The Summer of Love came and went in 1867 years ago adorned in psychoactive drugs, free love, communes, psychedelic rock, and bloodshot eyes. Now 42 years later we have come to the start of the Summer of Hate. The Crocodiles are on tour: Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Los Angeles, Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Cleveland, Denver, Phoenix, Portland, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Detroit and more. There is no escape. The Crocodiles had a little time to answer some questions about their months-long seige. 1. How did Plot to Blow up the [...]
This is my 7-inch. There are many like it but this one is mine. My 7-inch is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My 7-inch without me is useless. Without my 7-inch, I am useless. My 7-inch is human, even as I, because it is my life. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage. I will keep my 7-inch clean and ready, even [...]
So, yes. We've talked about the Grizzly Bear enough. Veckatimest finally hits record shelves and digital retailers on Tuesday. Until then, here's the Grizzle as I've started to call them in a Black Cab doing "All We Ask," jam #3 on the Veck . Oh, and I'll be at both Town Hall shows next week. You can expect the fullest of reports, oh yes. [...]
I saw Wolf Parade two summers ago at the Boston area failed Download Festival thing. They played in a parking lot either before or after Band of Horses. They played most of what would become At Mount Zoomer . The songs that stuck immediately, like with most Wolf Parade albums, were the ones Mr. Spencer Krug would put together and lead the band on. In college when Apologies to the Queen Mary was all the rage, [...]
Jaggedly Assaulting Cannibalistic Killers, or possibly Jumping Anatomical Caribbean Kinfolk, or even Jiving Alligators Carrying Keyboards…whatever J.A.C.K. means they just want to let you know "they stand for something." This four piece of raucous and raging musicians, with a mystery meaning behind their acronym, are releasing their first full-length album, Deletist , from Yabyum Records on June 16. Subtle melodic intros complimented by crashing climactic finishes, and powerful vocals; the true meaning behind the ambiguous J.A.C.K. is up for you to decide. Tracks like "Whorse" and lead off jam [...]
If the XTC that made Drums And Wires were from Baltimore, they would be Impossible Hair . The hooks, both catchy and a bit disjointed, mixed together with intricate keyboards and precision drumming, have the signature sound of Wham City all over it. But their Baltimore is a different Wham City – not the hipster one where Dan Deacon is ringleader. Songs like "Tambourines of Fury" and "Have You Got The Dog?" instantly reel the listener in, full [...]
Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Donald "Ean" Evans died this week after a battle with cancer. He passed at his home in Columbus, Mississippi. The band released a statement that read in part: "Ean put up a valiant battle with an aggressive form of cancer and he will be sorely missed by family, friends and fans." He was 48. The record label Scotch Tapes is releasing the new We All Inherit The Moon album on 8-Track tape. This is [...]
They are fresh off the road from an opening stint with The Killers, and now the New England boys in Wild Light continue to stay busy as they hit the road with UK rockers Doves. Starting this weekend in California, the band will weave their way around the US, ending up with a homecoming show of sorts when the set of dates ends at the House of Blues here in Boston on June 7th. Wild Doves / Doves Light 5/15 [...]
As we're closing in on the halfway point of this year, it seems that the word awkward is becoming an important part of my 2009. While I can't discuss the most of it, what I can say is that Telekinesis' "Awkward Kisser" is in the running for Best Song of '09, yes even better than that "Two Weeks" song I like so much. So maybe you've read about the non-stop-spinning-life of Telekinesis! [...]
The fine folks at Fool's Gold Records have launched a new monthly podcast series this week. It is so cleverly titled Foolcast. The inaugural podcast features Toronto's Nacho Lovers, which is described as a "NY-centric mix of house from the 1990s." Don't be a fool, yo (ha! Been waiting to say that, totally..) check out the podcast over on their Fool's Gold website.
May is easily the best month of the year in New York. We've finally kissed winter goodbye, the rain has gone away, and every day is filled with sun. It's days like this where we dread going to work and wish we could spend our days laying in Prospect Park soaking up the sun. We're bringing that feeling to Fontana's on Wednesday, May 22 for this month's Rumble, a fierce and fighting bill that will leave you wanting more. Our hotly tipped lineup this month includes action from Ennui, Brontasaurus, and visitors from Iceland, [...]
Alcohol has been known to influence the decisions of many people, decisions both good and bad over decades of time. It distorts the perception's of people's realities and enables them to do smart things and not so smart things. It will also help you realize what some of the better things in life are so then, even when sober, you are then a fan of certain cacophonous sounds. How alcohol influenced my boredom and then total admiration for Japandroids . [...]
Manchester's Dutch Uncles are a tough lot to pin down. On one hand it seems as though they are playing the herky jerky math-pop that is all the rage these days, but there is enough quirky pop thrown in the mix to make the band unique in its own right. The band's eponymous debut album is out now on Tapete Records. Their next gig is May 22nd in Manchester with LoveLikeFire and the Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Download [...]
Trent Reznor is off the market. The main man behind Nine Inch Nails is now engaged to Mariqueen Maadig of the band West Indian Girl . Trent has made no comment but West Indian Girl's website now has an announcement. Strangely Mariqueen's band does not suck. Meg White, is engaged as well. Meg, the "drummer" for the White Stripes , getting married to Jackson Smith later this month in Nashville. Jackson is the son of punk rock poseur Patti Smith. Strangely, [...]
When The Dandy Warhols entered the studio in late 2001 to begin working on the follow-up to the rather successful Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia , who knew the resulting album, Welcome To The Monkeyhouse , actually was first birthed as something rather different? Most of the songs were the same, yes, but the sequence was different, the mixes entirely altered. [...]
Not only is British Sea Power 's music well-thought out, but so are the stages they play on, often decorated with foliage and plastic birds. Their songs really are a visual experience themselves, playing images of overexposed sky again murky waters and distorted trees—but everything is beautiful. It's pop that is carried by intellectual narratives, referencing Dostoevsky and sentiments that are thoughtful and separated from daily emotions. Their Do You Like Rock Music was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and the 1934 documentary [...]
Three random facts I learned this morning from Foreign Born via their Wikipedia page: 1. They formed in San Francisco in 2003 before relocating to Los Angeles 2. They were featured in the pilot episode of Chuck , playing in the background during a nightclub scene. 3. Their first two releases (a 7" single and an EP) came out on StarTime International [...]
Stranded in Stereo and your friends at Future Sounds present another awesome night of rock when the Rumble hits Los Angeles for its monthly residency at the 3 of Clubs tomorrow night. Django James & The Midnight Squares , who are also playing tonight at the San Francisco Rumble, will hold down the fort along with The Yelling [...]
Today is Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May. Tomorrow night if you are in or around the San Francisco area, you should head over to this month's edition of the Rumble at Harlot to cure the hangover from all those margaritas you are about to drink. This month we'll have sets from The Frail along with Django James & The Midnight Squares . DJ Bagel Ted will be on site as always to spin between [...]
Norwich has been rolling out a host of great bands as of late, including one of our recent favorites, the Kabeedies, who we've posted about a number of times. Next up is an outfit that recalls the Thamesbeat mini-scene from a few years back, The Romance of Ballooning . Just recently signed to new local label Milkbar, the band is drawing comparisons to Foals and Mystery Jets. It appears that the band's next gig is 29 July in Norwich, but word is that they are putting together a country wide tour, but it's anyone's guess [...]
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Bison - Quill
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Shinichi Osawa – Big Beach Mix 2012
