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STRFKR Offers Glimpse Into Their Beautiful Past

May 23, 2017 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I hate to say it, but I’m really intrigued with the past of STRFKR. They’ve slowly been releasing looks into their formation with their Vault Series, and it’s a totally different feel than the world they’ve crafted most recently. Their latest single, which popped up last week really evoked a Spiritualized vibe…not a bad thing. It’s a solemn listen, with personal lyrics drifting over really ornate synth construction…even featuring some spaced out flourishes. It’s amazing to see how the band has grown, and makes me curious as to where these songs have traveled? Maybe it’s all a joke and this is the future of the band. Either way, I’ll be happy just to know work like this is out there. Look for Vault Vol. 2 on July 3rd.

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Show Preview: Spirtualized @ Emos (5/16)

May 14, 2012 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Date	Wednesday, May 16th
Location	Emos
Doors	900 pm
Tickets	$22 from C3

Jason Spaceman and Spirtualized don’t really need a huge introduction, or really a reason to convince you to see them at Emos on Wednesday. The group’s recent release, Sweet Heart Sweet Light, has been universally heralded, and the cult status of the band is as strong as ever. But, for those of you looking for a special something, you need to get there extra early in order to witness the songstress Nikki Lane. Her music’s got a bit of twang to it, which is perhaps why Spiritualized have taken her out on the road. There’s a sultry quality to her voice, and her live performance is something you’ve got to witness to understand. Sounds like two great bands in line for one great show this Wednesday night.

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Download: Nikki Lane – Gone Gone Gone [MP3]

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Download: Spiritualized – Soul on Fire [MP3]

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FT5: Fictional Supergroups

October 16, 2009 nathan.lankford 6 comments

After being underwhelmed (and I’m the only one) by Them Crooked Vultures, I began to look ahead to the Supergroups that I would create. Sure, this is all conjecture, and some are jaded by my own personal tastes and connections. It’s an interesting topic. Who is your favorite musician, and who would you like to see them playing with? Make your own supergroup, and tell me about it. While I wait, I’ll throw out mine. And, I apologize for my lack of originality in naming bands.