In May 2010 I went to a music festival - ATP Curated by Pavement. It was awesome, and there were many highlights and I'd like to share one. I'll tell it as I recall it, but I am starting to doubt myself some now! :)
Saturday evening, the main band Pavement played for 2 hours. I loved every second of it. It was exhilarating. I had only heard of the band a few years ago, some years after they had broken up. So for me, I thought I had missed the chance to see them, and that was one of the reasons it was a special weekend.
Anyway, Pavement played on Saturday about 8-10pm, and later we went to see Atlas Sound who was on at about midnight. Atlas Sound is the solo project of Bradford Cox, who is known for his work in the band Deerhunter. This show was a real treat. It was his birthday, and the crowd sang 'Happy Birthday' to him, as he did a cute little dance around the stage <3 and told us his mum would be really pleased to see how nice we were to him.
He shared with us a story from his youth. Of trying to learn the guitar, hanging out in town with friends and getting high, trying to impress someone he liked, and getting turned off when he learned of the dude's music taste. He had learned 'We Dance' by Pavement, and failed to impress his love interest.
Anyway, he shared this song with us, that we had already heard that night, played by Pavement, the band responsible for it. And it was a seriously cool moment.
I'd like to add that the Youtube user who uploaded this video is a hero. He/she always seems to upload great quality videos of the bands I saw at ATP.
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Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Ogre You Asshole
I once heard that other than Modest Mouse, there aren't really any bands who sound like Modest Mouse. However, someone had a band up their sleeve; their ace in the hole. They posted links to a few albums by a Japanese band called Ogre You Asshole. Now, I know, more Japanese music but it's what's on my mind right now! I promise more English language music will come.
Anyway, Ogre You Asshole were introduced to me as having a Modest Mouse-y sound. This was incredibly appealing, because Modest Mouse were and still are my favourite band. Isaac Brock's voice is utterly fantastic, kind of unique, and Ogre You Asshole don't have him singing for them. Even if they did have a voice like that, they're Japanese, so I'm not listening to lyrics which is a big part of my enjoyment of Modest Mouse songs. Musically though, I can see what they meant! Yes, indeed.
According to wikipedia the band are heavily influenced by Modest Mouse, who played an interesting part in naming Ogre.
"Arata Nishi saw Modest Mouse bassist Eric Judy on the street near the Hot Lab live house after a gig in Matsumoto during their Japan tour in May 2001. He asked Judy, who was drunk, to name their band. He replied 'I can't' before writing 'Ogre You Asshole' on Nishi's arm." They also credit Fugazi and Talking Heads as influences.
BUT! Ogre You Asshole are fantastic in their own right, so enough of their influences, have a listen.
While I am here, let me also briefly mention Toe, a post-rock band from... what? Japan? Yes, Japan. The drummer is off the hook. Check 'em.
Anyway, Ogre You Asshole were introduced to me as having a Modest Mouse-y sound. This was incredibly appealing, because Modest Mouse were and still are my favourite band. Isaac Brock's voice is utterly fantastic, kind of unique, and Ogre You Asshole don't have him singing for them. Even if they did have a voice like that, they're Japanese, so I'm not listening to lyrics which is a big part of my enjoyment of Modest Mouse songs. Musically though, I can see what they meant! Yes, indeed.
According to wikipedia the band are heavily influenced by Modest Mouse, who played an interesting part in naming Ogre.
"Arata Nishi saw Modest Mouse bassist Eric Judy on the street near the Hot Lab live house after a gig in Matsumoto during their Japan tour in May 2001. He asked Judy, who was drunk, to name their band. He replied 'I can't' before writing 'Ogre You Asshole' on Nishi's arm." They also credit Fugazi and Talking Heads as influences.
BUT! Ogre You Asshole are fantastic in their own right, so enough of their influences, have a listen.
While I am here, let me also briefly mention Toe, a post-rock band from... what? Japan? Yes, Japan. The drummer is off the hook. Check 'em.
Sunday, 13 March 2011
BATTLES!
Everyone loves Battles right? Their most well known track is Atlas from their album Mirrored. It has been featured on adverts and probably in tv shows. Listen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv38m36-nsU
I highly recommend you go out and buy Mirrored, or try to see the band live - they're fantastic.
Battles sort of split up last year, announcing the departure of member Tyondai Braxton. BUT! They're still going! The group have announced a new album, Gloss Drop. Due for release June 2011. Here's a new track to start the hype http://soundcloud.com/weallwantsome1/battles-ice-cream-feat-matias
I highly recommend you go out and buy Mirrored, or try to see the band live - they're fantastic.
Battles sort of split up last year, announcing the departure of member Tyondai Braxton. BUT! They're still going! The group have announced a new album, Gloss Drop. Due for release June 2011. Here's a new track to start the hype http://soundcloud.com/weallwantsome1/battles-ice-cream-feat-matias
Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky have a new album: "Take Care, Take Care, Take Care." As of 14th March the album has leaked to the internet, but I believe it is due to be released officially April 26th!
Take Care, Take Care, Take Care:
01 Last Known Surroundings
02 Human Qualities
03 Trembling Hands
04 Be Comfortable, Creature
05 Postcard From 1952
06 Let Me Back In
You can hear a track from the new album here: http://soundcloud.com/explosionsinthesky/tremblinghands Enjoy! I'm looking forward to it.
Having seen them live once before, I'm looking forward to seeing them again. They will visit England twice in May - 17th in Manchester and 19th in London.
Take Care, Take Care, Take Care:
01 Last Known Surroundings
02 Human Qualities
03 Trembling Hands
04 Be Comfortable, Creature
05 Postcard From 1952
06 Let Me Back In
You can hear a track from the new album here: http://soundcloud.com/explosionsinthesky/tremblinghands Enjoy! I'm looking forward to it.
Having seen them live once before, I'm looking forward to seeing them again. They will visit England twice in May - 17th in Manchester and 19th in London.
Expecting the new Strokes album - here's a new track
People are anticipating the release of the new album by The Strokes. Both in the sense of the official release, and when it will leak to the net.
Here's the new 'Under Cover of Darkness' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l09H-3zzgA
Here's the new 'Under Cover of Darkness' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l09H-3zzgA
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