Enjoy this Ben Wagner (aka Hooray!) take on Memoryhouse’ Lately (Deuxième). If you thought you couldn’t bring across that feeling of being alone any more than the original try this on for size. For one, the opening half a minute is pure wind blowing before being brought back to Jon Brion’s familiar Phone Call melody. The sub of this mix [no memory] illustrates the ominous layers Wagner has drizzled over the original; Denise’ vocals are so far gone they sound like they’re lost in a maze of reverby-synthesiser calmness.
“Lately my heart’s been breaking – my heart’s been breaking through the seem”
Memoryhouse Dates: 29 May 2010 8:30 A
Lee’s Palace w/ Silver Mt. Zion Toronto, On, CANADA
31 May 2010 5:30 P
Mayfair Theatre w/ Silver Mt Zion Ottawa, ON
24 Jun 2010 5:30 P
Point Ephemere w/ Romeo et Sarah Paris, France
27 Jun 2010 8:00 P
The Freebutt Brighton, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
29 Jun 2010 7:30 P
Madame Jo Jos w/ Diamond Rings London, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
1 Jul 2010 8:00 A
The Lexington w/ Yuck London, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
2 Jul 2010 7:30 P
The Social w/ Visions of Trees, How to Dress Well, Treasure London, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
3 Jul 2010 8:00 P
Royal Park Cellars Leeds, UK, UNITED KINGDOM
24 Jul 2010 5:30 P
Midi Festival Hyeres, FR, FRANCE
Yukon Blonde deliver this stellar piece, and if the story was just a but more elaborate it could be another indie harmony anthem in the likes of Fleet Foxes and to a lesser extent Library Voices. As it stands now Jeff, Brandon, and Graham leave you wanting more (which for me means repeat for my entire trip to work and back). The harmonies are wonderful though and the not one of the guys is drowning out the other with their vocals or their instruments. A very tight production which feels like one of those end-of-movie run to the airport terminal tracks; warm and fuzzy.
“Into the halls, the house of my mind. Into the rooms, the wandering eye. Waited it out, I waited it out. I was alone – the window of mine”
Dates: 28 May 2010 7:30 P
Beat Kitchen w/ Good Old war Chicago, Illinois , US
29 May 2010 9:00 P
7th Street Entry w/ Good Old war Minneapolis, Minnesota , US
30 May 2010 8:00 P
Slow Down w/ Good Old War Omaha, Nebraska , US
31 May 2010 8:30 P
The Marquis Theatre w/ Good Old war Denver, Colorado , US
2 Jun 2010 9:00 P
Icon Pocatello, ID
3 Jun 2010 8:00 P
The Venue w/ Good old War Boise, Idaho , US
4 Jun 2010 8:30 P
El Corazon w/ Good Old war Seattle, Washington, US
5 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Hawthorne Theatre w/ Good Old war Portland, Oregon , US
7 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Bottom Of The Hill w/ Good Old war San Francisco, California, US
9 Jun 2010 8:00 P
SOMA w/ Good Old War San Diego, California, US
11 Jun 2010 8:30 P
Troubadour w/ Good Old war Los Angeles, California, US
12 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Martini Ranch w/ Good Old War Scottsdale, Arizona , US
14 Jun 2010 8:00 P
The Loft w/ Good Old war Dallas, Texas , US
15 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Scout Bar san antonio, Texas
16 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Warsaw w/ Good Old War Houston, Texas , US
18 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Orpheum w/ Good Old War Tampa, Florida , US
19 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Backbooth w/ Good Old War Orlando, Florida , US
21 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Masquerade w/ Good Old war Atlanta, Georgia , US
22 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Tremont Music Hall w/ Good Old War Charlotte, North Caro, US
23 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Ottobar w/ Good old War Baltimore, Maryland , US
25 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Maxwell’s w/ Good Old war Hoboken, New Jersey, US
26 Jun 2010 8:00 P
The Studio at Webster’s Hall w/ Good Old War New York, New York, US
27 Jun 2010 8:00 P
The Middle East Upstairs w/ Good Old War Boston, Massachuse, US
17 Jul 2010 6:30 P
River & Sky Festival w/ Plants & Animals River Valley Park, ON, CANADA
22 Jul 2010 8:00 P
Hillside Festival Guelph, Ontario, CA
23 Jul 2010 8:00 P
Hillside Festival Guelph, Ontario, CA
24 Jul 2010 8:00 P
Hillside Festival Guelph, Ontario, CA
So I thought I’d give my fellow aussies Deep Sea Arcade some a-life lovin’. They’ve been getting a lot of air-play on JJJ for their single Lonely In Your Arms (Brilliant video!) which is just as poppy & catchy. This here is a solid effort though, I don’t know if it’s the church alter acoustics, the forefront tambourine or the unwavering drum rhythm ala (sp?) Ringo that makes these guys sound very Beatles in this recording – but I like it.
And I’m trying out Soundcloud instead of FileDen with this track – see how this goes.
“Don’t be sorry for runnin’ around this wicked old town – don’t you worry, it’ll only drag you down”
Dates: 3 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! support at Oxford Art Factory Sydney, New South , AU
5 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! support at The Troubadour Brisbane, Queensland, AU
11 Jun 2010 8:00 P
Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! support at Newton Workers Club Melbourne, Victoria , AU
13 Jun 2010 2:00 P
Come Together Festival Sydney, NSW
Hold onto your fucking mind and prepare to be BLOWN AWAY by this – NEW CIVIL CIVIC! Ben & Aaron have done it again. Let me try and set the scene. You’re called out to a death-match set in the plane between dreams and reality where you have to defeat the devil himself with a guitar made entirely from lazers (I’m understating). And all you’re wearing is a flight cap and a cellophane g-string. That’s the feeling you get when you press play on Fuck Youth. Their twin brother release Run Overdrive is a little more reserved, you have time to gather your thoughts before the sonic onslaught – but only for a second. This needs to be listened to at pace – you can’t sit back with this one kids. Go get ‘em – Go NOW!
Welcome, welcome to the blog my Aussie-based brethren The Philadelphia Grand Jury. The boys from left to right are Calvin, Berkfinger, and MC Bad Genius – true story. And this is their most played track over the alternative airways of JJJ. It’s a pop-punk\piano-rock\power-piece which leaves that sweet ‘aww shucks’ feeling in your tummy upon listening. At its core its a get down and boogie opener to any live set and for this reason you should listen. Coz everyone could use a bit more boogie in their lives.
“I could be standing on the shadow of your ghost! You wouldn’t tell me and I think that hurts the most”
Dates: Jun 3, 2010
Lock Tavern
London, United Kingdom
Jun 4, 2010
FZW Freizeitzentrum
Dortmund, Germany
Jun 5, 2010
Forum
Bielefeld, Germany
Jun 6, 2010
Notting Hill Arts Club
London, United Kingdom
Jun 12, 2010
Proud Galleries – Camden
London, United Kingdom
Jun 16, 2010
Buffalo Bar
London, United Kingdom
Jun 19, 2010
Flowerpot
London, United Kingdom
Jun 22, 2010
Barfly
London, United Kingdom
Jun 26, 2010
93 Feet East
London, United Kingdom
Jun 27, 2010
The Windmill
Brixton, United Kingdom
Jul 30, 2010
Splendour in the Grass
Woodford, Australia
We’re all a bit incestuous. True story. Or at least we are according to the gorgeous four LA ladies who make up The Like. This off their Release Me album – the girls at the moment touring the states + Toronto being received well. This is catchy, as much as I can’t stand all girl ‘spoken’ harmonies, this is still pulled off and although it might not be the next indie anthem – I could see it played out on whatever teen soapy is being spun these-days. The OC right? Get it
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“It’s all fair game when we play – the rules are strange but aren’t they great?”
Seems like you can’t get away from this song at the moment.
It’s all been said before, it’s less edgy, more POP, what’s the statement. If you’re just after a fun track to spare the head mess than this is yours to dance to. Now forget the parody and hit
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. Don’t forget to post this on Twitter while watching Pulp Fiction on your iPhone.
Absolutely adore what Absofacto’s done with this mix of Ra Ra Riot’s Each Year. The bass, the tempo, the focus on Miles’ vocals – it’s beautiful. Make the time
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“Never mind what your daughter is taught in school – what she remembers is what she has learned from you”
Soapy-electro juice coats this take from Brooklyn-based Small Black. Like finishing late on Friday, stepping out and tripping over a couple making out on the curb – a little annoying, kinda cute and a little bit lonely. And if you got through reading that trite you deserve
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off their Matching Hearts, Similar Parts EP.
“Run on, run on black dog at my side. Keep him guessing in the moonlight a-comin’ and a-goin’ I’m a lunatics side“
