NovemberNov 23 Sunday 08
stocking stuffer album review : 1-bit music
back from the blogworld deadlands. consulting with utanapishtim and hunting for the boxthorn, i came up empty handed. but serious: blog time has shrunk, the master distraction, the important piece of procrastination in a stacked pancake of delicious duties, this once …AugustAug 17 Sunday 08
performance :: alias pail and twi the humble feather
sets by alias pail, twi the humble feather, and then an improv set between twi and alias pail w/ tomoyuki kage. curated by liberated matter, cross pollination series. last show for alias pail for awhile as shared members focus on twi. alias pail will play first. bring …
AprilApr 28 Monday 08
interview :: love like deloreans
i admit it, i have a local band crush on love like deloreans. i'm kinda scared about the honeymoon phase ending, but we'll just fly for now. for a brooklyn band, LLD is a refreshing diversion from the scene, sporting a 3 person synth/keyboard onslaught rather then the …
AprilApr 1 Tuesday 08
preparation :: bent festival 2008
many of the alias pail circuit bends are very primitive on the technical side of circuit bending. but that's what's great, most circuit bending is very simple. just takes a couple of tools and a little curiosity. the real jewel is finding the right toy to bend. i found …
MarchMar 27 Thursday 08
performance :: true primes
true primes took home court advantage last night at glasslands gallery, opening up for samara lubelski. this will be the last nyc true primes show for awhile as che is traveling abroad for a couple of months to help save the declining bee population in europe. go che! …
FebruaryFeb 26 Tuesday 08
release :: my pail split split
my pail split split digipak [sh-07|fg-07]
release date 2/26/08
release date 2/26/08
if you build it they will come; if you don't build it where will they go? suffering hiatus withdrawal from cult twee masters, the pastels, alias pail searched for any remnants of amateur underground pop …
JanuaryJan 22 Tuesday 08
video release :: dollboy
alias pail's first music video is officially out for viewing. directed by jim turner and camy lee, the video is for "dollboy," an unabashful, joyful twee alias pail rendition of my pal foot foot's original. warning! total tweeness. as twee as alias pail will ever be, i …
DecemberDec 6 Thursday 07
repost :: julianna barwick's sanguine
due to the excitement of recentisms, this year old post deserves a re-post to catch up to da times. julianna's celebrating countless blog reviews and also a feature in the othermusic newsletter. she just finished opening for the dirty projectors at bowery ballroom, …
DecemberDec 3 Monday 07
performance :: true primes
true primes set up at the artist beehive mckibbin lofts yesterday to play a set for the promotions of fingered. ah the studio loft ambiance! digital projectors, artists, high ceilings, music. beats sunday school. true primes were playing along to footage che shot for …
NovemberNov 27 Tuesday 07
performance:: julianna barwick and twi
julianna barwick and twi the humble feather performed at the living room in lower east side. the sound guy was awesome, both julianna and twi experiencing some of the best sound during a performance ever. nice laid back environment, chairs and candles. perfect setting …
NovemberNov 14 Wednesday 07
promotion :: julianna barwick
wonderful news today in the circle of close musician friends. julianna barwick's recent jaunt to europe for performances and her appearance on portugal's m OctoberOct 12 Friday 07
album release :: sawako
sawako has released her third proper album, madoromi, through anticipate label. hum for me was an ambient/drone masterpiece. the moods set in her works are comparable to brian eno's 'music for airports.' although she introduces more field recordings and less song …
OctoberOct 4 Thursday 07
performance :: boris
boris [photo cred: teamsteam] rocked out last night at the music hall of williamsburg. balls out rock. i don't know how else to blog it out with intellect and indie edge. i'm falling in love with this venue more and more. its floor plan almost identical to bowery …
SeptemberSep 17 Monday 07
performance :: the yard
the first day of fall! or at least it felt like it. soft yellow sunlight, cool cool breeze. it was a perfect day for an outdoor music festival. high places set up off stage by the trees with their self contained pa [wise]. their set is easily manageable for both while …AugustAug 6 Monday 07
release :: sly hats liquorice nights
geoff o'connor is soft spoken. i have to lean in and cup my ears when he comments. maybe it's to protect his speaking voice from his singing voice. upon hearing him live, his delicate voice grew on me immediately. his first solo release from his mainstay crayon fields …
JulyJul 28 Saturday 07
performance :: guy blackman
guy blackman and sly hats (of crayon fields) are on a world tour, grass roots style. partially promoting his new release, adult baby, but mostly being honored to perform this year's what the heck festival with k record counterparts such as calvin johnson and mt. eerie, …
JulyJul 21 Saturday 07
circuit bent little tikes megaphone
the little tikes megaphone is an amazing out of market jewel. even without the bends, it's pretty fascinating, having high pitch and low pitch voice alterations. my reference for this bend came from casper electronics founder and guru bender, pete edwards. he's …
JulyJul 17 Tuesday 07
performance:: lullatone usa tour
review tour schedule and watch lullatone tour commercial!
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learn about other performers:
www.myspace.com/aliaspail
www.myspace.com/tristanperich
www.myspace.com/burnkit2600
www.myspace.com/twiandhumblefeather