komischer dinge frönen manche bands. nichts passiert, aber ein neuer name musste her! wer glaubt denn so etwas. die selbe musik, die selben bandmitglieder, das gleiche umfeld. und dennoch wurde aus the flying tourbillon orchestra walking sleep . das ist in etwas so, als würde sich prince fortan nur noch bettler nennen. da hilft aber auch kein lamentieren, viel wichtiger ist zunächst der verweis auf das neue album. "measures" kommt am 25. mai und ist damit der nachfolger der "escapements" ep aus 2008. die sechsköpfige band aus l.a. setzt sich zusammen aus: hunter curra, [...]
They've taken away the Jeopardy question that was their original name — what is a Flying Tourbillon Orchestra? — but the band now known as Walking Sleep hasn't changed its approach: indie-pop with boy/girl vocals, sharp/fuzzy edges and a sunny/dark disposition. The sextet's debut album "Measures" will finally be out May 25; it's been a long time coming , but with Sara Radle now comfortably ensconced as the female vocalist (replacing original member Kelli Noftle), Walking Sleep seems to have hit its stride. ||| Download: "Final Chapter" [...]
[Happy new year, everybody. Buzz Bands was away on some vocab rehab for a couple of weeks, but now we return to help you lurch — did I say lurch? I meant ease — into a new decade. I hope to have some changes in the coming weeks; for now, get your year off to a good start by supporting some local folks:] News item: Few people on the Eastside would admit it, but the best lineup of shows this week comes at the Viper Room, which is [...]
[Birthday greetings go out today to Simon Le Bon ... and here's what's in store tonight:] Critics have heaped accolades on Sunset Rubdown's latest album "Dragonslayer," a labrynthian blast of image-heavy art-rock. The Montreal-based ensemble, led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug, ends the U.S. leg of its tour tonight at the Troubadour, where tUnE-YaRdS opens. ... Should be a fun night of dress-up (and cover) at the Echo — Otik Records presents the Voyeurs (as Creedence Clearwater Revival), the Flying [...]
[We now return to our regularly scheduled programming.] Haven't had a chance until now to tout the new Cave Singers' sophomore album, "Welcome Joy" [download below], a nice slice of laid-back folk that came out in August. The Seattle band hits the Echo tonight. ... Swedish quartet Sahara Hotnights kind of vanished from my radar after their 2004 album (a memorable tour with the Hives), but this year they released a new album "What If Leaving Is a Loving Thing" (produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter [...]
[Here we are, Sunset Junction hangover and all, starting another great week of shows:] One of the most memorable sets last April at Coachella was Friendly Fires' early-afternoon assault in 100-degree (give or take) heat in the Gobi Tent. In fact, I'll venture to say it was almost superhuman — both on the part of the British four-piece and on the part of fans so packed in and overheated you were surprised not to walk away wearing part of your friend's tattoo. Their electrifying dance-rock was a hit in L.A. from the first time [...]
One of the best parts of the Circus was the success of the side stages, with some of Henry Clay People's favorite bands playing stripped down acoustic sets between main stage acts. By the end of the night, side stages were appearing out of thin air. I think I saw Eli Monolator (the night's emcee) start playing songs on a bench in the smoker's patio, but I was sharing a joint with a blogger and a singer from one of my fave local bands, and blogger weed is a lot stronger than mine, so I may have imagined that.
The Henry Clay People, Fol Chen, The Flying Tourbillion Orchestra @ The Echoplex ($10) The Henry Clay People return to Los Angeles TONIGHT and are putting on a full blown spectacle. The Rock N' Roll Summer Circus will feature Balloon animals, treats, Side shows, Mimes, and everyone is encouraged to dress up like a clown. Soo fucking excited. ALSO TONIGHT WORTH CHECKING OUT: [...]
Who knows when the Henry Clay People are going to have time to record a follow-up to "For Cheap or For Free" — besides upcoming tour dates with the Airborne Toxic Event and a date Aug. 7 at Lollapalooza , their name is on a list of local bands slated to play the Lobsterfest on Sept. 17-18-19 in San Pedro. No official announcement yet, but the names I hear for the shindig at the Port of Silver Lake — er, San Pedro — includes the Henry Clays, the Happy Hollows [...]
The Monolators are America's greatest midnight band, who always make it worth staying up all night. I look forward to their closing sets, because they play straight up, balls out garage-punk-pop better than anyone on the eastside OR the westside. I realized going into their set that there was a sixty-percent chance that my badly stubbed toe would be broken (it was) by the end of the night, with an even greater likelihood that one of the Monolators would destroy some equipment (they did). It's a real shame that they can't clone the Monolators seven or eight times so they [...]
[Getting back into town today after a little road trip. Thanks to my pinch-bloggers the past few days; happy birthday to Stewart Copeland; and here's a full plate of music goodies from which to sample tonight:] My trip to the heartland yielded a good read or two, including this Riverfront Times interview with Son Volt's Jay Farrar on his band's new album "American Central Dust." The quintet plays the Wiltern tonight with the Cowboy Junkies . ... The "Also I Like to Rock" free concert [...]
You can see all of this fine acts at our next LA[Heart]SF show happening Thursday, July 16, at the Echo in Los Angeles...The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra - "Strings" (live at Little Radio)The Monolators - "Don't Dance" (live at Detour Fest)French Miami - "God Damn Best"Kissing Cousins - "First in the Fire" (live at Silver Factory Studios)The Damselles - "Just One Look" (live at Little Radio)
After the great success of our inaugural San Francisco event, we are pleased to announce the first Los Angeles show in the LA[Heart]SF concert series. On July 16, the Echo will play host to an exciting bill that includes LA's The Monolators, Flying Tourbillion Orchestra, Kissing Cousins, and special guests The Damselles. Representing San Francisco will be French Miami.MP3 - "The God Damn Best"
Jukebox is a feature where we ask our favorite artists, bloggers and DJs their opinions on four songs that are currently generating buzz. Then we ask them for songs that we should be buzzing about. This week, we put quarters in the record machine with L. Hunter Curra, of The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra...Iron and Wine - "The Trapeze Swinger" (mp3)Most of the I&W I'm used to is much more LOFI
[Twenty-seven years after the Grammys anointed her best new artist, Sheena Easton celebrates a milestone birthday today. Cheers to her as we rocket into the final week of the month ...] Yes, the Henry Clay People's residency at Spaceland this month has been raging, but they are not all the rage. Two other Monday night stints wind up tonight, and the lineup at the Silverlake Lounge is especially good: residents Dusty Rhodes and the River Band [pictured] play what is likely their last local [...]
[It's Jesse McCartney's 22nd birthday today. Is he still a big deal, or is 22 over the hill in that world? In keeping with that theme ...] "It's Spooky to Be Young" is the new album by L.A. Meredith Meyer [pictured]. Her sophomore effort, produced by Bill Racine (Rogue Wave, Mates of State, Mark Gardener), gets a proper celebration with a show tonight at 3 Clubs. ... That snarl you'll hear tonight will be coming from Spaceland, where Living Things will pump up the [...]
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What a way to solve geographical differences: introducing a new concert series, LA[Heart]SF, sponsored by blogging pals New and Used Records (SF) and Radio Free Silverlake (LA). The mission is to bring together the LA and SF scenes by alternating shows in the cities each month, inviting local heroes up and down the coast. The partnership kicks off in San Francisco at El Rio this Saturday with Bay Bridged favorites Birds & Batteries and French Miami , and visiting from down [...]
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Birds and Batteries and French Miami from San Francisco and the Flying Tourbillion Orchestra from Los Angeles will be showcased in the inaugural show for the LA[Heart]SF concert series. LA[Heart]SF is a collaboration between LA blog Radio Free Silverlake and SF blog/label New and Used Records , with shows alternating monthly between both respective cities. The aforementioned bands play El Rio in San Francisco on April 11. Partners in LA[Heart]SF include LA-based internet radio station Indie 103.1 , as well as Flavorpill , a premiere tastemaker for events [...]
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