The Raveonettes EPs

You should check out the new series of Raveonettes EPs. They released 3 so far within the last 2 months. You can buy the last 2 from iTunes.

1. Remixes EP (you can download for FREE from Vice Records)
2. Sometimes They Drop By EP
3. Beauty Dies EP

I'm Not Dead

Hey everyone. I'm not dead. Just incredibly wrapped up in a very difficult semester. I'll be back soon. I promise. I have so much stuff still to share. I've been keeping track of all the requests. They will all be taken care of very soon.

The Great Northwest

The Great Northwest are a band from Portland. They have a new album that comes out on July 29th titled The Widespread Reign Of The Great Northwest. They sound a lot like the good songs from the Dandies and a bit like Blur. Oh the album has Peter from the Dandies on it too. They're good check them out.

Here's the first single but it's not the best song on the album, in my opinion.
http://www.thekorarecords.com/sounds/chiefjohn.mp3

The Brian Jonestown Massacre live in Dallas TX - August 13, 2005 - CPR-141

I had originally planned never to share this as it's not a typical BJM show. However, several people have asked for it...so here it is.

But first here's the story.

BJM had been continuously touring the US in 2005 and finally made their way to Texas in August when Anton lost his voice. After the Dallas show he canceled the rest of the tour. However, instead of canceling Dallas for the 2nd time in two years he decided to try to put on a show. Anton came out and told everyone that he's lost his voice but they were going to try something different.

So for the next 45 minutes we got one long continuous incredible jam session. When that was over Anton brought up fans from the audience to sing. Then, he brought out Rob Campanella from The Quarter After, who used to play in BJM to help with the vocal duties. Anton said something like lets leave it to the professionals, referring to the fans that couldn't sing/perform very well. For the finale they did another long jam session.

When the show started the venue was completely packed but people started leaving during the long jam sessions and when they realized that they weren't going to get a typical BJM show. By the time the show was over there was only a fraction of the audience left. Some people just don't get it. This was such a train wreck of a show but it was truly something special. They pulled something off that most bands couldn't. I didn't leave feeling disappointed in the least but I've seen the band before and have heard enough bootlegs that I don't feel like I really missed out on anything. Rather I really enjoyed this show and it's one of the most memorable ones I've ever seen.

Enjoy the show.

Here is a link to a review of the show with pictures, here.

Thanks to Parade Of Flesh for the show poster and the setlist.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Trees
Dallas, TX
08.13.05

Unknown Jam
Sailor*
Nevertheless*
Whoever You Are#
Nailing Honey to the Bee#
Who?
This is Why You Love Me#
Jennifer*
Jennifer restart#
When Jokers Attack#
Unknown Jam

* - random fan(s) on vocals
# - Rob Campanella on vocals

Anton Newcombe - guitar
Collin Hegna - bass
Daniel Allaire - drums
Frankie Teardrop - guitar
Ricky Rene Maymi - guitar
fan - tambourine

Link: Megaupload
(If you repost the link or reupload the show please direct the link it to this page on my blog. I have no intentions of ever taking it down. Thanks.)

Amazing Electronic Talking Cave

Here's a new band I just found out about. Amazing Electronic Talking Cave are a mix between JAMC & BJM and they pull it off.

I don't know if they have officially issue their first album but I was able to downloaded it, Green Maiden, from somewhere so I'm sure you won't have a problem finding it. Just Google it.

I'd recommend listening to 21st Century Jesus and My Generation from their myspace page.

The Koolaid Electric Company live in Doncaster, UK - July 7, 2007

Here's a great recording from The Koolaid Electric Company.

I received a link for this download from the taper. It was originally made available on the BJM forum by Sam from the band. I was also told that the original lineup has changed slightly since this recording.

Enjoy the show.

Koolaid Electric Company
Vintage Rock Bar
Doncaster, UK
7.7.07

1. Intro Jam
2. Untitled 1
3. SOS Sound Of Sam
4. Reach For Your Love
5. Alright
6. Live Jam
7. Invasions Of The Skies

Link: Megaupload

CAT-A-TAC

These guys have my vote for one of the worst band names ever but they also get my vote for one of the best new bands out there. Their Myspace page says they are from Denver and their website shows that they play a lot of shows there but they are getting out. In July they are making their way to Tulsa, OK, I might have to make a rode trip. They have played with Black Angels, Darker My Love, Deathray Davies...

They have released an EP titled "CAT-A-TAC" and a full length album titled "Past Lies And Former Lives". You can download both from iTunes.

"Devil" at the Hi-Dive in ’06:

The Koolaid Electric Company

I've been waiting for the first official release from this band for a long time. They just released their first EP, titled The Koolaid Electric Company...very original huh. I'd highly recommend everyone to get it. It's sick. Oh they just announced a opening slot on the Warlocks UK tour. Somebody please record a show.

Speaking of...anyone have any live recordings by these guys? Please email or post a link in comments or in the chatbox. Thx.

Myspace

Untitled

Spiritualized Live on Later With Jools

Soul On Fire


You Lie You Cheat


Sweet Talk


Broken Heart

Swervedriver live in Hollywood, CA - May 31, 2008

Edit: Beware, the first song is from a completely different show. The taper accidentally mixed up two different recordings. I don't know if he's going to fix the link or not. Also, there's a second source out there. Look on bittorrent sites like Dimeadozen.

Here's a somewhat decent recording of a recent Swervedriver show. It's sounds OK if you blast it. People should get some good gear if they are going to record. Hopefully there will be a better recording surface sometime.

Swervedriver
The Henry Fonda Theater
Hollywood, CA
05.31.08

1. For Seeking Heat
2. Sandblasted
3. The Birds
4. Duel
5. Blowin' Cool
6. 99th Dream
7. Behind the Scenes of the Sounds & the Times
8. The Other Jesus
9. Juggernaut Rides
10. She's Beside Herself
11. Girl on a Motorbike
12. Rave Down
13. Kill the Superheroes
14. Son of Mustang Ford
15. Duress

Link: Click Here