Updated tourdates for Tina Dico, including a new UK tour with Sophie Barker:
09/05 - Schubas, Chicago, IL
09/06 - World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA w/Teitur
09/07 - Spigeltent, New York, NY w/Teitur
09/08 - Jammin' Java, Vienna, VA w/Teitur
09/09 - Rams Head Tavern, Annapolis, mD w/Teitur
09/12 - Paradise Lounge, Boston, mA w/Teitur
09/15 - Cabaret du musee Juste Pour Rire, montreal w/Teitur
09/16 - The mod Club Theatre, Toronto w/Teitur
09/18 - Call The Office, London, Ontario w/Teitur
10/01 - The Social, Nottingham (UK)
10/02 - Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich (UK)
10/03 - The musician, Leicester (UK)
10/04 - New Roscoe, Leeds (UK)
10/05 - Late Room @ Live Cafe, manchester (UK)
10/06 - Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh (UK)
10/08 - The Boardwalk, Sheffield (UK)
10/10 - Ifor Bach, Cardiff (UK)
10/11 - Dingwall's, London (UK)
10/13 - The Louisiana, Bristol (UK)
10/15 - Glee Club, Birmingham (UK)
10/16 - Komedia, Brighton (UK)
I have been meaning to post about Denmark's Under Byen for a long time, even before I posted Simon's m/index.php?article=179">fawning review of their most recent album "Samme stof som stof". Now that said record is getting a US release via Paperbag later this month, I figure I might as well get this done. Trouble is, I don't find myself nearly as wowed as Simon or many of the other folks who've been weighing in on the band lately. The music itself is very aesthetically pleasing - I love the clattering percussion, breathy vocals and diverse pallet of extra instrumentation. It's just that the songs fall a tiny bit short for me. On the other hand, I readily endorse any quality foreign-language post-rock that isn't Sigur Rós - not that I don't like Sigur Rós, just that I think people should investigate all the other international musical treasures out there waiting for them, despite any preconceived notions concerning language barriers. That's a lot of what this site is about, after all. I like Under Byen, but I don't love them. Regardless, I admire and respect their creativity and think they are worth listening to anyway. Hear them for yourself and make your own decision.
Under Byen - Siamesisk
Tsukimono's new album "Née" is the perfect release for Kalligrammofon to follow up Viktor Sjöberg's "On a winter's day". Both artists utilize guitars and found-sound as the main source for their art, but what they do with it is totally different. Viktor tends towards the quiet and complative and yes, even romantic (as Kevin points out in m/index.php?article=210">his review) while Tsukimono (aka Johan Gustavsson) is often far more frenetic and noisy. This particular piece that I've posted today reminds me a bit of Alog with its steady melodic rhythm. Processed guitar tones chime, twist and turn until the rains come in and their true nature is revealed. It's a beautiful transition that perfect captures the summer day that inspired it.
Tsukimono - Gathering heavy breathing
It may be Labor Day here in the US, but I'm obviously not taking the day off. Be sure to check out the m/index.php?article=212">new profile/interview piece I've posted with The Kid and also note that I now have copies of m/store.php?item=263">The Grand Opening's new 7" in the webstore. I'm not allowed to post anything from it yet, but the forthcoming album is amazing. It makes me so amazingly happy to see an artist I've worked with m/label.php?show=4">on a free netrelease get signed and put out more great music.
For those that might be curious, my own (now semi-defunct) band finished our demo and posted some tracks on myspace: myspace.com/lesabremusique" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/lesabremusique
Speaking of Viktor, here's his report (and video footage) from this past weekend's Full Pull Festival in malmö: m/2006/09/so.html" target=_blank>https://elefanten.blogspot.com/2006/09/so.html
Frantz Andreassen and Audun Storset have parted ways with Silence the Foe in order to concentrate 100% on their other band The Lionheart Brothers. Read more: m/news.php" target=_blank>https://www.silencethefoe.com/news.php
Swedish hip-hop duo Perfect Combination has posted their 2004 album "Conquer" as free download: mbination.com/media.asp" target=_blank>https://www.perfect-combination.com/media.asp
Headspin has announced the signing of Ass and will be releasing an album later this year. Listen to samples on myspace: myspace.com/assmyass" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/assmyass
Havoc has tentative dates for Regulations' upcoming Canadian tour in October as well as current dates for fellow Swedish punks Sunday morning Einsteins: m/tours/" target=_blank>https://www.havocrex.com/tours/