In the waning days of summer, we’re all looking for a new band to get excited about. Am I right? Enter Twin Shadow. Twin Shadow’s debut EP was released by Grizzly Bear’s own Chris Taylor via his quickly growing Terrible Records label. “Slow” is my favorite track so far and it’s available for free download here. The video’s 70s-porn look and frequent pans down the front of Lewis’s jeans earned it a NSFW tag but I don’t agree, there’s just a hint seductive 70s sleaze. If you’re as impressed with his “big talent” as the videographer heard on “Slow” is, upcoming shows in NYC include two nights at Glasslands Gallery in September and one at Le Poisson Rouge. See you there.
On August 5, 2010, Brooklyn up-and-comers (The) Tony Castles played a great set at Mercury Lounge, sharing the stage with Mon Khmer and Monogold and out-playing them both. Here’s a slide show of Paul, Gabbi, and Willie all rocking new suits and getting down:
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No, it’s not Don Johnson you see, but rather (The) Tony Castles drummer Gabbi Wurzel. Also, in more Tony Castles suit-news, keep an eye out for the upcoming video release for the first single, where the suits will be making their screen debut. And don’t forget to make it out to the band’s September 17 record release party at Union Pool, before their fall tour with Tom Tom Club!
We’re excited to bring you some news about Glass Rifle, a British-American three-piece based in Williamsburg and comprised of guitarist PJ Norman, drummer Dan Colby, and bassist Ryan Francini. Along with Jay Braun, the band recently recorded and mixed their first single, “Phoebic/Cutters,” at Melody Lanes Recording Company. The two tracks were mastered by Grammy award winner Warren Russell-Smith, and the single will be released October 20, 2010 on 100m Records.
In the meantime, check out the hot limited-edition run of 300 letterpressed, hand-numbered CDs, designed by our friends at Letter From Brooklyn:
Check out those grommets! For more info on the release or the “bespoke letterpress,” email the band via their website or head to letterfrombrooklyn.com.
Also from last week, check out this video of Dawes performing a great live rendition of “When My Time Comes” at Webster Hall from their show with Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes at Webster Hall on July 22, 2010.
This ultimate sing-along track is from the band’s debut album, North Hills, which was released last August on ATO Records (co-founded by Dave Mathews). You can download the track free from the band’s website.
Here are a couple shots of Bear Hands playing “Golden,” from their EP of the same name. We’re also excited to let you know that the band’s forthcoming LP will now officially be titled Burning Bush Supper Club, and is set to be released on Cantora Records in the US & Canada on November 2, 2010. Get ready folks!
Last night, I was one of the lucky ones. I was able to see Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros perform to a sold out crowd at Webster Hall. Feeding off of the energy of the jumping, calamitous crowd, they played one of the most engaged, boisterous shows I have seen in a long time. While they do have a reputation as a band that is best enjoyed live, inviting a quarter of the crowd onstage with them towards the end of the set takes audience interaction to a whole new level. They sounded amazing, Webster proved to be an ideal venue for their loud, jangly, folk rock sound. Dawes started the night off right with a stellar rendition of their single “When My Time Comes” before being joined on stage by some members of the Zeros to cover Joe Cocker’s cover of the Beatles’ song “With a Little Help from My Friends,” the theme song from The Wonder Years. It was the perfect summer show.
They are playing another show at Webster Hall tonight but, unfortunately, this one is sold out too. If you don’t have tickets yet, get out there on the street and try to find them, believe me it’s worth the effort. If you can’t get in, you could always go check out Dawes who are headlining at Maxwell’s tonight in Hoboken.
