Parasites & Sycophants

Palma Violets:: “Best of Friends” from 180

scott — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:41:11 +0000

“Best Of Friends” is found on Palma Violets’ debut album 180, available here.

Linda Draper:: “Hollow”

scott — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:25 +0000

“Hollow” is found on Linda Draper’s upcoming album, Edgewise, out next week.

http://www.lindadraper.net/
http://www.plantingseedsrecords.com

a bit of faux outrage to go with all the faux compassion

scott — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:38:27 +0000

“Superfreak” from Howth
“Just Wanted To Help” from Sam Lunsfor
“Dreams Of Cannibalism” from Typhoon
“Devil In The Dark” from City Light
“Open Eye Signal” from John Hopkins
“Water Weight” from Boyfrndz
“Team Spirit” from Lawnmower
“Feba” from Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang
“Falling From You” from 1975
“Murderers On The Inside” from Em George

The Young Sinclairs reissue Chimeys

scott — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:24:12 +0000

The Young Sinclairs are set to digitally reissue their 2010 vinyl only release Chimeys via planting seeds records on May 28th. In addition, this summer the band will release a new 7″ single – “Engineer Man” (2013 Single Version) via UK label Market Square Records.

tracklisting:
1. Forever After
2. Didn’t You Baby
3. (I Need You) To Be Strong
4. Kidding Yourself
5. Kind Of Soul
6. Have A Home
7. Open One
8. Push Down On You
9. You Can Have Her
10. I’ll Get Even
11. We Spoke Our Minds
12. I’m Not Sorry
13. Future Man

“Didn’t You Baby”

“Didn’t You Baby” (Philly 2010)

http://www.plantingseedsrecords.com/
young sinclairs

Tera Melos goes X’ed Out

scott — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:31:45 +0000

A couple weeks back, Sacramento trio Tera Melos released their new album, X’ed Out, via Sargent House. “Weird Circles” inaugurates the work with a twitchy guitar that proceeds to a wash of seemingly oceanic dynamics. This sets the trajectory for X’ed Out as many of the songs move from the often beautifully sedate to switched on animation, and back and forth. Songs like “Sunburn” standout while delivering a propulsive momentum contained and carried on with what comes across as ornate movements within movements. All in all, X’ed Out is a compelling listen packed with elsewhere tones and emotions seen through well thought out departures, vignettes, and psychic gasps.

“Sunburn”
“Tropic Lame”

“Bite”

dates:
May 2, 2013 – Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory
May 3, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire (early show)
May 3, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire (late show)
May 4, 2013 – Washington, DC @ DC9
May 5, 2013 – Raleigh, NC @ Kings Barcade
May 7, 2013 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
May 8, 2013 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
May 9, 2013 – Miami, FL @ Bardot
May 10, 2013 – Ybor City, FL @ Crowbar
May 11, 2013 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub
May 13, 2013 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
May 15, 2013 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
May 16, 2013 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
May 17, 2013 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
May 18, 2013 – Austin, TX @ Red 7
May 19, 2013 – San Antonio, TX @ The Korova
May 20, 2013 – El Paso, TX @ Low Brow
May 21, 2013 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
May 22, 2013 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
May 23, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
May 24, 2013 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Constellation Room
May 25, 2013 – San Francisco, CA @ The Bottom of the Hill
May 26, 2013 – Fresno, CA @ Star Palace Ballroom

http://sargenthouse.com/Tera_Melos
http://www.teramelosmusic.com/

a hodgepodge of intellectual gambits and a woe to the chaos makers

scott — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:39:34 +0000

“Au Pair” from Underground Lovers
“Mermaid’s Revenge” from Turbogeist
“The Time Was Right” from Tone Of Arc
“Human” from Valente
“Manic Saturday” from The Laurels
“Stand in the Sand” from Twin Peaks
“Shoot The Moon” from This is Thunder
“Kowloon” by The Longwalls
“Two Flowers” by Schultz And Forever
“Macro” from RxGibbs
“Honey Hide” from Rice Cultivation Society
“Mr. Hands” from WTCHS
“Ginger” from Georgia’s Horse

Yellowbirds find “Young Men Of Promise”

scott — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:26:23 +0000

“Young Men Of Promise” is from Yellowbirds’ new album, Songs From The Vanished Frontier, out May 28th.

http://cargocollective.com/yellowbirds/

Schultz and Forever:: “Sociopathic Youth”

scott — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:02:53 +0000

Schultz And Forever’s “Sociopathic Youth” can be found on the Céline EP.

http://www.crackirecords.com

Tawny Peaks on self-titled

scott — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:01:36 +0000

For your Monday opening comes Montclair, NJ quintet Tawny Peaks have a self-titled offering that can be previewed and all else here.

http://www.glassnail.net/records.html

The Commodores & Kenny Rogers:: “Sail On” (Alabama ’80)

scott — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:50:16 +0000

So it is Friday and I too am looking for a good time.

http://lionelrichie.com/
http://kennyrogers.musiccitynetworks.com/

the French Electric:: “Pharaoh”

scott — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:57 +0000

The French Electric will release the upcoming single “Pharaoh” next week.

https://www.facebook.com/TheFrenchElectric

Linda Draper:: “Hollow” from Edgewise

scott — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:55:09 +0000

Find some time for “Hollow” from Linda Draper’s upcoming new album Edgewise, set for release on May 21st. Click some links below and watch a video to find out more.

05/18 Hudson, NY @ The Spotty Dog Books & Ale 8PM, w/ Kath Bloom
05/23 New York, NY @ The Bitter End Record Release Show
05/24 Hamden, CT @ The Outer Space 530PM, w/ Kath Bloom
05/26 Cambridge, MA @ Club Passim Campfire Festival
06/01 Nashville, TN @ Back Alley Diner 8PM

http://www.lindadraper.net/
https://www.facebook.com/LindaDraperMusic
https://twitter.com/ldrapermusic

Billy Ocean:: “Caribbean Queen”

scott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:34:42 +0000

Along with a myriad of other classics, Billy Ocean’s “Caribbean Queen” can be found here.

http://www.billyocean.com/

The Brains threaten The Monster Within

scott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:15:27 +0000

Canadian band The Brains have a new album titled, The Monster Within, that you may find worthy of your time. Preview it here and purchase here.

http://sailorsgraverecords.com

The Embassy:: “Livin’ Is Easy”

scott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:57:17 +0000

“Living Is Easy” is found on Swedish duo The Embassy’s album, Sweet Sensation. For more, listen to “Related Artist“ and “International”. This record has a good feel and I’ve played it a bit in my locale.

http://theembassy.info/

The Falls:: “Home” from Hollywood

scott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:47:39 +0000

Sydney duo The Falls played some shows in the states last month. “Home” is found on their new EP, Hollywood.

http://triplejunearthed.com/THEFALLS
http://musicfromthefalls.com/

Thinking Machines:: “Gozu”

scott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:41:02 +0000

“Gozu” is found on the album Extension Chords. While you are at it, take in “Lunge”.

http://thinkingmachinesband.com/

Tripwires:: “Catherine, I Feel Sick” (Live)

scott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:32:07 +0000

Reading, England’s Tripwires will release their debut album, Spacehopper, on June 18th via Frenchkiss Records. The footage for “Catherine, I Feel Sick” was captured live in London back in February.

https://twitter.com/Tripwires

Big Scary:: “Luck Now”

scott — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:44:54 +0000

“Luck Now” is found on Big Scary’s forthcoming album, Not Art. The record will be released in Australia this June with an international release later this year. You can also check out “Phil Collins”.

http://www.bigscary.net/

shills, agent provocateurs, and perhaps, a number of bogeymen

scott — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:01:11 +0000

“Staying In” from Ola Podrida
“Over My Head” from Caveman
“Goshen” from Illitry
“Dreamer” from Bear & Moose
“Wait” from Graham MacRae
“When You Gonna?” from Torches
“O.B.E (Out Of Body Experience)” from Sky Between Leaves
“Protest” from Belgrade
“The Hypnotist” from Owls of the Swamp
“The War Within” from Churchill
“We Have Eyes As Well As Ears” from Morningbell