Considering the vast size and scope of the continent it's fair to say I listen to, write about, and feature a disproportionate amount of sixties and seventies afro-beat/Soweto/what-have-you on these pages. No apologies, as there have been a formidable amount of incredibly creative and interesting reissues and compilations of late, especially ramping up six or so years ago. Having said that, here is something from the continent of a different stripe: volume one of the become a member or log in.
We are giving away some pairs of tickets to AD readers. Hit us up below in the comments with your name and email to enter. Winners notified via email....tix avail night of show at will-call . . .
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We're doing our Halloween party this year, on October 29th, with Japan's favorite exiles, Peelander Z---which makes perfect sense for the occasion if you have seen this band live. At the Grandstar in Chinatown. We had them play on two consecutive Hot Freaks bills, at SXSW, and they take it beyond thunderdome (see video after the jump). You really don't want to miss this. As always, free Vodka from 8-10pm, DJs, etc. Also on the bill: Brothers Collateral and our friends Sir Weston. Admission is eight dollars if you wear a costume.
We're giving away five pairs of tickets. Hit us up in the comments with your name and email (in the address field) to enter. Tickets held at the door available night of show.
Purchase Tickets: Peelander Z, Los Angeles - October 29th
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Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 26 (SIRIUS), and channel 43 (XM), can now be heard twice, every Friday - Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST.
SIRIUS 162: Jean Michel Bernard - Generique Stephane ++ The Henry Clay People - Glory ++ Foreign Born - Days ++ The Happy Hollows - Foxhole ++ Local Natives - Careful ++ The Deadly Syndrome - Carried Away ++ Imaad Wasif w/ Lykke Li - The Fire ++ Dirt Dress - Ain't That Nothin' ++ The Growlers - The Dream's Dream ++ Takeshi . . .
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When Sleater-Kinney called it quits (or went on hiatus, depending on your stories) in 2006, it was on the heels of their finest moment - a riotous, gargantuan sounding record called The Woods. The band had been making slight alterations to its unique sound for the previous four albums and what turned out to be their swan song became their biggest stylistic leap . . .
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We’ve been sitting on Tall Hours in the Glowstream since its August 25 release, but that’s not because Cotton Jones’ latest hasn’t made an impression. Quite the contrary. We were enthralled enough by last year’s become a member or log in.
Denton, TX's Centro-matic/South San Gabriel quietly release, and tour, their records in relative obscurity. As a longtime fan I've noticed diminished returns in not the quality of their work, but in the attendance of their shows and general reception to their output. A shame, too, as Will Johnson and Co. continue to impress for those keeping up. Their latest, the seven song EP, become a member or log in.
Versatility: a trait that when forced, more often than not, suffers from feeling exactly that way. Historically this is an issue David Bowie has avoided for the most part---especially during his 70s peak. Unlike a number of the artist's contemporaries, Bowie has, rather effortlessly, traversed the ins and outs of various trends, fashions, and genres over the past four decades. Very few artists can straddle both the uber-mainstream that is American classic-rock radio and the icy proto-punk landscapes explored with Brian Eno just a few short years later. But Bowie did, and did . . .
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If you missed this in June.... Last year Aquarium Drunkard released RAM On L.A. -- a local music compilation featuring eleven Los Angeles artists each covering a track off Paul McCartney's 1971 LP, RAM. Today we're following that up with L'Aventure -- a local music compilation featuring eight Los Angeles artists paying tribute to Television's sophomore LP, Adventure.
Like its predecessor, L'Aventure is an attempt to capture, if only for an instant, a slice of what is happening musically in L.A. in 2010. Or more specifically, it's an attempt to highlight eight Los Angeles artists that have, individually, caught my ear over the past couple of years. By no means all encompassing, L'Aventure is a great jumping off point for those interested in the diverse landscape that is L.A.'s music.
Why Adventure? Why now? Like RAM, the album is used as a template---as a cohesive force---bonding these, at times, disparate artists together. A post-punk landmark, Television's debut, Marquee Moon, tends to garner most of the adulation. It's follow-up, Adventure, is now a classic album in its own right that seems to regularly get lost on the mix. In short, it is time for a reevaluation---perhaps this is the beginning of that conversation.
Available as a free high-quality download (FLAC and/or 320kbs mp3), we are encouraging those who have the means to donate to the Los Angeles based Silverlake Conservatory of Music. 100% of all donations go directly to the conservatory. Huge thanks to the artists who generously donated both their time and talents to this project. Artwork by Jeremy Benson, layout by Ben Kramer.
The Players: The Henry Clay People :: Glory, Foreign Born :: Days, The Happy Hollows :: Foxhole, Local Natives :: Careful, The Deadly Syndrome :: Carried Away, Imaad Wasif w/ Lykke Li :: The Fire, Dirt Dress :: Ain't That Nothin', The Growlers :: The Dream's Dream
GET IT AFTER THE JUMP
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As I mentioned last month, that early 70s Tony Owens collection I discovered in June inspired me to pull from the old soul and r&b stacks a bit more than usual. So, thanks Tony. As such, a good number of these records have been working there way more frequently into my standing, weekly, DJ gig at a little cantina here in Silver Lake; in particular Lee Moses become a member or log in.
Heading east on Santa Monica Blvd, just after the Blues Explosion's set last night at the Troubadour, the conversation turned towards all things Jon Spencer related (it was that kind of show). Naturally the discussion landed on Spencer's 90s collaboration with his wife, Christina Martinez, Boss Hog. The band's self-titled, major label, debut has a number of high points including their . . .
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Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 26 (SIRIUS), and channel 43 (XM), can now be heard twice, every Friday - Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST.
SIRIUS 161: Jean Michel Bernard - Generique Stephane ++ Lee Moses - Day Tripper ++ Deerhunter - Dr. Glass ++ Women - Eyesore ++ Abe Vigoda - House ++ No Age - Sorts ++ Cass McCombs - Prima Donna ++ Deerhunter - He Would Have Laughed ++ The Evens - All These Governors ++ The Soft Pack - Fences ++ The Babies - Meet Me In The City . . .
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Daniel Lanois, who produced Neil Young's new LP, Le Noise, discusses the album track by track.
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Musically, a late bloomer (outside of his native Mississippi), little footage and/or recordings exist of R.L. Burnside prior to his 'discovery' via the folks at Fat Possum Records in the early 90s. The above video is culled from the "You See Me Laughin'" documentary that highlighted the Mississippi delta & hill country blues players the label showcased prior to their current focus on skinny white dude music. For those interested in the region's . . .
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Speaking of the late Bobby Byrd, his signature jam, "I Know You Got Soul," with James and the JBs at his back, will never lose an ounce of its potency. Favorite part: the cymbal crash/drum break at fifteen seconds.
MP3: Bobby Byrd :: I Know You Got Soul
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