Tim promised a surprise on the contrast podcast this week and he certainly delivered! It's part one of the third annual CD Swap extravaganza. I'm listening to it as I write this and it's pretty awesome. I love being a part of the contrast nation and the CD Swap makes me feel even closer to everyone who participates. Check it out here . The way it works is that each person is assigned someone to make a mixtape for and also [...]
Festival season here in the Puget Sound is kicking into high gear (pedal to the metal, dudes), with all sorts of recent announcements being broadcast over the ether and internets (see: Capitol Hill Block Party , Doe Bay Fest , Decibel Festival , West Seattle Summerfest , Georgetown Musicfest aka Artopia , others I'm forgetting). The eminent Noise for the Needy commenced last night (6/10) with a rousing show from Slender Means, Fences, New Faces, and Red Sharks at Neumos. Actually, I have no idea [...]
The Beats, Man ::: Photos by Abbey Last Saturday's Audioasis benefit was a good time, in large part due to the efforts of opening band The Beats, Man , the newly-active laptop-based project of former Pleasureboaters Erik Baldwin and Tim Cady. Energetic, goofy, and engaging are all words I'd use to reference the performance of their funky blend of electronics, hip-hop punk and the occasional slow jam. I can't find an mp3 of them hanging around anywhere, so you'll just have to head on over to myspace to listen to "Freedomtown" and "Beats Mand of [...]
So, I said, "Hey, Feral Children, what's your take on vinyl these days?" "Vinyl commands respect. It sounds better than any other format, has stood the test of time, and requires a commitment in the way of spatial concerns--both for the vinyl itself, and from a lack of portability standpoint. The idea of vinyl with digital downloads is great thing that solves the problem my wife has of wanting to take the new Pleasureboaters on her elipticals at the gym, while I just want to sit in my favorite chair with a glass of scotch and [...]
I guess this is the karmic reward I get for posting about Pleasureboaters and The Trucks splitting up earlier in the week. read more
There is certainly no lack of temerity throughout the 12 tracks on the Pleasureboaters debut album.
Condolences to both bands and their many fans but I'm sure that their various members will be working on other projects we can stay tuned for. read more
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WKND PLYLST!! This has nothing to do with NEW MOON!
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