In The Time Machine, the Morlocks were freaky, underground creatures who only ventured out at night. For the past 25 years, this could describe one of L.A.'s greatest ever garage-punk bands, who also call themselves The Morlocks. A book could (and should) be written about their turbulent history over the years. A definite highlight would have come in 1999 when Spin magazine reported that singer
Più che un lavoro di studio questo "Play Chess" sembra un divertito strascico della cerimonia dei diplomi al College. Se si scorrono all'indietro le pagine del calendario di una sessantina circa d'anni, questa sarebbe la perfetta colonna sonora di ancheggiamenti peccaminosi, delle prime ebbrezze con barba incipiente e danni riconoscibili solo a mattino inoltrato. I Morlocks sono il magnetismo di Leighton Koizumi . La voce che ti scartavetra le pareti dell'anima, i pantaloni di pelle che ingraviderebbero qualsiasi donna nel raggio di kilometri ed il resto, quello che gli ruota attorno, altro non [...]
I sing in the shower. Probably more than most. I've probably got a repetoire long enough to do a live set of covers for a small but enthusiastic audience; albiet naked, red, and wet. I'm also quite a music snob when it comes to my shower singing Madison Square Garden show supported by Creedance Clearwater [...]
"Through the twists and turns of rock and roll`s unending stretch of highway, The Morlocks have proven themselves to be road warriors and survivors. Today, as they prepare to take on China, The Morlocks continue to see themselves being placed in the ranks of the most mysterious, respected and legendary American garage-punk bands". Hot on the heels of the `The Morlocks Play Chess` release comes a string of live shows in China. An unlikely pairing, a sure fire clash of cultures that will undoubtedly cause some glorious scrapes with the Chinese straight-laced authority. Follow their [...]
Leighton Koizumi of The Morlocks The Morlocks come raging out of their underground lair with beautiful bombast entitled The Morlocks Play Chess . Led by founder and vocalist Leighton Koizumi, this slightly obscure but seminal garage punk outfit from Los Angeles performs 12 classic blues tracks from the Chess Records catalogue. Founded by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess in 1950, Chess Records made Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker and Etta James household names. Songs like "I'm a Man," "Backdoor Man," "Boom Boom," and [...]
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Leighton Koizumi of The Morlocks The Morlocks come raging out of their underground lair with beautiful bombast entitled The Morlocks Play Chess . Led by founder and vocalist Leighton Koizumi, this slightly obscure but seminal garage punk outfit from Los Angeles performs 12 classic blues tracks from the Chess Records catalogue. Founded by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess in 1950, Chess Records made Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker and Etta James household names. Songs like "I'm a Man," "Backdoor Man," "Boom Boom," and "At Last" were heard around the world and [...]
The Morlocks Play Chess shows just how dangerous music can still sound in the right hands. Games - Board Games - Chess - Abstract - Battle Games
Well gang, I'm happy to say that these days our Friday Mixtape is really firing on all cylinders. The recent addition of our new Covers section (brought to you by Cover Me) has lifted the mix to a previously unthinkable level of awesomeness, and our other sections are feeding off that new energy. Alright, I might be exaggerating just a bit (I'm not sure if our sections can actively step up their game on their own), but I'm sincere when I say this tape is top notch. For our new formula, we kept the [...]
[Birthday shout today to Jeff Tweedy. Here's what's up tonight:] Top 3 ways to raise your musical temperature: ☛ Jason Falkner headlines Spaceland behind "I'm OK, You're OK," an album that was only released last year in the U.S. after being out a couple years in Japan. The former Three O'Clock/Jellyfish/Grays guy has another album ready — maybe we'll hear some of it tonight? ☛ Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses [see last week's item on the Oscar/Golden Globe [...]
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Judging from the long, checkered history of L.A. garage-punkers veterans the Morlocks , you wouldn't think they had a reverential bone in their bodies. When it comes to music, though, they do. They're keenly aware of the lineage of the music they've made for two-plus decades, and on their new album have taken great pains to make the homage just right. On "The Morlocks Play Chess" (out next week on Popantipop ), the quintet plunders the Chess Records catalog in the best way possible, bringing their own estimable chops to songs from artists on the historic Chicago label. [...]
still amazes me how many people and self described "music nuts/junkies/what have you" have never seen spinal tap. if you have not, for some fucked up reason, rent it, download it, buy it tonight. in other news, as the title suggests here be songs/artists from 11 random emails i have received over the past couple of days. i have listened to a one, other than the dax riggs track, so i cant vouch for their awesomeness. yes, i am feeling lazy today. jacques labouchere - 2nd long street off bi-polar baby strollers [...]
Last week we put up a post about the new Morlocks album dedicated to Chess Records and comprised of covers of their classic tunes. We shared "I'm A Man" MP3 and it was the most popular track we've put up on BSC in 6 months, which was kinda surprising. So here's another, "Killing Floor," from the upcoming album Play Chess. Link:Stream The Whole Album MP3:Killing Floor - The Morlocks(Click the
Every Friday I'm going to re-post the top 5 most popular tracks on Brooklyn Ski Club during that week. This time The Morlocks ran away with it but we had strong showings from Metermaids and Young The Giant as well. Considering Young The Giant has only been up for a day that's pretty impressive. I'm excited to see Forest City made the list, they just beat out Jangula by about two plays to make the
Streaming audio from the Morlocks' new album of classic Chess Records covers.
The Morlocks new LP (Play Chess), coming out August 24th, pays homage to the music they grew up with. The entire album is covers, remakes and tributes to Chess Records blues classics like "I'm A Man," "Smokestack Lightning," "Killing Floor," "Who Do You Love" and eight others. If you're a fan of classic blues, particularly Chicago/electric blues, and garage rock well then this is a dream come
Photo Credit Jen Starr "Both as a band and as individuals, The Morlocks have earned their stripes on the rock and roll circuit. Hailing from Los Angeles, The Morlocks are staples of the city`s world-renowned music scene. Through break-ups, break downs, personnel changes, changing cities and shifts in popular culture, The Morlocks have continually grown stronger at what they do best even as they died their many deaths. In the process, The [...]
The following cover of Bo Diddley's "I'm A Man" is a brilliant churn of noisy garage rock and blistering harmonica blues by L.A. band The Morlocks. The Morlock's new album The Morlocks Play Chess features covers of twelve songs originally released by classic blues label Chess Records - home to such legends as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, John Lee Hooker, and Muddy Waters. The album will be released on August 24th. The Morlocks - I'm A Man [...]
Suddenly a new super group emerged on stage, with Djin Aquarian and Billy Corgan on bass! This was "YaHoWha 33" and suddenly the calm, meditative breather from before must have recharged his chakras! Djin rocked and cooed and smiled from behind his beard like nothing I've seen since the Soggy Bottom Boys appeared on screen a few years back. No hippie love jam this, unless by "jams," you meant things to Kick Out. There was rock and sweat and vitality, screaming dudes in robes, and man, I just could not believe Sky Saxon was dead, because I felt so alive!
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