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The Flying Tourbillon - Escapements + The Pity Party

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:46:00 +0000

The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra (Los Angeles, CA)

Thanks to la-underground I finally know what the hell a Flying Tourbillon is (read here). The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra are the kind of band that make you feel like your enjoying a nice scotch after work. Over the past year they have really come into their own and TONIGHT they will celebrate the release of a new EP Escapements.

The show tonight is sure to be a affair to remember so come dressed to the nines just for fun.

[MP3] The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra - Don't Be Fooled

July 3, 2008
Radio Free Silver Lake + Web in Front + We present:

THE FLYING TOURBILLON ORCHESTRA EP release
THE STEVENSON RANCH DAVIDIANS
FOL CHEN
SUMMER DARLING

The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026 | Map
8:30pm / $5/FREE for 21+ / 18+

ALSO TONIGHT:

The Pity Party will present "Rubbish" TONIGHT at Echo Curio. The event will feature the artwork of Ronald Dzerigian and the band will be giving away limited edition copies of their EP.

[MP3] The Pity Party - Love Lies

Tonight In LA: The Mae Shi, Death To Anders

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:22:00 +0000

The Mae Shi (Los Angeles, CA)

Tonight Classical Geek Theatre, KXLU, and Filter Magazine will present The Mae Shi, Death to Anders, DiE! ROCKERS DiE!, and Light FM at Spaceland. 3 of the 4 bands on the bill are Rock Insider Show alumns and are positively awesome live. This bill is yet another example of the beautiful diversity of the LA music scene. Every band playing tonight sounds completely different but the spirit and passion is all the same. THAT my friends is what we call PUNK ROCK.

Tickets are $8 but RSVP now and get on the $5 list! Full names please!

[MP3] The Mae Shi - Pwned
[MP3] Death To Anders - Camera Lens
[MP3] Die! Rockers Die! - Keep Shining On
[MP3] Light FM - The High

Run to Your Grave from the mae shi on Vimeo.

Young Animals Singer Arrested. Raising Money For Legal Funds

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:18:00 +0000

Young Animals (Los Angeles, CA)

The Autonomous Music Festival this past weekend in Victorville was to feature performances from some of the best up and coming LA bands including The Health Club, Die Rockers Die, Halloween Swim Team and Young Animals. Unfortunately the event lacked the proper permits and was busted up by the cops before it really got a chance to start.

On his way back from Victorville Spencer Rollins - the singer for Young Animals was pulled over by police with a broken license plate light.

Spencer was completely sober and compliant when the cops asked to search his car. In their detailed search the police found a single pill of Darvocet - a prescription pain killer and controlled substance in the mess on the floor of his car. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept immediately arrested him and charged him with possession of a controlled substance which is a schedule four felony. His car was impounded and he was released from county jail the following day after posting $10,000 bail.

I like to think that the police are here to help us when we are in need but injustices such as these really make me question our legal system. It's quite obvious that his arrest was meant to set an example. Spencer was treated as a felon for a single pull - which came from legitimate prescription and had been lost in the mess on the floor for over a year. Meanwhile dozens of violent criminals, sex offenders, and pedophiles roam the streets scott free.

Spencer posted the following message on Young Animals myspace page earlier today asking for donations to help pay his escalating legal fees. If you can help out with a few dollars please click here to donate.

The band is also trying to plan a benefit show later this month to help raise money for legal fees. If you can help out at all please email the band at younganimalsmusic@gmail.com

[MP3] Young Animals - Rot
[MP3] Young Animals - Another Blue Christmas

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FROM SPENCER OF YOUNG ANIMALS:

On the way back from Victorville I was pulled over by the San Bernadino Sheriff for my license plate light being out. I was then arrested and charged for possession of a Controlled Substance. The controlled substance in question was a SINGLE PILL OF DARVOCET, which is a schedule four felony and since it is such my bail to be released from County Jail was 10,000 dollars, which means I only had to pay a thousand but still it's a thousand dollars i don't have.

Because I am a poor man living on my parents couch I am asking anyone if they would like to help me set up a benefit show for my court fees. I have already incurred about seven thousand dollars including getting my car out of impound and my self out of county jail. I'm gonna set up a pay pal account that you can donate to if you'd like but my main goal is a make up show (or shows) for the botched autonomous music festival. If any acts are interested let me know. We want to set this up before my court date, which is June 28th.

Thanks for yr ears

Please re-post this and help a brother out

just out from county jail

spencer
morgan
rollins

Shwayze FREE SHOW TONIGHT At The Roxy

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:29:00 +0000

Shwayze has been "Buzzin" around the LA scene for the past few years and recently has gotten a lot of national buzz, MTV rotation, and radio airplay on KIIS-FM.

TONIGHT Shwayze will perform a FREE SHOW at The Roxy! The show starts at 8PM and is All Ages.

I will be at the show so let me know if you plan on rolling out!

HELL YA! TONIGHT At The Echo W/ The Movies, The Savages, The Voyeurs, and Pizza!

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:19:00 +0000

TONIGHT the only place to be is at The Echo. Hell Ya! and ASCAP present The Movies, The Savages, Pizza!, and The Voyeurs. Doors at 8:30. Set times are listed below. See you TONIGHT.

HELL YA! & ASCAP PRESENT...
THE MOVIES - 11PM
THE SAVAGES - 10PM
PIZZA! - 9 PM
& THE VOYEURS - 12AM

w/DJ sets by THE MAE SHI

TONIGHT
@ THE ECHO
DOORS @ 8:30PM
$5 cover

Update, MP3s, and Summer Fun

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:42:00 +0000

Sunny Day Sets Fire (London, UK)

This past week has been pretty stressful but all was forgotten at last night's Sunny Day Sets Fire show at Spaceland. It was certainly a night to remember. It wasn't pack to the gills but the people who were there were really into it and the sound was AMAZING. I personally was absolutely FLOORED by their performance. It was the London based project's first time in America. I'm shocked that not more people have heard of them.

The band will hopefully be back in the states for some more touring. In the meantime pick up their new album - Summer Palace on iTUNES. It's required listening thru September.

In Other News:

Pay what you want for the new Girl Talk Album - Feed The Animals. If you thought Night Ripper was good just wait til you hear M.I.A mashed up with The Cranberries. So genius! He's giving it away for donations right here.

[MP3] Girl Talk - Let Me See You

Fleet Foxes will be playing at Spaceland on Friday. I will be in San Francisco for a wedding so I'll be missing the show unfortunately. Head over to You Set The Scene and win tickets.

Classical Geek Theatre, Filter Magazine, and KXLU will be presenting The Mae Shi, Death to Anders, Light FM, and DiE ROCKERS DiE at Spaceland on July 1st. I'm giving away two pairs of tickets to the show! To enter email me your full name to jax@rockinsider.com.

PS. You have to check out The Mae Shi's Cover of Miley Cyrus' See U Again.

[MP3] The Mae Shi - The Mae Shi Vs. Miley Cyrus See U Again

Muxtape is the best website ever! You can create your own mixes! Check out Rock Insider's Muxtape Page and subscribe to the RSS. I'll be updating weekly.

I just put up my ultimate summer mix with music from The Cramps, Sigur Ros, Sunny Day Sets Fire, Butthole Surfers, The Black Angels, The Voyeurs, Harlem, Pizza! and one wicked MGMT Remix by Justice

Sunny Day Sets Fire Come To LA

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:06:00 +0000

Sunny Day Sets Fire (London, UK)

It's no secret that I love Sunny Day Sets Fire. The London based project writes some of the most delightful indie pop tunes I've heard in years. Their music is positve, upbeat, and makes you grin from ear to ear when you hear it.

This week the 5 piece will be invading LA for three shows including a KXLU sponsored show TONIGHT at Spaceland with In Waves, Line & Circle, and The Monolators. The night is sure to be a positive affair and lot of frickin fun. The Monolators play at 9PM. It is my personal goal to see everyone in the crowd dancing.

Sunny Day Sets Fire's new album Summer Palace is available on iTUNES now

[MP3] Sunny Day Sets Fire - Stranger
[MP3] The Monolators - Strawberry Roan
[MP3] In Waves - Love As Scarlett

SUMMER PALACE
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OUT NOW ON ITUNES - CD OUT IN STORES: 8 JUL
(2008 IAMSOUND Records - US/Can)

1. Wilderness
2. Stranger
3. Teenagers Talking
4. End Of The Road
5. All Our Songs
6. Smallest Heart On Earth
7. Mandarins
8. Siamese
9. I Dream Along
10. Adrenaline
11. Hollywood
12. Brainless
13. Map Of The World
14. Lack Of View

Tues June 24 at Spaceland
$8 21 Yrs +
88.9 KXLU welcomes
12 pm - Line and Circle
11 pm - In Waves
10 pm- Sunny Day Sets Fire
9 pm- The Monolators
1717 N Silverlake Blvd

Rock Insider Presents: Avi Buffalo Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:18:00 +0000

I apologize for the severe lack of posting content this week. It's been a toughie on the job front. Been buckling down finishing a rad new website. Rest assured next week will be MUCH better.

Last night's Rock With A Twist was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun. It was a great night loaded with friends, music, and about 16 dozen pretzels. It was looking like there would be a lot of leftovers then suddenly around midnight they were ALL GONE.

This weekend is jam packed with awesome shows. Today the Warped Tour begins out at the Pomona Fairplex, TONIGHT Smells Like Flan will host their summer solstice party w/ performances from The Cobra Lilies Dorian Wood and Mooey Moobau

Tomorrow night yours truly will be presenting Avi Buffalo, Make Me, Young Animals, and Hotbodies at pehrspace. I know there's a lot of good shows tomorrow night. All the bands at pehr are up and coming in the scene and the positively delightful. Make Me are driving down from Oakland for the show. It should be a good night. Just up the street Rademacher will be playing with The Hectors at Echo Curio. I highly recommend getting some exercize and going show hopping.

Rock Insider Presents
Hotbodies
Make Me
Avi Buffalo
Young Animals
at pehrspace
325 glendale ave
$5 ALL AGES

Now for your weekend treat....Please watch this video of Priscilla Ahn performing "Dream" On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. You may have seen her performing a few songs with The Sweet Hurt at their CD release show. Her serene and calming voice is just magic. It had an instant calming effect.

TONIGHT: Rock With A Twist

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:31:00 +0000

TONIGHT the place to be is Eagle Rock Lanes for LA-Underground and Classical Geek Theatre's 3rd installment of Rock With A Twist. Tonight's lineup is completely solid with performances from The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra, Jack Wilson Jr, Downtown/Union, and The Monolators.

Free Admission, cheap booze, All your besties, and did I mention FREE HOMEMADE PRETZELS courtesy of Mary Monolator? No seriously. I watched her make about 13 dozen with my own two eyes last night.

You really have no excuse for not going. Come early and stay late!

[MP3] The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra - In A Dream
[MP3] Downtown/Union - Diamond Skies and Other Flights Of Fancy
[MP3] The Monolators - Rejection Set Me Free

Shows This Week Worth Checking Out

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:23:00 +0000

The Airborne Toxic Event

TONIGHT:
The Airborne Toxic Event, The Henry Clay People, The Deadly Syndrome @ Spaceland [SOLD OUT] 100 tickets will be available at the door so get there early and wait in line.

Young Animals, Next Of Kin, Husband and Wife @ Bordello Some of the best acts in the burgeoning blues and folk scene in the LA. Definately worth checking out.

Thursday June 19th

Classical Geek Theatre and LA-Underground Present: Rock With A Twist w/ The Monolators, The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra, Jack Wilson Jr, and Downtown/Union. @ Eagle Rock Lanes - The show is free and includes FREE PRETZELS! Jack Wilson Jr. features members of The Natural Disasters and The Airborne Toxic Event.

Friday June 20th

Smells Like Flan Summer Solstice Party @ Pehrspace w/ Mooey Moobau, Dorian Wood, and The Cobra Lilies. You thought clogging was over the top? Just wait til you see what happens Friday.

Saturday June 21st

Rock Insider Presents: Avi Buffalo, Make Me (Oakland), Hotbodies @ Pehrspace - $5. All Ages. Rock Insider is presenting this last minute show at Pehrspace. Should be a fun night of really amazing music. Come out!

TONIGHT AND TOMORROW IN LOS ANGELES

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:34:00 +0000

Happy Friday The 13th Everyone! Soo many good shows in Los Angeles this weekend I don't even know where to start! Few good ones below. Enjoy The Summer!

TONIGHT JUNE 13TH

Tonight Pizza! will be playing at LKeg with AM, Girl Band, Hello My Name Is Red, and Maria. Their new Bound By A Love EP is available totally FOR FREE on the band's website. In a nutshell - it's spastic AWESOMENESS at its absolute best. Download it now.

Pizza! AT L'Keg

1170 Glendale In Echo Park

8:50 - Hello My Name is Red
9:30 - AM
10:00 - Pizza!
10:30 - Girl Band
11:00 - Maria

LA-Underground is presenting a Friday The 13th soiree at Pehsrpace with performances from Drew Danburry, The Alligators, Forest Wood, and Rock Insider Show alums Vaudeville. Admission is ALL AGES, $5, and BYOB

DREW DANBURRY
THE ALLIGATORS
FOREST WORLD
VAUDEVILLE

pehrspace
325 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026 | Map
$5 / 9pm / All Ages

Magic Mirror will be playing at Temporary Spaces TONIGHT. DJ Short Shorts, and Sam James Velde of Cold Sweat Records will be DJing. Read an interview w/ Sam Velde over at LA Record.com

[MP3] Magic Mirror - Trapdoors

TEMP SPACES at 5100 FOUNTAIN & NORMANDIE
FREE. FRI. 6/13
10PM-2AM
2 for 1 Drinks til 11pm

TOMORROW JUNE 14TH

It's BAAAAAACK

DAYTIME
The return of Little Radio's Summer Camp BBQ with Performances from The Pity Party, Crystal Antlers (who just got Best New Music on PItchfork. HOLY CRAP) and Imaad Wasif. Admission is $15 but that gets you unlimited Free BOOZE. Bands started at 3:30 so get there early. Watch a video promo below:

Are you ready for the SUMMER?!

[MP3] The Pity Party - Love Lies
[MP3] Crystal Antlers - Arcturus
[MP3] Imaad Wasif - Oceanic

Show So Good It's Worth The Drive

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:40:00 +0000

Gas prices are through the roof but that's not stopping me from heading out to this awesome show. Mezzanine Owls and The Pity Party are playing TONIGHT at Alex's Bar down in Long Beach w/ Coco B's at The Secret 6's record release show. A lineup that good is deserving of my rations.

Mezzanine Owls just opened for Swervedriver on May 29th at The Filmore and The Pity Party just returned from a month long trip from the UK and recently received a full page write up in NME (read the article here).

Show begins at 9PM. Order is below.

Coco B's
The Pity Party
The Secret Six
Mezzanine Owls

[MP3] The Pity Party - Love Lies
[MP3] Mezzanine Owls - Lightbulb
[MP3] Coco B's - Modern Lover
[MP3] The Secret 6 - Last Dance

Re-Introducing Correatown

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:18:00 +0000

Correatown @ Spaceland (5/22/08) Photo By JAX

I have a deep seated love for all things Angela Correa - the amazing songstress behind Correatown. Her music is smart, poignant, and perfectly complemented by her sharp-tongued stage banter and sweet-yet-devilish personality.

Last night I caught Correatown at Daniel Ahearn's CD Release Show at The Echo (more on that later). Correatown didn't hit the stage 'til almost midnight because Beck played yet another secret show at The Echo. The crowd was small but loyal and the act did not fail to entertain. Wendy of The Sweet Hurt also plays bass and sings in Correatown. The pairing is nothing short spellbinding. Angela and Wendy have what I think are two of the best voices in Los Angeles today and seeing them on stage together feels like a cupcake on a summer day every time.

Correatown's Echo EP is available now. I also recommend you pick up Correatown's Split 7" with Joanie Mendenhall which you can buy at shows. Be sure to catch the band July 6th at Mr Ts Bowl w/ Red Maids.

[MP3] Correatown - All The World (I Tell Myself)

VIDEO: Correatown - Racing Tides

BONUS VIDEO: The Sweet Hurt - Bright Ideas

The Sweet Hurt just unveiled their new video for "Bright Ideas." Watch It Below

The Return Of Summer....Er Um... CAMP

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:24:00 +0000

Summer Camp Is Back

Little Radio Summer Camp is back! The summer long event begins this Saturday. Tickets are $15 but that includes free drinks, free fun, And performances from Imaad Wasif, The Pity Party, and Crystal Antlers. Check out the video promo they made for the show.

[MP3] The Pity Party - Love Lies
[MP3] Crystal Antlers - Arcturus
[MP3] Imaad Wasif - Oceanic

VIDEO: Throw Me The Statue - Lolita

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:12:00 +0000

Throw Me The Statue (Seattle, WA)

I'll ask the question but I do believe you already know the answer....

Is it possible to watch Throw Me The Statue's new video for "Lolita" and NOT have huge smile on your face?

The answer is NO.

I've recently become obsessed with the Seattle based project's slightly twisted but still absolutely delicious indie pop songs. "Lolita" is off their new album Moonbeams which you can pick up via Secretly Canadian.

[MP3] Throw Me The Statue - Lolita

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Introducing Avi Buffalo + Bodies Of Water New Album

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:18:00 +0000

Avi Buffalo (Long Beach, CA & Los Alamitos, CA)

Avi Buffalo are the kind of band that make you glad your mother forced you into piano lessons at 7 years old. They write gorgeous orchestral pop and folk songs that show a wisdom well beyond their years. Oh, did I mention the band is still in high school?

Please oh please oh please oh please don't write them off as another cutesy kid band that play indie rock. Their professionalism, musicianship, and focus put them in a class all their own. I could see them easily holding their own against the likes of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Annuals, The Walkman, and Spoon.

Avi Buffalo will be performing TONIGHT at Mr. T's Bowl with Seasons, Master Slash Slave, Billygoat, & The Monolators. This show is The Monolators final First Friday performance as they pass the torch off to Seasons who will be taking over the night. Admission is free as always and 21 yrs +

[MP3] Avi Buffalo - Coaxed
[MP3] Avi Buffalo - Suns

BONUS VIDEO: Avi Buffalo - Suns (Live At Mr Ts Bowl March 22, 2008)

OH PS.
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Bodies Of Water at Mr T's Bowl. Photo by alexandertakeshi

You can't mention Mr. T's Bowl and not mention Bodies Of Water. The band's new album A Certain Feeling will be released on July 22nd on Secretly Canadian - who also just recently signed the Los Angeles based dreamy fuzz laden rock act Foreign Born.

To celebrate the new album Bodies Of Water will be playing a CD Release show at The Echo July 17th followed by a month-long tour before playing Sunset Junction on August 23rd. Check out dates below!

[MP3] Bodies Of Water - Under The Pines

BODIES OF WATER TOUR DATES:
7/17/08 Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (CD Release show)
8/7/08 Chicago, IL - Schubas
8/9/08 Toronto, ON - El Mocambo
8/10/08 Montreal, QC - Le Divan Orange
8/12/08 Boston, MA - Middle East Upstairs
8/13/08 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
8/15/08 Brooklyn, NY - Union Hall
8/16/08 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
8/17/08 Washington, DC - Black Cat Backstage
8/18/08 Columbus, OH - Cafe Bourbon St. Annex
8/19/08 Indianapolis, IN - Locals Only
8/23/08 Los Angeles, CA - Sunset Junction Street Festival

A Certain Feeling
Tracklisting:
Gold, Tan, Peach, And Grey
Under The Pines
Only You
Water Here
Keep Me On
Darling, Be Here
Even In A Cave
If I Were A Bell
The Mud Gapes Open

My New Emo Haircut

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:34:00 +0000

Yes. Those Are Real Tears

Everyone knows half the 20-something hipsters in SIlverlake are closet EMO kids. Thought y'all would appreciate this hilarious spinoff of My New Haircut - Who now apparently sell merch based on the youtube phenomenon.

Jaeger-Bahmmmmmbs!

Introducing The Sweet Hurt + Sigur Ros - "Gobbledigook"

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000

The Sweet Hurt ( Los Angeles, CA)

It really doesn't get any better than the sweet, serene voice of Miss Wendy Wang and her beautiful project - The Sweet Hurt. Her music is, for lack of a better word, pure perfection. Every song features her always soothing, never forced vocals that come across like an instant classic.

This Saturday, June 7th, The Sweet Hurt will be having a release show for their new EP - In The Shade Of Dreams at Pehrspace. The 5-song EP will be released via Red Rockets Glare Records - Home of Frankel, Leviathan Brothers, and The Harpeth Trace. The night is all ages, only $5, and will include performances from Evan Slamka of Marjorie Fair and Parlour fame, Alex Lily, and Liz Pappademas making it a must see on your weekend hit list. Download "Where Would You Go" now for the full effect.

Also be sure to check out two excellent interviews with Wendy over at RFSL and CGT.

[MP3] The Sweet Hurt - Where Would You Go

In Other Blissed-Out Rock News:
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Sigur Rós (Reykjavík, Iceland)

Sigur Rós are giving away a track off their highly anticipated new album "Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust" (English translation: with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly) for free.

"Goobledigook" (seriously AMAZING name for a song) is a folk inspired tune that features tribal drums, percussive guitar, and lots of chanting. Perfect song to do laundry to if you ask me. Head over to Sigur Ros' site to download a high quality 320 kpbs version of track. You can also download it below.

The new album is in stores June 23rd via XL Recordings

[MP3] Sigur Ros - Gobbledigook

Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust Tracklisting:

01. Gobbledigook
02. Inní mér syngur vitleysingur
03. Góðan daginn
04. Við spilum endalaust
05. Festival
06. Suð í eyrum
07. Ára bátur
08. Illgresi
09. Fljótavík
10. Straumnes
11. All Alright

Photos: The Henry Clay People @ The Echo (6/4/08)

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:02:00 +0000

Andy Siara Of The Henry Clay People. Photo by Benjamin Hoste

Last night The Henry Clay People played with The Whigs and Le Switch at The Echo. Kind of the perfect lineup if you ask me considering that Henry Clay was the founding member of the Whig Party (wiki that shit).

Photographer Benjamin Hoste shot some stellar photos at the show. You can view his entire photo set here. There's even a photo of yours truly rocking a mean avocado (you heard me) on stage with the Clays during "Children Of Chin."

[View Photo Set]

Joey Siara of The Henry Clay People

Joe From Le Switch got up and played a few songs.

Avocado and Shaker Girl

Florence and The Machine - Kiss With A Fist

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:50:00 +0000

Florence And The Machine (London, UK)

Florence and The Machine is my new favorite UK crossover indie pop starlet to arise since Lily Allen and Kate Nash. I have a feeling you're going to be hearing a lot about her in the coming months - which isn't a bad thing. The songstress just finished up a string of support dates with MGMT and was recently featured in NME's Radar issue as the #1 new act to check out this summer.

On June 10th, IAMSOUND Records will be releasing Florence and The Machine's single, "Kiss with a Fist." You can listen to the song in the video below (ps. It features some totally rad red underpants). The track is a sweet little number packed with a lot of attitude and ass kicking.

Did I mention - I'm in LOVE with her already.

If that's not enough to grab your attention check out this killer cover of Cold War Kids "Hospital Beds" which is an absolute MUST HEAR.

[Stream] Florence And The Machine - Hospital Beds
[MP3] Florence And The Machine - Girl With One Eye

TONIGHT IN LA: The Whigs, The Henry Clays, Le Switch, and Young Animals

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:30:00 +0000

Two awesome shows TONIGHT on the east side. The Henry Clay People will be playing at The Echo with The Whigs and dear friends Le Switch! The show is being presented by Aquarium Drunkard

Tickets are $13 and the show is all ages.

ps. be sure to pick up a copy of their "Working Part Time" 7 Inch Single/Digital EP in the JAXART store.

Young Animals (Los Angeles, CA)

Also tonight: Young Animals, Hotbodies, Thomas James and The Next Of Kin, and Cries and Whispers will be joining forces for what is sure to be amazing night of psychedelic rock, folk, blues and roots music at the Silverlake Lounge. You've probably haven't heard of most of the acts...yet.

Young Animals perform a wonder blend of stripped down folk, country, and americana. The best I've seen since stumbling upon Peter and The Wolf several years back. If you haven't heard their tunes yet please do so now.

[MP3] Young Animals - Death Rattle
[MP3] Thomas James and The Next Of Kin - Six Six Gun
[MP3] Cries and Whispers - Your Eyes Need Diapers
[MP3] Hotbodies - Honeybee

Video: Sarah Negahdari - Heart of Gold (Neil Young Cover)

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Sarah Negahdari and The Sad Solids at Pehrspace (5/25/08) photo by JAX

Over Memorial Day Weekend I found myself at Pehrspace on a Sunday night watching Sarah Negahdari of The Happy Hollows performing solo. Sarah performed acoustic with her band mates from the Hollows (renamed "The Sad Solids" for this show). The stripped down set really showcased Sarah's talents as a guitarist and dynamic vocalist. Check out video of Sarah performing Neil Young's "Heart Of Gold" below.

The Happy Hollows will be playing with Afternoons at their Monday night residency June 30th at Spaceland. Also be sure to check out The Hollows interview on KROQ with Kat Corbett!

[MP3] The Happy Hollows - Monster Room

Sarah Negahdari - Heart Of Gold (Neil Young Cover) Live from Rock Insider on Vimeo.

Treasure Island Music Festival Lineup Announced

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:04:00 +0000

The full lineup for the Treasure Island Festival September 20th and 21st up in San Francisco, CA has been announced. Justice, TV on The Radio, The Raconteurs, Vampire Weekend, and Tegan and Sara will hold down the headline slots with additional performances from Hot Chip, CSS, Tokyo Police Club, Fleet Foxes, and The Dodos to name a few. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased right here.

[MP3] Justice vs Justin Timberlake - Love Stoned
[MP3] Vampire Weekend - A-Punk
[MP3] The Raconteurs - Steady As She Goes (Acoustic)
[MP3] CSS - Rat Is Dead (Rage)
[MP3] Hot Chip - Shake A Fist
[MP3] Tokyo Police Club - Tessellate (Remix By Tom Campesinos!)
[MP3] The Dodos - Ashley

BONUS VIDEO: The Dodos Live Daily Session

Other things I missed while out sick...

Web In Front's review of Jake Blanton, Sarah Woods, The Flying Tourbillon, and Vaudeville at Silverlake Lounge [Read Post]

Bo Diddily has passed away. Today is a sad day in rock! [Read Post]

Video: The Natural Disasters + New Ratatat

noreply@blogger.com (JAX) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:05:00 +0000

The Natural Disasters (Los Angeles, CA)

The Natural Disasters are simply two dudes from LA that love to play rock n' roll. Their fun-loving personalities really shine in their new video for "Two String Blues" which you can watch below. The video was directed by Bryan Johnson and shot on 35mm film by Andrew Drapkin. The video is very simple but VERY well done. No bells and whistles, computer generated graphics, or impromptu dance numbers here - just true blue punk rock and a pair of signature All Stars.

The track is off their new album Last Night In LA - which includes a staggering 21-tracks all of which are fast, raw, and filled with soul. I think it's safe to say that if you live anywhere along Los Angeles' east side this album is required listening. You can pick up the album on the band's myspace page or on iTUNES.

Be sure to to check out the band live June 22nd at Mr. T's Bowl with Rademacher, Fresno's Fay Wrays, and The Transmissions.

[MP3] The Natural Disasters - Two String Blues
[MP3] The Natural Disasters - Settle Down

The Natural Disasters l Two-String Blues from reverb productions on Vimeo.

In Other Stripped Down Duo News:

Ratatat (Brooklyn, NY)

Ratatat will be releasing their new album LP3 July 8th on XL Recordings. To celebrate the release the band will be doing a few U.S. dates including a show at The Echoplex on July 12th. You bet your ass I'll be there. Check out a new tune from the record below!

[MP3] Ratatat - Mirando

Photos: The Weather Underground @ The Echo (5/22/08)

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The Weather Underground @ The Echo (5/22/08) Photo By Benjamin Hoste

Benjamin Hoste took some excellent photos of The Weather Underground at their show at The Echo with The French Kicks a lil' bit ago. Check out the rest of the photos right here.

The Weather Underground just kicked off their first national tour on their way out to perform at Bonnaroo. The dates include a few shows with friends Delta Spirit and Matt Costa. The Weather Underground are definately one of LA's finest. Be sure to check them out when they come to a city near you.

The Weather Underground U.S. Tour Dates:

06/02 @ House of Blues w/Matt Costa, Delta Spirit Dallas, TX
06/03 @ The Parish w/Matt Costa, Delta Spirit Austin, TX
06/04 @ Meridian w/Matt Costa, Delta Spirit Houston, TX
06/05 @ House of Blues w/Matt Costa, Delta Spirit New Orleans, LA
06/06 @ Workplay Theater w/Matt Costa, Delta Spirit Birmingham, AL
06/07 @ The Earl w/Dead Confederates Atlanta, GA
06/09 @ Orange Peel w/Matt Costa, Delta Spirit Asheville, NC
06/10 @ Exit/In w/French Kicks Nashville, TN
06/12 @ Bonnaroo Manchester, TN
06/16 @ Rock n Roll Hotel w/Retribution Gospel Choir Washington, DC\
06/17 @ The M Room - Philadelphia, PA
06/19 @ Union Hall Brooklyn, NY
06/20 @ Mercury Lounge w/The Parlor Mob - New York, NY
06/23 @ Schubas Chicago, IL
06/26 @ Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT
06/29 @ Neumos w/The Constantines, Ladyhawk Seattle, WA
06/30 @ Doug Fir Lounge w/The Constantines, Ladyhawk Portland, OR
07/02 @ Slims w/The Constantines, Ladyhawk San Francisco, CA
07/03 @ High Sierra Music Festival Quincy, CA
07/04 @ High Sierra Music Festival Quincy, CA