Tomorrow night Le Sang Song throws down at the Rendezvous. Craig Chambers, also of The Lights and Love Tan, began Le Sang Song as a bedroom recording project that eventually blossomed into a full-fledged, audience-demanding band. He crafts infectious backdrops that remain constant throughout his songs, adding textural touches to his grooves with thumb piano, violin and other noise oriented flourishes to flesh out his sound and provide a convincing illusion of movement. His first and only self-titled LP was put out on Dragnet Records, which actually was inspired to revive its productions because of Chambers’ tracks. Other notable Seattle acts Blood Red Dancers and See Me River will be playing tomorrow at the Rendezvous as well.
NYC
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Lia Ices releases new video + plays Mercury on 08.11 (tonight)
You should all know by now how partial we are (I am) to Lia Ices and her wonderful dreamy sonic mellowness – the lady graced the cover of our latest, winter issue. Lia just released this DIY video for the song "Love is Won", shot on Super 8 Film in Rome (hey that’s where I was born!). Understandably, most of the video is about Lia eating awesome Italian food. The video was directed by Christin Turner in collaboration with Lia. She will play at the Mercury Lounge in NYC tonight, in the UK this month and on the west coast in December with The Sea and Cake. Check also out Lia’s tour diary from Lollapalooza here.
Philadelphia
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SOLD OUT This Is Hardcore 2011 Begins Today!
A decade ago, Philly’s hardcore scene was on the rise. This week, This Is Hardcore’s SOLD OUT events prove that it still is. Starting today, this year’s edition of TIH runs until Sunday, showcasing quintessential favorites like Bane and Terror alongside local heroes like Agitator, Wrong Answer, and Blacklisted. Bridging the gap between suburban and Philly-based acts and outfits abroad, This Is Hardcore captures the heart of a scene that has shaped endless musicians and listeners and will continue to do so. Second to none, “Philadelphia has the best hardcore scene on the planet,” as Wrong Answer’s lead vocalist Justin Ogden states in a recent interview currently up on the festival’s site. So come out, lace up your kicks, and get ready to bring the mosh. First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) & Starlight Ballroom (460 N. 9th St.), $15 – $125, All Ages – Dianca Potts
Philadelphia
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Music for Headphones Sign to XD Records
Congrats to Music for Headphones who just signed to XD Records! The label is owned by producer/musician Slade Templeton and Dean Garcia, formerly of Curve and the Eurythmics. Music for Headphones will release their debut album on XD in early 2012. They’ll be performing next in Philly this Monday, August 15 at Teri’s Diner with Portland,Oregon’s The Prids and Jay Laughlin (Like a Fox/Lenola). Cheers!
Philadelphia
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Conversations with Enemies Video Premiere at WCL Aug. 11
When Conversations with Enemies set out to film their first music video for the song Night of the Living Dead from their debut album OK, Nowhere, they were aiming big. And the end result is a cavalcade of zombies, blood, gore, and The Extraordinaires’ Jay Purdy making his film debut as “Professor Samuel Fondsworth”. The band will be unveiling the fruits of their labor at World Café Live tonight, and they’ll also be playing their last local show before stepping into the studio to record their second full-length album. Below is a trailer for what you’ll be treated to this evening. Conversations with Enemies will be joined on the bill by electronic dance duo City Rain (who have recently launched a new promo LP, music video, and tunes of their own), the blazing rock & roll of Big Terrible, and the reggae-tinged pop stylings of The New Connection. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8pm, $13 – $18, All Ages – Bill McThrill
NYC
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Oh Land’s new video for “White Nights”
NYC via Denmark pop diva Oh Land just released this video for the song "White Nights". The video is based on lead singer Nanna Øland Fabricius’ dreams and inspiration and "what keeps me up all night when the whole city is asleep" – "White Nights" are how Scandinavians call sleepless nights. Oh land is currently on an extensive tour which will take her to Europe in September.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Tonight” – Univox
Below is a new track from one of our local faves Univox entitled “Tonight” from their upcoming 7” single which will be self-released this September along with a cassette version with bonus material. They’ll also be having a FREE record release show/party on Wednesday, September 7 at Kung Fu Necktie with Everyone Everywhere and The Bad Doctors. The after-party will be ragin’ with the Crystal Visions DJs spinning throughout the evening. Enjoy!
NYC
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Two NYC folky releases: Sheri Miller and Robert DiPietro
Sheri Miller, a singer-songwriter with a long history in and out of the City, has recently released her album “Winning Hand” with the help of producer Kevin Killen (U2, Peter Gabriel). Rolling Stone has called her music "Alluring… She makes a powerful first impression, and then, even better, a series of more complex and lasting ones." Check out her latest tracks here, see her live at Rockwood on August 22.
Last Thursday at the Rockwood Music Hall, Robert DiPietro celebrated his new release “Bad Luck Bobby”, now available here, a strong collection of upbeat alt folk featuring a cute ukulele track “Perfect Room,” picked violin in “Easy Chair,” and more electric guitar/key support in “The Getaway”, of which the repeated chorus says, “I’m okay, I’m okay, I’m okay…” and finally, “just not today.” It’s a roundup of well-played lyrics, and a generally nice vibe. – Caitlin Clive
Philadelphia
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Sadgiqacea Benefit Show at KFN Aug. 11
Tonight at Kung Fu Necktie is the “Sadgiqacea Benefit Show: because they got their gear stolen and it fucking sucks.” It’s just devastating to a band having something like that happen to you (which seems to be occurring a lot lately to artists). The metal community has been kindly banning together to help recoup the estimated $8,500 lost in the robbery. If you want to help out and do your part, come this evening to KFN and join KRIEG, Bubonic Bear, Ominous Black, and Gholas in opening up a can of whip-ass for a good cause. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Alexis V.
Chicago
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Scattered Trees “Sympathy”
Scattered Trees have released the video from the title track from their debut album, Sympathy. The video premiered this week through MTVHive, and is epic is scope. The band is currently on tour in support of Sympathy which was released by Musebox on August 9th.
Scattered Trees
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NYC
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Bikini readies new album + plays Cameo on August 12
Bikini is an interesting emerging electro duo that has been enjoying a good amount of buzz in the last year or so – they played Austin Museum of Art at SXSW 2011. Since then the band has released a remixed 12" vinyl for RIPJDS featuring remixes by Win Win, CFCF, Teen Daze, Dreamboat, Houses, and cover art by the prolific Nate Lowman, and wrote and directed their first official music video for "ACheerlaeder". They are currently finalizing a new album, due out towards the end of the year. They’ll be playing Cameo Gallery on 08.12.
L.A.
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Terraplane Sun bring their blues-tinged rock to Echo on August 11th
Blues artists are usually regarded for their virtuosic technicality and skilled compositions, but the real question is whether or not they have the personality to stand out from their instrumental precision. Terraplane Sun is one of those bands that aren’t troubled of bending the rules whilst strictly adhering to key signature blues scales. Fronted by Ben Rothbard’s raggedly eclectic vocal delivery, the Venice troupe concentrate in rich, abrasive melodic folk-rock with sharp choruses that’ll stick in your mind for days. Fresh off from releasing their sophomore Coyote, they’ll make a quick stop at the Echo this Thursday, August 11th. – Juan Edgardo Rodríguez