Video: The Raveonettes - Black / White

In an uncertain world, there's something to be said for consistency. I've seen the Raveonettes at the Paradise three or four times over the last few years, and I always know exactly what I'm in for: noisy, gorgeously dark rock and roll, performed with energy and an irresistible coolness. Though a lot of songs from the brand-new In and Out of Control made it into the set list, last night the Raveonettes sounded basically unchanged from the last time I saw them, their sound as sleek and timelessly classic as a vintage black leather jacket. [...]

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 So, my buddies in La Snacks have put together their second Connect The Dots Festival. It'll be taking place in Beaumont, TX on September, 11, 12 and 13, and it will feature a ton of great bands. Do you yourself a favor and check it out here. I guess it's possible that I read too much into it, but I swear that the Raveonettes were supposed to be releasing a string of demos via Twitter throughout the summer. [...]

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