Today's Quick Mention: I'm determined
to stay home at least one night this week, so no
show-going for me tonight. Still, you should
probably hit up Atmosphere at Stubb's, Pepper Rabbit
and the Submarines at the Parish or Bill Callahan at
the Mohawk. Let me know how it goes.
Monday ear love. Enjoy.
:Grieves
- Bloody Poetry:
One of the artists opening for Atmopshere tonight is this
guy and his partner in crime, who also happens to be a
friend of mine, Budo. So, if you have plans to attend
that show then I advise you arrive early. Otherwise
you'll miss some of the better crafted underground hip hop
around. Together/Apart is the name of Grieves'
debut for Rhymesayers, and it's due out later this year.
:Eleanor
Friedberger - My Mistakes:
After putting out a whopping eight full lengths as part of
the Fiery Furnaces, this lady is branching out her own.
I don't know if whatever she ends up doing is going to be
all that different than what we're used to her being
involved in (this song certainly doesn't take any big
chances), but I like her too much to not stick around and
find out. Last Summer is out July 12.
:Yourself
And The Air - Sick Days:
Here's a track that I just could not escape at all this
weekend. I think it's the old school indie rock vibe
that kept me coming back. So many bands give that
particular style a shot, but only a few ever pull it off
like this. The band will release a debut EP titled
Who's Who In The Zoo on May 24 via Lujo Records.
I'd like to have it right now.
:Bodies
Of Water - Open Rhythms:
For a while now this act has been leaking songs off their
upcoming LP, and while I've liked pretty much all of them,
this is the first that's really impressed. It's just a
cool, layered listen that's deserving of all the attention
it can get from you. Grab headphones.
Surprisingly, Twist Again isn't due out on Thousand
Tongues until 6/21.
:King
Tuff - Hands:
I thought Kyle Thomas had officially discarded his King Tuff
stuff and officially moved on to Happy Birthday, but it
looks as though this re-recorded oldie from him is an
indicator that the moniker isn't all the way dead.
I'll take that as good news, honestly. This track can
be found on the 7" series that Scion currently has going on.
Get it.
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