Well, I do think that they are EVEN BETTER live than on record, but then again, I bloody love the record.
― If My Body's A Club You're My Disco Ball (Masonic Boom), Tuesday, 2 June 2009 10:40 (4 years ago) Permalink
they're like a 21st century red red groovy!
― the girl from spirea x (f. hazel), Tuesday, 2 June 2009 11:41 (4 years ago) Permalink
Ned's pretty OTM in this thread. I saw them open for M83 and thought their show was a lot tighter and more exciting than M83's, much better suited to be live. But my friend picked up Alpinisms and neither of us liked it that much outside of "Half Asleep" and "Connjur" (which are both strong). They have a great sound which translates well live, but on the record, their songwriting is more prominent and that didn't really catch me.
― Vinnie, Tuesday, 2 June 2009 14:26 (4 years ago) Permalink
Family issues so I may not be able to catch tonight's show. Bummer.
Glad I caught them three times at SXSW, though.
― I just wish he hadn't adopted the "ilxor" moniker (ilxor), Tuesday, 2 June 2009 16:11 (4 years ago) Permalink
New American tour:
09.25.09 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's *09.26.09 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar *09.27.09 - Washington DC - Rock & Roll Hotel *09.28.09 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 *09.29.09 - Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn *10.04.09 - San Diego, CA - The Casbah *10.05.09 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour *10.06.09 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's *10.08.09 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge *10.09.09 - Vancouver, BC - The Biltmore *10.10.09 - Seattle, WA - Neumos *10.13.09 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry *10.14.09 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle *10.15.09 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace *10.16.09 - Northampton, MA - Pearl Street *10.17.09 - Boston, MA - The Paradise *
Also CMJ I'm guessing.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 23 July 2009 19:41 (3 years ago) Permalink
Touring with WARPAINT who are fantastic and I'm so jealous.
Friday, September 25th - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brendas w/PopoSaturday, September 26th - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar w/ PhantogramSunday, September 27th - Washington DC - Rock and Roll Hotel w/ PhantogramMonday, September 28th - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 w/ Phantogram, Graveyard FieldsTuesday, September 29th - Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn w/ Phantogram, The TealightsThursday, October 1st - Austin, TX - Emos Alternative Lounge w/ PhantogramFriday, October 2nd - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits / Ziker Park Sunday, October 4th - San Diego, CA - Casbah w/ PhantogramMonday, October 5th - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour w/ Warpaint, PhantogramTuesday, October 6th - San Francisco, CA - Slims w/ Warpaint, PhantogramThursday, October 8th - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge w/ WarpaintFriday, October 9th - Vancouver BC - Biltmore Cabaret w/ Depreciation Guild, WarpaintSaturday, October 10th - Seattle, WA - Neumos w/ WarpaintTuesday, October 13th - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry w/ Depreciation Guild, WarpaintWednesday, October 14th - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle w/ Depreciation Guild, WarpaintThursday, October 15th - Toronto, ON - Lees Palace w/ Depreciation Guild, WarpaintFriday - October 16th - Northampton, MA - Pearl Street w/ Depreciation Guild, WarpaintSaturday, October 17th - Boston, MA - Paradise w/ Depreciation Guild, WarpaintFriday, October 23rd - New York, NY - Webster Hall w/ The XX, First Aid Kit
Though I'm hoping that the gig they've just scheduled at the ICA for 4th December means that they're playing the MBV ATP?
― ElectroSlash (Masonic Boom), Tuesday, 22 September 2009 14:18 (3 years ago) Permalink
Superfans, help me out with the Deheza sisters: Alejandra "Alley" is the guitarist with bangs who sings a lot of the lead parts, started the band with Ben before drafting her sister, and is the more frequent lucid dreamer. She also came up with the band name.
Claudia is the keyboardist, the one without bangs, from Daylight's for the Birds and who collaborated with Scott "Prefuse 73" Herren in A Cloud Mireya, and she sings most of the harmony parts. And just to confuse things visually, she used to have bangs and grew them out.
Do I have any of this right? Most articles about them seem to lump the sisters together.
― Pete Scholtes, Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:10 (3 years ago) Permalink
Yes, that sounds about right.
― I'm a hot lady in my bedroom and I need a Lindstrøm (Masonic Boom), Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:18 (3 years ago) Permalink
Seeing them again Monday! And I specifically told my bunch we have to show up early for Warpaint based on yr recommendation, Kate.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:19 (3 years ago) Permalink
So jealous you get to see Warpaint! Wondering what they sound like live, if they keep that spooky Slumber Party vibe going.
ARGH, you get Phantogram as well who are my new favourites, as well. Do let me know what it's like.
― I'm a hot lady in my bedroom and I need a Lindstrøm (Masonic Boom), Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:24 (3 years ago) Permalink
Ha this is sounding better and better. Thanks!
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:30 (3 years ago) Permalink
Did you miss the thread about Phantogram? You might like them. They're shoe-tronica in the same sort of vibe as Telepathe. That is gonna be one amazing line-up.
― I'm a hot lady in my bedroom and I need a Lindstrøm (Masonic Boom), Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:32 (3 years ago) Permalink
ooh i shall bear that ica gig in mind...
― lex pretend, Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:40 (3 years ago) Permalink
Thinking about hitting up the Austin show tonight...
― I just wish he hadn't adopted the "ilxor" moniker (ilxor), Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:48 (3 years ago) Permalink
Since I was quoted at the head comparing SOVIIB to A Sunny Day in Glasgow, I should mention briefly that the new ASDIG, Ashes Grammar, drops much of their prior lo-fi noise to arrive a destination not too dissimilar from Alpinisms (they're definitely excavating similar veins of the dream-pop mine). It also seems like ASDIG has been listening to a good deal of Juliana Berwick, though virtual choruses are not unexpected with cut-n-paste vocals. I've only heard it through once, but thought others might be intrigued enough to sample it at lala.com.
― You Are All Sanpaku (Derelict), Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:50 (3 years ago) Permalink
Is that new ASDIG record out yet?
― I'm a hot lady in my bedroom and I need a Lindstrøm (Masonic Boom), Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:56 (3 years ago) Permalink
short answer: yes, and it's on iTunes. RESULT.
― I'm a hot lady in my bedroom and I need a Lindstrøm (Masonic Boom), Thursday, 1 October 2009 16:57 (3 years ago) Permalink
not into the new ASDIG
― cutty, Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:09 (3 years ago) Permalink
but it did make me break out the SOSB record again!
― cutty, Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:10 (3 years ago) Permalink
Surely you mean 'not digging ASDIG'
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:10 (3 years ago) Permalink
our own dearly departed Fluffy Bear just turned me onto School of Seven Bells this week; pretty cool stuff I intend to investigate further
― a misunderstanding of Hip-Hop and contracts (HI DERE), Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:11 (3 years ago) Permalink
theyre playing the paradise in like 3 weeks fyi
― yellow card for favre (call all destroyer), Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:12 (3 years ago) Permalink
I'm enjoying the new ASDIG so far, but then again I have almost infinite capacity for that sort of looped ethereal girl singer thing. It's a bit less melodic and a bit more droning than the last one, but hey, I'm a dirty dronerock girl and not Geir, you know.
however, if you live anywhere near any of those tourdates above ^^^^ GO AND SEE SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS. They're even better live than they are on record.
― I'm a hot lady in my bedroom and I need a Lindstrøm (Masonic Boom), Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:16 (3 years ago) Permalink
What Kate said, it's v much another level live, so if you like the studio stuff, Dan, definitely go to the Boston show.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:19 (3 years ago) Permalink
FB said the same
― a misunderstanding of Hip-Hop and contracts (HI DERE), Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:21 (3 years ago) Permalink
Dan, seriously - if you don't like the show, I will personally refund yr cash via paypal. They're one of the best bands I've seen in years.
― I'm a hot lady in my bedroom and I need a Lindstrøm (Masonic Boom), Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:26 (3 years ago) Permalink
Also, if you don't wear earplugs, you are insane. LOUD band.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:27 (3 years ago) Permalink
i just want to stare at claudia
― cutty, Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:31 (3 years ago) Permalink
daylight's for the birds used to share a rehearsal space with my old band so i used to see her a lot. no more :(
― cutty, Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:32 (3 years ago) Permalink
Claudia's lovely. I have a girl-crush on her myself. Hell, I have a crush on ALL of them.
― I'm a hot lady in my bedroom and I need a Lindstrøm (Masonic Boom), Thursday, 1 October 2009 17:33 (3 years ago) Permalink
Been completely KILLING it tonight.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 05:58 (3 years ago) Permalink
have they learned how to pronounce "cabal" yet
― abanana, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 07:30 (3 years ago) Permalink
The evening summarized:
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 08:20 (3 years ago) Permalink
Have I mentioned how FREAKING JEALOUS I am of you?
What a killer bill.
― ...and the wizard blew his horn (Masonic Boom), Tuesday, 6 October 2009 09:41 (3 years ago) Permalink
It was pretty great! I am now sort of awake.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 13:46 (3 years ago) Permalink
Photos
Blog post
Yay.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 19:55 (3 years ago) Permalink
Glad to see Warpaint getting some love around here. We were one of the openers for them last year and are just terrific live.
― Elvis Telecom, Wednesday, 7 October 2009 01:11 (3 years ago) Permalink
Speaking of Warpaint, I see on iTunes that their mini-album came out this week! Hurrah! d/l-ing now.
― ...and the wizard blew his horn (Masonic Boom), Wednesday, 7 October 2009 14:33 (3 years ago) Permalink
A report from the field:
School of Seven Bells show a couple hours ago was holyshitamazing. I've caught their show 2 or 3 times before and it was great, yes, but went into tonight's thing expecting more of the same. So they were 30 min late to the stage... "My Cabal" came and went as song #1, it was enjoyable and sounded great (glad that long soundcheck was put to good use). So that was that; I was expecting them to breeze through "Fast Asleep," "Disguise," "Connjur" and the rest on autopilot, pretty but predictable.Nope. Song 2 was brand new, same with 3, 4, 5... All a BIG progression from Alpinisms, waaaayyy wayy better (and I say this with Alpinisms being one of my most played, and favorite, albums of the past few years).The new songs are more confident, less fleeting and the vocal interplay has been really pushed forward. They still do the dual vocals thing but I dare say it's improved, been spotlighted at the front of each song, more complex harmonies, just absolutely gorgeous. Meanwhile Ben Curtis has gone more in a Kevin Shields direction, guitar parts less Cocteau ambient-wash, more muscular, straight out of Medicine's "5ive" or "Aruca" era stuff, blasts of feedback stabbing between Spector-y vocal harmonies. Song tempos are all faster, easier to dance to; they've kept the drum machine but added a live fourth member who compliments it well. First new song had me floored, almost at tears, just incredibly beautiful and absolutely the right direction for their sound to go next.Watch out... This new album is really gonna be something to fuck with.― I just wish he hadn't adopted the "ilxor" moniker (ilxor), Friday, March 19, 2010 9:54 PM
Nope. Song 2 was brand new, same with 3, 4, 5... All a BIG progression from Alpinisms, waaaayyy wayy better (and I say this with Alpinisms being one of my most played, and favorite, albums of the past few years).
The new songs are more confident, less fleeting and the vocal interplay has been really pushed forward. They still do the dual vocals thing but I dare say it's improved, been spotlighted at the front of each song, more complex harmonies, just absolutely gorgeous. Meanwhile Ben Curtis has gone more in a Kevin Shields direction, guitar parts less Cocteau ambient-wash, more muscular, straight out of Medicine's "5ive" or "Aruca" era stuff, blasts of feedback stabbing between Spector-y vocal harmonies. Song tempos are all faster, easier to dance to; they've kept the drum machine but added a live fourth member who compliments it well. First new song had me floored, almost at tears, just incredibly beautiful and absolutely the right direction for their sound to go next.
Watch out... This new album is really gonna be something to fuck with.
― I just wish he hadn't adopted the "ilxor" moniker (ilxor), Friday, March 19, 2010 9:54 PM
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 20 March 2010 05:02 (3 years ago) Permalink
OK that made my evening.
― Elvis Telecom, Saturday, 20 March 2010 05:08 (3 years ago) Permalink
man that just sounds fantastic. I've never seen these guys live, but after reading this & Ned's blog post (linked to above), I will certainly go out of my way to, given the opportunity.
alpinisms continues to be vastly rewarding.
― everybody on ilx u have dandruff (Pillbox), Saturday, 20 March 2010 05:27 (3 years ago) Permalink
The new live drummer was great, btw; he let the drum machine hold its own, didn't overdo it with the drum fills or go Bonham all on that shit. Not sure if it's been noted here on ILM, or elsewhere (or everywhere) but the thing that kills the Secret Machines live show is their hulking gorilla of a drummer who just pounds the fucking shit outta his skins without any hint of subtlety, skill or texture; it's depressing. I was really worried when the SVIIB live drummer sat down that this was gonna be the same thing, given the Curtis connection to Secret Machines, but I'm pleased to say the drummer made the songs sound "bigger" while letting the drum machine do its thing appropriately. Same style, but a bit more stadium-sized now. And that's fine with me; these guys deserve to be huge, and the new drummer gives the songs some rhythmic muscle that will be needed as they move on to bigger venues.
― I just wish he hadn't adopted the "ilxor" moniker (ilxor), Saturday, 20 March 2010 05:37 (3 years ago) Permalink
Huh, I thought the Secret Machines drummer guy was the other reason everyone listened to the band in the first place (the first reason being Ben of course).
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 20 March 2010 05:49 (3 years ago) Permalink
Ned OTM x10.
― Sam Weller, Saturday, 20 March 2010 18:14 (3 years ago) Permalink
OMG this excites me in ways I can't even begin to express!
― There's Always Been A Dance Element To (Masonic Boom), Saturday, 20 March 2010 19:52 (3 years ago) Permalink
psyched
― fat mantis (Hunt3r), Saturday, 20 March 2010 19:55 (3 years ago) Permalink
Via Pfork:
New Release: School of Seven Bells: Disconnect From DesireArtist: School of Seven BellsAlbum: Disconnect From DesireRelease Date: July 13Label: Vagrant/Ghostly InternationalTracklist:01 Windstorm02 Heart Is Strange03 Dust Devil04 I L U05 Babelonia06 Joviann07 Cammarilla08 Dial09 Bye Bye Bye10 The WaitNotes: New LP from this New York dream-pop trio, made up of former members of On!Air!Library! and the Secret Machines. Produced by band member Benjamin Curtis.
Artist: School of Seven BellsAlbum: Disconnect From DesireRelease Date: July 13Label: Vagrant/Ghostly International
Tracklist:
01 Windstorm02 Heart Is Strange03 Dust Devil04 I L U05 Babelonia06 Joviann07 Cammarilla08 Dial09 Bye Bye Bye10 The Wait
Notes: New LP from this New York dream-pop trio, made up of former members of On!Air!Library! and the Secret Machines. Produced by band member Benjamin Curtis.
― I just wish he hadn't adopted the "ilxor" moniker (ilxor), Monday, 26 April 2010 21:40 (3 years ago) Permalink
Please oh please let track 9 be an *NSYNC cover.
lmfao
― kelpolaris, Tuesday, 27 April 2010 01:06 (3 years ago) Permalink
Hahaha
Anyway, v. cool. This will rule.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 27 April 2010 01:09 (3 years ago) Permalink