Author Archives: the OCMD

She Keeps Bees – “Saturn Return”

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She Keeps Bees – “Saturn Return”

The Brooklyn-based duo that I love oh so much has announced a new album due out this spring called ‘Dig On’ – their third album. ‘Saturn Return’ will be the opening track. If you’re unfamiliar with their work don’t deny yourself the pleasure any longer. Pick up the album ‘Nests’ and find out what you’ve been missing.

James Vincent McMorrow – “If I Had A Boat”

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Artist: James Vincent McMorrow
Album: “Early In The Morning”
Release Date: Jan 25, 2011
Featured Track: “If I Had A Boat”

When it comes to singer/songwriters my reactions are pretty binary. They either bore me to tears or move me to tears. The debut release James Vincent McMorrow creeps into the latter category. Especially this song. Like Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, he’s got that special something. A kind of soulful wistfulness you just want to wrap yourself up and get lost in. His new album, “Early In The Morning”, just released last week. He too will be on the line up for SXSW.

Alexander Ebert – “Truth”

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Artist: Alexander Ebert
Album: Alexander
Release Date: March 1, 2011
 Featured Track: “Truth”

You know that band Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros? Yeah, you might have heard of them. Well, Alexander Ebert – the lead singer for that band – is about to release his debut solo album featuring ten lovely tunes he wrote and composed entirely himself. Such a crafty and talented fella. And from what I’ve heard I quite prefer his solo work. He sorta has that Andrew Bird quality that is hard to resist. But Edward Sharpe fans, do not fret. Alexander has not defected. He will be back in the studio to finish recording the second LP for the band due out later this year. Look for him at SWSW this year.

[SF Shows] Andy Clockwise @ Hotel Utah 1.29.11

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Andy Clockwise – “Everybody’s in A Band”

Good music + good people = good times.  It’s a fairly straightforward equation. And if it’s a good time you’re looking for this Saturday night, definitely head on over to Hotel Utah to check out Andy Clockwise. These Aussies (masquerading as Angelenos) know how to get a party started with their variety of self-described schizo pop.  Their music runs the gamut from balls to the wall, rock your socks off numbers like “Everybody’s in a Band” to softer ballads and cover songs like Bjiork’s “Hyperballad”.  Their forthcoming LP “The Socialite” is due out soon.

Get tickets here.

[SF Shows] New Mexico + Tape Deck Mountain @ The Knockout 1.26.11

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New Mexico – “Amused and Abused”

Tape Deck Mountain – “It Goes Down”

This Wednesday The Knockout is the place to be for an outstanding line up of two of my favorite up and coming bands, Tape Deck Mountain and New Mexico. Be there!

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Feb 9 :: The Rumble SF Returns with Blackbird Blackbird, Phantom Kicks

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BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD (San Francisco)

PHANTOM KICKS (San Francisco)
+ DJ BAGEL TED (Bagel Radio)

Let’s get ready to rumble! The famed Rumble series kicks off 2011 at Milk Bar Wednesday, February 9th with an all star line up of up and coming music featuring local bands Blackbird Blackbird, Phantom Kicks and LA-based Letting Up Despite Great Faults. Admission is FREE with RSVP here – $5 without. So what are you waiting for?