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12 Apr
2010

TAP SXSW Exclusive Interview: Circa Survive’s Colin Frangicetto

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One of the most anticipated albums this year is Circa Survive‘s debut on Atlantic Records, Blue Sky Noise. The band was in Austin this year for SXSW and we were lucky enough to talk to guitarist Colin Frangicetto. The whole band was sick but Colin braved through the unseasonably cold day (for Austin anyway!) to tell us about signing to Atlantic, working with producer David Bottrill, about the band’s upcoming tour with Coheed and Cambria and more! Check it out:

Pre-order Blue Sky Noise on CD or Vinyl.

1. Was there any apprehension or hesitation when it came to signing to a major label like Atlantic Records?

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2. Your new album Blue Sky Noise was produced by David Bottrill. What was it like working with David and how was the recording process different than your previous albums?

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3. It’s been almost three years between Blue Sky Noise and On Letting Go and you were on tour for a while. Did you get a chance to take some time off before recording the new album?

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4. How’s SXSW different for you this year compared to previous years and is it exciting to be debuting new music here at SXSW?

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5. You’re going on tour with Coheed and Cambria. What’s your favorite song or album of theirs?

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6. Which new Circa Survive song would you say that fans have liked the most on tour so far?

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7. Have you shot an official video yet for “Get Out?” (Editor’s note: Video was released this past week. Watch it here)

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8. If you had to make a mixtape to describe Circa Survive’s sound, which three bands would you pick and which three songs?

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9. What are the band’s touring plans after this tour with Coheed and Cambria is over?
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Blue Sky Noise is out April 20th. Go to www.circasurvive.com for the latest on the band.

(Colin Frangicetto Photo Credit: Bridget Maher of Rockpit.com


12 Apr
2010

TAP SXSW Exclusive Interview: An Horse

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An Horse played their second SXSW this past March. We had a chance to chat with the duo the day after they arrived into Austin from Australia. We spoke with them about how unique their music is, the music they grew up on, the Beds Rearranged remix EP and their next full length album. Check it out.

Buy the Beds Rearranged remix EP on iTunes, Amazon MP3, bundled with Rearrange Beds at independent stores) and in Australia or at all upcoming shows in the US (Dates below the interview).

1. You’ve played with a lot of different musicians and in the next few months are opening shows for Dashboard Confessional and going on tour with Kaki King. What is it about that your music that enables you to fit in with so many different bands on the road?

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2. You’re going to end up touring with a metal band one day.

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3. You’re in SXSW and playing the mom + pop/frenchkiss showcase. You were here last year. What is it about SXSW that makes it an appealing festival to play even for established bands as yourself?

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4. Are there any other bands you wanna see while you see while you’re here?

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5. You released your EP two years ago, your album Rearrange Beds early last year. Have you started writing your next album?

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6. How would you say it compares to the last one?

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7. The band had moved to the US to concentrate on touring last year. Would you consider yourselves slightly American now?

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8. They say sometimes that the music you hear at home growing up influences you as a musician and a person later on in life. What were your parents or your family listening to at home when you were young? Would you say that you still listen to that type of music?

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9. If you could have anyone cover one of your songs, who would it be?

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Apr 15 2010 8:00P
Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Kaki King Brooklyn, New York
Apr 16 2010 8:00P
Bowery Ballroom w/ Kaki King New York, New York
Apr 17 2010 8:00P
The Middle East w/ Kaki King Boston, Massachusetts
Apr 19 2010 8:00P
Iron Horse Music Hall w/ Kaki King Northampton, Massachusetts
Apr 20 2010 8:00P
Port City Music Hall w/ Kaki King Portland, Maine
Apr 21 2010 8:00P
Higher Ground w/ Kaki King Burlington, Vermont
Apr 23 2010 8:00P
La Sala Rossa w/ Hannah Georgas Montreal, Quebec
Apr 24 2010 8:00P
Mavericks w/ Dan Mangan Ottawa, Ontario
Apr 25 2010 8:00P
The Red Dog w/ Hannah Georgas Peterborough, Ontario
Apr 26 2010 8:00P
The Garrison w/ Hannah Georgas Toronto, Ontario
Apr 28 2010 8:00P
Theatre Of Living Arts w/ Kaki King Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 29 2010 8:00P
9:30 Club w/ Kaki King Washington DC, Washington DC
Apr 30 2010 8:00P
Cat’s Cradle w/ Kaki King Carrboro, North Carolina
May 1 2010 3:00P
Criminal Records instore w/ Local Natives Atlanta, Georgia
May 1 2010 8:00P
Variety Playhouse w/ Kaki King Atlanta, Georgia
May 2 2010 8:00P
3rd & Lindsley w/ Kaki King Nashville, Tennessee
May 4 2010 8:00P
Beachland Ballroom w/ Kaki King Cleveland, Ohio
May 5 2010 8:00P
The Ark w/ Kaki King Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 6 2010 8:00P
Park West w/ Kaki King Chicago, Illinois
May 7 2010 8:00P
High Noon Saloon w/ Kaki King Madsion, Wisconsin
May 8 2010 8:00P
Varsity Theatre w/ Kaki King Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 9 2010 8:00P
The Waiting Room w/ Kaki King Omaha, Nebraska
May 11 2010 8:00P
The Fox Theatre w/ Kaki KIng Boulder, Colorado
May 12 2010 8:00P
Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom w/ Kaki King Denver, Colorado
May 14 2010 8:00P
Neumo’s w/ Kaki King Seattle, Washington
May 15 2010 8:00P
Wonder Ballroom w/ Kaki King Portland, Oregon
May 16 2010 8:00P
WOW Hall w/ Kaki King Eugene, Oregon
May 19 2010 8:00P
Knitting Factory w/ Kaki King Reno, Nevada
May 20 2010 8:00P
Mystic Theatre w/ Kaki King Petaluma, California
May 21 2010 8:00P
The Fillmore w/ Kaki King San Francisco, California
May 22 2010 8:00P
El Rey Theatre w/ Kaki King Los Angeles, California
May 23 2010 8:00P
Belly Up Tavern w/ Kaki King San Diego, California
May 25 2010 8:00P
The Glasshouse w/ Kaki King Pomona, California


12 Apr
2010

TAP SXSW Exclusive Interview: The Postelles

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The Postelles are a pop rock band from New York City that’ll have you yearning for the times when life were simpler and filled with glee. Working with producer/Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr., the band recently released their debut EP White Night and are readying their full length album due out soon. We had a chance to chat with the guys down at SXSW. Check it out and especially listen to question 9.

Buy White Night on iTunes or Amazon MP3 and check out The Postelles live at the Bowery Ballroom July 28th (TICKETS )

1. Your debut EP White Night was partially produced by Albert Hammond Jr from the Strokes. What was it like working with him?

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2. Did you ever try to get on his nerves by playing a Strokes song?

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3. You’re playing Bonnaroo this summer. Will that show be the biggest crowd you’ll have played to?

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4. Earlier this month, you played at a Tribute to the Who at Carnegie Hall. Which songs did you perform?

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5. Would you consider making it a part of your current setlist on tour?

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6. Which bands/artists were you listening to when growing up that may have shaped the way you make music now?

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7. When’s your full length album coming out?

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8. What can we expect from it?

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9. You just started a tour with Hockey and The Constellations. Any interesting or funny stories so far?

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10. If you were making a mix tape that described the Postelles sound with three other bands, which bands would you put on this tape and which three songs?

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http://thepostelles.com/

http://www.myspace.com/thepostelles

http://www.facebook.com/ThePostelles

http://twitter.com/thepostelles


09 Apr
2010

Introducing…Weatherbox (Free “The Bullets” MP3, SXSW “Broken Glowsticks” Video)

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San Diego pop punk rockers Weatherbox have just recorded The Christpuncher EP (digital) with producer Ben Moore (Rocket From The Crypt, The Night Marchers, The Soft Pack). The band is offering up the song “The Bullets” for free. Download it here

Vocalist/guitarist and Weatherbox mastermind Brian Warren explains “’The Bullets’ is the third in a series of songs that are pretty self-explanatory by Weatherbox (the first two being ‘The Drugs’ and ‘The Dreams’) that exist outside of the theme of the other Weatherbox songs around them. Each are their own idea and contain their own story arc, whereas the rest of the songs are very involved with each other, lyrically and musically. ‘The Bullets’ in particular deals with three relationships, in which I played three separate roles: subservient, equal, and dominant. I have trouble escaping this kind of logic that every relationship is oppressor and oppressed, master and slave and this song is my escape from the functions in my brain that make create such black-and-white concepts. I believe it’s important to liberate yourself from those kinds of ideals, and this song is how I put it plainly, to remind myself of that.”

Named after a Mission of Burma song, Weatherbox have been compared to Cursive, Criteria, Manchester Orchestra, Kurt Vonnegut, and Thomas Pynchon.

The band is about to the hit road alongside Look Mexico, and recently played sets at the Harvest Of Hope Festival and SXSW. Check out more info and tour dates here: http://reybee.com/weatherbox/410/

www.myspace.com/weatherbox

Check out Weatherbox performing “Broken Glowsticks” at Trailer Space Records in Austin, Texas, on March 19, 2010 below:


08 Apr
2010

New The Middle East Tour Dates, Free MP3s, KCRW SXSW Video

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The Middle East have announced some new tour dates. Over the next two months, the band will find themselves playing with Passion Pit, Mayer Hawthorne, Pavement, Beach House, Frightened Rabbit, Laura Marling and Mumford & Sons. Oh yeah, they’re also playing Coachella. Check out the tour dates below and download the following songs for FREE!

“Lonely” MP3

“Blood” MP3

“The Darkest Side” MP3

4/14–University of California–Davis, CA (w/ Passion Pit & Mayer Hawthorne)
4/15–Fox Theater–Pomona, CA (w/ Pavement)
4/16–Soho Restaurant and Music Club–Santa Barbara, CA (w/ Beach House)
4/18–Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival–Indio, CA
4/19–The Clubhouse–Tempe, AZ (w/ Frightened Rabbit)~
4/21–Walter’s on Washington–Houston, TX (w/ Frightened Rabbit)~
4/22–The Loft–Dallas, TX (w/ Frightened Rabbit)~
4/23–Revolution–Little Rock, AR (w/ Frightened Rabbit)~
4/24–Masquerade Music Park–Atlanta, GA (w/ Frightened Rabbit)~
5/5–Horseshoe–Toronto, ON
5/6–The Ladies Literary Club at Calvin College–Grand Rapids, MI (w/ Laura Marling)%
5/7–Magic Stick–Detroit, MI (w/ Laura Marling)%
5/8–Andy Warhol Museum–Pittsburgh, PA (w/ Laura Marling)%
5/9–Big Orbit’s Soundlab–Buffalo, NY (w/ Laura Marling)%
5/11–Space–Portland, ME (w/ Laura Marling)%
5/13–Cabaret du Musee Juste Pour Rire–Montreal, QC (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/14–The Middle East Downstairs–Cambridge, MA (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/16–The Fillmore at TLA–Philadelphia, PA (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/17–Music Hall of Williamsburg–Brooklyn, NY (w/ Mumford & Sons)
**SOLD OUT** ^
5/18–Webster Hall–New York, NY (w/ Mumford & Sons)
**SOLD OUT** ^
5/19–Mercury Lounge–New York, NY ^
5/20–930 Club–Washington, DC (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/21–Beachland Ballroom–Cleveland, OH (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/22–Wexner Center–Columbus, OH (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/24–Lincoln Hall–Chicago, IL (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/25–Varsity Theater–Minneapolis, MN (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/29–Sasquatch Music Festival–Quincy, WA
5/30–560 Club–Vancouver, BC (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
5/31–Aladdin Theater–Portland, OR (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
6/2–Slim’s–San Francisco, CA (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
6/4–The Music Box–Los Angeles, CA (w/ Mumford & Sons)
**SOLD OUT** ^
6/6–Belly Up Tavern–Solana Beach, CA (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
6/7–Rhythm Room–Phoenix, AZ (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
6/9–Antone’s–Austin, TX (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
6/10–House Of Blues Cambridge Room–Dallas, TX (w/ Mumford & Sons) ^
6/12–Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival–Manchester, TN
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08 Apr
2010

Kate Miller-Heidke Opening For Ben Folds, Playing Coachella, SXSW Video

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The lovely Kate Miller-Heidke is set to open for Ben Folds on his spring tour. Kate will also be at this year’s Coachella on April 16th. Check out this cool video of Kate performing “Politics in Space” for VEVO at SXSW and download the song for FREE here (right click, save as). Pick up Kate’s new album Curiouser on iTunes.

If you’re not familiar with Kate Miller-Heidke, read on below

“We had no songs,” she said. “What we had was a huge burst of inspiration. We went into this album with a vision. We mapped out how we wanted it to sound; the aesthetic, the spirit of it. Experimental, hooky, unashamedly pop . . . we wanted to exploit everything that’s unique about my music.”

“We” includes Kate’s partner in life and music, husband/guitarist/collaborator Keir Nuttall.

Recording with Los Angeles producer Mickey Petralia (Beck, Peaches, eels, Dandy Warhols), who had the right mix of humor, enthusiasm and weird old electronic stuff to offer the new tunes, Miller-Heidke, Nuttall, bassist Ben McCarthy and drummer Steve Pope spent two months crafting Curiouser. With his strict 4pm to 4am shifts (with no days off), Petralia’s studio wizardry turned out to be the perfect galvanising force for Miller-Heidke’s and and Nuttall’s carefully detailed home demos.

“To me,” she said, “it sounds like a modern album, a forward-looking album.” To everyone else, however, it sounds like one of the best Australian records in recent memory – a set embraced by an enthusiastic audience and one lauded with critical acclaim.

“Mickey thought Curiouser was a noun, something that made you more curious – that’s what made up my mind about the title. Wouldn’t it be great if people listened to this album and it made them curiouser?”

TOUR DATES:

*OPENING FOR BEN FOLDS AND PLAYING COACHELLA*

April 9*Montclair, NJ*Wellmont Theatre
April 10*Hershey, PA*Hershey TheatreA
April 11*Philadelphia, PA*World Cafe Live (HEADLINING SHOW)
April 12*New York, NY*Town Hall
April 13*New York, NY*Town Hall
April 16*Indio, CA*COACHELLA
April 18*Dayton OH*University of Dayton
April 19*Chicago, IL*Vic Theatre
April 20*Chicago, IL*Vic Theatre
April 21*Chicago, IL*Vic Theatre
May 7*Austin, TX*Stubb’s
May 8* Houston, TX*House of Blues
May 9*Dallas, TX*House of Blues
May 11*San Diego, CA*House of Blues
May 12*Los Angeles, CA*Henry Fonda Theatre
May 13*Los Angeles, CA*Henry Fonda Theatre
May 14*Anaheim, CA*House of Blues
May 16*San Francisco, CA*Warfield Theatre

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06 Apr
2010

TAP SXSW Exclusive Interview: The Downtown Fiction

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During SXSW, we caught up with a hot new band called The Downtown Fiction. Signed to Photo Finish/Atlantic Records, the band just released the Best I Never Had EP and are on tour with Stephen Jerzak and Stereo Skyline. Check out our interview with the band below:

Buy the Best I Never Had EP on iTunes, Amazon MP3, or on CD at the Photo Finish Record store.

1. You formed as a band under two years ago and are now signed to Photo Finish Records. How long did it take to get signed and what was the process like?

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2. This is your first SXSW. What are your impressions of it so far?

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3. Have you seen any bands so far that you’ve liked?

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4. For a festival known more for indie rock, do you think that SXSW will have a larger power pop/punk rock influence in the future?

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5. Since you guys are young, is it difficult for you to have a good time here with some of you being under 21?

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6. Last year, you released a self-titled EP. Now you have a new EP Best I Never Had coming out. Except for the fact that you’re now on Photo Finish Records, how was making this EP different in terms of writing and recording?

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7. Did you make (producer) Stacy Jones play any songs from his old bands like Veruca Salt or American Hi-Fi?

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8. When would you like to be able to release your full length album?

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9. Is there anything that you bring with you on tour that reminds you of home or makes you feel comfortable on the road?

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10. What do you listen to on the road or before a show?

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11. After this tour with Stephen Jerzak and Stereo Skyline, you’re playing the Bamboozle Roadshow and Warped Tour. Which one are you looking more forward to?

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http://www.thedowntownfiction.com

http://www.myspace.com/thedowntownfiction

Apr 6 2010 5:00P
FAIR OAKS MALL- HOT TOPIC INSTORE Fairfax, Virginia
Apr 7 2010 5:00P
HOT TOPIC @ CAROLINA PLACE (ACOUSTIC) Pineville, North Carolina
Apr 8 2010 5:00P
HOT TOPIC @ COOL SPRINGS GALLERIA (ACOUSTIC) Franklin, Tennessee
Apr 10 2010 3:00P
HOT TOPIC @ CORONADO CENTER (ACOUSTIC) Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apr 11 2010 3:00P
HOT TOPIC @ PARADISE VALLEY MALL (ACOUSTIC) Phoenix, Arizona
Apr 13 2010 5:00P
HOT TOPIC @ SOUTH BAY GALLERIA (ACOUSTIC) Redondo Beach, CA, California
May 21 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILLION Columbia, Maryland
May 22 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – UPTOWN AMPHITHEATER AT THE MUSIC FACTORY Charlotte, North Carolina
May 23 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA Austell, Georgia
May 25 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – CRUZAN AMPHITHEATER West Palm Beach, Florida
May 26 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – FORD AMPHITHEATER Tampa, Florida
May 29 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS San Antonio, Texas
May 30 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS Arlington, Texas
Jun 2 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – CRICKET AMPHITHEATER Phoenix, Arizona
Jun 5 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – SLEEP TRAIN PAVILION Concord, California
Jun 6 2010 1:00P
BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW – CRICKET AMPHITHEATRE Chula Vista, California
Jul 7 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – FIRST NIAGARA PAVILION Burgettstown, Pennsylvania
Jul 8 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – TIME WARNER CABLE AMPHITHEATRE Cleveland, Ohio
Jul 9 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – ARROW HALL Toronto, Ontario
Jul 10 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – PARC JEAN DRAPEAU Montreal, Quebec
Jul 11 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – COMCAST THEATRE Hartford, Connecticut
Jul 13 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – COMCAST CENTER Mansfield, Massachusetts
Jul 14 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – DARIEN LAKE P.A.C. Darien Center, New York
Jul 15 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – TOYOTA PAVILION Scranton, Pennsylvania
Jul 16 2010 12:00P
WARPED TOUR – SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER Camden, New Jersey


05 Apr
2010

The Middle East To Open For Pavement, SXSW Videos/Pics

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After a high profiled week of amazing performances at SXSW, The Middle East is happy to announce that they will be opening for Pavement on April 15th in Panoma, California at the Fox Theater. The Middle East kicked off the festival at Club de Ville as part of BrooklynVegan’s showcase. Check out the photos here and MORE photos and video here.

Nialler9 checked out the band during their PASTE Magazine showcase at The Galaxy Room and shot two videos of the band.

    Download “Blood” MP3 HERE

    Download “The Darkest Side” MP3 HERE

Apr 9–Larimer Lounge–Denver, Colorado
Apr 13–Cellar Door–Visalia, California
Apr 15–The Fox Theater–Ponoma, California
Apr 16–Soho Restaurant and Music Club–Santa Barbara, California
Apr 18–Coachella–Indio, California
May 13–Cabaret du Musee Juste Pour Rire–Montreal, Quebec*
May 15–Middle East–Cambridge, Massachusetts*
May 16–Theatre of the Living Arts–Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*
May 17–Music Hall of Williamsburg–::SOLD OUT::–Brooklyn, New York*
May 18–Webster Hall–::SOLD OUT:–New York, New York*
May 20–9:30 Club–Washington DC, Washington DC*
May 21–Beachland Ballroom–Cleveland, Ohio*
May 22–Wexner Center–Columbus, Ohio*
May 24–Lincoln Hall–Chicago, Illinois*
May 25–Varsity Theater–Minneapolis, Minnesota*
May 29–Sasquatch Music Festival–George, Washington*
May 30–560 Club–Vancouver, British Columbia*
May 31–Aladdin Theater–Portland, Oregon*
Jun 2–Slim’s–San Francisco, California*
Jun 7–Rhythm Room–Phoenix, Arizona*
Jun 9–Antone’s–Austin, Texas*
Jun 10–House of Blues Cambridge Room–Dallas, Texas *
Jul 10–T in the Park–Balado, Scotland
Jul 11–Punchestown Racecourse–Naas, Northern Ireland
Jul 15–Slottsfjell Festival–Tonsberg
* Tour Dates with Mumford and Sons


05 Apr
2010

SXSW Recap Day 1 (Manic Fest Destiny Party, The Black And White Years, The Art Of Shooting, Vanaprasta, Middle Distance Runner, Tabi Bonney, Madlib)

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SXSW is the craziest, busiest music festival in the country. In addition to all the networking, conferences, industry panels, you have concerts.. during the day, night, and overnight. Then there are parties, during the day, night and overnight and super late night/early morning. Over the next few days, we’ll have some recap posts for you as well as some features on specific shows and exclusive interviews! Stay tuned!

We arrived into Austin late afternoon on Wednesday the 17th. If you have any questions as to whether Austin is a music town, there was a SXSW banner at the escalator at the airport and statues of guitars near the baggage claim.

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Upon getting into downtown, we headed immediately over to our Manic Fest Destiny Party which featured over 40 bands! The event was a massive success thanks to Tijuana Gift Shop, Exotic Recordings, Sideways Media, and Half Door Records. Not only was the event at the extravagant Belmont, it was free and open to the public. Some of the stand out bands included Austin’s own The Black And White Years. The Black And White Years are super catchy indie dance rock slightly reminiscent of Tears For Fears. Check out some photos below thanks to Bridget Maher of Rockpit.com

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We also caught The Art Of Shooting who remind us of Tori Amos/Poe if they rocked out a little harder. A highlight of the band’s set was catching their cover of Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls.” Make sure to catch them at Piano’s in NYC on April 27th for their CD release show!

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Next, we saw Middle Distance Runner from Washington, DC. Think of Arcade Fire with a little more fire and soul. Check out some photos below and make sure to catch them Tuesday April 6th at Jammin Java as they compete to perform at DC101′s Chili Cookoff in May.

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The last band that we caught at our awesome Manic Fest Destiny Party was California’s own Vanaprasta. If Kings Of Leon were from Silver Lake, they’d sound like Vanaprasta. Expect big things from these guys this year. Catch them next April 9th at the Beauty Bar in San Diego.

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In order to make sure that we caught a little bit of everything, we went over to the Speakeasy to see Tabi Bonney who was great. For rockers like us, Tabi Bonney was a lot of fun to watch. He’s not hardcore rap but alternative hip hop. (apologies for the low quality cell phone pic!)

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A little later in the Kabaret room at Speakeasy, we tried to see/hear the mad hyped Madlib. Unfortunately, the place was so packed and the volume was so low that we didn’t really get to truly enjoy the experience. Either way, it was cool to catch some different music.

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To say that we were beat from our connecting flights and over 7 hours of music would be an understand. Stay tuned for Day 2 coverage.


23 Mar
2010

Foxy Shazam Take SXSW By Storm, Self Titled Debut Out 4/13, Now Out On Headlining Tour

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The inimitable Foxy Shazam has, by all accounts, killed it at SXSW. Their raucous performances at SPIN’s annual party and the Crush Mgmt showcase on Friday, March 19th received rave reviews all around:

    “Mustachioed frontman Eric Nally…pranced, howled and preened…as his bandmates tagged along with joyful, chaotic abandon. The rapt before-lunch crowd looked fully converted and ready to testify to the primal, inordinately tight-pantsed force of Foxy.” – Entertainment Weekly

    “Foxy Shazam brought the ruckus…with a show that had most people converted by song three. The band is a glam-pop face-melter, seemingly coming out of leftfield.” – Houston Press

    “Soulful, groove-laden punk.” – American Songwriter

    “By the time Nally literally climbed over the back of the stage and disappeared, I didn’t see a face in the place that didn’t have a big, silly grin plastered on it.” – Metromix

    “Definitely a show you need to see” – Metro

Foxy previewed songs from their upcoming self-titled release, due out on Sire Records April 13th. Produced by John Feldmann, Foxy Shazam is the Cincinnati, OH band’s major label debut. It is currently available for presale at www.foxyshazam.com.

To support the album, Foxy Shazam is taking their good times mobile with a nationwide headlining tour that runs through April 27th. Stops in New York and Los Angeles will give fans a chance to experience their notoriously rambunctious live show and genre-defying songs, which SPIN (who selected them as one of their 10 to Watch in 2010) said “glitter like diamonds and kick like mules.”

Foxy Shazam’s debut single “Unstoppable” was featured on the broadcast of the 44th annual Superbowl, and the track is currently available for sale exclusively on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unstoppable-single/id351170337. Watch the video for “Oh Lord” and more here: http://www.youtube.com/foxyshazamtv .

Foxy Shazam headlining tour dates are as follows:

3/23 – Juanitas – Little Rock, AR

3/24 – Masquerade – Atlanta, GA

3/26 – Orpheum – St. Petersburg, FL

3/27 – Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL

3/28 – Canal Club Downstairs – Richmond, VA

3/29 – Studio @ Webster Hall – New York, NY

3/30 – Great Scotts – Boston, MA

3/31 – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY

4/01 – Webster Underground – Hartford, CT

4/03 – Petit Camps – Montreal, QC

4/05 – Sneeky Dees – Toronto, ON

4/06 – Mohawk Place – Buffalo, NY
4/07 – The Basement – Columbus, OH

4/08 – Eagle Theater – Detroit, MI

4/09 – Mad Hatter – Cincinnati, OH

4/10 – Beat Kitchen – Chicago, IL

4/11 – The Vault – Minneapolis, MN

4/13 – Marquis Theater – Denver. CO

4/15 – El Corazon Lounge – Seattle, WA

4/16 – The Venue – Vancouver, BC

4/17 – Satyricon – Portland, OR

4/18 – Bottom of the Hill – San Francisco, CA
4/19 – Boardwalk – Sacramento, CA

4/21 – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA

4/23 – Martini Ranch – Phoenix, AZ

4/24 – Launch Pad – Albuquerque, NM

4/26 – Jackpot – Lawrence, KS

4/27 – Off Broadway – St. Louis, MO


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