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Make way for Oakland-based Bare Wires, one of my favorite local garage pop bands. SXSW-goers, be sure to check out one of their shows.
MAR 15: The Scoot Inn 7:00 PM
MAR 16: Beerland 7:00 PM
MAR 16: Spider House 7:30 PM
MAR 17: Red 7 – Panache Showcase – 7:00 PM
MAR 17: The Spider House – Burger City Party ! 10:00 PM
MAR 18: CMR TYZ Party- 7:00 PM
MAR 20: Beerland – Panache Hangover Party 7:00 PM
Artist: Chapter 24
Album: Chapter 24 EP
Release Date: Feb 28, 2011
Homeland: UK
Tour Dates: Hitting SF and SXSW in March. Dates TBA
Featured Tracks: “Hepcat”, “All Them Selves”
Artist: No Monster Club
Album: Young Guts Champion EP
Homeland: Dublin, Ireland
A lo-fi garage pop trio whose sound could be mistaken for one of the countless California surf punk bands, and yet they’re trapped in Dublin. Somebody get them out of there and import them to the West Coast where they belong! Check out their latest EP Young Guts Champion and you’ll see what I mean.
More stellar music headed your way this Wednesday, February 9 at Great American Music Hall with a benefit concert presented by The Bay Bridged supporting The Coalition on Homelessness. Talk about a SF garage rock powerhouse line up. Geez. The only thing missing is Nobunny. Where’s he? Ah, well he’s also playing that night but at a different show at The Knockout. February 9 must be an auspicious date for garage rock bands. A great night for music on all fronts. Get tickets for the benefit here.
Those Darlins released a 7″ for “Be Your Bro”, a track off their forthcoming album Screws Get Loose that will be released on March 29, 2011. Sexy.
My latest obsession, Abbe May, released the B-Side to her single “Mammalian Locomotion” called “Disney on Acid.” Her new album is due out later this spring. I’m gonna go dig out my rollerskates now.
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.
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.
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.
Artist: Beaulieu Porch
Album: The Colour 55 7″
Homeland: Salisbury, UK
Release Date: Feb 14, 2011
RIYL: Magical Mystery Tour-esque Brit Psych-Pop
Featured Tracks: “Raspberry Babies”
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