The busiest dudes in Nashville, Natti Child (I think I am the only one that refers to them by this moniker, perhaps) put out yet another release! A 7″ entitled “Mother Nature’s Daughter” on Jeffery Drag Records. I’m digging it, reminds me of Neil Young and I am not just saying that because pretty much everyone will also say this too, I guarantee you. I made sure not to look at any other reviews before listening to this track. The band wears their influences on their sleeves, but if you love those influences as much as the band does then you will most likely appreciate the band itself. One of the top rock ‘n’ roll bands in the land and their head heading on tour again, so don’t stay at home and wack it.
8/31 – Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
9/1 – Lubbock, TX @ Depot Oyster Bar
9/2 – Austin, TX @ 29th St Ballroom
9/3 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
9/4 – Beaumont, TX @ Victoria House
9/6 – McAllen, TX @ Simon Sez
9/7 – Corpus Christie, TX @ Theo’s
9/8 – Laredo, TX @ Old No. 2
9/10 – Tucson, AZ @ Plush
9/11 – Tempe, AZ @ Yuca Tap Room
9/12 – Las Vegas, NV @ Neon Reverb Festival
9/13 – Long Beach, CA @ Alex’s Bar
9/15 – San Diego, CA @ San Diego Noise Pop Festival
9/17 – San Francisco, CA @ Elbo Room
9/18 -.Santa Cruz, CA The Blue Lagoon
9/19 – Eureka, CA @ The Shanty
9/20 – Portland, OR @ Rotture
9/21 – Vancouver, BC @ Olio Festival
9/22 – Seattle, WA @ The Comet
9/24 – Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
9/25 – Minneapolis,MN @ 7th St. Entry
9/28 – Detroit, MI @ Lager House Parking Lot
Also, don’t forget to pick up their next LP Hard In Heaven out on Burger Records (9/11/12)
And while we’re at it, why not post a vid of their show at the Brooklyn Bowl from a little while back.
Tis time for yet another band flashback. In this segment, if you will, I like to take a time machine back to an earlier period in one of our favorite artist’s (most likely the Black Lips) careers. This here is one of my favorite Black Lips live videos! I love seeing this ancient, early footage of the band. Wish there was more out there, so let’s cherish what we got. This is part 1 of the Lips performing a set at a place called the Zanzibar in Strasbourg, France and it took place on June 10, 2004- just weeks after the release of their sophomore effort, We Did Not Know The Forest Spirit Made The Flowers Grow. Of course, something is missing here or should I say someone- no Ian! :( not for a few more months I believe… ahh but Richie Hayes (correct?) takes care of lead guitar duties. I also find it interesting that the band opens with “I’ve Got A Knife” here, because I’ve seen a few videos from this era where they start the show with this same number; I wonder if that was a standard for them like “Sea of Blasphemy” has been a signature show opener for the past few years? Well anyway, enjoy. But don’t stop at just 1!
P.S. Pause it at 5:16 a poster for King Khan & The Shrines- Three Hairs and Your Mine. If my history is correct then this is the exact same European tour where the Lips met Khan! Ohh God, I know way too much about this shit than any healthy child should…
Hey all KLYAM readers across America! Providence, RI’s funnest rock and roll band , Atlantic Thrills are heading on tour this week. Be sure to catch them when they hit your town! Fans of Black Lips, Thee Oh Sees, Los Saicos or if you just read KLYAM a lot, take notice- The Thrillz are the perfect party soundtrack. Check your local DIY listings (if such exist).
Atlantic Thrills first tour! 8/23 – Staten Island – Full Cup [FB LINK] 8/24 – Philly- The Station Bar and Grill [FB LINK] 8/25 – Pittsburgh – Skull Fest Hijacking 8/26 – Detroit 8/27 – Chicago – The Dust Bowl 8/28 – Cincinnati – THE COMET[FB LINK] 8/29 – Charlestown WV – The Empty Glass 8/30 – Greensboro – CFBG Records 8/31 – Asheville 9/3 –Charleston SC – The Sparrow 9/4 – Nashville – Zombie Shop 9/6 – NYC
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Guerilla Toss is a crazy, cool band that are hard to miss around the Boston underground scene and one that I highly recommend to those out there that need an extra kick in the balls when consuming music. Just check out their mind bending music and you’ll see what I mean: http://soundcloud.com/guerillatoss By the way, here’s a live review I did from a little while back:
“Ahh yes Guerilla Toss, a name I have heard literally tossed around these parts for several months now. Finally, I have the opportunity to see what other music lovers have christened as “amazing.” And I must say I truly did not anticipate them to be as awesome as they are. Guerilla Toss’ set is filled with walls of noise, weird time signatures, insanely danceable grooves, and the lead vocalist’s unending shrieks. I have seen countless vocalists scream their hearts out, but this frontwoman totally steals the show. Her enthusiasm is unlimited as she bops around, up and down, demolishing through the sausage fest that consumes the Ant Cellar; she turns all the men into boys in two seconds. I usually am not a huge fan of this kind of screaming in vocals, but her yalps just seem more genuine, like they are coming from some deep, dark place. It sounds as if she is being bludgeoned to death, I love it! I also have to note the slick, stylish, bright red, “Beat It” era Michael Jackson leather jacket being worn by the guitarist, looking good my man, looking good. Guerilla Toss’ performance is one that will stick with me forever (literally Glen says this to me during the show, and he is correct at that, though I remember all the shows!) for my favorite moment in their set is when the vocalist leaps toward me, grabs my skull and hurls my wee body back into the crowd. This jostling, trance-like gesture of showomanship sends the pre-pubescent boy in me into paroxysms of ecstacy. When the set finally hits its conclusion, I notice that there is some blood pouring down my arm. In fact, as I am writing this now, I can still see the little dent in my arm from which the blood flows. If I could frame that teeny scar as a mini Guerilla Toss @ the Ant Cellar memento I would. Though that seems unecessary because after this KLYAM debut the band will be rocking in my psyche anyway. FUN!!!”
Artists: Freak Flag Presents- The Migs, Fat Creeps (EP Release), Fancytramp, Pile Date: Friday, August 10, 2012 Venue: Moe’s Lounge (@ Radio) (Somerville, MA) Comments: Act I: The Migs!– Alright hotshot you think you know your rock ‘n’ roll? You don’t know shit if you don’t know the Migs. The Migs are Dover, New Hampshire’s greatest creation and one of thee finest rock ‘n’ roll/garage/punk slime bands KLYAM has had the privilege to see live. Not to mention our Band of the Week (month). Tonight is my third time seeing these fine gentlemen, but Glen has never had the pleasure and part of my excitement stems from observing Glen’s reaction to their fun filled performance. Surely, Migs on recording is peachy keen, but Migs in the flesh rubbing up against you is a whole other beast. From the first few seconds of the band’s perennial chant “WE’RE THE MIGS!” to the final, frantic moments of guitar feedback, The Migs put on one helluva show, a real physical performance of never ending enthusiasm and joy. I seriously cannot think of too many other bands that are having as much fun on stage as these guys. Their energy and rock ‘n’ roll spirit is fun to experience and in particular what I love about the Migs is how they make their show interactive with the audience. Singer/guitarist Kevin Lareau spends most of the set lurking around the crowd, which is always great! I dig his display of showmanship, the whole band truly put their balls into this performance, making the loose, garage styled music they champion come all the more to life. Alas, the spectators do not seem to give back the energy the Migs offer them, but these dudes don’t give a fuck, they just keep rockin like true party animals. In fact fuck garage, call it “party rock.” If it was 1960 they would all be in jail.
Hey Burger Recrords or any other amazing record label click this: http://themigs.bandcamp.com/
P.S. Hope y’all have a swell tour :)
Act II: Fat Creeps- To put it simply, over the past few months Fat Creeps have become a massive KLYAM fave, not just one of best around Boston, but one of best bands in general. I know that may sound crazy to some readers, but it is true. Their songs are stripped down, no filler, instant pop gems. I stress the instant quality. Each number has a clear and catchy hook(s) that rests smoothly in my gulliver for hours at a time, often making work significantly less painful. Tonight, the Creeps are releasing their EP, which contains most of the classics, including my personal favorite, “Secrets.” Much like the Migs, the Fat Creeps are awesome in the studio, but the live experience is outstanding. I know I am really sucking the band’s dick (which would actually only be one dick), but I am truly flabbergasted by their performance. Mariam Saleh’s vocals on “Secrets” are even more powerful live, and it hit me during this show that her voice reminds me of Sara’s from local fave SARALEE. I don’t know if anyone else hears this, but I definitely see some resemblances. Or maybe I am just really fucked up? Which is a definite possiblity (reality). The band introduces us to some new tracks entitled “Dad Weed” and “Daydreaming,” which can be seen in the You Tube clip below. They also play two kickass covers in the form of Gun Club’s “Sex Beat” and Devo’s “Gates of Steel,” both of which have become Creeps classics in their own right. Overall, this is the best show I have seen from them, each time gets better! Or I have become more of an excessive fan. I think it is a little bit of both.
Here is the tracklist for the EP:
1) Secrets
2) Horoscope
3) Fooled
4) Leave Her Alone
5) Cherry
6) 700 Parts
LISTEN TO IT HERE! http://fatcreeps.bandcamp.com/
Act III: Fancytramp– Cool band name! Fancytramp are fresh out of Nashville, Tennessee- a place which has unleashed several fine bands in the past few years and these dudes are no exception to that. They have a nice blend of garage rock and noise, and I am definitely feeling Sonic Youth vibes. What I really like about Fancytramp is the way they communicate with the audience, making jokes and praisng the other bands on the bill, amongst other in between song banter. Their set certainly does a number on my ears and this serves as a healthy reminder that I need to pick up some earplugs soon. The volume of their music is not a bad thing though. I also want to note the fact that one of the member’s mothers came out to the show (well for the whole tour I presume), which is great! I would like to see that kind of parental support more often at rock shows. Check out Fancytramp’s new EP Singing Tower At Sunset: http://fancytramp.bandcamp.com/
Act IV: Pile– Pile is a band that frequently comes up in conversation when discussing noteworthy Boston bands; hell they toured with Fat History Month! That right there is enough to spark my interest. Admittedly, I do not know too much about Pile coming into this show and honestly I cannot remember most of their performance. BUT! I do notice that they garner the biggest crowd response the whole evening, with some moshing erupting during their set. Listening to their Bandcamp now, I can defintely see what folks are raving about, check it out here: http://pile.bandcamp.com/ I will have to see the band again in the future and give them the attention they deserve.
So, this was KLYAM’s first time seeing a show at Moe’s Lounge and it was a blast! It’s a cool, little, “basement” esque venue, I’d recommend the place. I was also glad to see some familiar faces, I think this show gets the award for most kids from my hometown haha. More importantly thank you to FREAK FLAG (Cory, Ellie, Anya) for being totally rad and putting on this show!!! Their DJ’n was superb and fit really well with the music and mood of Moe’s Lounge on this particular evening. I especially loved hearing Black Flag’s “TV Party” (the EP version)!
I could listen to this vintage, black and white, old timey pop magic till my eyes bleed and I go deaf, collapsing into an early grave. I always feel like I am on a death trip when I hear this music, like the world is coming to a complete stop; it’s an odd feeling. This is The Skyliners’ “Since I Don’t Have You,” a classic from the greatest era of mainstream American pop music. Wait, what did I just say? This was the only great era of mainstream American pop music. Don’t worry darling, rock ‘n’ roll never died, your parents just did, it’s time to move on and look past the charts and then look even further past the dipshits that make music that is supposedly an “alternative” to the charts, just look around you, it’s in the air and it’s on KLYAM. Rock ‘n’ roll/punk slime/ that music that gets your best girl wet, it’s all here to stay.
Kids Like You & Me (KLYAM) 