Ken Stringfellow is touring to support his latest record, Danzig in the Moonlight. He'll be making two stops in our parts. Friday, February 15 he will be over in Brooklyn at Union Pool. Doors are at 9PM and it'll cost you $10. The following night, Saturday, February 16, he will be at Mercury Lounge. Doors are at 7:30PM and it will cost you $10 advance / $12 dos. Details for both shows below.
Ken Stringfellow Bird of Youth, Sky White Tiger Friday, February 15 Union Pool 484 Union Avenue Brooklyn Doors 9PM $10
Ken Stringfellow Chris Mills Saturday, February 16 Mercury Lounge 217 E Houston Street NYC Doors 7:30PM / Set 8:30PM $10 advance / $12 day of show 21+
To whet your appetite, check out his video for "Superwise". The track is from latest record, Danzig in the Moonlight.
Seattle based The Torn ACLs have released a new single, "Something About the Sky". The group has decided to release a series of digital singles throughout the year instead of an album. Check it out below.
With four albums already under their belt, the group has decided to take a rather different approach when it comes to releasing new material. The Torn ACLs will be releasing a series of digital singles throughout the year, starting with the propulsive and synthy track, “Something About the Sky.”
Each piece is unique from the next, without a defining thread drawn between them, though there are some similarities that make the collection cohesive. The upcoming singles continue in the band's spirit of polished, energetic pop, which they have been crafting over the years. With a knack for stellar hooks, each song is built up with buoyant arrangements, stacked with bright and crisp melodic ideas, over an insistent and aerobic rhythm section. Ample proficiency and a danceable punch, help create the band's intriguing sound, that recalling indie pop phenom such as Ra Ra Riot, with a scrappy energy evoking Born Ruffians, and the compositional quirks of Islands.
The Torn ACLs are William Cremin (guitar/vocals), Miles Ranisavljevic (bass), Jason Tabert (drums), and Tim McClanahan (multi-instrumentalist).
We have for you today, "Strange Bones" from Denver based band The Outfit. The song is from their album Broken West Wishbone Test. The vintage filled clip was directed by Greg Raih. Check it out below.
The Outfit is a band with their own unique sound that creates a special brand of Rock n' Roll with killer licks and heartfelt melodies that will have you dancing around in no time. Instead of shying away from their garage influences, The Outfit embraces them by sharing straightforward, guitar-based pop songwriting, which is a deadly combination.
With swirling guitars, catchy melodies, and an energetic rhythm section, each and every song will fill you with excitement. The Outfit are Eric Johnston, RJ Powers IV, Mike King, and Mikael Kilates.
Nico Vega released their new EP Fury Oh Fury earlier this week. The record gives us what we love about and have come to expect from Nico Vega, tight musicianship, strong vocals and a boatload of passion. The title track, "Fury Oh Fury" is my "repeat" song...you know the song that you play at least a dozen times in a row because you just can't make yourself let it go. One of my all time favorites and I know a lot of other peoples as well, "Beast", from their debut full-length is also on the EP. It's one of those songs that kicks you in the gut and takes your breath away...and if you've seen them perform it live then you've probably been swept up in the tribal beat and fierce energy that comes with it. Check out the video for "Beast" below. The clip was directed by their very own Dan Epand.
The folks at the Newport Folk Festival,which takes place July 26 - 28, have decided to use the trickle
method to announce this year's artists. Yesterday, they announced The Lumineers
will be among the line-up ... we're looking forward to that. They'll take the stage at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI on
Sunday, July 28. I suggest you grab your tickets quick as the festival is well
on its way to selling out!
Hank & Cupcakes announced their Winter/Spring 2013 Tour. The tour kicks off in New York next Tuesday, February 12 at Pianos. Doors are at 7PM, it'll cost you $8 with the whole 21+ stipulation. They will be over in Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 3 at Brooklyn Bowl. It all happens at 8PM / Doors 6PM. It'll cost you $8 and is also 21+. Their shows are super fun (but you already know that, right?) so, I highly recommend going to one or both shows.
Hank & Cupcakes Winter-Spring 2013 Tour Dates: 2/12: Pianos - New York, NY 2/14: The Rattler - Pittston, PA 2/15: Milkboy - Philadelphia, PA (w/ Lucius) 2/16: Jewish Mother - Virginia Beach, VA 2/18: Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC 2/20: The Blind Tiger - Greensboro, NC 2/21: The Earl - Atlanta, GA 2/22: Little Kings - Athens, GA (w/ Moths + Ruby) 2/23: New Brookland Tavern - Columbia, SC 2/24: Radio Room - Greenville, SC 2/26: The Sparrow - Charleston, SC 2/27: Jack Rabbits Live - Jacksonville, FL 2/28: Will's Pub - Orlando, FL 3/01: Bardot - Miami, FL 3/02: Czar - Tampa, FL 3/03: Shamrock Pub - Sarasota, FL 3/05: The End - Nashville, TN 3/06: The Nick - Birmingham, AL 3/07: 1884 Lounge (at Minglewood Hall) - Memphis, TN 3/09: Chelsea's Cafe - Baton Rouge, LA 3/11: Super Happy Fun Land - Houston, TX (w/ Midnight Spin & Cold Fronts) 3/12: The 502 - San Antonio, TX 3/13: SXSW - Austin, TX 3/14: SXSW - Austin, TX 3/15: SXSW - Austin, TX - BMG Showcase at Blackhearts Bar: 12:30 PM - Vulcan Army at Wardenclyffe: 3-4 PM - Belmez Entertainment at Tiniest Bar in Texas: 9 PM 3/16: SXSW - Austin, TX 3/18: The recordBar - Kansas City, MO (w/ Darwin Deez & Caged Animals) 3/21: Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN 3/22: Double Door - Chicago, IL 3/23: Czar's 505 - St. Joseph, MI 3/24: The Loft - Lansing, MI 3/26: Beachland Tavern: Cleveland, OH 3/27: Howlers - Pittsburgh, PA 3/28: DBGB's - Buffalo, NY 3/29: Bug Jar - Rochester, NY 3/30: Hotel Utica Ballroom - Utica, NY 4/02: The Middle East Upstairs - Boston, MA 4/03: Brooklyn Bowl - New York, NY 4/05: The Bog - Scranton, PA 4/06: HMAC - Harrisburg, PA
Ivan & Alyosha will release their debut album, All The Times We Had, on February 26 via Missing Piece/Dualtone Music Group. The Seattle based band have released a video for the track "Running For Cover" which was directed by Christian Hansen. Check out the clip at the bottom of the post.
GIG ALERT! The band will make a stop in New York on April 18 at Santos Party House. Also on the bill, The Lone Bellow. All of the details are below.
Ivan & Alyosha with The Lone Bellow April 18 Santos Party House (upstairs) Doors @ 7 PM 16+Tickets: $10 ADV/$12 DOS
When Ivan & Alyosha's All The Times We Had is released on February 26th via Missing Piece/Dualtone Music Group it will be a rewarding high point in the Seattle four-piece's long journey so far as a band. They kick off the month of release with the Christian Hansen directed music video for their song "Running For Cover." Hear the album in full starting February 11th when All The Times We Had is featured on NPR's First Listen.
Polly Scattergood has unveiled "Wanderlust" a track from her upcoming studio album Arrows which is scheduled for release this summer via Mute. "Wanderlust" will be digitally available on April 1 with remixes from Charlie XCX and How To Dress Well.
Written during time spent in Berlin and Norfolk, this new track combines Scattergood’s trademark mix of storytelling and soul-searching; but also looks outwards and heavenwards, spinning sonic playfulness around while stretching for new skylines.
Today we have for you "Coke Beat" from The National Rifle. It's the first clip from their new album Almost Endless. The video directed by Brian Carroll. I dig the macro imagery, well except for the eyes ... I don't like close-up eye images; they're creepy. Check out the clip below and enjoy.
The band's fixation on macro photography and a focus on the creepy crawlies create a frenetic and captivating video for their first single "Coke Beat". Keyboardist Lynna explains the video, “Overall I think the concept is seeing things for what the truly are. Although I particularly like how the eyes kind of ‘freak out’ throughout the video because, to me, it represents how we are not always prepared for what we may find out.”
Junip expands the band’s stylistic palette with unexpected juxtapositions. “We’re somewhere between a German jazz band and an African pop band,” González cracks.
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