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February 12, 2005
Black Mountain | Touring
To Black Mountain or not to Black Mountain, that is the question.
Black Mountain is on tour, and they hit Mercury Lounge in NYC on March 30th.
Order their album from Insound.
The rest of the dates...
02/11 Anacortes, WA - Department of Safety w/Crystal Skulls
02/12 Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe w/The Mountain Goats
02/13 Portland, OR - Dunes
03/11 Seattle, WA - Easy Street Records, Queen Anne Location (In-store, 6pm)
03/13 Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe w/Oneida + Kinski
03/14 Vancouver, BC - Richard's on Richards w/Oneida + Kinski
03/15 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge w/Oneida + Kinski
03/17 Oakland, CA - Lobot Gallery w/Oneida
03/18 San Francisco, CA - 12 Galaxies w/Oneida, Comets on Fire + The Fucking Champs
03/19 Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland w/Oneida
03/20 Long Beach, CA - Koo's
03/23 Austin, TX - Emo's w/Crystal Skulls + Mountain Goats
03/24 Houston, TX - Mary Jane's Fat Cat w/Crystal Skulls + Mountain Goats
03/25 Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves w/Crystal Skulls + Mountain Goats
03/26 Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory w/Crystal Skulls + Ester Drang
03/30 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge w/The Cribs + Crystall Skulls
04/01 Harrisonburg, VA - PC Ballroom @ JMU, MACRoCK
04/03 Montreal, PQ - Casa Del Popolo - w/Crystal Skulls + The Album Leaf
04/08 Chicago, IL - Schubas w/Crystal Skulls
04/16 San Francisco - Cafe du Nord w/Boyjazz, Frog Eyes + Crystal Skulls
04/20 Portland, OR - Berbati's Pan w/Frog Eyes + Crystal Skulls
04/21 Seattle, WA - Neumos w/Frog Eyes + Crystal Skulls
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Black Crowes New Dates | Tix for sale
Like the Pixies before them, the Black Crowes added two more shows to their March stint at Hammerstein Ballroom. That makes seven shows total (Pixies played 8). The added shows, which went on sale today, are 3/29 and 3/20, and there are at least a few tickets left right now.
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Kimya Dawson | Internet Archive
Fellow Kimya Dawson fan, Largehearted Boy, brought to my attention the addition of Kimya Dawson to the Internet Archive. Currently two shows are available for download:
2005-01-09, Portland [mp3,ogg,flac]
2004-09-09, Falmouth [mp3,ogg,flac]
If you haven't checked out the archive yet, you're missing out. Basically artists agree that their live shows can be posted there, and the archive hosts the files for free in MP3, lossless (FLAC, SHN), and streaming format.
Other recent additions to the archive include Magnolia Electric Co., Liars, Rana (no shows posted yet), A Silver Mt Zion, The Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Blood Brothers, John Vanderslice, and a whole bunch more. In total, they're currently hosting 20,249 shows by 857 artists.
On their homepage, they highlight some "staff pics," in which this Ben Lee show from Knitting Factory in June is featured. (see Ben at Tonic next week). I agree. Check it out, Modest Mouse cover included.
Previously
Kimya Dawson @ Sidewalk Cafe Tonight (feb 12, 2005)
Devendra Banhart, Vincent Gallo | Tonic Beneifts
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The Giraffes Benefit Show | Knitting Factory, NYC
The Giraffes frontman (and Knitting Factory Staffer) Aaron Lazar was stricken with a double heart attack a few weeks back (btw there were no drugs involved) leaving him with hospitable bills estimated at about one million smackers. On this night the best of NYC rock come together to lend a hand to one of its finest.
"The Giraffes are uhm unique? Despite what I had seen when they were offstage, I thought this might after all be just an act, and not necessarily an original one. But that sure was a bottle of Jack Daniels they were passing around on stage before, after and during songs. I could smell it. And maybe that joint was really just a rolled cigarette, but they were still blatantly breaking the law, Breaking The Law ... and there was also no doubt they were seriously and severely fucked up. Theres a theory that a great frontman for a rock n roll band has to be at least 50% jackass to carry it off effectively. Whether tossing his drink cup at fellow band members, spilling it into the crowd or flicking his lit cigarette towards the crowded bar, Aaron Lazar filled the bill with percentage points to spare. Playing the loveable Lucifer, Lazar is charming and clever as hes being cunning and cruel. Imagine an unpretentious Jim Morrison or Henry Rollins who just happen to be smashed out of their heads. The band behind him - a cross between the best/worst of Motorhead and Metallica. Yet even with Damien Paris screaming, over the top lead runs, Drew Totolos kick-ya-in-the-nuts drumming and John Rosenthals bad-ass bass, youd be wrong if you labeled the Giraffes a metal band. It just isnt that easy with Lazars crafty delivery in the mix." - Neon NYC
Wednesday, March 9
A benefit for Aaron Lazar Feat.
The Giraffes, The Players Club, Theo, Baby Dayliner, The Break-Up, Black Cat Revolver
Main Space // 8:00 pm
text via Knitting Factory
photo via the Giraffes
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Kimya Dawson @ Sidewalk Cafe Tonight
super last minute
saturday february 12th
kimya dawson
midnight | sidewalk cafe
6th st & ave A NYC
ALL AGES | no cover | 2 drink minimum (you can get soda or juice or coffee or mashed potatoes, you don't have to get a sardine martini)
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Baby Dayliner, Bling Kong, Hair Supply
Last night I passed out after work. That means I didn't make it to Mercury Lounge to catch Baby Dayliner, Bling Kong and Hair Supply. damn. All three are on my list of bands to see.
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Southern describes Baby Dayliner:
Fun Funny, it's funny, a raid on your heart, he sings, Fun funny, it's funny a raid on your soul! Leonard Cohen's songcraft meet's Jay Z's beats and Al Green's peformance style? Is this a 21st century Frank Sinatra?
Watch a Baby Dayliner video. Raid (large movie file, best to download to your computer)
Own the same song.
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Jasper describes Bling Kong:
Bling Kong is more than a band, more than an experience, more than a spectacle - it is a an absolute freakin' monster in every sense of the word.
And since a picture is worth a thousand words, check them out.
Listen to them here.
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Hair Supply are members of Satanicide playing Air Supply covers, and since Satanicide rules, I have to give Hair Supply a try. More in my last post about them.
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"The Touchy Subjects" | Don Hills Tonight
A major label band (Morningwood) is playing TisWas at Don Hill's in NYC tonight. For contractual reasons, they're calling themselves "The Touchy Subjects." If you haven't seen Morningwood before, you'll definitely want to consider making it. If you have seen them before, you'll probably be there. Their next show is at Irving Plaza with The Music and Kasabian.
Tonight's details...
VALENTINES PARTY!!!
THE TOUCHY SUBJECTS -- 11:30
Get into the Valentine's groove and take off your clothes with very special mystery guests going under the name THE TOUCHY SUBJECTS.
GOODFINGER -- 10:30
Fronted by the irrepresible Scrappy GOODFINGER sound captures influences from good time rock and roll, catchy pop to more ethereal dark influences such as The Cure and Concrete Blonde. Recommended! -- www.GoodfingerMusic.com
Guest DJ: JESS (Trash & Broadcast)
PITTY SING promo night -- giveaways courtesy GIRLIE ACTION.
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February 11, 2005
Tibet House Benefit Concert 2005 | Pics
The Black Keys and Antony watch as Patti Smith shakes hands with a Tibetan Monk:
Wednesday night, February 9th, 2005 (timed to coincide with the Chinese New Year), I checked out the Tibet House Benefit Concert. Billboard reviewed the show. Full performer list in this post. Here are my photos.
Ray Davies (The Kinks), Trey Anastasio (Phish), and Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) share a mic:
Although the crowd was loudest when Ray played Lola, Trey had the loudest fans. I don't know if Michael was loud, but he definitely was there for Trey.
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Debbie Gibson Porn
The big news three weeks ago was that Debbie Gibson posed for Playboy.
Thanks to Stereogum (via Pink is the new Blog), you can catch this NOT SAFE FOR WORK sneak preview.
Hear "Deboarah" Gibson's new appropriately titled single, 'Naked,' on her official site.
More Debbie Gibson at MP3.com.
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More NYC Show News
So freakin Bowery Ballroom pulls the Bowery-Webster switcheroo AGAIN, and moves the Fiery Furnaces show to Webster Hall. Northsix is now definitely the venue to see them, and tickets are not sold out yet.
Speaking of Northsix, they've got tons of good shows coming up, like:
The Album Leaf (4/1) (also playing Mercury Lounge)
Of Montreal (4/16) (who's new album has leaked)
Fucking Champs (4/23) (who have the best name)
Chin Up Chin Up (5/19) (who I saw tonight)
Michael Gira's Angels of Light with Akron Family (5/20) (singer of Swans)
Deerhoof & Nedelle (5/21 & 22) (Kill Rock Stars)
KILLING TIME / RAW DEAL *reunion show* (5/26) (OLD SCHOOL HARDCORE)
Central Village breaks down the Bowery.
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February 10, 2005
Devendra Banhart, Vincent Gallo | Tonic Beneifts
So like I was saying, Tonic getting in trouble has really turned into a great thing for those who aren't Tonic. Add Devendra Banhart and Vincent Gallo (separated at birth) to the growing list of benefit shows at the small NYC venue.
To be exact:
Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon (02/19)
Devendra Banhart (02/21) (TICKETS)
Sleepy Doug Shaw plus Mira Billotte (of White Magic) (02/22)
Sean Lennon & Vincent Gallo (02/24) (previously seen together at Rothko)
More in my last Tonic Post.
Previously
Devendra Banhart @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC | Pics
White Magic @ Bowery Ballroom - Pics & (Fiery Furnaces) Review
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Vote For Who's Next
Yahoo Launch is having a contest to decide "Who's Next." My vote is for Gratitude of course. You might think it's Ted Leo. Vote Here, and watch exclusive performances by The Bravery and Eisley while you're there.
Previously
I Caught Gratitude and Ted Leo the same day during CMJ
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Antony | The Reviews are In
Last night I saw Antony perform one song (yes, only one :( ) at the Tibet House fundraiser (pics and review to follow). Philip Glass called him one of the most talented young singer/songwriters performing today (or something like that). Today, Pitchfork awarded Antony's new album an 8.6. That's higher than they gave LCD Soundsystem.
See LCD Soundsystem @ Bowery Ballroom.
Read more Antony, I Am a Bird, reviews
Previously
Antony & The Johnsons | I am a Bird Now
LCD Soundsystem | Bowery Ballroom | New CD
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February 9, 2005
The Doves Blog
Previously
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February 8, 2005
Beck | New Video | iTunes Exclusive EP
Above photo of Beck with, electroclash group, Avenue D via this photo album from PhotoTopia.
Stereogum's got the second new Beck video, which followed the first new Beck video.
The first video is from Beck's new iTunes only EP (link opens iTunes).
The second video is from his forthcoming full length album, 'Guero.'
According to The News Record, Beck EP utilizes old Nintendo sound.
According to Chart Attack, Beck Gives Downloaders Incentive To Buy Guero.
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Wednesday is Show Day in NYC
The choices. The choices. Worthwhile shows for Wed. Feb 9th in NYC:
Dear Leader (as seen at Movable Hype 1.5) @ Mercury Lounge w/ Army of Me & Like Yesterday (thx to TTIKTDA for the heads up).
Tibet House Benefit Concert @ Carnegie Hall.
Plug Awards @ Webster Hall. (afterparty @ Rothko)
Sage Francis @ Bowery Ballroom.
Kimya Dawson & more @ Tonic.
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Thursday it's Chin Up Chin Up @ Mercury Lounge.
more @ Oh My Rockness.
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M.I.A. & Arcade Fire Concert Recap
Last week included three exciting shows. It started with back-to-back Arcade Fire, the second of which is now legendary around the world thanks to the appearance of David Byrne, who also blogged about it (via Stereogum).
They did a cover of Talking Heads song when I saw them at Bowery Ballroom (Naïve melody)...we communicated by Email afterwards, so asking me to join on that tune was sort of natural. I loved it. Their crowd was lovely and energized as was the band and the room felt like it was filled with genuine music lovers- the word of mouth and internet buzz has all been fairly natural. - David Byrne
The above photo is from that show. The rest of the photos, and audio of David Byrne singing with them is here.
My photos from the night before at Webster Hall are here. Lots more where those came from for a future post.
Next came M.I.A. While watching the show, I was thinking "Is she lip-syncing?" Then after the show, my friend asked "Was she lip-syncing?" I said "maybe, but there's no way I'm putting that in print without proof." Well, someone else did it for me. Check out Sepia Mutiny for the rest of the story.
MORE:
Yesterday, I was Culturally Relevant: The Arcade Fire @ Irving Plaza
OFTEN NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE FIRE THROUGH THE HEADS, IT ALL BECAME CLEAR WHEN ONE STARTED TALKING
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LCD Soundsystem | Bowery Ballroom | New CD
After returning from a tour around the world, LCD Soundsystem will play at Bowery Ballroom in NYC on April 2nd. I can only assume they'll have more North American dates in support of their new album. I just don't know them yet (not counting their appearance at SXSW). Tickets are not on sale yet, but I expect that to change shortly.
Their much anticipated self-titled album comes out in North America on February 15th. You can pre-order it from Insound now.
More info at Tiny Mix Tapes.
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Oasis Expand Tour | Tickets | Presale
Oasis announced five North American tour dates (six actually) including a NYC show at Madison Square Garden.
Tickets went on special presale today. I tried to buy some for the NYC show via this link, but they appear to have no more.
The next presale is Friday, with tickets officially going on sale Saturday at noon. Ticketmaster has the info.
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They Might Be Giants | New DVD | Free Instores
TMBG have hardly given up on the non-electronic world. Following up on the enormous success of their kids' album, "No!," TMBG recently completed their first DVD project "Here Come the ABCs" for Disney Sound in conjunction with the Giants' own imprint Idlewild.
To promote this new project, They Might Be Giants will be making free instore appearances at bookstores everywhere. They start the tour on Feb. 15th at the NYC Borders in Columbus Circle at 7pm. They'll perform on Conan O'Brien the same night, and then be back in NYC for their annual (sold out) McSweeney's vs. TMBG event at Lincoln Center on March 2nd.
All the dates...
2/15 NYC Borders - 10 Columbus Circle, 7 PM FREE!
2/19 Swarthmore College - closed show
2/20 Albany, NY Borders - 59 Wolf Road, 6 PM FREE!
2/21 Braintree, MA Borders - 255 Grossman Drive, 7 PM FREE!
2/23 Vienna, VA Borders - 8027 Leesburg Pike, 7 PM FREE!
2/24 Towson, MD Borders - 415 York Road, 7 PM FREE!
2/25 Bryn Mawr, PA Borders - 1149 Lancaster Ave,7 PM FREE!
3/2 NYC Lincoln Center - McSweeney's vs. TMBG (SOLD OUT)
3/8 Ann Arbor, MI Borders - 612 E. Liberty, 7 PM FREE!
3/10 Madison, WI "New Yorker Nights" (more info soon...)
3/11 Richfield, MN Borders - 800 W. 78th Street, 7 PM FREE!
3/13 Providence, RI Borders - 142 Providence Pl., 6 PM FREE!
3/24 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues Sunset Strip tix on sale 2/12 at Ticketmaster
3/25 Los Angeles, CA Amoeba Records - special FULL BAND family show, 7 PM FREE!
Check back soon for updates on the West Coast leg coming in late March...
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Bloc Party | Silent Alarm
Bloc Party's new album, 'Silent Alarm,' will be released in the U.K. on February 14th. We here in the U.S., have to wait until March 22nd (to buy our copies).
The buzz in blogland is already that Silent Alarm will likely be one of the most popular records of the year. Decide for yourself. Stream the entire album.
Bloc Party aren’t just hoping, they’re trying. Maybe it’s over-long at 13 tracks but that’s just us being picky. ‘Silent Alarm’ is the unpigeonholeable soundtrack to 21st-century life as a cast-off. In a world of posers, fakers and bandwagon-jumpers, Bloc Party are unquestionably ‘4 real’. They never shy away from showing their truest feelings, even if those are of vulnerability or weakness. It’s this honesty which has spoken to people and will speak to a hell of a lot more when ‘Silent Alarm’ rings out beyond the desks of music journalists.
Preorder Silent Alarm from Insound. (or from Amazon UK for those overseas)
(the first 50 Insound pre-orders will get a free UK CD single)
More
Another review @ Drowned in Sound
The best unofficial Bloc Party site
Previously
NYC Bloc Party Tix (Friday show is already sold out)
Bloc Party 2005 U.S. Tour Dates
Bloc Party Signs to Vice Records
Bloc Party @ Tribeca Grand Hotel - pics
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February 6, 2005
Headphones | Pedro the Lion side project
Suicide Squeeze Records have announced the signing of Pedro The Lion side project Headphones. The group consists of Pedro The Lion frontman David Bazan, Pedro The Lion multiinstrumentalist/solo artist TW Walsh and former Starflyer 59/current Pedro The Lion drummer Frank Lenz. Bazan has announced at recent Pedro shows that the music is on more of an electronic slant. Headphones' self-titled debut album will be out on May 10, and their first performance will be at Suicide Squeeze's South By Southwest showcase on March 16 at Emo's.
Stream the entire record at the band's Purevolume page.
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Shows at Tonic | Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon
Tonic should get in trouble more often.
On Saturday Feb. 19th you can catch Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon perform as part of their benefit series to save the club. (no current info. on tickets)
Other upcoming shows include:
Feb 9th: Langhorne Slim plus Trachtenburg Family Slide Show Players plus Kimya Dawson (tix)
Feb 11th: Hurray plus Doveman plus Stars Like Fleas
Feb 12th: Smokey & Miho plus Billy Martin
Feb 15th: Dog Show Party w/ Nellie McKay (info)
Feb 17th: Keren Ann (tix) (more Keren Ann Dates)
Feb 24th: Ben Lee (tix)
Feb 26th: Sex Mob
Feb 27th: Mascott plus Antietam plus Ida
March 11th: Record Release Party: Akron/Family & Michael Gira
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Garbage | Bleed Like Me
Garbage is back.
Garbage's next album, 'Bleed Like Me,' will be released on April 11th 2005 (April 12th in North America).
The official track listing as follows:
Bad Boyfriend
Run Baby Run
Right Between the Eyes
Why Do You Love Me
Bleed Like Me
It's All Over But The Crying
Boys Wanna Fight
Sex is Not The Enemy
Metal Heart
Why Don't You Come Over
Happy Home.
It originally had the working title 'Hands on a Hard Body,' but Shirley Manson announced that the band had come up with a new title, 'Bleed Like Me,' that better fits the band's improved dynamic following a period of tension and crisis in October 2003. Shirley has also said BLM will comprise more hard rock and be a return to Garbage's roots after the eclectic experiment of beautifulgarbage, an announcement that has resonated with most fans.
A compilation of b-sides and non-album tracks by the band, which had been planned by them prior to even beautifulgarbage, is also reported to be in the works.
More info at Garbage Box.
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Watch & Listen
Here's music for before and after the Half-Time show...
Stream the Bright Eyes, Tilly & The Wall, and CocoRosie concert from Washington DC at NPR.
Here's one I've been patiently waiting for since I got over my addiction to Son in 2003. Singer-Songwriter, Jeff Hanson, has a new album coming out on Feb. 22nd. Kill Rock Stars released a track for download off the self-titled album. Download 'This Time it Will.' Older songs also available at his website.
Tori Amos is coming out with a new album on Feb. 22nd. She's posting some songs for preview each week until the album is released. Week one is here. Tori will be signing her new book at Barnes & Noble on 17th St. in NYC on Feb 23rd. Then on Feb. 24th, she'll be participating in "An Evening in Conversation with Tori Amos and Ann Powers at New York's 92 St. Y." More info on all this at her official site.
Check out the new Regina Spektor video for "Us." Win | Quicktime
Watch Death Cab For Cutie's new video for "Title and Registration" in this DCFC E-Card.
Arjan brings us new videos from Daft Punk and Fischerspooner. The entire new Daft Punk album has leaked, and One Louder gives their first impressions.
Stream the entire new Mercury Rev album. Read Pitchfork's 2 cents and a more positive review at the Guardian.
Torr's got some Keane for download including a DJ Shadow remix. Download the Shadow remix, along with other tracks, here too.
Torr also points us to a B-Side by Delays. NME has a video.
Download a whole bunch of The Dears. (via LargeHearted Boy)
Watch a video by the Rheostatics. More on this band at For the 'records.'
Chromewaves points you to tracks off Low's latest album. Low just got finished playing two shows at Bowery Ballroom in NYC. Central Village left early.
KCRW has a streaming interview with Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman)
Did you catch the Sage Francis track I posted earlier? Here's more from Music for Robots.
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M.I.A. & Diplo at Knitting Factory, NYC | Pics
I don't really love live hip-hop, and I didn't have high expectations for the M.I.A. show after reading reviews from Toronto. Ends up, all things considered, it was pretty good. Here are some photos.
Read an interview with M.I.A. @ pop (all love)
The Big Ticket has MP3s and commentary.
A few more photos at One Louder.
Previously
M.I.A. Tonight | Knitting Factory, Misshapes
M.I.A., Nick Catchdubs, Tale of Two Cities
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