Mike Fiore (far right) is the voice and songwriting behind Boston-based Faces On Film. Their steady, driving songs matched with Fiore's echoed vocals remind me of a mix between Vetiver and My Morning Jacket. Have a listen to their brilliant sophomore relase, Some Weather, and be sure to pop into Habitat House at 8pm this Wednesday (03.02) for a special solo performance.
Posted By zack | 2/27/2011 | 7:26 PM | Add a Comment
I've been addicted to Sic Alps quirky, psychedelic garage rock for the past few months. When they came out with their new record, I was excited to indulge in a fresh album of twenty-two uncomfortable yet enticing tracks filled with short-lived hooks and melodies. I first saw them this past summer at Serra Bowl with fellow San Francisco garage-rockers Thee Oh Sees and the Fresh and Onlys, which was a perfect venue to experience their music. Their lo-fi style of garage rock fit right in with the mass of amps stacked in the bowling alley arcade. "Cement Surfboard" from their new album Napa Asylum is defnitely a song I am looking forward to hearing at the Soda Bar this Sunday.
Sic Alps - "Cement Surfboard"
Posted By max | 2/25/2011 | 2:47 PM | Add a Comment
Last week we annonced that Yeasayer is kicking off their US tour at the Belly Up on May 21st. Trekking around the US with them will be Chicago-based buzz band, Smith Westerns, supporting their debut album Dye It Blonde. Here's the first track from said record, entitled "Weekend".
Posted By zack | 2/21/2011 | 12:59 PM | View Comments (1)
Habitat House has been busy prepping for their second art opening, a group show entitled Neighbors. Comprised exclusively of artists living and/or working in Golden Hill, Neighbors will showcase the work of 22 painters and photographers. The show features a steady mix of professional artists and part-time crafters. Swing by 21st & Broadway this Wednesday between 6-10pm for the opening reception.
Posted By zack | 2/20/2011 | 10:16 PM | Add a Comment
Hey Dummy! I'm talking to you! Drop by The Casbah this Friday night (02.18) to catch Dum Dum Girls. You might remember Kristin Gundred (aka Dee Dee Dum Dum) hanging up clothes at The Buffalo Exchange on 5th Ave a couple years back..now see her on her (kindof) hometown stage in those famous striped tights with the rest of the Dum Dum Girls, and get dum over their smart, skuzzy, girl group garage rock. The opening acts are nothing to scoff at either. The pretty, gauzy noise of Brooklyn-based Minks, layered with dreamy emphatic vocals will hurt your heart in a good way, while the one man band who is Dirty Beaches will have you convinced you're listening to the slightly psychedelic apparition of Johnny Cash, backlight by dusty lamp shades and slowed down with the aid of a glass full of good, smooth, room temperature whiskey. - Crystal Clem
Grab your tickets for the show here. If you're not yet of age you can catch Dirty Beaches at M-Theory Records at 6pm, also this Friday.
Dirty Beaches - "Lord Knows Best" (Daytrotter)
Dum Dum Girls - "Bhang Bhang, I'm A Burnout"
Posted By crystal | 2/16/2011 | 6:50 PM | Add a Comment