Monthly Archives: March 2011

03.14.11
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Yuck Member Talks Solo Project

Yuck frontman, Daniel Blumberg, has announced a solo album under the name of Oupa.  Instead of Yuck’s usual indie pop gems, Oupa is focused on pared-down piano ballads.  Oupa’s debut LP, Forget, will be released in June, and contains 7 spellbinding songs.  Oupa will also be touring, including SXSW, at these locations:

03/17 Austin, TX Transparent / Gorilla Vs. Bear SXSW Party
03/25 London, UK St. Pancras Old Church *
04/03 London, UK Blue Flowers (Curated by Oupa)
04/07 New York, NY Glasslands *
04/09 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom #
04/11 Nashville, TN The Basement *

* = w/ Porcelain Raft
# = w/ Sebadoh

Check out Oupa’s first released song, called “Forget,” right here:
http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F11463222Forget by oupa

03.14.11
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Bridges and Powerlines Unveil New Remix

New Yorkers Bridges and Powerlines dabble in synth-heavy pop that leans towards psychedelic. The band’s successful formula  and skillful musicianship was demonstrated with the recently released Eve on Stunning Models on Display Records.

Now the group’s single from the album, “Mirabell”, has undergone the remix treatment courtesy of DJ Dallar. You can check out both the original and the remastered song right here.

“Mirabell” (Original)

“Mirabell” (DJ Dallar Remix)

03.14.11
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Soft Moon Releases Haunting Live Video

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The Soft Moon delights in a brand of fuzz-punk that leaves you feeling slightly uneasy in a good way. Luckily, Moon (aka Luis Vasquez) has released a video for one of his live performances. The haunting music is even more affecting when it’s accompanied with the flashing, colorless video, as it is for the song “Tiny Spiders.”

Soft Moon released a self-titled debut late last year on Captured Tracks, and is now out touring behind it. Check out his schedule after the video (found here).

03/16 Austin, TX – Red 7 (Force Field PR / Terrorbird Day Party)

03/16 Austin, TX – Nuvola (Primavera Sound Festival Party)

03/17 Austin, TX – Austin Museum of Art (G-House Presents Showcase)

03/17 Austin, TX – Beerland (Sacred Bones Records Party)

03/17 Austin, TX – Urban Outfitters (Urban Outfitters Party)

03/18 Austin, TX – The East Side Drive-In (Pitchfork Party)

03/18 Austin, TX – Klub Krucial (Mexican Summer / Gorilla vs. Bear Showcase)

03/30 San Francisco, CA – 103 Harriet *

04/30 Austin, TX – The East Side Drive-In (Austin Psych Fest)

 

^ = w/ Autolux

* = w/ Salem

 

03.14.11
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MillionYoung cover Floyd’s “Us and Them” for Yours Truly

Anybody could cover Pink Floyd in the studio, layering tracks to create the sonic landscapes they classically reveled in.  If Live in Pompeii taught us anything, it’s that playing Pink Floyd songs live is an intricate process; one that lesser bands could never manage — at least until Macbooks.

MillionYoung recently took the reigns on Dark Side of the Moon’s “Us and Them,” and Yours Truly has captured it on video to share with you.  MillionYoung doesn’t get as bombastic as the coda of the original, which is probably a good thing, and treats the entire song as a fuzzed out jam.   The Flaming Lips could learn something from this rendition.

Check the video:

 

And MillionYoung’s SXSW shows:

3.15: Lucy the Poodle Presents @ Cheer Up Charlies @ 7:45 pm

3.15: Mix Agency Party @ The Mohawk @ 10:30 pm (MillionYoung DJ Set)

3.16: Storychord Party @ Cheer Up Charlies @ 3pm

3.16: My Old Kentucky Blog Party @ Peckerheads @ 6:30pm

3.16: Austin Psych Fest Party @ The Eastern @ 10pm (dj set) 3.17: Birddog Party @ The Aquarium @ 9:30 pm

3.18: East Invades West Party @ Sidebar @ 2pm 3.18: Yours Truly Showcase @ Malverde @ 8pm
3.19: Flatstock Showcase @ Austin Convention Center @ 1pm
03.14.11
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Golden Dogs Moving Forward With New Music

Finally free of label constraints, Golden Dogs are taking the first step towards their future, with the release of their new single “Long As You Like.” The track is a cut off of their new LP Coat of Arms, which will be released on April 26th.

http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F11437423 Golden Dogs – Long As You Like by WesleyAmbrecht

The band is feeling up-beat and optimistic about their new direction, frontman Dave Azzolini boasts that “the versatility of this new line up opens up a whole new world of possibilities for Golden Dogs live shows and the future of our recordings…there are so many directions we can go…and we’re going to try all of them.” Check out the slew of tour dates recently announced by the band, down below.

Tour Dates

Mar 17: SXSW @ Hole in the wall (day party)

Mar 19: SXSW @ Paradise on 6th
Mar 22:  Portland @ Wonder Ballroom**
Mar 23: Seattle @ Showbox**
Mar 24: Vancouver @ Biltmore**
Mar 26: Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theatre**
Mar 27: Jackson, WY @ Q Roadhouse**
Mar 29: Ames, IA @ The Maintenance Shop**
Mar 30: Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room**
Mar 31: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre **
Apr 1: Madison, WI @ The Majestic**
Apr 2: Chicago, IL @ The Vic**
Apr 3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls**
** w/ State Radio
03.14.11
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Here’s “Interpol on Interpol” (The Album And The Band)

If you’ve been following Interpol news, you know they’ve gone through a lot lately; the Creators’ Project now brings us an intimate documentary about what makes this band work, no matter the line-up. In an insightful long-form interview, guitarist Daniel Kessler and singer Paul Banks reflect on their image, their history, their latest self-titled album and their approach to their art. Interpol will collaborate with The Creators’ Project again during this year’s Coachella festival; keep your eyes and ears open for that.

Meanwhile, you can view the 20-minutes documentary, “Interpol on Interpol” HERE.