Did you know that redheads require 30% more anesthetic to be sedated?
Tonight at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, Melissa Auf Der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins) releases her 2nd solo record Out Of Our Minds (out April 6th) and you can join me there for FREE thanks to BMI and Filter Magazine. She will also be screening the accompanying short film for OOOM at the Silent Movie Theatre tomorrow. For both events just RSVP HERE and enjoy the show!
Tuesday, March 30th
BMI & FILTER Magazine present MAdM Out of Our Minds Album Release Party
w/ Juliette Commagere and Night Horse 8 PM @ The Viper Room
8852 West Sunset Blvd.
Thursday, April 1st
BMI, Cinefamily & FILTER Magazine present MAdM Out of Our Minds Short Film Screening
7PM @ Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre
611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Deluka‘s sound is like (Roxette minus the dude) + (The Pretenders minus the US) + Birmingham, UK (minus Black Sabbath). It’s kinda scuzzy and reeking of early late-80s or early-early 90s. Like that bit of pre-grunge when there were those Time-Life Living in the 90′s CD/Cassette commercials because people thought just because the decade changed it was a like whole new world! (Harder to say, “What the hell, it’s the ’10s!) The current single “Cascade” has a relaxed structure that takes it’s time in a very British way and has seen recent placement on MTV as well as some rotation on coastal radio and placement in Grand Theft Auto. The video for “Cascade” is the directorial debut of fashion photographer Antoine Verglas who has shot for everything from Vogue to Sports Illustrated. He has thankfully turned his focus to Deluka lead singer and burgeoning Siouxie Sioux clone Ellie Innocenti who aside from being an art-school raven also has a name that rolls off the tongue like hot syrup. (I think my subconscious is telling me i’m due for some IHOP.)
For Your Consideration: Midlake Sounds Like: CSNY & The Moody Blues goes to college. For Fans Of: Nuggets. Led Zeppelin, Sea Wolf Album:The Courage Of Others (Released 2/2 – Bella Union) Free Live Set MP3: The Denton Session (Guardian UK) Streaming:NPR Music First Listen Websites:Midlake.net
It took me a bit to get into this Denton, TX band Midlake. Their music reminds me of everything Led Zeppelin did that required a flute. I would be remiss in forgetting to tell you that in addition to the CD and digital album release, the band will release a deluxe edition of The Courage Of Others, featuring a copy of the band’s short film directed by Jason Lee, a double LP, 45 rpm version of the record and a 32-page book and a live CD. This theme of bands releasing short films with their records has been HUGE lately (see Melissa Auf der Maur post). Is this a big demand to the fans? Does it influence whether or not you’d buy the record? Leave us a comment and let us know!
For Your Consideration: Evelyn Evelyn Sounds Like: Vaudvillians! For Fans Of: The Dresden Dolls, The Ditty Bops Album: Evelyn Evelyn
(Pre-Order Soon – March 30th Release – Eleven Records) Websites:Myspace.com/evelynevelyn | @EvelynEvelyn
Evelyn Evelyn is a conjoined-twin duo under the “production” of Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls) and Seattle folk-minstrel Jason Wembley. 3 arms, 2 heads, 1 sound. Album and Comic book coming later in the year on Dark Horse Comics. They will be playing Boston and touring Europe before a summer US tour. It’s good to see weirdness and creativity hanging out shamelessly in the world.
Evelyn Evelyn Tour Dates:
April 12 – Boston, MA – ART Theater
April 12 – Boston, MA – ART Theater
April 17 – Glasgow, UK – Òran Mór
April 19 – Dublin, IE – The Academy
April 22 – London, UK – Koko
April 23 – London, UK – Bush Hall
April 24 – London, UK – Bush Hall
April 25 – London, UK – Bush Hall
April 27 – Paris, FR – L’Européen
April 28 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkwag
April 29 – Hamburg, DE – Kampnagel
May 01 – Berline, DE – Babylon
May 03 – Cologne, DE – Gloria
May 04 – Antwerp, BE – Arenbergschouwburg
May 16 – June 25 – Full tour of US and Canada. Dates posted soon!
For Your Consideration: One eskimO Sounds Like: UK Acoustic mellowness
with subtle electronic support and Animation! For Fans Of: Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Gorillaz Album:The Adventures of One eskimO
(Warner Bros./Shangri La) Websites:Myspace.com/oneeskimo | findlittlefeather.com
One eskimO 2010 Tour Dates
2/04: New York, NY @ City Winery
2/05: Woodstock, NY @ Bearsville Theatre
2/08: New York, NY @ The Living Room
2/12: Akron, OH @ Akron Art Museum
2/13: Detroit, MI @ Winter Blast Festival at The Atrium at Compuware Corporation Building
2/25: Minneapolis, MN @ KTCZ Oake On The Ice Concert Series
3/04: Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre*
3/05: Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre*
3/06: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe*
3/08: Denver, CO @ Odgen Theatre*
3/09: Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern*
4/18 Indio, CA @ Coachella Festival
With Gomez = *
For Your Consideration: Lucy Schwartz Sounds Like: Piano-driven pop w/layered harmonies.
Well Produced. Vocal maturity beyond her 20 years! For Fans Of: Sara Barielles. A Fine Frenzy Album:Help Me! Help Me! EP
(Available 1/26 – Self-Released) Free MP3:Help Me! Help Me! Websites:Myspace.com/LucySong
Catch Lucy Schwartz Live in the LA Area:
Feb. 9 – Hermosa Beach, CA - Saint Rocke
Feb. 24 – Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
