Some new video of the dudes from Wavves recording in Oxford, MS (CATS PURRING IN THE HOUSE)–which includes new songs, hoops and why Wavves chose to record in-studio.
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Daytrotter just posted up their latest session with Wavves and even have a new track recorded. It’s listed as “Horse Sholes” but he called it “Poker Face” on the previously recorded set by Ray Conception. Well, whatever Nathan wants to call it is ok by me. Check “To The Dregs” + whatever this song is supposed to be called here, and check Daytrotter to download the rest.
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Spooky-pop devotees and Beach Boys doppelgangers Ganglians have recently released their first non-split 7-inch single through Captured Tracks; both the band and the label say it is their best work so far, and I have to conform to that statement myself. With these two tracks the band takes a few steps away from the Wilson cajolery and in their own direction while maintaining the rich harmonies that draw so many comparisons to the legends. Both tracks were recorded by Jarvis of Woods at the Rear House, which makes sense as Woods also have a song named “Blood On The Sand” naturally though, these are completely different tracks. While on the subject of the Sacramento natives Ganglians; they are currently on tour with Wavves as we speak and are coming through the metroplex within the week. There are conflicting sources though, Parade of Flesh the promoter is stating that the show will be at Elm St. Lounge, while on both Wavves and Ganglians myspaces the show is shown to be at the Pastime Lounge. Either way the show is not to be missed, if anyone can clear this up please do.
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Just getting re-acquainted with myspace a couple of months ago, I completely forgot about the eureka! moments I would get when some random band added me that I actually liked. Dash Jacket, on the other hand, fit into a category that is to cool to be filed under any (insert random word of surprise and awe here) situation. West Coast slacker jams that could could accurately be compared Wavves with the exception that their songs don’t include goths or demons. However, there is something in their two-part harmonies that make these tunes stand out. If it weren’t a douche move, I’d post up every song they’ve sent because all of them are killer jams. According to Matthew, there is something in the works with Insound selling their artiste unique CD-Rs so keep checking around or hit the guys up via dashjacket@gmail.
Dash Jacket – Anna Says
Dash Jacket – Coastal Sang
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Still haven’t gotten the whole “podcast” perfected yet. But, no worries, I’ll keep to my word. Can’t say it’s the most eventful weekend (show-wise), unless you’re just dying to make it to that New Kids on the Block bash tonight (seriously, this is not some lame ass joke). Here’s a slight recap of the week and (as always) a few extra I couldn’t let slide.
UPDATE: Remember how I said this weekend was uneventful? Well, I’m completely full of shit. Tonight, for all you readers in the DFW area, the Dallas Observer will be showcasing most of the musicians nominated for this years Dallas Observer Music Awards (DOMAXXI, their 21st year). Six venues in the Lower Greenville area will host 40 bands for the oh-so-low price of 5 bucks. WTD favs Bad Sports, Yeahdef, and Fergus and Geronimo are just a few in what should be an abundance of stellar live music. Here is the lineup/schedule.
Spectrals – Leave Me Be
Javelin – Vibrationz
Thee Oh Sees – Meat Step Lively
The Yolks – I Do What I Do
Kurt Vile – Overnite Religion
The Big Pink – Velvet
Cold Cave – Love Comes Close
Pictureplane – Dark Rift
Bat For Lashes – Pearl’s Dream (blossom and surrender remix)
Neon Indian – Should Have Taken Acid With You
The Beets – What Did I Do
Wavves – Wavves
Tim Cohen – Take Aim Goliath
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I know what you’re thinking. Seriously? Another fucking crystal band. Just what we need. Why not add an unnecessary double or triple consonant to their name? If I were a band, I’d be called Cryssstal. I wouldn’t even have to release any music. My name would say it all. You’d just know that I’d be good. I could sell t-shirts that say Cryssstal. And people would be jealous.
Originally from Spain, Crystal Fighters are more than just a trendy band name. On their MySpace, they describe their music as “fast dance music with Basque instruments, synthesizers and our voices.” That description seems pretty accurate. The few tracks I’ve heard combine Spanish-named acoustic instruments with huge synths and a shit-ton of bass. Cooler-than-you French label Kitsune just put out the Xtatic Truth EP which features the titular single backed with three solid remixes. It is available for download from iTunes. I posted the original below.
Crystal Fighters – Xtatic Truth (Original)
They’ve also done some fine remix work for others.
Magic Wands – Black Magic (Crystal Fighters Remix)
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New video from one of my fav Wavves tunes. Basically a montage of shenannigans while on his brief tour through Europe. Late nights taking pulls off a Smirnoff bottle or toking off a doob, it’s easy to see how “the road” would lead to his eventual meltdown. However, Nathan Williams has recently visited with the guys over at P4K and gives us a look into what to expect for his future plans and assures us that, despite what happened, he is not finished.
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So what is the deal with the past few bands I’ve been listening to being unable to buy a pack of smokes and calling it quits on their current projects?! Fruit Sand, abrasive noise rock from some Oakland household shares some obvious similarities with CA neighbors Abe Vigoda and No Age. Despite the variety of noises and instruments that are laden throughout Carter Mullen’s tunes, he is a one man GarageBand sideshow. He even admits to using the Wavves method of adding distortion a la the same program. The Renaissance, his latest LP, uses multi derivations of drum loops that give the music more of a punk-y feeling rather than just a face full of droning shoegaze like distortion. Although Mullen has claimed to have put this project on hiatus, he has started a new endeavor in (very similar) Zebra Stripes. Guess Fruit Sand just wasn’t cutting it as a legit band name anymore. One of my favorite tracks from his LP, “Not Another Singer”, while lead by a simple crash-snare-bass loop is backed with a complexity of fuzz and indecipherable lyrics that will make your head explode. The Renaissance will be available later this Summer from our pals over at Neon Aztec.
Fruit Sand – Not Another Singer
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complimentary…
Id Reverberations has an entire album, Trashy UFO Dreambag, posted up in it’s entirety for freeload.
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The weekend! Finally! Here’s another mixtape to kick things off. I’ll actually be making the long drive home this weekend, Mothers Day. Don’t be an ass, send your mom a card, get her a mani/pedi, burn this mixtape for her! New tunes from Dinosaur Jr., Wavves, and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart.
Dinosaur Jr. – I Want You to Know
That Ghost – Never Have Fun
Micachu and the Shapes – Calculator
Silent Talk – My Risionare
Wavves – Freinds Were Gone
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – Young Adult Friction
Spirit Spine – Raptures
Smith Westerns – Crabman
The Field – The More That I Do
The Strange Boys – Poem Party
The Beets – What Did I Do
Woods – Rain On
The Golden Filter – Solid Gold
Kurt Vile – Freeway
The Strange Boys – Heard You Wanna Beat Me Up
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This entry was written by , posted on May 8, 2009 at 7:32 am, filed under mixtape, news, video and tagged dinosaur jr., kurt vile, micachu and the shapes, silent talk, smith westerns, spirit spine, that ghost, the beets, the field, the golden filter, the pains of being pure at heart, the strange boys, wavves, woods. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
So I’ll go ahead and apologize for the shit quality of the “Obliteration” tune: SORRY! It’s pretty grimy as is, so it shouldn’t make TOO much of a difference. On to the tunes. Tic Tac Totally records, recently, released a new fuzzed out 7″ by Charlie and The Moonhearts, Drop In Drop Out. Fast, hardhitting, and a shitstorm of reverb, this new discovery of mine is highly recommended. Out now, purchase here.
Charlie and the Moonhearts – Obliteration
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In Other Words:
Playing with the Moonhearts (and Charlie) on their current tour, Ty Segall, is another psychgazer out of the Bay Area. I saw him recently at South by South Flesh as an impromptu set (Wavves was a no show). Didn’t know what to think at first when I saw some random guy playing a “one man band” (kick drum, high hat w/ tambourine, and a guitar) bit. Made me forget Wavves was supposed to play. Grab some of his vinyls. Now. Here.
Here are some of the Texas tour dates…
June 18th @ The Listening Room (Club DaDa) Dallas, Tx
July 4th @ Mango’s Houston, Tx
July 5th @ Beerland Austin, Tx
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