next Wednesday: The Rumble SF presents Mister Loveless and more

as always, RSVP for free admission, or chalk up 5 bucks at the door.

record review: Mister Loveless - Three Words [EP]

Three Words displays a marked development of Mister Loveless’ sound. The SF based quartet originated in Walnut Creek and have skirted around a few lineup changes in the past, but they’ve finally reached a point of aural homeostasis. The precise marching band beats from drummer Nick Clark and haunting baritone vocals from Rob Miller dominate the EP, surrounded by delicate chord progressions drowned in post-punk misery. The guitars surreptitiously emerge from the shadows in the vein of Echo & the Bunnymen, but by the third track (“What People Do”), they strike powerfully, spinning like sirens. The music is less angry, more chilling—and the lyrics lament the sinking feelings of loss and alienation. Rob sings about “feeling like the poorest rich kid” yet how "hope still remains, a slow burning flame that guides me through these dim lit times". The angst of the first few tracks fade into lulled acceptance in“Hidden Just Enough”, like a group of lost campers finally lying down and stargazing after hours of aimless wandering in the dark forest. Three Words stands as proof that it’s ok to be lost, and that we often have to make the best of the situations which we are faced with. Solace is probably lurking somewhere around the corner—come out to a gig and see for yourself.

4.5/5

Jul 23 2010 Ghost Town Gallery w/ Black Baloon and Human Toys (France) Oakland, CA
Jul 31 2010 The Casbah w/ TRANSFER (21+) San Diego, CA
Aug 6 2010 Mississippi Studios (21+) w/ The Prids Portland, OR
Aug 13 2010 MILK Bar (21+) w/ The Prids and Veil Veil Vanish San Francisco, CA
Sep 10 2010 The Loft @ The Siena Hotel & Casino (21+) w/ The Shames Reno, NV

Mister Loveless - What People Do [mp3]

Mister Loveless on MYSPACE

Mister Loveless

I dunno if you guys have given Mister Loveless a listen yet (I've posted about them before), but, if you haven't, you really, really should



a new EP is on the way, it'll be called Three Words. what a clever followup title to their excellent Two Words EP. I wonder if all of the track titles will be exactly three words.

they have a couple of shows lined up for you damned 21+ers in the meantime. check it out on MYSPACE

Band of the Week: Mister Loveless

for fans of: Joy Division

hailing from California's very own East Bay, Mister Loveless are bringing back post-punk gloom like Interpol and Editors did before them. with lyrics contemplating youth and age, their lead singer comes off as wise as a non-senile old person, with an addictively scratchy voice to match. having recently replaced their drummer, the band is still honing their sound; but rest assured, they are heading in the right direction.

current lineup:
Rob Miller - Vocals/Guitars
Sean Gaffney - Guitars/Backup Vocals
Charlie Koliha - Bass Guitar
Nick Clark - Drums

their Two Words EP is an interesting change of pace from other indie bands that rely too heavily on "soaring harmonies" or "melodic bliss". that transcendent shit doesn't fair well with me. I like rock music, pure and simple. the band's "Good Story" has been humming in my head all week. I think it's their best track, so listen below:

Mister Loveless - Good Story [mp3]

visit the band on MYSPACE for dates and other stuff