Question of the Week: Most Subversive Song?

“The Twist was a guided missile launched from the ghetto into the heart of suburbia. The Twist succeeded, as politics, religion and law could never do, in writing in the heart and soul what the Supreme Court could only write on the books.”- Eldridge Cleaver

The Minister of Information says “The Twist” by Chubby Checker. Good choice. I’m not sure what I would go with. What do you fine people think?

More New Wavves! “Horse Shoes”

Song:  New Shoes

Link: http://pitchfork.com/forkcast/15442-horse-shoes/

As stated in the Pitchfork blurb this is a reworking of an old tune from Wavves’ 2009 Daytrotter Session, when drummer Zach Hill was still in the band.  Hill’s louder, more chaotic drumming is apparent here as is the lack of Stephen Pope (unless I’m totally wrong and he is on this recording, but I don’t hear it!)  Hopefully, this is a glimpse at the forthcoming release of old Zach Hill/Nathan Wavves material, if it is this should be a decent record. Though the song may not contain the strong  hooks Wavves are known for, it’s raw musicianship can be appreciated.  I also second Pitchfork’s sentiment that this has a “garage punk” feel to it. We’ll see what happens next, it seems like Wavves songs are coming out left and right these days!

Band of the Week: Girlfriends

Check out our Band of the Week, Boston’s Girlfriends. Since, The Maine Coons sudden departure, Girlfriends are easily the best Boston band around or at least my favorite. Their take on the “garage” style is intriguing, to say the least and without a doubt they have a knack for writing catchy pop numbers. Favorites of mine include “Good To Be True” and “I Was Here, But I Disappear.” Here is a link to their myspace page.

http://www.myspace.com/girlfriendsus

Nobunny Live @ The Conservatory OKC

Our dude Nobunny cranking through seven tunes in twelve minutes or so. Maybe his most expansive set to date. Amazing video footage.

PART ONEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-ntKDoXKU&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
PART TWOhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElxTdexjP4Q&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
PART THREEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HdB5x9_znI&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Set-List
Monster Kiss
Mess Me Up
Blow Dumb
Boneyard
Give It To Me
Gone For Good
Do The Fuck Yourself
It’s True
Live It Up
Hippy Witch
I Am A Girlfriend
Not That Good
Motorhead With Me
Ain’t It A Shame
Chuck Berry Holiday
**ENCORE: Nobunny Loves You***

Boston based shows/fests – DIY, punk, noise