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The Mary Onettes: US Tour in April and More!

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

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I decided to check out the Labrador Records site to see if any of the bands are coming out here to play and lo and behold:

US tour in April
19/4 – Philadelphia, PA – Marathon Bar
20/4 – Washington, DC – DC9
21/4 – New York City, NY – Mercury Lounge
22/4 – Boston, MA – Great Scott
23/4 – Columbus, OH – Summit
24/4 – Chicago, IL – Schubas
25/4 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern
26/4 – Portland, OR – Holocene
27/4 – San Francisco, Rickshaw
28/4 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
29/4 – Los Angeles, CA – Viper Room

Yes I’m excited.  The question is can I get my lazy ass out to LA on a Thursday night?

On a side note:

Shout Out Louds released the album Work last week. Sounds more low key, but that’s not necessarily a  bad thing. It’s definitely a changed from their catchy Swedish Indie Rock that fans have been accustomed to.

Malory also released  an album called Pearl Diver in January to the ClubAC30 label.  Some other bands that you might have heard of off that label are: Airiel, Air Formation, Broadcast, Chapterhouse, The Daysleepers and much much more! Pearl Diver reminds me of  their last album The Third Face, but sort of a continuation or a progression of it.  I’m glad they finally finished and  released an album though, because I was starting to wonder if they turned out like so many other bands who just disappear  and are never heard from again.

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Sambassadeur: European

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Sambassadeur: European

The new Sambassadeur album is out!

I just downloaded the album today and there’s some pretty catchy songs like “Days” that should instantly be a hit with people. Most of the songs that I’ve listened of the album European still has that signature Sambassadeur pop.  It makes me think that I  should be riding a bike or walking around some city in Sweden, or for me Riverside which doesn’t have the same feeling when I think about it now.

I went to the official Sambassadeur website and found out they’re only touring in Sweden so far. I hope they come out to the States, and if they don’t,  The wife and I will take an unexpected trip to Sweden (just let me dream a bit Dear).

Here’s a sample of  “Days”

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The Mary Onettes: Islands

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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The Mary Onettes just released their album Islands yesterday and some songs that immediately caught my attention are: “Puzzles”,  “God Knows I had Plans”,  and “Dare”.  For those who do not know, The Mary Onettes is a Swedish Indie Band that has a retro 80’s sound to them.  Echo and the Bunnymen is probably the strongest artist that I can compare them to,  and that’s a good thing my friends.

I’m still listening to the rest of the album to find some gems and I’m hoping they come to the States for a tour. If I find anything, I will definitely let everyone know.

Here’s some vids to keep you busy.

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September 09 Hodgepodge

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Sorry for the wait in between post, my only excuse is that I’m just lazy. I have a few things to discuss, so lets get to it.

Concerts

First, I’m sad to say that I missed the Band of Horses concert last week in Pomona. I heard from a friend that the show was great and they played a lot of new music from their next album. I guess I’m going to have to wait and hear it.  I also heard from the same source Grand Archives will be releasing a new album as well and I believe the release date is September 15th.

I am going to the Pet Shop Boys concert on September 24th at the Greek, They’re promoting their latest album Yes. What I’ve heard sounded pretty good, at least better than their last album. Oh, and Johnny Marr plays guitar on the album as well (I don’t know any other musician that plays in so many bands, it’s like he’s talented or something).

Other upcoming concerts that I’ll probably be missing are:

The Pains of Being Pure in Heart – Shows are September 19 at The Troubadour  and the 21st at the Casbah in San Diego. Their new EP Higher than the Stars is being release September 22nd and I should being looking forward to that.

Nocturnal Festival – It’s that time of year again and I’ll be skipping out on it this year. The concert is September 26th and it’s going to be at the NOS Events Center again this year. A big Booo! to that one. Last year was just so so and you can read the review here if you wish. I wouldn’t mind seeing Roni Size and Rabbit in the Moon perform live, but I don’t think it’s worth the price. I say move it back to LA and have some more big headliners and make it 18 and over please.  Hopefully next year.

Camera Obscura – The band is coming back to the States around November, but mostly on the east coast. They’re coming back to play the shows that they had to cancel from their previous trip and to make it up to their fans, what a band. I wish I can see them again.

Other Hodgepodge

Sambassadeur – is going to be releasing a new single in November and will be releasing a new album in January.  I can’t wait for that one and I will see them in concert this time. Oh yes, by the power of gray skull I will.

Pitchfork Media - has a few Camera Obscura videos of them performing live on their Cemetery Gates series. Too lazy to find the videos? Don’t worry I got you covered. I believe you don’t have to watch the annoying advertisement in the beginning of the videos, because I embed them in the post. You see, I take care of my peeps. Enjoy.

James

Honey in the Sun

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Two Bands

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Here are two bands that I’ve been listening to.

The first one is a band called The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. They’re an indie pop band from New York and I have to admit I was hesitant about them at first, but I couldn’t resist. I kept on coming back to them and listening a bit at a time (I mentioned awhile back that I’m weird like that). They have a self titled album which I suggest listening to it loud.  They are on tour and I believe they’re playing at the Echo in LA on the 20th of this month and in San Diego sometime in September. Here’s a couple of videos from their album (last video is some tribute I believe).

The other band is called The Bridal Shop. They’re from…wait for it…you guessed it, Sweden. They have a sound similar to Radio Dept, but I would say cleaner in the electronic side of things, but still kind of shoegazeresque. Have a listen to “From Seas“.

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