Author Archives: John Grimley

11.08.10
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Grandchildren Debut New Video

To celebrate the release of their latest full length, Grandchildren had Toronto director Chelsea McMullan oversee their first music video, “Saturn Returns.”

Now, two years later, Chelsea has returned to help the band re-envision their superb first single. The video (more like a short film) “Saturn Returns Part II” features the underlying message that both nature and technology want to you dead (or something). It’s not the most cheerful, but damn does it look cool.

You can see it right here.

http://player.vimeo.com/video/15410289

Saturn Returns Directed by Chelsea McMullan Produced by What Matters Most from Green Owl on Vimeo.

Besides a new video, Grandchildren have announced that they’ve extended their fall US tour! You can see them…

11/4 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Conservatory
11/5 – Hot Springs, AR – Low Key Arts
11/6 – Murfreesboro, TN – Pawbowsky’s Dog House
11/7 – Knoxville, TN – The Pilot Light
11/8 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
11/9 – Charlottesville, VA – Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
11/10 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
11/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Glasslands – Tell All Your Friends Showcase
11/12 – New Haven, CT – Cafe Nine – w/The Coathangers

11.05.10
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Good Old War To Tour With Dr. Dog, Joshua Radin


Good Old War, one of the fastest up-and-coming bands on the planet, will keep to the road this fall. The band announced a bunch of supporting tour stops, with the red-hot band Dr. Dog, maestro Joshua Radin and tour mainstays Dashboard Confessional.

If you haven’t heard these guys yet, you’ve run out of excuses. Their self-titled debut has recently been picked to be part of iTunes’ Discovery Download program, which means it’s on iTunes right now…for less than ten bucks (their single “That’s Some Dream” is free).

Here is Good Old War’s first single from the album, “That’s Some Dream.” The video was shot on tour, because these guys are so busy they can’t stop to film a music video.

If you want to see them (with Dr. Dog, Joshua Radin or Dashboard Confessional) just head here…

11/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern +
11/06 – Solano Beach, CA @ Belly Up +
+ w/ Dr Dog

11/09 – Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theater */
11/10 – St Louis, MO @ The Pageant */
11/12 – Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues */
11/13 – Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa * /
11/17 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues *
11/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Music Box *
11/20 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theater */
11/22 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue */
11/23 – Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theater *
11/24 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theater *
* w/ Joshua Radin

12/01 – Richmond, VA @ The National ^
12/03 – Towson, MD @ The Recher Theater ^
12/04 – Atlantic City, NJ @ House of Blues ^
12/05 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock ^
12/10 – New Haven, CT @ Toads Place ^
12/12 – Portland, ME @ The State Theater ^
^ w/ Dashboard Confessional

11.04.10
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The Wombats Release New Single

UK’s favorite rockers, The Wombats have been diligently hammering out their sophomore full-length under the tutelage of famed producer Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, All-American Rejects) for a couple years now.

Now the first single, “TOKYO (Vampires & Wolves)” is ready to be heard. Featuring an intensely dance-centric beat and flavorful synths, the song showcases the Wombats’ evolution musically. Check  out the music video below, in which the band engages in gruesome rock-star behavior, sugarcoated with drugs and booze.

Look for the Wombats’ new album early in 2011, with a tour announcement sure to follow.

11.04.10
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Check Out Banjo or Freakout’s Cover of NDF

NDF is one of the most respected names in dance music, so it’s no surprise to hear that other artists like their work.

Banjo or Freakout’s cover of NDF’s seminal single “Since We Last Met” is exactly what a cover should be; almost completely different from the original.

While NDF start out with claps and a giant bass loop, the cover starts out a little more mellow, with almost creepy ambiance. The cover is also a lot longer than the original (almost twice as long). You can check it out (and download it, fo free!) right here.

11.03.10
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Deerhoof Album Leaked

Deerhoof’s new album, Deerhoof Vs. Evil, has been leaked…by Deerhoof.

Excited to show off their new material before the band goes on tour, Deerhoof has decided to leak their album, one song at a time, until the official January 25th release date.

You can stream their songs for free on www.deerhoofvsevil.com, as they are released one song per week. This week, you can hear the song “Super Duper Rescue Heads.”

The band, aside from its interesting CD release strategy, has announced a lengthy US tour. You will find them in almost every major city. More specifically, these…

jan 27 – SAcramento, CA – Harlow’s (w/ Nervous Cop)
jan 28 – San Francisco, CA – Great AMerican Music Hall (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
jan 29 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 01 – Austin, TX – Mohawk (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 02 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Showroom (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 03 – Memphis, TN – The Hi Tone (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 04 – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 05 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 06 – Raleigh, NC – King’s (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 07 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 08 – Brooklyn, NY – Ridgewood Masonic Temple (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 10 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 14 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot Ballroom (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 15 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 16 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 17 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 18 – Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 19 – Omaha, NB – Waiting Room (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 21 – Denver, CO – The Marquis (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 25 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 26 – Portland, OR – Holocene (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

11.03.10
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It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere

New York locals Five O’Clock Heroes are preparing for a February release of their full-length album Different Times.

Part of that means giving you a new song to listen to before the album comes out. You can hear the song City of Lights right here. It’s a piece of pop-rock that is lighthearted and catchy. Seriously, try to stay mad while this song is blasting. I don’t think it’s possible.

If that ray of musical sunshine has you wanting more, you can check out Five O’Clock Heroes live this Friday. The band will be playing a show at the Mercury Lounge November 5th. Look for them there and keep an eye on the calendar so you can snag their new CD when it hits stores February 15th.