There's not too many classic movie theaters left 'round these parts these days, but luckily for me and the residents of Baltimore The Senator Theatre is still up and running. Its the place I go when I want to see an awesome movie because there's no place like it. I remember waiting in line to see the remakes of the Star Wars trilogy. I remember going to see Hairspray for the first time there...and Crybaby...and most of John Waters' movies there. I could keep going, but unfortunately these tough times might prevent The Senator from keeping it's lights [...]
This week's mix features some regional flavor with Lotus (Philly) and U.S. Royalty (DC). This is the last weekend before Valentines Day, so here is a friendly reminder that concerts are always great dates for that special someone. They also work for finding a date or ignoring the whole holiday. The Library - No Mercy, Only Violence French Horn Rebellion - Up All Night U.S. Royalty - Keep It Cool (Bo Flex remix) Hot Challenge - Eyes Open Broken Spindles - Introvert [...]
Brooklyn's 33Hz have been rocking the NY dance and electro scene for a minute now, although they've caught on much more in France. Which is why it makes total sense that their newest EP is being put out by the influential French blog Fluokids as one of the first artists to be released on their new record label, Fool House Records (apparently an attempt to not seem like they're ripping off Fool's Gold ). So last Friday they held their only NY record release show before heading across [...]
What do I have for you today? Why it's Psychedelic/Experimental/Acous matic/Tape Music artist Pollination remixing Rock/Soul/Shoegaze artist Yppah . Dig it. Downloadable: "Gumball Machine Weekend (Pollination Remix)" (box.net) The original track for comparison purposes: "Gumball Machine Weekend" (box.net) Pollination will be putting out an EP sometime in the near future. It will "probably" be on iTunes and "possibly" have a physical release through "maybe" Exponential Records . (Plus, Exponential Records SXSW 2009 Sampler is streamable... here ). Downloadable: [...]
Keeping up with the trend of pretty much everyone sending us new music this week, DC's hottest new band of 2008, U.S. Royalty , sent over a new track, a remix (by Ayad from Passion Pit) and an oldie from their debut EP. They will be touring all over the place during the early part of the year and you'll have several opportunities to catch them regionally. Also keep an eye out for a new EP in the near future. 1/10: IOTA, Arlington, VA w/ Telograph 1/15: Black Cat, Washington, DC w/ Nightmare of You [...]
Don't settle for some champagne toast at some dress-up ball or some crappy cover band at your local dive bar. Bring in 2009 at a show this year. Quite a few good one's to choose from. Two shows are in Philly this year, both a little quirky and a bit geeky, but worth seeing. The Grand Poobahs of geek rock are coming to the TLA. John and John of They Might Be Giants will be performing all of your old favorites and some new songs from their latest [...]
Tonight in Baltimore head on over to the G Spot to check out Phosphorescent, Noble Lake, and Virgin Forest. If your further south the Rock and Roll Hotel has Subtle, Zach Hill, and Pattern Is Movement while the Black Cat has French Kicks and Bear Hand (that's a rockin show!). Also by the district over in Arlington, Iota has Cobra Collective, US Royalty, and the Payola Reserve. Finally up north in Philly, The Sky Drops play the North Star Bar with Ours, and Plain Jane Automobile. mp3: Phosphorescent - A Picture Of Our Torn [...]
Tonight in Baltimore, Metro Gallery continues it's string of awesome free shows with The Lost Patrol. Also in Bmore, Ottobar has Colour Revolt, Sonic Bloom, and For You, The World. Down in DC tonight, the Rock and Roll Hotel has Stellastar* and US Royalty while David Byrne performs at the Warner Theater. You also might want to consider The Shaky Hands and The End Of The World at DC9 or Frida Hyvonen and The Jackfields at the Red and the Black . Finally up north in Philly the Khyber [...]
The middle of fall, nothing like it. It is also a huge weekend for shows in the area. Quite a few big names are rolling through the area and pulling multiple city stops. Here's what to check out. The Pacific northwest has produce numerous indie acts. One of the biggest, The Decemberists are playing two shows this weekend with fellow Portlanders Loch Lomond . You can catch them at the Electric Factory Friday and Rams Head Live in Baltimore Saturday. mp3: The Decemberists - [...]
U.S. Royalty are the newest sonic ambassadors to emerge from the storied streets of Washington, D.C. The band was born in late 2007, birthed from the lifelong musical collaboration of brothers John and Paul Thronley . John, vocals and piano, and Paul, guitar, were raised in a marvelously musical family environment in a house stacked to the rafters with available instruments, inspirational record collections, and often rocking all night as a result of cross-generational jam sessions. After playing together under various monikers since their elementary school days the brothers connected with drummer Luke [...]
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US Royalty digital EP out Aug 12, video, tour dates w/ Cartel Washington, DC's US Royalty are planning to release a three song digital EP on August 12th, recorded at lthe egendary Inner Ear Studios. Check out their video for one of the tracks " Every Summer " below: USR will be heading down south for the end of July with some dates with Cartel , be sure to check them out. 7.19.08 Urban Outfitters-DJ Set Georgetown, Washington DC [...]
Washington, D.C. based group U.S. Royalty will be releasing their three song EP on August 12th and while recording the tracks at Inner Ear Studios , video was shot which is included in their video for the track "Every Summer" which is embedded below. Other tracks from the EP are available for sampling on the group's MySpace page . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =lP2HsMJ9hyI Tour Dates * w/ Cartel 07/24: Orlando, FL @ The Social* 07/25: Jacksonville, FL @ Jack [...]
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