In advance of their world tour that kicks off Monday in Los Angeles, the Pixies played a surprise warm-up show Friday night. The new-look Pixies announced the $10 show with an email sent out to fan club members at high Noon Friday. New bassist Kim Shattuck made her Pixies debut at The Echo in Los Angeles, where the band played an interesting 26 song set that consisted of brand new songs and Pixies classics. Three of the four new songs that were part of EP-1, released earlier in the week, were included in the set. Also included in the set were two unreleased songs titled “Blue Eyed Hexe” and “Greens and Blues” (check them out below). The band held true to their word that tunes that were not part of their “ten year reunion tour” would be part of the new-look Pixies 2013 world tour (view the setlist below to see it for yourself). I will be at the El-Rey tomorrow night for the official night 1 of the new-look Pixies world tour… I’ll keep you posted.
Watch “Blue Eyed Hexe” and “Greens and Blues” Live here:
Check out the Pixies setlist from The Echo 9-6-13 here:
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Artist Spotlight: Pure Bathing Culture
Every Sunday we take an INDEEp look into an emerging indie artist. This week we Shine the Sunday Spotlight on Pure Bathing Culture.
The Portland, Oregon based indie pop duo of Daniel Hindman (guitar) and Sarah Versprille (keyboards) have been the talk of the town since moving to the Pacific Northwest from NYC in 2011. Their 80’s soft rock sound has been compared to Fleetwood Mac and Cocteau Twins.
This past Tuesday these rising stars released their much-anticipated debut full-length Moon Tides. The LP Moon Tides was preceded by a four song self-titled EP that was released back on May 7. Earlier this summer the indie buzz escalated when the band shared the single “Pendulum” (listen to it below). Prior the forming in 2011, the duo were members of the indie folk outfit Vetiver.
The name Pure Bathing Culture was chosen from the Switzerland spa Therme Vals Spa. Hindman explains, “The final session of the day is called ‘pure bathing culture’ (in English). It took place at night and you waded through a series of pools and no one was allowed to talk,” says Hinderman. “I liked the combination of the three words together and what it sort of implied. When you research it, these really beautiful images of bath houses and women and children bathing in the Ganges come up and it sort of opened this whole idea of rebirth and spiritual cleansing and transforming. It totally refueled the project and kind of functioned as a muse for us.”
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Artist Spotlight: Jagwar Ma
Every Sunday we take an INDEEp look into an emerging indie artist. This week we Shine the Sunday Spotlight on Jagwar Ma.
Jagwar Ma are an indie dance band from Sydney, Australia. The three piece formed in 2011 and consists of Gabriel Winterfield (lead vocals, guitar, loops), Jono Ma (guitar, synths, drum machine, samples), and Jack Freeman (bass, backing vocals). The group’s name is derived from Jono’s surname and a painting of a jaguar passed on to them by a friend. Their debut full-length Howlin’ is kick-ass, and has received nothing but praises since it dropped on June 11. The band’s sound is heavily influenced by groups from the Madchester scene of the late-eighties and early-nineties such as Happy Mondays, Primal Scream, and The Stone Roses. Combine the Madchester sound with a hint of chillwave, and what you’re left with is Jagwar Ma. It only takes one spin of Howlin’ and you’re hooked, trust me.
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Artist Spotlight: HAERTS
Every Sunday we take an INDEEp look into an emerging indie artist. This week we Shine the Sunday Spotlight on HAERTS.
HAERTS, yes HAERTS, no misspelling there folks. The indie pop band led by frontwoman Nini Fabi hail from Brooklyn, NY and Germany. The band set the blog world buzzing late last year when the single “Wings” surfaced. The infectious synth-pop vibe of “Wings” will have you hitting repeat, trust me. This week the band announced the soon-to-be released debut EP Hemiplegia on September 17. The five piece will soon embark upon a tour that has them supporting Washed Out.
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CHVRCHES Reveal Video For “The Mother We Share”
The Glasgow, Scotland electropop three piece CHVRCHES, have released a video for “The Mother We Share.” The tune surfaced approximately a year ago and never seems to get old. “The Mother We Share” is the lead track on the forthcoming debut LP The Bones Of What You Believe, out on September 24.
Can’t Wait!
Watch “The Mother We Share” here:
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New Music Tuesday August 6, 2013
After a week without any relevant releases…
The following albums dropped today and are available in your local trendy record stores or on digital download.
Superhumanoids “Exhibitionists”
The Los Angeles based dream pop band have released their long-awaited debut full-length. The first single from Exhibitionists is “Geri.”
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Mix Tape – July 2013 (Bonus Mix)
1. Pixies “Bagboy”
2. The Thermals “Born To Kill”
3. Speedy Ortiz “Tiger Tank”
4. Weekend “Mirror”
5. Gauntlet Hair “Human Nature”
6. Divine Fits “Chained To Love”
7. Editors “A Ton Of Love”
8. Vampire Weekend “Ya Hey”
9. Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros “Better Days”
10. Holy Ghost “Teenagers In Heat”
11. Pet Shop Boys “Vocal”
12. Austra “Painful Like”
13. Hot Chip “Dark and Stormy”
14. The Love Language “Calm Down”
15. The National “Sea Of Love”
16. Deerhunter “Back To The Middle”
17. Twin Peaks “Stand In The Sand”
18. Majical Cloudz “Childhood’s End”
19. Sigur Ros “Kveikur”
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Mix Tape – July 2013
DJ DEEp just returned from holiday. Apologies for the tardiness on the July Mix Tape. Your patience is rewarded with two… I repeat two, July Mix Tapes. Enjoy!
1. Primal Scream “2013”
2. Queens Of The Stone Age “My God Is The Sun”
3. Bass Drum Of Death “Shattered Me”
4. The Orwells “Other Voices”
5. Sebadoh “All Kinds”
6. Akron/Family “Until The Morning”
7. Portugal. The Man “Atomic Man”
8. Temples “Shelter Song”
9. Local Natives “You & I”
10. Austra “Home”
11. Cayucas “High School Lover”
12. CSS “Hangover”
13. Franz Ferdinand “Right Action”
14. Eleanor Friedberger “Stare At The Sun”
15. Veronica Falls “My Heart Beats”
16. Smith Westerns “Idol”
17. Divine Fits “Ain’t That The Way”
18. Arctic Monkeys “Do I Wanna Know?”
19 Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Despair”
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Artist Spotlight: Veronica Falls
Every Sunday we take an INDEEp look into an emerging indie artist.
This week we Shine the Sunday Spotlight on Veronica Falls.
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CHVRCHES Announce Debut Album Release Date
One of the most anticipated album releases of 2013 is that of Glasgow, Scotland’s electropop CHVRCHES. The band announced today that the full-length debut titled The Bones Of What You Believe will drop on September 24 in the U.S. The trio will make available a 12 track standard release and a 18 track special edition that will include remixes, bonus tracks, and live footage. Can’t wait!
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New Music Tuesday July 9, 2013
The following albums dropped today and are available in your local trendy record stores or on digital download.
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2013 … The First 6 Months
As we turn the calendar to July, let us reflect on the first half of 2013. The first six months has been filled with notable album releases from established indie artists as well as electrifying breakthrough buzzbands. Also, iconic Heritage Act My Bloody Valentine released their first album in over twenty years. Furthermore, The Replacements have reunited and The Stone Roses finally played the States. Can’t wait to see what the rest of 2013 has in store for us.
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New Music Tuesday June 11, 2013
The following albums dropped today and are available in your local trendy record stores or on digital download.
Surfer Blood, CSS, Portugal. the Man, Rogue Wave
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Bob Mould Plays A Solo Electric Show
Bob Mould Plays A Solo Electric Show
Fresh off of playing some U.K. dates and Spain’s Primavera Sound Festival last month, Bob Mould is back in the U.S. to continue his Silver Age Tour. Bob kicked off the tour Sunday night by playing a solo electric show in Pittsburgh’s Hartwood Acres as part of the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series.
Queens of the Stone Age “…Like Clockwork”
Queens of the Stone Age return with “…Like Clockwork”
2013 has seen its great share of fantastic music so far. The year keeps getting better, especially with the addition of “…Like Clockwork” from Queens of the Stone Age.
It’s been six long years since the last Queens of the Stone Age album. While their fans have been satiated with a release from the Homme led super-group ‘Them Crooked Vultures’, fans wanted Josh Homme to return to his full time gig– as front man for Queens of the Stone Age. What a return it is. Below is a track by track review of the new album from Queens of the Stone Age titled “…Like Clockwork”.
Queens of the Stone Age “…Like Clockwork”
Album Review
“…Like Clockwork” starts off with the grimy “Keep Your Eyes Peeled“. While its dirty guitar lulls you into a groove, the guitars kick in to keep you on your toes. The song is an excellent opener which gives the listener an excellent preview to what lies ahead.
Next up is the up tempo rocker “I Sat by the Ocean“. This song has a great groove and doesn’t overstay its welcome.
The third track on the record is “The Vampyre of Time and Memory” and it’s a low tempo spacey tune that the band has come to be known for. They don’t disappoint with this gem and its one of my favorite tracks on the album.
Dave Grohl joins the band for the groovy rocker “If I Had a Tail”. This track has a bunch of guest stars (the aforementioned Grohl, Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees), Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), and former bassist Nick Oliveri) to add to the sound. The break down is awesome in this song and includes a nice little organ as well. This is another great track on an album full of them.
“My God is the Sun” is up next and this track RULES. The song begins with a riff that would sound perfect coming out of a mariachi band. Then the drums kicks in and all hell breaks loose. Seriously, this is a fun jam.
Starting off the 2nd half of the album is “Kalopsia” and it’s one of the weirdest track on the album. While it isn’t as easily accessible as some of the other tunes, it does have its own charm. Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails guests on this track, but I couldn’t really pick him out on it.
On an album full of guest stars, the next tune (“Fairweather Friends“) takes the cake. Sir Elton John makes an appearance on vocals and piano. There is some nice intricate guitar work from Homme and Grohl provides some excellent drumming as well.
“Smooth Sailing” is a track that provides the funk. You might find yourself involuntarily swaying to this track as the band lays down some swampy guitar and gritty playing all-around.
My favorite track on the entire album is up next. “I Appear Missing” is the longest track on the album and provides the band some space to display all of their talents. You name it, it’s on this track. Falsetto voice? Check. Hooky guitar riffs? Check. (etc….etc…). I can’t wait to hear them do this track live to see if they can recapture the awesomeness of the studio version. Sweet-ass song.
The very pretty title track “…Like Clockwork” closes the album out. I enjoyed the rather lullaby-esque sound this one has in the beginning. While initially a quiet song, it builds and builds and builds…and then breaks.
Queens of the Stone Age have produced great albums…well like clockwork. Their new record “…Like Clockwork” is no exception and it stands with the rest of their catalog as an equal.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Purchase the new album at Amazon here or at iTunes here.