Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
tonight at Black Cat: The Silent Years
Tonight The Silent Years will be playing the backstage at Black Cat. Doors open around 9pm and the opener for the show is Don't Be Glib.
The Silent Years on MySpace
The Silent Years on The Hype Machine
Monday, August 25, 2008
Geographer
"Can't You Wait" is the opening track on Geographer's Innocent Ghosts and it defines everything I love about good music. Bouncy and bold. Highly recommended for fans of Wolf Parade and CYHSY.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Indiecater Volume 2
Indiecater Volume 2 is now available courtesy of mp3hugger. Tracklisting below.
01. Montag - Going Places
02. Ned Collette - The Country With A Smile
03. The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock - In Country Dark
04. Mumblin' Deaf Ro - What's To Be Done With El Salvador
05. AM Syndicate - To The Peasants Of The Emperor
06. Eagle Seagull - I'm Sorry But I'm Beginning To Hate Your Face
07. The Van Allen Belt - The Status Quo (A Line Dance)
08. The Very Most - Good Fight Fighting
09. Venice Is Sinking - Pulaski Heights
10. The Ruby Suns - There Are Birds
01. Montag - Going Places
02. Ned Collette - The Country With A Smile
03. The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock - In Country Dark
04. Mumblin' Deaf Ro - What's To Be Done With El Salvador
05. AM Syndicate - To The Peasants Of The Emperor
06. Eagle Seagull - I'm Sorry But I'm Beginning To Hate Your Face
07. The Van Allen Belt - The Status Quo (A Line Dance)
08. The Very Most - Good Fight Fighting
09. Venice Is Sinking - Pulaski Heights
10. The Ruby Suns - There Are Birds
tonight at Black Cat:
Bliss Anniversary Party
Bliss Anniversary Party
Details:
Bliss Dance Party
Special 8 Year Anniversary
Saturday, August 23
Black Cat Mainstage
1811 14th Street (@ S Street)
9:30 pm to 2:00 am
All Ages $10
Visuals by Kylos
Guest DJ Pogo (Panic!/Chicago):
You might remember Pogo as 1/3 of team Panic!. While violating every DC code for capacity, Panic! enjoyed a healthy run at Metro Cafe until the closing of the venue, and Pogo's subsequent excommunication to Chicago. There, Panic! has been living on as a massively successful monthly event, and Pogo has somehow managed to expand on his radio career by weasling his way onto Chicago television. His newest job is on ABC-7, and so far he's been able to avoid their threat of making him get a "nice" haircut. And as long as the good folks of Washington/Baltimore welcome him, he jumps at any opportunity to return to spin!
Special live performance by Wallpaper (Oakland, CA), 10:00 pm:
Wallpaper is the enigmatic onstage existence of Oakland music addict Eric Frederic. The Wallpaper project began in early 2005 as tweaked satire, Frederic funneling his earliest influences (P-Funk, New Jack, East Bay rap) into two EPs of diced, digital beats and lyrics caricaturing the pop vernacular. But as the Hyphy hip-hop movement crested in Frederic's backyard, something changed. "I saw that classic Bay Area sound resurfacing," he says, "that same psychedelic, drippy, care-free, funky approach that reigned from Sly Stone to Digital Underground." He needed to pay tribute, and in a hail of house parties and homemade discs, Wallpaper was reborn as Ricky Reed, Frederic's disco-smashing doppelganger. This glitz 'n' grit champion of the groove has since become a gilded name in the underground, wooing crowds with a computerized croon, live reinventions of R&B classics, and tales of excess in the Information Age. They have blown spots alongside such notables as Subtle, Darondo, LA Riots, Electric Soft Parade, and Nino Moschella.
Bliss Dance Party
Special 8 Year Anniversary
Saturday, August 23
Black Cat Mainstage
1811 14th Street (@ S Street)
9:30 pm to 2:00 am
All Ages $10
Visuals by Kylos
Guest DJ Pogo (Panic!/Chicago):
You might remember Pogo as 1/3 of team Panic!. While violating every DC code for capacity, Panic! enjoyed a healthy run at Metro Cafe until the closing of the venue, and Pogo's subsequent excommunication to Chicago. There, Panic! has been living on as a massively successful monthly event, and Pogo has somehow managed to expand on his radio career by weasling his way onto Chicago television. His newest job is on ABC-7, and so far he's been able to avoid their threat of making him get a "nice" haircut. And as long as the good folks of Washington/Baltimore welcome him, he jumps at any opportunity to return to spin!
Special live performance by Wallpaper (Oakland, CA), 10:00 pm:
Wallpaper is the enigmatic onstage existence of Oakland music addict Eric Frederic. The Wallpaper project began in early 2005 as tweaked satire, Frederic funneling his earliest influences (P-Funk, New Jack, East Bay rap) into two EPs of diced, digital beats and lyrics caricaturing the pop vernacular. But as the Hyphy hip-hop movement crested in Frederic's backyard, something changed. "I saw that classic Bay Area sound resurfacing," he says, "that same psychedelic, drippy, care-free, funky approach that reigned from Sly Stone to Digital Underground." He needed to pay tribute, and in a hail of house parties and homemade discs, Wallpaper was reborn as Ricky Reed, Frederic's disco-smashing doppelganger. This glitz 'n' grit champion of the groove has since become a gilded name in the underground, wooing crowds with a computerized croon, live reinventions of R&B classics, and tales of excess in the Information Age. They have blown spots alongside such notables as Subtle, Darondo, LA Riots, Electric Soft Parade, and Nino Moschella.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk is a local DC band that I just recently started to truly appreciate. I apologize for the sound quality on the track, but all I have is some rough demos from these guys. Still, if this one doesn't get you in the good spot, I don't know what will.
Gentleman Auction House
Sad about the summer coming to an end and need a hearty musical pick-me-up? Check out Alphabet Graveyard from Gentleman Auction House. The band just recently got added to regular rotation on WOXY.com, so hopefully they'll be getting them in for a Lounge Act soon!
"Call It Casual"
Gentleman Auction House on MySpace
Gentleman Auction House on The Hype Machine
Vancougar
Vancougar makes me happy on multiple levels, but mostly I think it's because it reminds me of stuff I used to love so much like Velocity Girl.
Brad Laner
Recommended for those of you who love other male artists like Kevin Drew or Brendan Canning.
Ra Ra Riot
Finally we have a full-length from Ra Ra Riot. The Rhumb Line came out earlier this week on the Barsuk label and although I already had most of these songs as demos, I still think it's one of the best albums in 2008. Also, congratulations to the band on getting a great review from Rolling Stone!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
WOXY.com Lounge Act: Pomegranates
Please tune in to WOXY.com today at 3:00 pm ET to hear Pomegranates, one of my favorite bands for the year!
Pomegranates on MySpace
Pomegranates on The Hype Machine
Thursday, August 14, 2008
tonight: Title Tracks at Fort Reno
Here's your first chance to catch new tunes from John Davis. His latest project is called Title Tracks and he'll be performing tonight at Fort Reno. The live lineup will include the multi-talented Merideth Munoz (of Pash) and some other people name Michael Cotterman and Andrew Black (who also helped Georgie James out for live shows). It starts at 7:15, and Yell County and The Jet Age will be playing after Title Tracks.
Title Tracks on MySpace
WOXY.com Lounge Act: Bound Stems
Check out the Lounge Act performance from Bound Stems today on WOXY.com at 4:30 pm ET.
Bound Stems on MySpace
Bound Stems on The Hype Machine
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Friday at Mercury Lounge:
Bridges And Powerlines
Bridges And Powerlines
Bridges and Powerlines is performing this Friday, August 15, at NYC's Mercury Lounge with +/-, Hymns, and Loud Est Boom Bah Yeah. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. You can buy them online directly from Mercury Lounge. I hear that an "interesting surprise" awaits those who attend. Sadly I won't be in NYC this weekend, so please let me know what it is for those of you who are able to make it.
Bridges And Powerlines on MySpace
Bridges And Powerlines on The Hype Machine
tonight at DC9:
Crystal Stilts / Vivian Girls
Crystal Stilts / Vivian Girls
Tonight at DC9 you can enjoy the New York sounds of Crystal Stilts and Vivian Girls. Opening up the show will be DC band Six O'Clock Saints. Doors open at 8:30 and the music starts at 9:00.
Six O'Clock Saints on MySpace
Six O'Clock Saints on The Hype Machine
Crystal Stilts on MySpace
Crystal Stilts on The Hype Machine
Vivian Girls on MySpace
Vivian Girls on The Hype Machine
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
tonight: These United States at Fort Reno
Before they head off on tour, These United States are playing a free show tonight at Fort Reno with Jukebox The Ghost
These United States on MySpace
These United States on The Hype Machine
Dates:
08/13 - The Gypsy Hut - Cincinnati, OH
08/14 - The Hideout - Chicago, IL
08/15 - The Slowdown - Omaha, NE
08/16 - Hi-Dive - Denver, CO
08/17 - Kilby Court - Salt Lake City, UT
08/18 - The Record Exchange -Boise, ID
08/19 - Caterina Winery - Spokane, WA
08/21 - WhAAM - Bellingham, WA
08/22 - Department of Safety - Anacortes, WA
08/23 - Sunset Tavern - Seattle, WA
08/24 - Holocene - Portland, OR
08/26 - Bottom of the Hill - San Francisco, CA
08/27 - Echo Curio - Los Angeles, CA
08/28 - Plush - Tucson, AZ
09/03 - Billiken Club - St. Louis, MO
09/04 - The Rudyard Kipling - Louisville, KY
09/05 - Uncle Fester’s - Bloomington, IN
09/06 - The Magic Bag - Ferndale, MI
09/07 - The Brass Rail - Ft. Wayne, IN
09/08 - Al’s Bar - Lexington, KY
09/22 - Bug Jar - Rochester, NY
09/24 - Sneaky Dee’s - Toronto, ON
09/27 - Colby College - Waterville, ME
09/28 - PA’s Lounge - Somerville, MA
09/29 - Cake Shop - New York, NY
09/30 - Union Hall - Brooklyn, NY
10/02 - Johnny Brenda’s - Philadelphia, PA
10/04 - Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC
11/21 - Swarthmore College - Swarthmore, PA
08/13 - The Gypsy Hut - Cincinnati, OH
08/14 - The Hideout - Chicago, IL
08/15 - The Slowdown - Omaha, NE
08/16 - Hi-Dive - Denver, CO
08/17 - Kilby Court - Salt Lake City, UT
08/18 - The Record Exchange -Boise, ID
08/19 - Caterina Winery - Spokane, WA
08/21 - WhAAM - Bellingham, WA
08/22 - Department of Safety - Anacortes, WA
08/23 - Sunset Tavern - Seattle, WA
08/24 - Holocene - Portland, OR
08/26 - Bottom of the Hill - San Francisco, CA
08/27 - Echo Curio - Los Angeles, CA
08/28 - Plush - Tucson, AZ
09/03 - Billiken Club - St. Louis, MO
09/04 - The Rudyard Kipling - Louisville, KY
09/05 - Uncle Fester’s - Bloomington, IN
09/06 - The Magic Bag - Ferndale, MI
09/07 - The Brass Rail - Ft. Wayne, IN
09/08 - Al’s Bar - Lexington, KY
09/22 - Bug Jar - Rochester, NY
09/24 - Sneaky Dee’s - Toronto, ON
09/27 - Colby College - Waterville, ME
09/28 - PA’s Lounge - Somerville, MA
09/29 - Cake Shop - New York, NY
09/30 - Union Hall - Brooklyn, NY
10/02 - Johnny Brenda’s - Philadelphia, PA
10/04 - Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC
11/21 - Swarthmore College - Swarthmore, PA
Sunday, August 10, 2008
ticket giveaway:
Margot & The Nuclear So And So's
Margot & The Nuclear So And So's
Margot & The Nuclear So And So's are gearing up to put out not one but two new albums on October 7. Animal! will be released on vinyl and Not Animal will be available digitally and as a CD. It's been over two years since I've had a chance to catch these guys live and they're playing at 9:30 Club on Wednesday night. For a chance to win a pair of tickets to this one, email me at 5actsblog at gmail dot com with the title of their last full-length as the subject line.
Margot & The Nuclear So And So's on MySpace
Margot & The Nuclear So And So's on The Hype Machine
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Uh Huh Her
Leisha Hailey and Camila Grey are hot and their tunes are catchy as hell. Common Reaction is out August 19 from Nettwerk and highly recommended if you love anything reminiscent of 90s electro pop.
Telepathe
I can definitely stand it.
Oxford Collapse
Tour Dates:
08/07 - Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN
08/08 - The Abbey Pub - Chicago, IL
08/09 - Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH
08/10 - Southgate House - Newport, KY
08/11 - Diesel - Pittsburgh, PA
08/17 - Sound Fix - Brooklyn, NY
08/21 - Glasslands - Brooklyn, NY
08/22 - Talking Head - Baltimore, MD
08/23 - Local 506 - Carrboro, NC
08/24 - Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA
08/25 - Bottletree - Birmingham, AL
08/26 - Spanish Moon - Baton Rouge, LA
08/27 - The Mohawk - Austin, TX
08/29 - Solar Culture Gallery - Tucson, AZ
08/30 - Spaceland - Los Angeles, CA
08/31 - Biko Co-Op Garage - Isla Vista, CA
09/02 - Rickshaw Shop - San Francisco, CA
09/04 - Holocene - Portland, OR
09/05 - Sunset Tavern - Seattle, WA
09/06 - Media Club - Vancouver, BC
09/08 - Marquee Room Calgary, AB
09/09 - The Velvet Underground - Edmonton, AB
09/10 - Amigo’s - Saskatoon, SK
09/12 - The Aquarium - Fargo, ND
09/13 - Maintenence Shop - Ames, IA
09/14 - Replay Lounge - Lawrence, KS
09/16 - The Bluebird - St. Louis, MO
09/18 - Krannert Center - Champaign, IL
09/20 - Sneaky Dee’s - Toronto, ON
09/27 - Mercury Lounge - New York, NY
Noah And The Whale
You are familiar with Noah And The Whale whether you realize or not.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
The Radio Dept.
Malmo / Stockholm, Sweden
"Freddie And The Trojan Horse"
The Radio Dept. on MySpace
The Radio Dept. on The Hype Machine
"Freddie And The Trojan Horse"
The Radio Dept. on MySpace
The Radio Dept. on The Hype Machine