Sally Cinnamon makes the best vids! Here’s an unreleased Hunx song, I’ll be keeping an eye out for.
Category Archives: Music
Music Video: Mikal Cronin – “Change”
From the just released MCII, which be reviewed in some capacity at some time. Initial impressions: good work Mikal. Seeya at Great Scott next month with Shannon and the Clams, Roomrunner, and them MIGS.
The Orwells Playing The Sinclair Oct 23; On Tour W/ FIDLAR
KLYAM has mentioned The Orwells once or twice in the past few months. Maybe more. That is primarily because they are AROUND. And being AROUND often, of course, works to the advantage of both up-and-comers and established bands. New song one day, new video a week later, new album shortly thereafter, new tour dates. You get the picture. The Orwells do.
The date: OCTOBER 23 @ The Sinclair opening for FIDLAR – whom I’ve never checked out for no reason at all. There, I’m being honest. The time will come.
Check out the rest of the tour dates and new information about The Orwells new EP Other Voices on their new website: http://theorwells.com/. See what I mean?
BOTW Song Showcase: “Christina” (Oblivians)
In a coming post, you’ll be getting the whole run down of just why we’ve chosen The Oblivians as BAND OF THE WEEK, but nothing truly warrants justification for this choice. The Oblivians are the quintessential garage punk trio, as measured by their vast influence on most contemporary bands (and defunct legends like The Reatards) bearing that designation. High energy, no bass needed. “Christina” is from their aptly titled Popular Favorites LP.
New Steep Leans: “Books End”
Take a listen to the above track from Boston rock ‘n rollers Steep Leans. The rhythm section is a textbook example of dynamic: well strummed acoustic/electric guitars, driving, repetitious, loosely psychedelic melody, not unlike Deerhunter. The vocals are the most distinct – casual, but enthusiastic with some drawn-out pronunciations a la psych-folk legend Miracle Johan or Kurt Vile (if you prefer a more well-known comparison).
Sweet Smith Westerns Interview
Check out this Heartland interview with Smith Westerns. It covers a lot of band history, if you’re into that sort of thang. Keep your eyes peeled for their upcoming album, Soft Will out on Mom + Pop (6/11). And if you’re a Boston fellow, catch them at the Sinclair (Cambridge) on Saturday, July 27!
Band Recommendation: Moldy Naan
What up world, I know you’re dying to hear some fresh music, so here’s a brand spankin’ new demo from Moldy Naan, our fellow No Age devotee, Nick Rasmussen. It’s folky, it’s freaky, but is it Freak Folk? Nah, do people even use that term anymore? Moldy Naan reminds me of Bob Dylan, Gangbang Gordon, and Hank Williams, quite the motley crue! The song available on Moldy Naan’s bandcamp page (link below) is called “Two-Headed Boy” and if you have any imagination left in you, then it will bring you to a different place. A wee, mental journey never hurt anyone. CLICK CLICK CLICK http://moldynaan.bandcamp.com/track/two-headed-boy
SHOW TONIGHT: YANKEE POWER @ ROSEBUD!
Yankee Power are playing at the Rosebud in Somerville tonight in honor of their latest release Patriot Act [EP]. Pick one up tonight! But, if you’re impatient like me, listen to it here: http://theyankeepower.bandcamp.com/album/patriot-act-ep The Stampede and Dave Crespo’s After Party are also playing.
Music Video: Guerilla Toss – “Drip Decay”
Guerilla Toss’s first music video, watch it with a loved one.
DEERHUNTER TOUR DATES/ROYALE (9/16/13)
Everyone’s favorite band on Die Slaughterhaus (except for Black Lips, of course), Deerhunter is heading on tour again and if you’ve been paying attention then you know that they just dropped their sixth album, Monomania on 4AD. The new LP shows off the band’s ever growing niche for writing strong pop/rock ‘n’ roll songs, while still maintaining the raw, garage edge they created back in their Die Slaughterhaus days.
Deerhunter is playing at the Royale in Boston on Monday, September 16. Check out the full tour dates below.
18th May – Ekko Le Guess Who Festival, Urecht
20th May – Vera, 9711 NV Groningen
21st May – AB Club, Brussels
22nd May – La Trianon, Paris
23rd May – Primavera, Barcelona
30th May – Optimus Primavera Sound (Porto), Porto
7th June – Governor’s Ball (7-9th June), Randall’s Island, New York
21st June – ATP Festival curated by Deerhunter 21-23rd June, Camber Sands, Camber
23rd August – Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix
27th August – Harlow’s, Sacramento
30th August – Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver
31st August – Bumbershoot Festival, Seattle
3rd September – Music Fest NW, Portland
6th September – Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City
7th September – Bluebird Theater, Denver
9th September – Fineline, Minneapolis
10th September – Metro (Chicago), Chicago
11th September – Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland
12th September – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
13th September – Skully’s, Columbus
16th September – Royale Night Club, Boston
20th September – Union Transfer, Philadelphia
21st September – 9:30 Club, Washington DC
22nd September – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro
1st December – Hostess Club Weekender, Tokyo
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