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Japan's Lite to hit the road in the US with Mike Watt and then record w/ J. Robbins
You may currently be asking yourself if you are awake or asleep dreaming. Yes, this is really happening. Japan's instrumental gods Lite are set to hit the road in the US for the first time opening for guitar legend Mike Watt. The band will follow up the short tour with a recording session with mastermind J. Robbins. Isn't life grand...
Also of note, the band most recently released a digital only 5-songer entitled Live in Leeds which can be yours by simply heading to iTunes.
Catch Lite at the following dates and times:
May 8th- The Mercury Louge - New York, NY
May 9th- North Star Bar -Philadelphia, PA
May 10th -Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA
May 11th - Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH
May 12th - Shelter - Detroit, MI
Review: Annabel - Each and Everyone
No offense to Count your Lucky Stars Records, but could someone please explain to me why Kent, Ohio natives Annabel are not rockin' it out on a much larger indie label. The band has released their first official full length record Each and Everyone and I must say this stuff is good. And by good I mean really good.
Dear Record Industry, stop signing on these bands that sound the same on the simple fact that you know their albums will sell to all the wristcutting hopeless youth out there that will jump for joy and make you lots of money. Instead take a risk with a poppy, effective, musically tight, not to mention charming trio like Annabel. Dissapointment will be the least of your worries and you may gain the respect of people that actually enjoy to listen to some great music.
Over the last two decades Kent, Ohio has had alot of exceptional artists to call it home. Harriet the Spy. Party of Helicopters. Six Part Seven. I can sincerely now add Annabel to that list. Each and Everyone has a multitude of killer tunes from the title track "Sleeping Lions" to the catchy 'As It Happened' to my personal fav "Parade Rest" which will have you chanting the chorus long after the record has left your player. Music wise, the tightest track on the album comes in the form of "Window Party" a tune which leaves you wanting more after a beautifully crafted second half.
Quite honestly, there really isn't a bad apple in the entire bunch. Its a shame really that most of the great labels that helped bands like this reach a wider audience back in the day just don't release the same talent as they used to anymore and its a damn shame.
Wanna watch the new Conor Oberst documentary?
You can even download a lovely HD version simply by clicking here and don't forget that Conor and the Mystic Valley Band second record Outer South hits records stores May 5th courtesy of Merge Records.
Deerhunter reveal new EP and song!
As you can probably already tell, the above photo is the cover for Deerhunter's new EP, Rainwater Cassette Exchange. I could go on about Bradford Cox's relationship to cassettes, but don't want to bore anyone.
The EP will be released digitally on May 18th, June 8th on cd or wax. Kranky will release physical copies in the US, whereas 4AD will handle business elsewhere.
And best of all, we get a free preview, in the form of the title track, Rainwater Cassette Exchange. Enjoy.
Tracklist:
Rainwater Cassette Exchange
01. Rainwater Cassette Exchange
02. Disappearing Ink
03. Famous Last Words
04. Game of Diamonds
05. Circulation
Oceans release debut full-length
After two self-released demos, Chicago native instrumental powerhouse Oceans recently signed to Copper Lung Records and their debut full-length is now available for only 6 bucks. To top it off, my fine friends at Three Bears Design have created the stellar cd packaging made on screen-printed recycled chipboard cases.
So what are you waiting for? Have a listen to their latest track 'Traps and Traps' and then get your grubby hands on the record here.
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