This is fine.
This was pretty much a double headliner show for me. The first time I saw both of the bands that played last night at The Mohawk, Small Black and Washed Out, they played overlapping sets during a SxSW day party, the former backing the latter. Fast forward many years and we are reliving those glory days of buzz and free bandanas.
SOLD OUT!
Sweaty date-night dance party!
Click through for many photos and a few more notes…
Andre Obin is hitting the road. To celebrate, he gives you a nice little piece of bliss to bliss out to and you can download it. …free. Big fan of his work right now. While there is continuity, he changes style from track to track. The tones carry over, vocals, beats and weight vary, but there is always a nice bit of craftsmanship.
Austin will unfortunately not be on the list of cities visited, but those of you not in the Bat City, click that hyperlink thingie at the start of the text to get an eyeball on dates. I caught a set during SxSW a few years back; he was touring with a band in tow, believe that will be true again this time around.
Click that little down arrow box. Do it.
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| Date | 9/9/14 |
|---|---|
| Location | The Mohawk |
| Doors | 6:30pm |
| Tickets | Sold Out |
Hey, it is sold out, but you might get lucky with a few last minute ticket releases or your friends might have a ticket, so here is your reminder to bother them if they have an extra ticket or know someone that does…
Washed Out nearly got washed out the last time they played The Mohawk.
Now, we do have the treat of Small Black opening. The first time I saw both bands live was at the Mohawk, playing together. Pretty cool. #fullcircle
Candidates for best band name in recent years.
Little dance jam here for you to kick of your weekend. I was checking out a Maison Kitsune Trip Mode mix by Jerry Bouthier and this was the second track in, caught my ear, so here you go.
…and be sure to listen to that mix. Curated. Tasty.
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A smoky and smooth, crooner-like vocal tone graces this track from Austin’s Christoher Norman.
Previously just turning the knobs, Mr. Norman built this warm electronically backboned gem to introduce himself to our radar. If you think want to bail in the first few seconds, don’t. The song builds in warmth and weight graced by the vocals to the break with a wonderful instrumental out. The second listen is even better.
The album PROCESS is due at the end of the month. Interested.
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It was a busy summer, especially August. I hit both coasts, traveling to Boston and San Francisco. There were some great shows, plenty of jams and we post so much stuff that every once in a while we need to take a look back. I figured since everyone will be taking advantage of a last day before the world really settles into the fall groove, I would combine a few of my faves posted recently into a playlist for you.
Fire up that app, plug in and space out. Dance hits, psych, punky jammy goodness, it’s all here and it was all posted in August.
Thanks for reading, we love you. Have a good day.
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I anticipated this show not just because Bear In Heaven has never failed to impress, but also because the openers showed so much promise. I was only disappointed in one thing; Austin. Yes you, Austin. Would you please start supporting the openers? Less pre-drink, more music. You paid for that ticket, get your dollar’s worth. Check what time doors are and show up to support the bands and the venues. BiN made two incredibly solid picks for the road this time around in Weeknight and Young Magic and if you missed them, it is your own damn fault. #rant
So there you go. The best show review I have ever done? Maybe.
OK, just a few more notes after the break. …and pics. Lot of them.
Ladies and Gentlemen, you may dance.
The Juan Maclean has been known to elicit party. DFA has this latest track up for your ears and feets. Use it. Add it to your Soundcloud mix for the weekend. This track again features Nancy Whang on vocals and I think it is John’s best stuff since “The Simple Life”. Big DFA-style beat, somewhat brooding at times, but always ready to break out.
Turn it up, enjoy the three day weekend if you dare.
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| Date: | TONIGHT! |
|---|---|
| Location: | The Parish |
| Doors: | 8:00 PM |
| Tickets: | $16 |
Yes, there are other shows going on tonight. I am most excited about this Bear In Heaven show at The Parish tonight. Not just because I love the new tracks from BiH, but the opening acts are real head turners.
Since this show hit my radar, I have been a little obsessed with Weeknight. Dark, smoky, synth-heavy and moody – some tracks have southern rock cadence to the vocal, perhaps a hit a gospel. Andy Simmons and Holly MacGibbon spend most of their time harmonizing. It isn’t give and take, it is give and give. Beautiful flourishes, simple constructs enhanced by clever waveforms. Heavy guitar riffs complete the formula and lends gothy noise.
I last saw Young Magic with Purity Ring. I expect more of the same gazy-poppy goodness, but the new tracks are fuller, more complex if you ask me.
And finally, we have our headliners. Dear jeebus, I love the track “Autumn”. This is going to be one helluva show. I made you a playlist.
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Admittedly, the IT Dept. hasn’t been on the scene lately, but it is about time we in-sourced this noise and get some delicious bleeps into your earholes.
Slow Magic is building a hefty rep around these parts with beauty’s like this slow builder that is filled with texture and replicated organics posted a few months back. The band is back again with another streamable slice of synth goodness with emphasis on the synth this time. The track, “Waited 4 U”, has one lyric, take a guess. It is in the mid-song crescendo that will hopefully include a key-tar solo in the live setting. *cough* holy mountain 9/17 *cough*
How To Run Away is out Sept. 9th on Downtown Records. I recommend you get it.
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