It's official. Matthew Dear is performing with his band, 'Matthew Dear's Big Hands,' tonight at the Hiro Ballroom. Not only that, the Junior Boys and Karraskilla & Pito will be DJing. Doors at 10pm. There's even a Lucky Beer Open Bar from 10pm-11pm. It begs the question: could life be any sweeter?
Download: Matthew Dear - Don't Go This Way
just a quick note for you Grizzly fans out there -
Grizzly Bear will be on KCRW today at 11:15 am PST / 2:15 EST. tune in for a very special live performance!
in just two short days, the Born Ruffians will be kicking off their North American tour. we'll be giving away some very cool, very desirable goodies on this space to celebrate the release of Red, Yellow and Blue. stay tuned, and get your tickets to see them at one or several of the following dates:
Last night, former Brooklynites and current touring the USA-ites Blood On The Wall played a homecoming gig at Other Music in NY to celebrate the release of their must have LP on the Social Registry Liferz (out now!). Our man on the scene Erik Carter reports:
Blood on the Wall's set at Other Music was short, loud, and well, loud. Sounding like the hottest new alternative band from somewhere back in the ’90s, the band ripped through a set of both old and new songs and ended with crowd favorite "Mary Susan." Guitar strings were broken, cables were jerked, and a good time was had by all.
For those of you who want to check the band this weekend, the trio are headlining the Music Hall of Williamsburg with the also excellent Cause Co-Motion (What's Your Rupture? recs) supporting. Tickets are avails here.
Download: Blood On The Wall - Sorry Sorry Sarah
Download: Blood On The Wall - Stoner Jam
Download: Blood On The Wall - Good Boys
E also took some photos, which you can check by clicking here.
Last Saturday, contemporary legends Liars played a show at Warsaw in Brooklyn with LA experimental buzz band No Age. For people into freaky melodies, this was the show of the season, and many of our moles reported the utter fan chaos that erupted at the show. Our man on the scene Erik Carter reports: "This show was truly insane. No Age played a bunch of songs off of their upcoming Sub Pop debut and announced that they were playing a more intimate show on Monday at Market Hotel. If these guys don't save rock and roll this year, I don't know who will. Liars freaked everybody out in the best way possible. Most of their set consisted off of songs from their latest album and their krautrock opus Drum's Not Dead. Angus Andrew towered over the crowd, despite being confined to a wooden chair for a majority of the show because of a recent back injury. A definite highlight was "The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack", arguably the bands least frightening but most beautiful song."
We’ve seen Liars many, many times over the years, and we truly believe they are one of the only bands in the world pushing music forward. Here are some more images from the show, and some video courtesy of our enterprising friends over Punk Photo.
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