Feb 25 2010
[mp3] Silver Jews | “I Remember Me”
My inner attitude was “shut up pink floyd. You don’t speak for me. I want to learn.” - David Berman
Archive for February, 2010
Feb 19 2010
[mp3] Bad Vibrations | “Good Bad”
The band formed in the summer of 2009 and is comprised of KC Spidle (The Hold, Attack Mode, Dog day, Husband & Knife) on guitars and vocals, Evan Cardwell (Secret Colours, Husband & Knife) on bass and vocals and Meg Yoshida on drums. After just a few months of rocking together (and training Meg how to drum) they have crafted this short but driving ep which they have released on their own “Brotherhood’ label. This collection of songs may bring to mind bands like Husker Du, Eric’s Trip and Ramones. If you’re into walls of guitar, pounding bass chords, primal bashing and sweet harmonies than you just might dig this. Expect a new 7 inch on Sewercide Records in the spring and a tour to follow.
I’ve had Bad Vibrations self titled album on repeat over the course of last week. In 20 minutes these guys pump out some great music reminiscent of days of Fuck Armageddon This Is Hell.
Feb 17 2010
[mp3] Cymbals Eat Guitars cover “Ballad of Big Nothing”
Check out Cymbals Eat Guitars throw down of Elliot Smith’s “Ballad of Big Nothing”. The Either/Or cover will be released as the b-side off their upcoming “Wind Pheonix” single on Memphis Industries. It’s more true than one would expect from the Staten islanders, though much thicker. All in all, worth a listen. You can catch Cymbals Eat Guitars live in Montrel at Il Motore April 7th with Bear In Heaven and Freelance Whales, get your tickets here.
Cymbals Eat Guitars - Ballad of Big Nothing
Feb 15 2010
Feelin’ Like A Bit-Part Actor
Most have you been busy (and maybe frustrated) watching CTV’s lame coverage of the 2010 Olympics happening on the west side of the country. You were probably so busy that you missed the debut of the much anticipated new video from Diamond Rings. Diamond Rings stole the hearts of the blogosphere last year with the infectious pop hit “All Yr Songs” [download below]. This new track, “Wait & See”, is slowed down and has a bigger sound compared to its counterpart but is a continued step in the right direction. The Janet Jackson inspired video can be viewed below [via P4K].
Diamond Rings - Watch & See
John O’Regan, the man behind the blue eye shadow will be releasing this single on a limited edition 7″ from Tomlab. A interesting cover of Sebadoh’s “On Fire” can be found on the B-side (preorder it here). Expect the debut album titled, Special Affections, sometime later this year. But if you can’t wait for the new single, fret not, there maybe copies available at the Diamond Rings/Owen Pallet show here in Montreal next weekend Saturday, February 20th at Theatre Outremont. Get you tickets here.
Feb 12 2010
When I Came Through In The Morning I Was Blinded By The Light
There’s this band from Worcester Mass that you have to hear! Golden Girls are fully fuckin’ loaded and ready to slay. These young, poor, Dinosaur Jr lovin’ shred heads sent me a few tracks that they recorded in a friends bedroom that I have to share. Don’t let the “lo-fi” production fool you, they are not going for that easy money “lo-fi” sound (not that there’s anything wrong with that) they are just broke. They’ve got a more “hi-fi” 7″ coming out in March, but for now check out ‘16Candles’. Ranks high on the riffibility scale.
Feb 11 2010
Japandroids : new MP3, tour and single collection
Vancouver duo Japandroids have had a real busy 2009. Post-Nothing was all over the year end lists whilst King and Prowse hit the road hard. Don’t expect a new album this year, HOWEVER there is a singles collection coming out.
via P4K
Throughout 2010, they’ll release five 7″ singles, each limited to 2000 copies. (They’ll also be for sale as digital downloads, so don’t bug out if you don’t order your copies in time.)
Each single will include two songs: One unreleased jam from the Post-Nothing sessions and one cover. The first of those singles, out April 13 on Polyvinyl, will pair the Japandroids joint “Art Czars” with a cover of Big Black’s pigfuck classic “Racer X” on one clear vinyl platter.
Pre-order here.
The first single from the Post-Nothing sessions is ‘Art Czars’. Its nothing new, but it packs a punch.
Tour Dates
02-11 Munich, Germany - 59to1
02-12 Offenbach, Germany - Hafen 2
02-13 Munster, Germany - Gleis 22
02-15 Paris, France - Le Point Ephemère
02-16 Amsterdam, Holland - Paradiso
02-17 Nijmegen, Holland - Merleyn
02-18 Leuven, Belgium - Stuk
02-19 Diksmuide, Belgium - 4AD
02-20 Lille, France - La Peniche
02-22 Brighton, England - Freebutt
02-23 London, England - ICA
02-24 Leeds, England - Cockpit 3
02-25 Manchester, England - Deaf Institute
02-26 Glasgow, Scotland - King Tut’s
02-27 Liverpool, England - Korova
03-17-21 Austin, TX - SXSW
03-24 Oxford, MS - Proud Larrys *
03-25 Birmingham, AL - Bottletree *
03-26 Nashville, TN - The End *
03-27 Charlotte, NC - Snug Harbor *
03-29 Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel ^
03-30 Philadelphia, PA - The Barbary ^
03-31 Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs ^
04-01 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom #
04-02 Montreal, Quebec - Il Motore ^
04-03 Toronto, Ontario - Horseshoe Tavern ^
04-05 Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig %
04-06 Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop @
04-07 Champaign, IL - High Dive ^
04-08 Indianapolis, IN - Radio Radio @
04-09 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall @
04-10 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry @
04-12 Columbia, MO - Mojo’s @
04-13 Lawrence, KS - Bottleneck @
04-15 Las Vegas, NV - Beauty Bar @
04-19 Phoenix, AZ - Trunk Space @
04-21 San Diego, CA - Casbah @
04-22 Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex ~
04-23 San Francisco, CA - Independent @
04-24 Salem, OR - Willamette University @
04-30 Vancouver, British Columbia - Lifetime Collective
06-10-13 Manchester, TN - Bonaroo Festival
* with A Sunny Day In Glasgow
^ with Love Is All
# with Best Coast
% with Bear in Heaven
@ with Avi Buffalo
~ with Nobunny
Feb 09 2010
Thanks But No Thanks Thermals
killrockstar’s darlings The Thermals released an “Olympic anthem” for Canada today. As a Canadian I’m embarrassed out of my snowshoes. This song belongs in a bad Molson Canadian commercial where a bunch of dudes in popped collars high five and bump chests for 3 minutes.
Take a listen:
The Thermals - Canada by killrockstars
Feb 09 2010
Charity & Mtl Show : Fucked Up
Fucked Up are releasing a new 7″, David’s Plan backed with star studded Do They Know It’s Christmas, and like they promised all proceeds are going to charity.
From Looking For Gold:
Hi, the Davids Plan 7″ is now available for pre-order. It features a new song “Davids Plan” on the aside, and our “Do they Know its Christmas” on the bside. All proceeds go to charity! Insound is the only place to get it right now in North America, so go order it HERE. If you are from Europe or England or something, you can get it from Rough Trade.
We will have these on tour with us next week, so if you live somewhere that we are playing, buy one from us and leave the mail order copies for people who live in the boonies please. CHARITY.
Also, Fucked Up will be playing Montreal Feburary 21st at La Sala Rossa with Kurt Vile and Slobs tickets can be purchased here.
Feb 06 2010
It Can’t Be Gone, We’re Still Right Here
Baltimore’s Beach House have just put out an album that will top many year end lists come December. I’ve been listening to haze-pop masterpiece, Teen Dream, for a few weeks and falling in love with ‘10 Mile Stereo’ more with each play.
A week ago Toronto fuzz punks Little Girls took it upon themselves to record a cover of 10 Mile Stereo. The cover doesn’t lose the beauty, and it doesn’t lose the atmosphere. Beach House is Jack Nicholson and Little Girls is Heath Ledger and ‘10 Mile Stereo’ is The Joker. Both great, both different.
Little Girls - 10 Mile Stereo (Beach House Cover)
Blue Skies Turn Black are bringing Beach House to Montreal. March 29th at La Sala Rossa, you can get tickets here.
