If I were a DJ, this would be the point where I would say in my low baritone “lets take it down a little bit, grab that honey that makes your loins burn and pull ‘er close for this one” and at that point I would put on a song from Magic Wands and everyone would exhale with fruition. Enough with my fantasies and on to the fantastical Magic Wands with their down-tempo songs, similar to the xx but with much more psychedelic tones. Speaking of the xx, it seems I have gotten my hands on an amazing remix they did for the aforementioned Magic Wands. Check out the songs and  the band on their  radical US tour supporting the noise-artists School Of Seven Bells (though no Dallas date as of yet).

Magic Wands – Kiss Me Dead
Magic Wands – Warrior (The xx REMIX)

6/1 Mr. Lif @ The Loft

Ok, so I admit that this isn’t the most impressive show to start the week, but come on, hip-hop shows at The Loft are always a good time. Don’t forget to bring your own blunt. I don’t want to have to share mine with everyone. If you can’t make it, you can always watch Conan’s debut on the Tonight Show where you can also play guess-the-mumbled-lyric with Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam. Not hating. By the way, I’ve still got my flannels.

6/2 Passion Pit / Harlem Shakes @ Granada /// 6/2 Japandroids @ The Cavern

Fuck you, scheduling gods. I don’t know who let this happen, but I want to throw peanut m&m’s at their Adam’s apples. I guess you could try to squeeze both shows in, but that seems unlikely. I might have to give the edge to Passion Pit, just because the chances of my getting laid are much higher. [audible boos from the crowd] I know, I know, some people don’t like Passion Pit. (I’m looking at you, Jarvis. Hey, why don’t you just repeat Angela over and over again, that’s a way better song.) But those people suck.

6/3 Black Moth Super Rainbow / School Of Seven Bells @ Hailey’s /// 6/3 New York Dolls @ House Of Blues Dallas

This one is easy, especially if you’re already in Denton, which I’m not. The drive from Dallas should be well worth it, though, for BMSR alone. I hope Tobacco does the Pan’s Labyrinth hand eye thing. That never gets old. If you are stuck in Dallas, pull out the platforms and eyeliner and get your glam on.

6/4 Animal Collective / Black Dice @ House Of Blues Dallas /// 6/4 Au Revoir Simone / The Antlers @ The Cavern

If you don’t already have a ticket to Animal Collective, kill yourself. Or buy one now, because they’re still on sale. Wait, they’re SOLD OUT!! If both of those options fail, you could do a lot worse than the show at The Cavern. On any other night, I’d be there with bells on.

6/5 Mika Miko / Strange Boys @ Rubber Gloves /// 6/5 The Helio Sequence @ The Loft

Once again, if you can make it to Denton, this one’s a no-brainer. If not, you’ll probably be much less likely to get pissed or vomited on at The Helio Sequence. Either way, fun shall be had by all.

6/6 Bonnie “Prince” Billy @ Granada /// 6/6 The Theater Fire @ The Lounge on Elm Street

I’m a huge Will Oldham fan. I don’t care what name he goes by, I love it all. Dude can even act. Never seen him live. Not sure what to expect. Must go.

6/7 REST

If you survived week one, give yourself a day off. You’ll need your rest for week two.