Category Archives: Indie

10.14.10
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Domino Artists Release A Pair Of Remixes

With a North American tour looming, Domino artists Four Tet and Jon Hopkins have been keeping busy. Hopkins, who scored the upcoming film Monsters, recently remixed the Four Tet track “Vessel,” while Four Tet choose to remix The XX’s “VCR.”

Down below you can watch the video for Hopkins’ remix, listen to Four Tet’s remix, and peep their tour dates.

  <span><a href=”http://soundcloud.com/four-tet/the-xx-vcr-four-tet-remix”>The xx – VCR (Four Tet remix)</a> by <a href=”http://soundcloud.com/four-tet”>Four Tet</a></span>

Tour Dates

10-14 Chicago, IL – Metro
10-15 Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda Theater
10-16 San Francisco, CA – Treasure Island Music Festival
10-20 Toronto, ON – The Mod Club
10-21 Montreal, QC – Studio Just For Laugh
10-22 New York, NY – Webster Hall
10-24 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
10-30 Asheville, NC – Moog Festival
10.14.10
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Trivett Wingo Quitting The Sword

Shortly after the cancellation of their European tour, The Sword announced earlier this week that they’ll be canceling the remainder of their scheduled US dates due to the departure of their drummer, Trivett Wingo.  The split is amicable and both Trivett and the rest of the band wish each other the best of the luck with their respective plans.  The Sword are already working diligently to reschedule their European and US dates.

Says Trivett of the split:

“It is with deep sadness that I am announcing my departure from The Sword.  After nearly seven years and some of the most amazing adventures of a lifetime,  I have arrived at a place where I am physically and emotionally unable to continue on as part of The Sword.  If I could go any further, I would as I love the music and JD, Bryan and Kyle are people that I deeply respect, but I have reached a point where I just can’t do this anymore.  I would like to thank the wonderful people who made this experience what it has been:  the fans, the people that I have worked and all of the bands and musicians that have inspired me over the years.  I thank you and apologize for any disappointment that this may cause anyone, not least of which The Sword.”

And, here is an official statement from The Sword:
“We wish Trivett nothing but the best, and it is with heavy hearts that we bid him farewell.  He is a phenomenal musician and has been an integral part of this band’s success.  He helped to lay the foundation that we will continue to build upon, and we wouldn’t be where we are without him.  We wish he could continue the adventure with us, but we understand that the life of a touring musician is not for everyone.  It’s been a hell of a ride, and we’re sad to see this part of the journey end.  The show must go on, though, and will be back on the road as soon as humanly possible.” – JD, Kyle & Bryan

10.14.10
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Shilpa Ray And Her Happy Hookers Release New Single


Shilpa Ray And Her Happy Hookers of Nick Cave and The New Yorker acclaim are set to emerge with a new album, Teenage and Torture on January 18, 2011 via Knitting Factory Records. Shilpa Ray’s debut record A Fish Hook, An Open Eye garnered critical praise for its strident, female-fronted version of rock and roll.

The first single, “Venus Shaver” (available here) is our first taste of what’s to come with its sturdy deadpan vocals and rousing instrumentals.

Shilpa Ray And Her Happy Hookers have a few New York dates planned for 2010 to showcase new material:

CMJ Distiller Showcase @ Knitting Factory, Brooklyn-October 22, 2010
CMJ Windish Showcase @ Arlene’s Grocery, NYC-October 23, 2010
Shilpa Ray And Her Happy Hookers w/ Hooray for Earth, Arpline, Zambri @ Pianos, NYC-November 3, 2010