PortsOfCall_Pop Song.mp3
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Year:2011
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Selective Memory Machine
Link Text:Selective Memory Machineby Ports of Call from The Key Studio Sessions, Dec. 14, 2011
File Name:KSS_121411_PortsOfCall_Selecti ve Memory Machine.mp3
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Year:2011
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Summer Blonde
Link Text:Summer Blondeby Ports of Call from The Key Studio Sessions, Dec. 14, 2011
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Year:2011
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Transparent Apparent
Link Text:Transparent Apparentby Ports of Call from The Key Studio Sessions, Dec. 14, 2011
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Year:2011
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:We Want the World
Link Text:We Want The Worldby Ports of Call from The Key Studio Sessions, Dec. 14, 2011
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Year:2011

Tonight's Concert Pick: Ports Of Call at Kung Fu Necktie

May 24, 2011, 10:49am The Key
Tonight's Concert Pick: Ports Of Call at Kung Fu Necktie Philly's Ports Of Call is fighting the good fight. After releasing the full length Like Thieves in 2008, the quintet toured and then took some time off; now, the band has regrouped, and is playing local venues in support of its new LP, Fractals . Despite having fewer tracks, Fractals sounds more fully developed than Like Thieves , and instills hope that the band might soon find success beyond the Philadelphia area. While most bands are uncomfortable talking about their influences, the members of Ports Of Call embrace the [...]
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Ports of Call Open for Smith Westerns & Unknown Mortal Orchestra at JB's April 26

Apr 26, 2011, 7:23am The Deli Magazine
Ports of Call Open for Smith Westerns & Unknown Mortal Orchestra at JB's April 26 After taking a hiatus, Ports of Call have regrouped with a bit of a lineup change and just released a new EP last month titled Fractals , which was produced by Jeff Zeigler ( Uniform Recording ) and is available on limited edition 12" orange vinyl and digitally HERE . The band still has elements of dream pop and shoegaze (that helped them become former Deli Featured Artists of the Month) but with more of an indie rock edge. They'll be opening for much-buzzed-about Smith Westerns (Fat Possum) and recently signed label mate Unknown Mortal Orchestra [...]
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Philly Local Philes: Ports Of Call's "Fadophobia"

Apr 25, 2011, 10:30am The Key
Philly Local Philes: Ports Of Call's "Fadophobia" Photo by Tom Mosher Of all the artists out there paying homage to Kevin Shields, Philly's Ports of Call is among the most faithful. The band's 2008 full-length debut Like Thieves… nailed the aching tremolo guitar and drifting, gauzy vocal haze of My Bloody Valentine's "Soft As Snow," while matching it with solid, memorable songwriting (that really important part that so many others overlook). After a few years off to regroup and reconfigure, the band is back with its recently-released EP, Fractals . Today's Philly Local Phile spotlights its opening track, [...]
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Link Text:Fadophobiaby Ports Of Call from Fractals
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Genre:Other

Best of 2008: Songs of the Year

Jun 26, 2009, 11:00am The Rawking Refuses To Stop!
Best of 2008: Songs of the Year I went a slightly different direction for 2008's songs list - there's some crossover with yesterday's albums list because my favorite three albums happened to have my favorite three songs of the year, but other than that I tried to spotlight 20 singles and album tracks by artists who didn't quite stand out enough across the board to crack the albums best-of. Get your left-field on after the jump and remember, the Rawkblog pledge drive ends this weekend - please give now ! 5. Hayden - "The Van [...]
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Artist:Angela Desveaux
Title:Sure Enough
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Year:2008
Artist:David Vandervelde
Title:I Will Be Fine
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Year:2008
Artist:Empire Of The Sun
Title:Walking On A Dream
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Year:2008
Artist:Fleet Foxes
Title:Blue Ridge Mountains
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Year:2008
Artist:Garlands
Title:David
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Year:2008
Artist:Hayden
Title:The Van Song
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Year:2008
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Aireals
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Year:2008
Artist:The Explorers Club
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File Name:07 If You Go.mp3
Year:2008
Artist:The Walkmen
Title:In The New Year
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File Name:1-04 In The New Year.mp3
Artist:The Wedding Present
Title:Don't Take Me Home Until I'm Drunk
Link Text:mp3
File Name:08 Don't Take Me Home Until Im Drun.mp3
Year:2008
Artist:Vivian Girls
Title:Where Do You Run To
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Year:2008

Screen Vinyl Image, Luxa...Tonight (4/12) @ Fontana's

Apr 12, 2009, 1:24pm Loveless Music Group
Screen Vinyl Image, Luxa...Tonight (4/12) @ Fontana's SVI and Luxa wrap up their mini tour tonight in NYC at Fontana's. April 9th, Velevet Lounge, Washington DC Luxa [...]
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Screen Vinyl Image, Ports Of Call, Luxa on (mini) Tour in April

Mar 13, 2009, 1:49pm Loveless Music Group
Screen Vinyl Image, Ports Of Call, Luxa on (mini) Tour in April April 9th - Velvet Lounge - Washington, DC April 10th - Manhattan Room - Philadelphia, PA April 11th- Octoraro - Oxford, PA April 12th - Fontana's - New York, NY (SVI and Luxa only)
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Luxa to record new EP

Feb 28, 2009, 5:33pm Loveless Music Group
Luxa to record new EP Luxa are set to go into the studio next week and record the long delayed follow up to their single, Drawn to the Sea. Luxa is the new-ish band from Autumn Thieves main man Andy Durutti. the Ep will appear on Self Storage Recordings sometime in late April to coincide with a mini tour with Screen Vinyl Image and Ports of Call you can download the the Drawn to the Sea single here for free...
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LMG Exclusive - Ports of Call MP3 Mix

Feb 17, 2009, 6:23pm Loveless Music Group
LMG Exclusive - Ports of Call MP3 Mix A Mix by Tom and Thomas from Ports of Call (tom) On Your Own Again.mp3 Scott Walker Things I Did When I Was Dead.mp3 No Aage Mist.mp3 Shugo Tokumaru Face To Face On High Places.mp3 School of Seven Bells black white.mp3 The Raveonettes (thomas) Daily Routine.mp3 Animal Collective Vox Celeste.mp3 Deerhunter Inní mér syngur vitleysingur.mp3 Sigur Ros My Game of Loving.mp3 White Noise Quick [...]
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Link Text:Mist.mp3
File Name:Mist.mp3
Title:Black White
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Artist:Atlas Sound
Title:Quick Canal Part 1
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Artist:Deerhunter
Title:Vox Celeste
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Year:2008
Artist:No Age
Title:Things I Did When I Was Dead
Link Text:Things I Did When I Was Dead.mp3
File Name:Things I Did When I Was Dead.mp3
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Year:2008
Artist:School Of Seven Bells
Title:Face To Face On High Places
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File Name:Face To Face On High Places.mp3
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Year:2008
Artist:Scott Walker
Title:On Your Own Again
Link Text:On Your Own Again.mp3
File Name:On Your Own Again.mp3
Year:1969
Artist:Sigur Rós
Title:Inní mér syngur vitleysingur
Link Text:Inní mér syngur vitleysingur.mp3
File Name:Inní mér syngur vitleysingur.mp3
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Year:2008
Artist:White Noise
Title:02 - My Game of Loving
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File Name:My Game of Loving.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:1969

Ports Of Call - Washout (VIDEO)

Jan 25, 2009, 11:47am Loveless Music Group
Washout by Ports of Call
sorry for the lack of posts lately. we've been in the process of moving the last 2 weeks and it's been very time consuming not to mention stressful. lots of good stuff going on that i want to tell you about. the artists playlists will return this tuesday, hopefully...
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My Lil Underground @ Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia (DJs from Ports of Call)

Dec 24, 2008, 3:42pm Loveless Music Group
My Lil Underground @ Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia (DJs from Ports of Call) Tom and Thomas from Ports of Call are starting a new DJ party (to include bands later down the road) at the oddly named Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia called My Lil Underground . It kicks of January 20th which is also Inauguration Day. Kung Fu Necktie is located on Front and Thompson streets. Starts at 9, goes til 2. free to get yer dance on...
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Ports of Call - Like Thieves (self released)

Mar 22, 2008, 6:28pm Girl About Town
Ports of Call - Like Thieves (self released) l Ports of Call is a Philadelphia five piece conjuring up atmospeheric shoegaze of epic proportions. The band began last year when Thomas Mosher (guitar, vocals) and Tom Fleischer (guitar) were writing a lot of material but needed a band. Daniel Salerno joined on drums, and Carolynne McNeel (of Rarebirds and Grammar Debate) added vocals, guitar, keys, and violin, much to the delight of the founding members. Bassist Stephanie Hesser rounds out the group and joined after their debut album was recorded, replacing former bassist Andrew Grossman. The band's [...]
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Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Claire
Link Text:Ports of Call - Claire
File Name:ClairePortsofCall.mp3
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Year:2008

Shoegaze in 2008 | Five Acts not to be Missed

Mar 17, 2008, 3:34pm Friction NYC
Shoegaze in 2008 | Five Acts not to be Missed Shoegaze will always remain one of my favorite genres of music, even if I get away from it from time to time, it's something that I always come back to. Granted, shoegaze and dreampop saw their heyday in the early nineties, but today many acts continue to reinvent and push the envelope with the genre. I was reading an interview with Soundpool (one of the bands featured in this post) about the relation among shoegaze, electronica, and indie-pop becoming more familiar in Japan. One of the group's members stated that there has been "a significant change in [...]
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Link Text:Coast
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Artist:Fleeting Joys
Title:Good Kind Of Tomorrow
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Year:2008
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Washout
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File Name:washout.mp3
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Year:2008
Artist:Resplandor
Title:Downfall
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File Name:downfall.mp3
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Year:2008
Artist:Soundpool
Title:The Divides Of March
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Year:2007

Ports of Call Act Like Thieves

Nov 27, 2007, 7:01am Obscure Sound
Ports of Call Act Like Thieves There is no need for me to stress the importance of atmosphere within music. Anyone who has heard any quality music, from classical works to punk or shoegaze, understands that it is a vital component in building up a dedicated fan base, with a song's "catchiness" obviously not being the only factor in what creates an admirable result. As simple as it may be for many musicians to hum a melody and relay it into instrumental form, capturing a sense of atmospheric believability is a skill that cannot simply be taught. Artists who intentionally seek a certain atmosphere are very [...]
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Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Claire
Link Text:Ports of Call - Claire
File Name:pocall-cla.mp3
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Year:2007
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Honey
Link Text:Ports of Call - Honey
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Year:2007
Artist:Ports of Call
Title:Washout
Link Text:Ports of Call - Washout
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Year:2007