Currently Watching
Yeasayer on La Blogoteque. Packing for Austin as we speak. More to report from down there.
CMW’08: competitive night
Again, if I wasn’t sick as a dog, I’d be at one of these shows. Cameron House with Rich Aucoin, The Superfantastics. El Mocambo for Besnard Lakes. Hideout for Still Life Still. Horseshoe for The Acorn, Sunparlour Players and maybe Plants and Animals. Lee’s Palace for Rebekah Higgs and The 6ixty8ights. Rivoli for Julie Doiron, […]
CMW’08: if i wasn’t sick right now, I’d check out this stuff tonight
The Screening of The Great World of Sound, Directed by Craig Zobel. Royal theatre. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6G609-TgDE[/youtube] or The NowWhat showcase at the Phoenix. Ten Kens – 9pm Sebastien Grainger et les montagnes – 10pm No Age – 11pm Deerhoof – 12am
Woodhands
I keep hearing more and more about this band Woodhands. The electronic project of Dan Werb (vocals, synths, drum machines) and Paul Banwatt (drums, vocals) is turning into a force to be reckoned with in ’08. Think a psychedelic dance party that’s dirty and sweaty, full of distorted synth lines and infectious beats. Check out […]
Popping Water Balloons
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP5pVAgk608[/youtube] Been seeing a lot of slow motion, water balloon videos on the net in the recent while.? Naturally, someone will make it a commercial. But very well done, works with the song (To Build A Home by Cinematic Orchestra featuring Patrick Watson), and a fine song it is. Try and find it a the […]