Written by willshoob on Tuesday, 2 of March , 2010 at 7:00 pm
Chickens In Love is a full length album written by students of 826LA. 826LA is a non profit organization based in various cities and founded by Dave Eggers. The program is “dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.” The cool part about the project is that the songs were all recorded by successful Los Angeles bands. The list consists of: She & Him, Fiona Apple, Cold War Kids, Tim and Eric, The Submarines, Summer Darling, The Happy Hollows, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Dum Dum Girls, The Growlers, Crystal Antlers and The Pity Party. A one-day all ages mini music festival is scheduled for March 6th, 2010- 1 p.m. at the Echoplex featuring The Submarines, Summer Darling, The Happy Hollows, The Growlers, and more. For more information or to purchase General Admission or VIP tickets click here. Visit the “Merch Table” to purchase limited edition posters and T-shirts and (pre-order) records and CDs here. But most importantly, the project was established to raise money for a great cause, so make sure to donate whatever you can.
Written by hKWAP on Sunday, 15 of November , 2009 at 10:19 am
Our good friend and fellow promoter Spencer Ludwig is back at it with a new installment in his revered Two Dollar show series. Two Dollar Shows aim to unite the artistic community, and to utilize these artists as a means of supporting some incredible charities/foundations. The next show will take place on November 27 and all proceeds will go to the Minga Foundation. Here’s some info about the mission of $2 Shows, as well as info about the thanks giving show (lineup, location, etc.).
Written by hKWAP on Tuesday, 10 of November , 2009 at 10:56 pm
Caveat: No Set List or Photo’s (sorry, lazieness)
Mum playing the in US? A rare occurrence indeed. Not often does this eclectic Icelandic collective grace our humble shores. Thus, after a brief west coast stint, the group will retire to more familiar terrain, namely Malmo, Arhus, (insert unusual Scandinavian city) etc. Prior to the show, I hadn’t been an ardent Mum fan per se. I was vaguely familiar with their catalogue and had some experience with their more accesible recordings. However, the subtle, innocent, ambience present throughout their records really takes a unique shape on the stage. The bands best characteristics, namely their intimate melodies, are preserved. Yet live, the complexity of their arrangement really come into focus as does their great chemistry and versatility. While I feel that their records leave something to be desired in the way of substance and depth, their live set was a testament to what 3 melodicas, variously textured strings, and and overwhelmingly communal “vibe” can do for songs which seem to lie a little flat in stereo. To those who might be interested in a musically superior version of the Where The Wild Things Are soundtrack, with the childish abandon and catchiness or I’m From Barcelona, don’t hesitate to check out these idiosyncratic Icelanders. Grab the penultimate song off their Los Angeles set list below…
Written by willshoob on Saturday, 31 of October , 2009 at 8:53 am
Just a reminder for all of you LAists. Shoot an email to us (thetapeblog@yahoo.com) with the subject TMTS CONTEST for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Throw Me The Statue and Bishop Allen on the 11th of November.
Written by willshoob on Monday, 26 of October , 2009 at 6:02 pm
About a week ago, one of my favorite bands in the world, WHY? came to LA. Hitting up the Echoplex, the show was highly anticipated by many people in the city. Before the show, both Yoni and Josiah were seen wandering up and down the streets, really giving off a humble vibe. The doors opened at 8, and Serengeti & Polyphonic promptly hit the stage. In fear of offending some, let me just say that I was not a fan of their music and leave it at that. After they played for a little too long, AU hit the stage, a band that really blew me away. They really impressed me, resembling Animal Collective with a live drummer (just a little bit). They maybe lost a few fans for playing for a while, but I really didn’t mind it because the songs were great.
After way too long of a wait, Yoni and co. hit the stage to a loud roar. Everyone was glad to see them, and Yoni seemed pretty happy as well. Hilariously dancing along to most every song they played, Yoni really was an entertainer. I don’t know if he was drunk, or if that’s just the way he is onstage, but either way it was hilarious. The show was amazing, mostly because the entire band was so tight and locked in. I spotted Andre Hyland (Blake Maxwell) on the side of the stage cracking up, when someone screamed “I Need A Little Time.” It was some pretty funny stuff. My only complaint was the lack of balance in their setlist. They played 5 Eskimo Snow songs, 8 Alopecia songs, 1 Hymie’s Basement song, and only 1 Elephant Eyelash song. This really disappointed me, because I absolutely adore the record. Despite the lack of Elephant Eyelash, the show was amazing, surpassing my extremely high expectations. Check out a video of “The Hollows” (from the show), and “21st Century Pop Song”, the amazing Hymie’s Basement track they played. There’s no L.A. footage of “21st Century Pop Song”, so the footage is from Denver. Check out some pictures, the set list, and a few tracks below.
Set List
01. Against Me
02. Song Of The Sad Assassin
03. These Hands
04. The Vowels Pt. 2
05. Good Friday
06. These Few Presidents
07. January Twenty Something
08. Gnashville
09. On Rose Walk, Insomniac
10. Into The Shadows Of My Embrace
11. Yo Yo Bye Bye
12. Fatalist Palmistry
13. By Torpedo Or Crohn’s
14. The Hollows
15. 21st Century Pop Song (Hymie’s Basement)
Written by willshoob on Monday, 26 of October , 2009 at 4:33 pm
Bishop Allen and Throw Me The Statue will be hitting LA’s own El Rey Theater on November 10th, and we have a pair of tickets to give away. Throw Me The Statue are touring in support of their latest record, Creaturesque, which was put out by the always great Secretly Canadian Records. It should be a night filled with great, upbeat pop music, and all you have to do to go for FREE is send us an email. Shoot us an email (thetapeblog@yahoo.com), with “TMTS CONTEST” in the subject, and you’ll be automatically entered to win.
And once again, the show is in Los Angeles. That means that if you don’t live in Los Angeles, or are not planning on being here on the 10th, DON’T ENTER. Download a TMTS track below.
Written by willshoob on Thursday, 17 of September , 2009 at 8:18 pm
I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, but the ever glorious, infamous, indie rock gods, Pavement are reuniting for a couple of shows in 2010. Pre-sale starts tomorrow, no joke. The first show announced is a New York performance on September 21, 2010 at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. A pre-sale begins at 10:00 AM Eastern time tomorrow. The password for the pre-sale is ZOWEE and the ticketing link is right here. I don’t live in New York, but if I did, I would seriously consider buying a pre-sale ticket. This show will be legendary. The rumors are already starting about Coachella ‘10, and if they’re headlining, Coachella will once again rain as the king of festivals. I know the rumor is silly, and I’m trying to convince myself it’s untrue in fear of me getting my hopes of, but the mere idea of a Pavement reunion at Coachella makes me giggly.
The coolest part about the New York show, is that it’s going to be in fucking Central Park. If anyone is able to top Bon Iver at sunrise in a cemetery, it may just be the first Pavement reunion show in Central Park. Enjoy “Cut Your Hair” below.
Written by willshoob on Tuesday, 8 of September , 2009 at 4:45 pm
So the entire Tape crew made our way downtown to check out this years very ambitious FYF Fest (formerly the Fuck Yeah Fest). After last years incredibly fun festival at the Echoplex, the jump from under 1,000 people to over 5,000 proved to be a difficult task for the FYF crew. The gates opened an hour late, and the food and water was far too scarce for everyone in attendance. There were also things out of their control, like Dan Deacon canceling. Mr. Deacon canceled day of, putting us all in a terrible mood, which resulted in us leaving the festival early. The 100 degree weather didn’t help either. All in all though, the festival was well put together and curated. Despite the negatives, what Sean Carlson and co. accomplished was truly remarkable, and a wonderful testament to how great the independent scene can be in LA. The festival they put on and the lineup they put together was fantastic, something that us at The Tape will strive for when planning future shows.
I didn’t snap too many pictures, but I have some shots of Woods, Crystal Antlers, and Wavves. Wavves played with Zach Hill, which was really cool to witness. At first I was tremendously underwhelmed by Wavves set, but upon further thinking, I enjoyed it far more than I led myself to believe. Woods put on the best show of the festival, really making me want to see them in a small venue. I’m sure Lightning Bolt was amazing as well, but I regrettably didn’t last that long.
Written by pistachionut on Tuesday, 8 of September , 2009 at 3:19 pm
Alan Palomo’s mysterious project, Neon Indian, may sound like some of his other stuff (VEGA, Ghosthustler), but those two have failed to take off the way Neon Indian has.For Neon Indian, Palomo takes his signature bright synth lines and poppy vocals through a grindhouse, adding layers of gritty guitar and fuzzed up hooks. The group will be touring North America in support of their debut full-length, Psychic Chasms, out October 13th on Lefse. Be sure to hit up their Echoplex date on November 20th, as Palomo’s live show promises to be just as intriguing as his recordings. Here are the dates…
09-09 Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves 09-11 Springfield, MO - The Outland Ballroom 09-13 Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheater (Monolith Festival) 10-02 Austin, TX - Emo’s (Austin City Limits afterparty) 10-16 Tallahassee, FL - Club Down Under 10-17 Jacksonville, FL - TSI 10-18 Atlanta, GA - The Earl 10-17 Washington, DC - Rock N Roll Hotel 10-20 Philadelphia, PA - The Barbery 10-24 New York, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg 10-25 Hartford, CT - La Paloma Sabanera 10-27 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall 10-28 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick 10-29 Bloomington, IN - The Bishop 10-30 Madison, WI - University of Wisconsin (Der Rathskeller) 10-31 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater 11-07 Austin, TX - Fun Fun Fun Festival 11-08 Lubbock, TX - Bash Riprock’s 11-11 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court 11-12 Boise, ID - Neurolux 11-13 Guadalajara, Mexico - Lemon Beat 11-14 Mexico City, Mexico - Pasaje América 11-15 Seattle, WA - Nectar Lounge 11-16 Vancouver, British Columbia - Shine Nightclub 11-19 San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw Stop 11-20 Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex 11-21 Tuscon, AZ - Club Congress
Written by willshoob on Monday, 24 of August , 2009 at 12:05 pm
The psych folk band will be coming to the El Rey, this Saturday (August 29th). Howlin’ Rain and Lucky Dragons will be opening, it should be a tremendous show. Check out a great live video that Vincent Moon directed, below. The band is touring in support of their latest disc, Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free. If you haven’t picked it up yet (it came out in May, get on it!) you can do so here (LP, CD, or MP3).
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