Monthly Archives: February 2010

The OCMD Cribs: Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips

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The Flaming Lips covering Pink Floyd’s  “On the Run” (feat Henry Rollins) –

Welcome to the first edition of The OCMD Cribs – an inside look at the weird and eccentric lives of our favorite indie rock stars.  And who better to fit that bill than Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips. He’s been in good form lately, caught on Google Street Maps in a bathtub in his front lawn recently.  And now the unveiling of his renovated Gaudi-esque, psychedelic compound in Oklahoma, as reported by Gizmodo (via @epicureanzealot). I can just picture Wayne lounging in his signature white three piece suit here, can’t you? For more pics of the project, visit Fitzsimmons Architects.

Most rock stars fall into the ‘eccentric’ category and all seem to get more so with age.  The great thing about Wayne is he get crazier in an endearing and playful way.  The rest of them just get weirder and creepier.  Prince? Weird.  Michael Jackson? Creepy.  You get my drift.  Anyway, I’m kinda liking this thread.  Look for more in the future.

SXSW Preview: Butterfly Explosion – “Chemistry”

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Butterfly Explosion – “Chemistry”

Do you like shoegaze? Or perhaps feeling a bit nostalgic for the 90s? Look no further than Dublin-based, Butterfly Explosion, who’s debut album “Lost Trails” is out now digitally.  The group is venturing to our shores next month for a handful of performances, including an appearance at SXSW. Look for them at the Bands from Ireland showcase at B.D Rileys on March 19.

SF Spotlight: Numbers Game – “Cold Cold Cold”

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Numbers Game – “cold cold cold”

Okay, really. I never ceased to be amazed at the sheer brilliance of our city’s very own cadre of bedroom rockers. Just take a listen to this one man act, Doc Matthews, calling himself Numbers Game. A recent transplant from Detroit, he now calls San Francisco home and recorded this track in his bedroom…of course. And if that’s not impressive enough, check out his video for the song “Love Dreams Love.” All DIY by Doc himself.  I love his early 80s throwback sound.

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SF’s Maus Haus To Kick Off Noise Pop [New Music]

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Maus Haus – “Winter”

San Francisco synth rockers, Maus Haus, are poised to break out. They’re already climbing the charts at CMJ and now they’re set to kick off this year’s Noise Pop festival at The Mezzanine with the likes of My First Earthquake, !!! and Sugar & Gold. The band will be unleashing their new 7 inch the same night (that sounds kind of perverted, doesn’t it?) featuring the tracks “Winter” and “Zig Zag”.  Consider yourself informed.

This Frontier Needs Heros – “Firefly” [Free MP3]

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This Frontier Needs Heros – “Firefly”

When this Brooklyn-based brother and sister folk duo contacted me about their debut album saying they toured the UK with one of my favorite bands, She Keeps Bees, I couldn’t help but take note.  Indeed there are similarities with their stripped down sound and stories of love, loss and longing, but This Frontier is a more folky variety. Check out the track ‘Firefly’.  And if you’re heading to Austin this year for SXSW, look for them on the schedule.

I Think I’m Having a Mid-Life Crisis…

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Malachai – “Snowflake”

Seriously. I’m coveting muscle cars? What’s wrong with me! I’ve never done that before. First it was the little old lady in the pristine 1974 Ford Mustang taunting me every morning as I drive down Van Ness en route to work.  Now this parks next to me on a daily basis, begging for my affection. Well, you have it pretty lady. Every time I see you I want to rip off my clothes and have hot, sweaty sex on your benchseat. And I didn’t even know your name. I do now. Dodge Charger. Year? You tell me.

Damn, what a badass car. It’s so Clint Eastwood. And you can’t have a badass car without some badass music. Bristol, England’s Malachai will do quite nicely in this beauty, thank you very much. Their new album, Ugly Side of Love, is as raw, vintage and hot as this machine. Just check out the track “Snowflake” and see for yourself. Perfection.

These New Puritans – “Orion” [Free MP3]

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These New Puritans – “Orion”

These New Puritans are about to release their second album, Hidden. Due to release in the US on 3/2, the album has already been greeted with astonishing reviews in the UK.  The band has cleared the track “Orion” for free download, which features the New London Children’s Choir, Japanese Taiko drums, chains, roto-toms and more. File this band under ‘art rock.’