Monday, September 6, 2010

this Wednesday's Rumble SF: Taxes, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Oona

Futuresounds, Noise Pop & The Owl Mag Present
The Rumble San Francisco
Taxes, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Oona
with DJ BAGel Ted

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
MILK
1840 Haight Street
21+
Free with RSVP

The Strokes Post #556

"Ce group c'etait toute ma vie, tout ce qe j'etais et tout ce que je semblais etre mais ca m'a devore"

via

poor Julian. I know exactly how he feels. the world fucking sucks, man.

record review: The Walkmen - Lisbon


Lisbon is like Christmas. Somehow, a toned down album is always expected from any band’s repertoire but there are little surprises along the way that make it memorable.

The Walkmen have crafted the most brilliant ode to times past, to the beautiful meeting points of our past and future selves. The seasawing guitars in “Angela Surf City” allow all of the attention to be focused on Matt Barrick’s impeccable drumming. In a way, the song is an analogy for the record, which really accentuates the individual strengths of each band member, down to Hamilton Leithauser’s vigourous croon which grapples with trials of love, loss and hope. Lead single “Stranded” layers a beautiful horn section over a strained declaration of “oh I’m stranded”, culminating in a flourish worthy of a military send off. The double whammy of “All My Great Designs” and “Woe is Me” nods towards the mellow direction which Cold War Kids embarked upon on Loyalty to Loyalty. Recorded in five days, Lisbon is imperative in the best sense of the word, as each of its tracks sounds organic and free flowing. This is a record to cherish, to mull over, to keep as a companion for dreary days beside the fire.

4.5/5

Lisbon drops on September 14th, make sure you pick it up

Friday, September 3, 2010

Band of the Week: Adam Haworth Stephens


In the magical woods of San Francisco, there lived a man named Adam Haworth Stephens who spun tales of fury and redemption, like a provincial Dylan. Purveyor and mastermind of the indie folk-rock duo Two Gallants, he decided to branch out into the icy waters of solo album territory, armed with unmistakable confidence and self assuredness. Consider We Live On Cliffs his very own take on “Veni Vidi Vici”, deliberate and composed yet overflowing with an impulsive spirit that cannot be tamed. Get listening below.

Adam Haworth Stephens - The Cities That You've Burned [mp3]

Adam will headline a CD release show in SF before embarking on tour with the Felice Brothers. We Live On Cliffs will be released on 28th September and it is absolutely mesmerizing.

visit him on MYSPACE

TOUR


October 2 The Independent San Francisco, CA

w/ The Felice Brothers
October 5 Doug Fir Portland, OR
October 6 Tractor Seattle, WA
October 7 Media Club Vancouver, BC
October 9 State Room Salt Lake City, UT
October 10 Larimer Lounge Denver, CO
October 12 Waiting Room Omaha, NE
October 13 Triple Rock Minneapolis, MN
October 14 Turner Hall Milwaukee, WI
October 15 Empty Bottle Chicago, IL
October 16 Magic Stick Detroit, MI
October 18 Mr. Smalls Pittsburgh, PA
October 19 123 Pleasant Street Morgantown, WV
October 21 Capitol Theatre York, PA
October 22 Rock and Roll Hotel Washington, DC
October 23 Johnny Brenda's Philadelphia, PA
October 28 Harper's Ferry Boston, MA
October 29 Met Café Providence, RI
October 30 The Chance Poughkeepsie, NY
October 31 MHOW Brooklyn, NY
November 1 Daniel Street Milford, CT
November 3 Jefferson Theatre Charlottesville, VA
November 4 King's Barcade Raleigh, NC
November 5 The Handlebar Greenville, SC
November 6 The Earl Atlanta, GA
November 8 The Social Orlando, FL
November 9 Club Downunder Tallahassee, FL
November 10 One Eyed Jack's New Orleans, LA
November 12 Emo's Austin, TX
November 13 The Loft Dallas, TX
November 14 Sticky Fingerz Little Rock, AR
November 15 Proud Larry's Oxford, MS
November 17 Headliners Louisville, KY
November 18 Southgate House Newport, KY
November 19 The Rumba Café Columbus, OH

The Strokes Post #553

nothing in the world warrants repitition
but reading, boozing and The Strokes.

Classic Track Thursday


Pavement - Elevate Me Later [mp3]

from Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain (1994)

a lot of people don't "get" Pavement. I say, get listening or get the hell out of my car.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

download/stream free Radiohead documentary

with the sheer number of occurrences of the word "Free" before the band's name, you'd think they were an occupied territory or something

the footage was shot by fans and approved by Thom Yorke and co, who provided the official audio for the concert from last week



watch the whole thing at YOUTUBE or download it for free in various formats HERE

via Stranger Dance

Telekinesis: new EP, video, tour!

this. is absolutely darling.

Telekinesis - Dirty Thing (Music Video) from Merge Records on Vimeo.

the new EP includes covers of GBV and Joy Division? colour me in love with Mr. Lerner. oh, wait, that's not a new development at all.

TOUR
with Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin unless noted

Sep 3 Detroit, MI Magic Stick
Sep 4 Toronto, ON El Mocambo
Sep 6 Montreal, QC Casa Del Popolo
Sep 7 Cambridge, MA TT The Bear’s
Sep 8 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Sep 10 Washington, DC Black Cat
Sep 11 Philadelphia, PA The Barbary
Sep 12 Cleveland Heights, OH Grog Shop
Sep 13 Columbus, OH The Basement
Oct 13 Vancouver, BC Venue Nightclub w/ Superchunk
Oct 14 Seattle, WA Showbox at the Market w/ Superchunk, Teenage Fanclub
Oct 15 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom w/ Superchunk, Teenage Fanclub
Oct 19 Los Angeles, CA The Music Box w/ Superchunk

damnit, no SF date as of yet. and I quite like SSLYBY as well.

Telekinesis on MYSPACE

the Music Induced Euphoria interview

video: The Static Jacks - My Parents Lied

I've been following this band for a while now and am still uber impressed with their chops.

The Static Jacks "My Parents Lied" from Michael James Murray on Vimeo.

the track comes from Laces, their newest EP

The Static Jacks - My Parents Lied [mp3]


visit them on MYSPACE

The Strokes Post #552

don't be a coconut. g-d is trying to talk to you.

video: insight on Ben Sollee's bike tour

Ditch the Van Bike Tour - Chapter 2 from marty benson on Vimeo.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The Strokes Post #551

this morning, Julian came to my mind,
but specifically in the context of his (incestuous) first kiss



his voice here is so dreamy and soft.