I have been waiting for this for a quite a while. To be exact, I've been waiting since I interviewed them last February. :-) At any rate, this is one of the music addict's take on Ladytron's latest and greatest.
The opening track is "Black Cat". Think "Turn It On" and "True Mathematics" off their sophomore album, Light & Magic. It's chill, goth and addictive to listen to. The only thing I wished they did for "Black Cat" was segue it into "Ghosts." Being their first single as well as making a music video, "Ghosts" is to their Witching Hour's "Destroy Everything You Touch" - solid. "I'm Not Scared" and "Runaway" stand as solid pieces leading us Ladytron fans to a surprise. "Season of Illusions" features Mira Aroyo's singing voice that does not consist of haunting Bulgarian mantras heard on "Fighting in Built Up Areas" from WH. She sings well and hopefully this will broaden horizons for future works.
"Burning Up" is reminiscent of "Another Breakfast With You" off 604 with the lyrics. I was not impressed with "Kletva" for one reason- unnecessary to the *sound* of Velocifero. I am a supporter of the musicality and the performance of Aroyo and the group, but the style of the song did not fit the album. I realized "Kletva" didn't fit because it wasn't written by Ladytron. I am not knocking the writer, but this song would have been perfect for a B-side they should have featured in a future B-sides/remixes compilation. They should come out with one anyways (hint, hint).
"The Gave You A Heart..." has great vocals heard in "Seventeen" where Helen Marnie is echoed by Aroyo - classic! Two extremely different songs came to mind when I heard "Predict The Day." The song opens with a whistle giving me a deja vu of "Engel" by Rammstein and the background vocals of "This is a Landslide" by Intramural. It's crazy to compare German industrial metal with American indie rock, but it's so true!
"The Lovers" is probably my favorite track off the album. This song is what Ladytron is all about - dark, driving, haunting and gorgeous. "Deep Blue" is yet another classic example of combining sweet lyrics with a dark melody making it a track of full of intrigue. "Tomorrow" stands as a combination of "Beauty*2" (from WH) and an 80's song I can't think of at the moment. "Versus" is also a goodie for two reasons. One is Ladytron is an expert at picking the perfect closer for their albums. The other is you hear one of the boys singing!! I'm not sure if it's Reuben Wu or Daniel Hunt, but it's one of them and I was so excited to her him with Marnie as well as belting out a solo. Bravo!
This is obviously a strong recommendation if this electronica underground band is your bag, baby. If you're just starting to hear about these fine folks and like them, I suggest you start from the beginning and get 604, Light & Magic and Witching Hour. I'd also recommend getting on iTunes to look at their other stuff. Their remixes are badass (especially Placebo's "Because I Want You") and Extended Play is brilliant as well. They're on MySpace, Facebook, and touring the US as we speak. They will be saying hello to the ATL next week on a very fitting June day, Friday the 13th.
1. Black Cat 2. Ghosts 3. I'm Not Scared 4. Runaway 5. Season of Illusions 6. Burning Up 7. Kletva 8. They Gave You A Heart, They Gave You A Name 9. Predict The Day 10. The Lovers 11. Deep Blue 12. Tomorrow 13. Versus
This *just happened* not even 15 minutes ago when they posted a MySpace bulletin and blog. It's out there for $9.99 via iTunes plus. It will come out in stores June 3. Get it!!!
Coldplay's give away of 'Violet Hill' starts today
Go to Coldplay.com for a *free* download of "Violet Hill" off their upcoming album, Viva La Vida. It's only available for one week starting today, so get it while it's out there. Have a listen to "Violet Hill" on their Myspace as well. Viva La Vida hits US stores June 17. Cheers!
Speaking of NIN... they just came out with a new album yesterday (in stores at least, it's been available online for a month or so). Anywho, you know you're a hard butt when you're not as impressed as you thought you were gonna be with one of your favorite band's new tunes.
Ghosts I-IV, a two-disc instrumental compilation, gives off two different feelings for each disc. Out of 36 tracks are "four" songs, "Ghosts I" (tracks 1-9, disc one), "Ghosts II" (tracks 10-18, disc one), "Ghosts III" (tracks 19-27, disc two), "Ghosts IV" (tracks 28-36, disc two). "Ghosts I-II" is like hearing "Pinion" off Broken in 18 different ways. It's very piecey (if that's a word) and there isn't quite an idea fully formed for the disc. There are points when there's a thought process, but gets cut off abruptly. One thing you do hear that reminds me of "The Frail" (off The Fragile) is a great use of the piano featured on multiple tracks. What's also new for Trent's group is the guitar "sound" making me think of Duane Eddy's "Rebel Rouser" that works great. When you get to "Ghosts III-IV," it gets much better. Segues are used a lot more, subtle beats are heard more and the edginess as heard on "10 Miles High" is hinted. Two tracks I recommend are #9 and #14 off the second disc.
Overall, it's not bad but not that great either. It's definitely a must for NIN fans and for people into instrumental, experimental tunes. After listening "Ghosts I-II", it makes me want to forget it all and listen to this burned CD I have including Slipknot and Flatus instead, which makes me happy. :-)
As of today, Ladytron's MySpace page holds the first track, "Black Cat," off their upcoming album, Velocifero, as well as the album cover. Velocifero hits stores June 3. Now click here and listen!
You might have caught Worden at SXSW this year (I didn't because I didn't get to go for the first time in 11 years . . . boo and hiss). The new album, A Thousand Shark's Teeth was inspired by everything from Tom Waits to Alice In Wonderland yet it actually sounds totally unique. Her classical background -- she has a degree in opera -- shines through in a really fresh way.
They don't have any new tracks on their Myspace just yet but check back frequently. When the new songs finally post, be sure to check out the opening track "Inside a Boy".
I bet you can hear some new stuff at the New York (April 2 @ Joe's Pub) or Los Angeles (May 20 & 21 @ Hotel Cafe) dates.
Part of Mark Lanegan (of Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age) and Greg Dulli’s (of The Afghan Whigs and Twilight Singers) creation is intrigue. The majority of this is just unusual for the lack of a better word and in favor of the Gutter Twins with hints of their musical evolution. I was surprised to hear a few spiritual-inspired tracks that worked out well such as “Who Will Lead Us.” Somewhat critically speaking “Front Street” seems a bit theatrical, but not out of place. The softest track would have to be “The Body,” giving off that chill mood heard in “66” (AW’s 1965) and “Twilight” (TS’s Twilight as Played by the Twilight Singers). However, that mellow mood is shaken with “Idle Hands." "Hands"creates this chaos that climaxes to this instrumental anarchy of ascending/ descending chromatic patterns one minute before the track is over - wow.
As far as recommendations, it’s okay if you don’t have the whole album because it’s not that much of a concept album, but it helps your psyche if you do. Vocally, Dulli’s best is “Front Street,” Lanegan’s best is “All Misery/Flowers” and together is “God’s Children” and “Each to Each.” Check them out on MySpace or their official website to check out their tracks and tour dates.
Tracks 1. The Stations 2. God’s Children 3. All Misery/Flowers 4. The Body 5. Idle Hands 6. Circle of Fringes 7. Who Will Lead Us 8. Seven Stories Underground 9. I Was In Love With You 10. Bete Noire 11. Each to Each 12. Front Street
Synopsis: Kurt Cobain's life in his own words, literally.
Review: In an hour and a half, you see Kurt Cobain as he is: straight-forward, happy, funny, frustrated, thankful but always real. It's creatively told by hearing his voice accompanied by images of different parts of Washington (Aberdeen, Olympia and Seattle). The only time you see images of Cobain himself are at the end of the "conversation" just before the credits. The other unique quality you hear in Son is no song by Cobain is to be heard. That absence is vital because your mind won't be clouded with his public image and instead solely concentrating on this human being who's a musician, husband and a father.
Verdict: A See it if you're intrigued with Cobain, love Nirvana or just want to see something good.
Sub Pop just released The Helio Sequence's 4th studio album, Keep Your Eyes Ahead, on January 29th. Guitarist/Vocalist Brandon Summers and Drummer/Keys player Benjamin Weikel have created what I think might be their best album yet. It's really dreamy and totally addictive.
Keep Your Eyes Ahead is out on CD and Vinyl (thank god because I am over iTunes) and quite a few of the tracks are available to preview on THS's Myspace page. If you're short on time, I recommed "Shed Your Love" and "Lately".
If you're on the West Coast, you have a chance to catch these guys on the following tour dates:
Feb 9 2008 Portland, Oregon Feb 25 2008 Visalia, California Feb 26 2008 Los Angeles, California Feb 27 2008 San Diego, California Feb 28 2008 Costa Mesa, California Feb 29 2008 San Francisco, California Mar 1 2008 Reno, Nevada Mar 7 2008 Portland, Oregon Mar 8 2008 Seattle, Washington Mar 9 2008 Boise, Idaho Mar 10 2008 Salt Lake City, Utah Mar 11 2008 Denver, Colorado Mar 17 2008 Tucson, Arizona Mar 18 2008 Phoenix, Arizona Mar 20 2008 Provo, Utah
They sound quite a bit different from when I saw them at SxSW about 6 years ago, but I think the evolution is a vast improvement.
Consisting of Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan, The Gutter Twins debuted one of their 12 tracks off of Saturnalia named "Idle Hands" on MySpace. "Idle Hands" is chaotic, haunting and very wicked. It can be enjoyed here. Saturnalia is expected to hit stores March 4.
It's that time of the year again! Get out your yarn scarves and fingerless mittens and download The Killers' new single, "Don't Shoot Me Santa," on iTunes. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and check in the coming weeks for cool music finds to give your special someone (friend or "friend") something fun this holiday season :-)
I'm going to try something different for this Nine Inch Nails newbie - commentary.
1. "Gunshots by Computer" - Saul Williams Have you ever wondered what the lyrics would be to an instrumental track? This is the answer to "HYPERPOWER!"
2. "The Great Destroyer" - Modwheelmood You won't hear the "Transformers" "great destroyer" chant before the noisy clatter, but you do hear the lyrics (part of) more clearly.
3. "My Violent Heart" - Pirate Robot Midget Much like the original track, you nod your head and get some dancing action to this tune.
4. "The Beginning of the End" (J-Type Overdrive Mix) - Ladytron I might be biased, but this is up there with Ladytron's take on Placebo's "Because I Want You To." In other words - fan-freaking-tastic! You hear faintly in the chorus Helen Marnie, one of the two female vocalists (the other Mira Aroyo), with Reznor's growl along with her haunting calls. The best part (besides the whole song) - the ending. I won't spoil the surprise. Reznor's next project should be: remix Ladytron songs!
5. "Survivalism" - Saul Williams The lyrics did some "simma-down-now" that worked out to Reznor's new discovery, Saul Williams. Instead of bobbing your head, your slowly nodding your head.
6. "Capital G" - Epworth Phones Reminding me a lot of Underworld, a great dancie tune you'll lose track of time to especially when you "drop, drop, drop, drop, drop... the bomb." It's something you'd hear at a trendy Wendy nightclub with good taste... MJQ?
7. "Vessel" - Bill Laswell If your got a fever from the original, they used more cowbell on this track (aka: hotter!). A slight bit of an echo to the vocals adding more grit if that was possible. This is the one track that stayed very close to the instrumentation of the original - that's not a bad thing.
8. "The Warning" - Stefan Goodchild featuring Doudou N'Diaye Rose The beginning reminded me of the movie Halloween, but ended up with tribal tom-toms accompanying the vocals. Definitely a different take.
9. "Meet Your Master" - The Faint Much more upbeat and giving more personality, something else you'd hear at MJQ... maybe.
10. "God Given" - Stephen Morris & Gillian Gilbert The reduction of the "noise" makes you listen more intently to the lyrics - although I do miss the abrupt pause and start up of the music. During the I'm-telling-you-a-secret transitions Trent whispers there is a happy beat playing which is quite nice to hear.
11. "Me, I'm Not" - Olof Dreijer One of the longest instrumental songs I've heard (it's 14 minutes and 1 second long), this put me in a trance and walked with zombies... in a good way. This isn't like "La Mer," but more like driving down a long road in the middle of the night thinking of Lost Highway or David Lynch in general accompanied by whales. Like "Gunshots by Computer" gave lyrics to "HYPERPOWER!," Dreijer did to "Me, I'm Not." Track 11 is very strange, but a lovely surprise.
12. "Another Version of the Truth" - Kronos Quartet & Enrique Gonzalez Müller I can't help but think of "The Frail" (on Things Falling Apart) and Requiem For a Dream when I heard this. I can't say anything more than it is heart-breaking, complex, terrifying and stunning.
13. "In This Twilight" - Fennesz I hear a lot of With Teeth in this track ("The Line Begins To Blur"/"Beside You In Time"/ "Right Where It Belongs"). It's very self-reflective and much more powerful.
14. "Zero-Sum" - Stephen Morris & Gillian Gilbert I'm very pleased they raised the volume on Reznor's "vocals" on this one.
So... should you buy it? That's totally up to you. If your a big fan of NIN, you should have it already! If you're looking for something different, I'd suggest getting the original Year Zero album before venturing out to this one. As far as I rate it - Trent baby, you did good.
I didn't even bother to proofread this, so if there are errors, forgive me.
**The Devil Makes Three. Milan Entertainment sent me a song from this band that makes me want to get really drunk. Mostly because it's a song about drinking, and its blues/folk sound just makes me think I'm sitting in a seedy back alley bar where they serve you whiskey in a dirty glass.
**Soulsavers bring pianos and vocals so deep, you might need floaties when you listen to it. No, seriously. This is like some Johnny Cash shit. It's haunting. You might get lost in it. They're only playing a few shows, and none in Atlanta. But, if you happen to live in or travel to California, NY, DC, or Pennsylvania, then check their website to see when they're playing.
**I have to mention a band when I notice the following things: (a) they're from Seattle, (b) they list Phil Collins and Usher as influences, and (c) their album is called The Album That Killed Its Parents. So here is a mention for Gray Beast. I'm thinking that this music will come in handy for 'chill out' time. I'm thinking wine. I'm thinking a big furry rug. And finally, I'm thinking a fireplace. Unfortunately, I only have a rug and it's not furry. Go listen. I'm immediately fond of what I'm hearing.
**Compilation CDs are my absolute fav. I think I'm a master at compiling, and if you ask people that have been on the receiving end of that, they'll tell you the same. So, naturally, when I hear there is a compilation CD that has a tracklist of guilty pleasure covers done by indie artists, I begin to salivate. I only have the MySpace link, so go check out Guilt By Association. It's yummy. (And by yummy, I mean Devendra Banhart covering "Don't Look Back in Anger.")
**I'm a Georgia Southern grad. I was there in the midst of National Championship fever. Our star running back went on to play in the NFL...for Da Bears. There's a band called Da Bears from San Diego that have a nice grasp on the whole surfer rock thing. This isn't your mama's surf rock, though, so don't write it off. This is the kind of rock that makes me think I have pink bubbles floating through my veins when I listen to it. It's happy. It's like skipping down a brick road wearing pigtails and a sun visor made out of colored plastic. In your skinny jeans. I kind of want to get a case of beer and hang out with these guys.
**Got an email from a band out of New York called Bloodshot Revival. I'll say they've got a nice punk/indie thing going on. I'm reminded of a cross between the big power pop bands, like Motion City Soundtrack, and...and...well, I can't place my finger on just one other band. As in, it doesn't really stand out. Eh.
**The Color Wheels are a husband and wife team who, once again, have some of that 90s revival sound, and it's good. They also remind me of the Postal Service or Radiohead with their incorporation of electronic music. It makes me so happy when someone sends me music that isn't all-around crap.
**I've been really gravitating toward chicks with soothing voices and light-hearted music. And that's why I like Spider. It's so happy and so depressing at the same time. Spider manages to have the female version of Damien Rice effect on me. And, if you're someone who often reads this blog, you'd know that I'm emotionally attached to the latter, and I think I'm slowly picking up that same vibe with Spider's calming sense.
Remember this name - Kenotia (pronounced: keh-no-shhha). Because their catchy tunes will be stuck in your head all day!
Released today and already hard to find copies, Atlanta-based band (Marietta if you want to get technical) Kenotia's debut album, You've Dug Your Grave, Now Lie In It, was released at Best Buy, Hot Topic and fye locations across the country. This group of five 20-somethings have the energy to play way more than the 35 minutes of fun on the nine-tracked CD.
How does Kenotia sound? Think Angels & Airwaves and 30 Seconds to Mars sound with a younger, sweeter Garbage vocals. The combination is not bad and vocalist Carly's voice takes you to places where only unicorns go... kidding. But seriously, her vocals carry a lot of weight and carry it well. The instrumentation is well-balanced and good chill music when hanging out with friends or keeping yourself company. When you look on their MySpace page, don't be weird about the word "emo" as a description of their sound. The undertone is there, but it's very much considered alternative rock and ambient sound.
As far as the songs themselves, you're kept in the same mood where you say, "Nice," at the end of every song, even the instrumental track, "86 Seconds Later." "Decorating For Cinco de Mayo" and "Until This Day" are my recommendations if you plan on testing them out on iTunes, where they are also available.
If you fancy them so much you want to see them live, they'll be at Tony's Bar & Grill in Sandy Springs on November 3 and at Swayze's Marietta/Kennesaw on November 7 before they go on tour. Don't dig your own grave and not go!
So, a reader pointed this band out to me, as some readers often do. Hey, I can't get to everything all the time, right? And apparently, Rolling Stone thinks they rock it out, too, as can be seen here.
Your 33 Black Angels is a good mixture of rock with a twist of pop that has a gritty retro feel, and it's sure to make you feel naughty with smart lyrics. Tell it to me like it is! This band can do that. What's even better is that they've been doing this on their own so far, releasing their CD Lonely Street all on their lonesome. So go take a listen, and thank the dude who brought it to my attention.
I think I smell an idea burning in my brain...having readers submit something I MUST know about? What do you think? Click the comment box. Or email me.
BoH has been one of my favorite bands for a good amount of time. One of the best songs of all time ("The Funeral") came from the last album, and this album is shaping up to be just what the music doctor ordered. They'll also be playing a free show on October 14th at Unplugged in the Park.
Plumb is in my catalog because of her sickeningly awesome song "Stranded" that was featured in a teeny chick flick that I shall not name. She's ethereal. And this is a treat.
*Eric Clapton - Complete Clapton
Does he really need an explanation? Yeah, I didn't think so.
I love this band! They're also featured in the latest Filter Magazine. A big spread with pretty pictures. I'm excited about this because the organ laced folky/experimental nature of the music makes me want to turn cartwheels.
I'm curious to see if this seemingly one-hit wonder band is going to be able to jump back into the hearts of wannabe hipsters. Uh, and I'm the only one who's noticed they used the exact album cover they did with the last album, except in black?
Breaking things is mucho fun! Especially when it's the news...
***White Rabbits have added tour dates to their schedule and are going to be hitting Atlanta on November 6th at the EARL.
***I used to be a high school teacher. This is one of the reasons I quit:
Kudos to Escape the Fate for keeping it nice and original and ripping off Van Halen in their "Situations" video. I'm sure your parents are really proud.
***Just a couple months after releasing his latest full-length, Easy Tiger, Ryan Adams is staying true to his multiple release roots and coming back with a seven song EP on October 23rd called Follow the Lights. This comes right after his Atlanta tour date, October 14th at the Fox Theatre. (Oh, and guess who's not going? Me! Thanks to his booking people for not hooking me up. Preesh. Oh, and you're welcome for the heavy coverage I've given him.)
This is my new favorite thing to do since it eliminates all the crap from my mailbox. Yay!
**Do you remember when I was raving over that super cute Irish kid (mmm...Irish boys) Fionn Regan? Well, he just released some US tour dates, one including the Five Spot in Atlanta on September 20th. I'm going to use my cloning techniques to be in two places at once that night.
I demand you listen to this and go see him if you can. For real. It's amazing. Check out a sample taste here.
**Some soundtrack news for you that perked my ears since I've predicted the comeback of grunge for about a year now...Eddie Vedder is lending his musical genius to the "Into the Wild" soundtrack. I've been sent "Hard Sun," which is the single, but I haven't been able to listen to the entire thing since the label sent a stream and it keeps freezing on me. But the tidbit I heard has me intrigued. Look for the movie and the music in late September.
**Division Day, a band with no plans to hit Atlanta yet, are releasing Beartrap Island on October 2nd, but you can get it on iTunes early, as usual. Here are a couple for you...
**Sigur Ros will have a brand spanking new album and DVD hitting stores in November. This makes me happy because I don't think there are too many foreign bands I can fully appreciate when I have no idea what they're singing about. Can't wait for this one, seeing that Takk was amazing.
**Coming to the EARL on October 19th with Film School is Eulogies. I actually think I like this whiny stuff. No, really. It makes me think I'm a teenager again wishing I could be as cool as the older brother in "Clueless" that listened to Radiohead and NPR.
**Here's a special treat to snack on (and yes, all puns are intended). The Apples in Stereo are going to be playing Unplugged in the Park on September 23rd. Their music has been used in a Target commercial, and that automatically makes them bad ass since only cool music is used in Target commercials.
**Local band Like Clockwork's Jesse Astin is offering up their latest efforts, "That's Called Going For It!" for free download. You can click here and check it out. I have listened to his stuff before and I can never put my finger on what it reminds me of. It's probably because there are a ton of influences running through the music. Listen to "Big Brain." I'm singing along to it. That must be a good sign.
**Uh, got an email on this band, Old Time Relijun, and it says they're available for interviews. I'm tempted to request one so I can ask what the hell they're thinking. Judge for yourself.
This is only tolerable during the month of October...and in months that aren't October if you're into worshipping the devil or skinning cats for a living. Or something.
**Sharp Things (out of NY) have a cool little song that they sent me to share with you. And if I didn't think it was worth it, I wouldn't pass it on. Kind of funkish/jazzy/loungy/sexy. Think Marvin Gaye meets...Ben Harper? Eh. You get the idea. Leesten to eet.
**PJ Harvey is back, and she's doing it with White Chalk. September 25th is the big day, and you can stream "When Under Ether" here It's the same eerie and haunting sound she's always stuck with, and I have a feeling if you were ever a fan, this is going to suck you right back in.
**Thanks to Love Like Fire for bringing themselves to my attention. They have a new EP they just released called An Ocean in the Air, and well, I like it. Good, strong vocals (from a chick!) and retro-tinged music that somewhat resembles the Sounds, and there's not a damn thing wrong with that in my book, 'cause I lurve them. They've got their EP streaming up on their website (link up above), or there's a couple of downloads you can snag as well.
I've neglected the inbox, and it's not happy with me...at all. So here you go. Pick at it like you would your mom's meatloaf.
>>Warm in the Wake is releasing a new album (American Prehistoric) next Tuesday, August 28th, on Livewire and I have a couple of mp3s you can listen to, which I wouldn't pass along if I thought it sucked ass. Therefore, I think it's awesome. Here's one that might make you want to reach up and cut a slice of the sun down from the hotter than hell sky.
>>A friend tipped me off on a band that happens to be opening for Queens of the Stone Age next month when they hit Atlanta called Dax Riggs. He didn't give me the obvious comparison to the Black Crowes, but I swear, if I didn't know this guy was from Louisiana, that would've been my first guess just by listening. They have a swamp sound. Dirty. Like a swamp. And it's, dare I say it...good.
>>I mentioned that the new Rilo Kiley is the poo, and I meant it. It appears that their opening tour act is a lovely match. Check out Grand Ole Party. Chick vocals and a slightly dark, haunted musical accompaniment make this something you'll want to further explore.
>>Remember those cheesy movies from the early 2000s that wavered on the wave left by John Hughes? Remember how the Donnas were featured in Drive Me Crazy and Jawbreaker? Well, if you don't, I do! They're playing the EARL on October 13th, and not only do they all have good hair, but they also have a new album out on September 18th called Bitchin'. Which, I'm sure it will be.
>>The GoStation? Yes. It's kind of like Oasis without the anger and without the British accents. Or am I completely hearing shit that isn't there? You tell me.
>>Heads up - The Other Sound Festival is taking place once again the first week of September (and, um, apparently, that's just around the corner now). Here's the line-up:
Thursday, Sept. 6 @ Drunken Unicorn
9:30 PM – Envie 10:15 – Mary O. Harrison 11:00 – Pistolero 12:00 - Moresight
Friday, Sept. 7 @ The EARL
8:45 PM – Fernandina 9:40 – Citified 10:20 – The Yum Yum Tree (side stage) 11:00 – The Press 11:40 – Lay Down Mains (side stage) 12:20 – All Night Drug Prowling Wolves
Saturday, Sept. 8 @ Lenny’s
8 PM – No Disassemble (side stage) 8:35 – Silent Kids (main stage) 9:10 – Novelift (side stage) 9:45 – The Jupiter Watts (main stage) 10:20 – The Orphins (side stage) 11:00 – One Hand Loves the Other (main stage) 11:45 – Club Awesome (side stage) 12:30 – Luigi (main stage)
Sunday, Sept. 9 @ 11:11 Teahouse
7 PM – Jeff Evans 7:45 – Batata Doce 8:30 – Tenth to the Moon 9:30 – Untied States
A little late this week with the Pick of the Week, yes, I know. Heaven forbid I have a life or something! Despite the fact that there are a million and one good shows happening on Saturday, I’m going to pick a band that’s having their CD release party at the EARL this Friday night. Tiger! Tiger! I saw them play there about two years ago, and I thought that they were great. Enough to stick out in my mind later on, which always seems to be an indication of something good, right?
Maybe it was the fact that they have two girls out front singing and playing, and I was pretty attracted to the dirtiness of the music and how well it fit with the attitude these chicks were oozing. They go together like peanut butter and chocolate, and after seeing one of their sets, I vowed to follow them. I suck at doing that, but after revisiting the grimy guitar riffs and generally punked out vocals, I’m putting my best foot forward to see them whenever I can. Maybe one day when I own a place that has a garage, I’ll hire them to play a party...and literally be a ‘garage band.’ Nyuk nyuk.
This line-up is one of grandeur, even though I’m the first to admit I’m not normally cool enough to follow these bands...Tenement Halls and Thee Crucials will be in tow for support. Check out their songs on MySpace to get a little taste of The Kind of Goodnight.
Other tidbits worth mentioning today…
***I got the new Rilo Kiley, Under the Blacklight, in the mail yesterday, and I’m in love with "Breakin’ Up" and "Dejalo." This album is well worth the buy.
***Saturday night's for fightin'! Or seeing a good live show. September is most certainly impending...
