by summer826

Ears Of The Beholder Present A Rad Show At Public Works

There’s a super cool new venue that has opened in San Francisco called Public Works and to kick off its opening, Ears of the Beholder are bringing you some great bands for an awesome night of music on Wednesday, January 26^th.

Four bands will hit the stage that night, Religious Girls, The Actors, Thrall and Spiro Agnew. A combination of bands with sounds vibrant in electro-pop to ethereal shoegaze psychedelic rock, the evening is sure to be one of greatness.

Public Works opened in the Mission District of San Francisco last fall and is already garnering a lot of attention for its unique atmosphere. By day, it is an underground art studio and gallery and then transforms into a club, bar and live music venue by night. Hidden among other warehouse type buildings in the area, Public Works is identifiable by it’s Banksy mural painted on the outside of the building. Public Works is located at 161 Erie Street in San Francisco in the heart of the Mission District.

01.19.11

by summer826

Poor But Sexy Is Bringing Funky Back

It’s the middle of winter and snowstorms seem to have become a weekly ritual in the northeast, yet, Washington, D.C.’s very own Poor But Sexy have certainly found a way to make you forget about the frigid temperatures and get your heart pumpin’ and body movin’. With the release of their latest single, “Hotter Than a Poptart”, the funky group are ready to take the world by storm and get their audiences on their feet.

Formed by veterans of the post-punk scene in Washington, D.C., Poor But Sexy’s resume would certainly read more like they were still very much a part of the scene, yet rather than continue on with the same sound and image that they once were a part of, these guys have gone in a completely opposite direction, and it is good. Imagine Stevie Wonder and R. Kelley had a love child with Steely Dan and Elvis Costello and the result was Poor But Sexy. A true funky, eclectic electro vibe sound that can be heard throughout their upcoming debut release Let’s Move in Together which is set to release on February 15^th. In support of their album release, the band will be touring with Dismemberment Plan, Franz Nicolay and David Dondero on various dates throughout the northeast area.

Check out their latest single, “Hotter Than a Poptart”.

Tour Dates:

January 17 – Arlington, VA – The Galaxy Hut

January 22 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club*

January 29 – New York, NY – Webster Hall*

February 19 – Fredericksburg, VA – Fredericksburg All Ages

February 25 – Brooklyn, NY – Union Pool^

February 27 – Washington, DC – The Black Cat^

March 4 – Chicago, IL – The Hideout w/ Blah Blah Blah

March 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Café

*with Dismemberment Plan

^with Franz Nicolay/David Dondero

01.18.11

by summer826

Pump Up The Volume In Style

Following up on the success of their first joint venture, Seinhauser and adidas Originals have teamed up once again to bring not just one, but two sound blasting options for your listening pleasure.

The two new headphones, the Sennheiser HD 220 headphones and the Sennheiser CX 310 by adidas Originals were certainly made with the music lover in mind. The HD 220 headphones are perfect for every day use and provide bass-driven sound along with superior comfort with individually adjustable ear cups to create a secure fit. The Sennheiser CX 310 headphones offer high-quality dynamic speaker systems to provide optimal sound with different-sized ear adapters included to create a personalized fit and reduction of ambient noise.

Co-branded by adidas Originals and Sennheiser, both models are the perfect headphones for the music lover that also knows great style. Both models run for $99.95 and can be found at Adidas stores, their website and various electronic retail outlets.

01.12.11

by summer826

Take A Trip Down Under With Amanda Palmer

Always looking for a way to push the envelope, Australian native Amanda Palmer has certainly done it again with the release of her latest album Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under. In her new single, “Map of Tasmania”, Palmer not only disses a former lover for his love of the Aussie treat vegemite, but also gives praise to a woman’s nether regions.

Finishing a long drawn out battle to be released from her major label record contract, Amanda has set the Internet ablaze with her unique way of sharing her music with the rest of the world. Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under will be released physically in her native of Australia through Liberator on January 21^st, but fans will also be able to download the album electronically and choose how much they would like to pay.

In support of her new album, she will be touring Australia and New Zealand throughout January and February which includes a stop at MONO FOMA Festival in Tasmania. Check out all of her latest information on her Web site.

01.12.11

by summer826

Tristen Announces Winter Tour

Singer and songwriter Tristen has announced dates for an upcoming tour in support of her new album Charlatans At The Garden Gate set to release on February 1^st on American Myth Recordings. Ready to share her unique sound, which has been dubbed as “Neo Traditionalist Pop”, Tristen and fellow band mates will take to the road beginning January 21^st in her current musical hometown of Nashville, TN before venturing off to various cities further south and along the west coast.

Tristen followed her passion of songwriting and left her home in Chicago to become a part of the network of young artists that has grown from the city’s deep roots in country music. She quickly penned the songs that would create her new album with the help of friends and producer Jeremy Ferguson. Tristen is quickly making a name for herself with this delightful new album and has already garnered the attention of media from the likes of KCRW, Nylon, Paste, Nashville Scene, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today’s Pop Candy, just to name a few.

For a free download of the 3 song Eager For Your Love 7″ fans can visit Tristen’s Web site.

JANUARY
21 – Nashville, TN – The Basement (Album Release Show)
22 – Oxford, MS – Proud Larry’s
25 – Houston, TX – The Mink
26 – Fort Worth, TX – Lola’s Sixth
28 – Santa Fe, NM – Corazon
29 – Tucson, AZ – Solar Culture Gallery
30 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar

FEBRUARY
01 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
02 – San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop
03 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy and Harriets
04 – Temecula, CA – The Public House
05 – Phoenix, AZ – The Trunkspace
07 – Austin, TX – The Mohawk

01.05.11

by summer826

Start The New Year With Wakey!Wakey!

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Brooklyn based indie-pop rock band Wakey!Wakey! certainly have something to celebrate as 2011 gets going. Following their sophomore release Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said The Last Time I Saw You on Family Records, frontman Mike Grubbs will be taking his band to France in February for a slew of dates opening for James Blunt.

But don’t worry New York fans, Wakey!Wakey! will be playing a few shows in the area in January before venturing off across the sea. Check them out at Le PoissonRouge on January 13^th and at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center in Westhampton Beach, NY on January 28^th.

Check out Wakey!Wakey!’s video for “Light Outside”.

1/20 – The Relentless Garage – London

1/23 – La Maroquinerie – Paris

1/28 – Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center – Westhampton Beach, NY

2/5 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston

2/17 – The Clyde Auditorium – Glasgow*

2/18 – City Hall – Newcastle*

2/19 – City Hall – Sheffield*

2/21 – Royal Concert Hall – Nottingham*

2/22 – Civic Hall – Wolverhampton*

2/23 – Apollo – Manchester*

2/24 – St Davids – Cardfiff*