TANKFARM FUTURE SOUNDS TOUR: SHOUT OUT LOUDS PLAY ATLANTA TONIGHT

If you happen to be a FS reader in Atlanta, I hope you have your tickets for tonight's SHOUT OUT LOUDS show at THE LOFT.

Not sure if you've seen the video for their track, "Impossible", directed by Ted Malmros (SOL bassist), who has also won a Swedish Grammy for his video for PETER, BJORN & JOHN'S "Young Folks".

TONIGHT IN NY: KUDU + CHROMEO + DAN DEACON

LYKKE LI: TONIGHT IN NEW YORK

If you've received your copy of FUTURE SOUNDS 30, then you've heard the amazing voice of LYKKE LI. She's the latest Swedish import and her track, "Little Bit" is one of the highlights of this month's comp. If you came out to the Brooklyn SHOUT OUT LOUDS show, you caught her on stage with the band for 'Impossible". Lykke, only 21 years old, is in New York City tonight, to showcase for plenty of industry while she finishes up recordings on her full length with Bjorn Ytting, of PETER, BJORN & JOHN. This is her last of two NYC shows, so get out and see it if you can tonight:

Tuesday 30th October Mercury Lounge 7:00 pm

TONIGHT IN LA: LAST NIGHT OF CASTLEDOOR'S ECHO RESIDENCY

If you've been listening to FS30, then you know the track, "Dove" by the LA band, CASTLEDOOR. Catch them tonight for their last show of their ECHO residency. It's FREE!

HELLAWEEN STORY IN BERKELEY: MISTER LOVELESS GOES BLOODY

One of my favorite Bay Area bands, MISTER LOVELESS, played their last show of the year last night at Blake's on Telegraph in Berkeley. It was a Halloween themed show entitled, "Hellaween" and the band all dressed up as mad scientists. The 6th song into the set, frontman Rob Miller jumped up too high and hit his head very hard on a pipe. He then fell to the ground and continued playing his guitar while bleeding profusely all over his face. People in attendance thought it was an act and cheered endlessly. MISTER LOVELESS finished the song and people then realized it was not an act but that Rob was in actually in critical condition and was immediately taken to a hospital and given stitches for the giant gash on the head. Just reading the comments on their Myspace page provides a dramatic blow by blow of this bloody Halloween event.

BROOKLYN TONIGHT: TANKFARM FUTURE SOUNDS TOUR

TONIGHT IN NYC: TANKFARM FUTURE SOUNDS PRESENTS SHOUT OUT LOUDS

TONIGHT IN NY: FILM SCHOOL @ MERCURY LOUNGE W/ LAND OF TALK & EULOGIES

New York subscribers, come out to the Mercury Lounge tonight and see us - LAND OF TALK and EULOGIES support and you've rested enough since CMJ.

Photos by Scoboco

FUTURE SOUNDS UPDATES

The TankFarm Future Sounds Tour rolls into Toronto tonight @ The Mod Club!

Not sure if you caught the last episode of 'CHUCK' or not on NBC, but you may have heard APARTMENT'S "Fall Into Place" (FS24).

Arizona's DUST & BLOOD play THE PHIX tonight in Phoenix.

FILM SCHOOL return to the town that steals vans - Philadelphia, tonight and play Johnny Brendas, and also will be dropping by SAILOR JERRY'S for some rum and music.

THE POSIES have a run in Spain this week - Get out for Ken's birthday on the 30th!

SPAIN DATES:

October 25: Sidecar, Barcelona
October 26: Tropicana, Santona
October 27: In Somni Festival, Tarragona
October 28: 7 Monos, Logrono
October 29: 12 y Medio, Murcia
October 30: Gruta 77, Madrid
October 31: Kafe Antzokia, Bilbao

KUDU plays in San Francisco tonight at THE INDEPENDENT - Don't sleep and miss this show!!

Outside of DIKTA mentioned earlier, there are a number of interesting acts playing IN THE CITY tonight in Manchester:

OK Tokyo
Assembly Now
Bolt Action Five
Frankmusic
Shy Child
Enter Shakari
Friendly Fires
The Wombats
The Courteeners
One Night Only
The Alones
Nine Black Alps

THE VLA (FS24) play tonight in Los Angeles for the High Voltage Magazine Party at Safari Sam's.

DITKA TONIGHT @ IN THE CITY

This one is a stretch, but it goes out to all UK based readers of Future Sounds. You should remember the Icelandic band, DIKTA, from FS26, and the track 'Someone Somewhere', well they are playing the UK version of CMJ tonight - IN THE CITY - at Pitcher & Piano at 10.45 pm - 11.15 pm in Manchester.

THIS JUST IN - PITCH AND PIANOS HAS CLOSED SO THEY ARE NOW PLAYING AT CHICAGO ROCK CAFÉ AFTER 11:30.

TONIGHT IN WASHINGTON DC: FILM SCHOOL

2 NEW DUST & BLOOD TRACKS POSTED

Arizona's DUST & BLOOD have just returned from a week in Los Angeles, putting the finishing touches on five new songs and finishing parts from the rest of their full-length with Ryan Williams at Pulse Recordings and have posted two new tracks, "Guilt" and "The Ending" up on their MYSPACE page > http://www.myspace.com/dustandbloodmusic

INSANELY HUGE - all 5 songs!

KUDU HITS THE WEST COAST THIS WEEK

KUDU joins MESHELL N’DEGEOCELLO on select west coast dates of her 2007 world tour supporting her critically-acclaimed new album THE WORLD HAS MADE ME THE MAN OF MY DREAMS out now on EMARCY/DECCA/UMGD.

The dates are as follows:
OCTOBER 21: SACRAMENTO, CA - HARLOW’S
OCTOBER 22: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - THE INDEPENDENT
OCTOBER 24: EUGENE, OR - WOW HALL
OCTOBER 25: PORTLAND, OR - ROSELAND THEATER

The band was handpicked by Meshell, whose new album features several collaborations with Kudu’s master drummer, Deantoni “D” Parks. Parks co-wrote and appears on 3 blistering cuts including “Article 3”, “The Sloganeer: Paradise” and “Headline”, and will join the band in November for the final leg of their US tour as the live drummer (replacing current drummer, Charles Haynes, whose wife is expecting a baby). Catch “D” on the following dates:

NOVEMBER 12: DETROIT, MI - MAJESTIC THEATER
NOVEMBER 13: CHICAGO, IL - HOUSE OF BLUES
NOVEMBER 14: MILWAUKEE, WI - TURNER HALL
NOVEMBER 15: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FINE LINE

Never ones to rest on their laurels, KUDU have been quite busy over the past few months. In between live dates (on both sides of the Atlantic) and collaborations with numerous artists (including Moby, Meshell N’degeocello, Spank Rock and Benny Blanco, Hess Is More, Telepopmusik, John Cale and Mars Volta), the gang have been writing and recording material for their eagerly-anticipated new album. Sylvia Gordon's side project, BETTY BLACK, performed at the FADER Party at CMJ this week and last night at Don Hill's for the MeanRED showcase.

They have also been compiling material for their forthcoming remix collection, which will include new and previously issued remixes alongside a cherry-picked selection of new tracks, B-sides and rare recordings to be released in early 2008 on Nublu Records. Expect innovative and dancefloor-friendly reconstructions of some of the stand-out tracks from Death of the Party on the as-yet-untitled set brilliantly retooled by a diverse collective of cutting-edge producers and remixers including Trouble and Bass, Sinden, In Flagranti (aka Sasha Crnobrnja & Alex Gloor), King Britt, Morel, Armand Van Helden and more!

Illvia, Sylvia Gordon’s foul-mouthed “B-Girl” alter-ego, is featured on 2 blazin’ hot tracks - “B.O.O.T.A.Y.” (with Santogold) and “Pu$$y” from SPANK ROCK and Benny Blanco’s gloriously twisted new EP Bangers & Cash out now on Downtown Records. Be sure to check out the sick video for “B.O.O.T.A.Y.” featuring Illvia, SANTOGOLD and Amanda Black coming soon!

KUDU then performs live in NYC with CHROMEO and DAN DEACON at Judson Church [55 Washington Square South] for New York Magazine’s “All Hallows Madness” on Tuesday, October 30th at 10PM!

CMJ RECAP

I've been a real sad sack on the blogging tip the past few weeks since I went on the road, it's been one show after another and it's kept me far from my laptop. CMJ is CMJ, an overload of industry and bands and industry talking about bands and sheep chasing other sheep, all waiting for the next Arcade Fire/Arctic Monkeys/Clap Your Hands/Etc. No one wants to miss the boat on saying they were at one of their shows before they blew up, so that double edge sword of hype can really hurt artists that get the buzz label too early. Festivals such as these show the full spectrum of the music industry in all it's glory and shallowness. You get those bands from places like Ireland that are thrilled just to be here and play in a distant place with the glimmer of hope that their big chance is waiting, and you get bands that ooze ambition and well-healed business teams behind them that deliver all fashion and very little substance. It's a weasel-fest of A&R and industry chums at one sponsored party, and little labels showcasing their proud signings at another dark, dank bar around the corner. Again, you end up seeing it all and hearing it all, and hopefully you can keep your wits about you and maintain your own perspective about the music that moves you for the right reasons.

I do my best to avoid slagging other bands or wading too far into negative posts, but I have to say that I'm disappointed in a couple of bands that had HUGE expectations on them coming into CMJ. The first one and arguably the band with the biggest buzz surrounding them at the festival that are unsigned, the FS30 tipped BLACK KIDS were that such band. Sure they had some sort of technical difficulties, but the build up for this band didn't even come close to living up to the line to get into The Annex. Ok, CURE sounding vocals, Arcade Fire-like stage energy (I hear they now share management), and maybe a song and a half. Early days, but there is no time for development or early days in times like these, someone will jump on it, and hype will drill it home. Other letdowns were bands like DARK VEINS and WILD LIGHT, lots of pre-show gush, lots of post-show grumble. If I see another band with a megaphone or described like a "new Flaming Lips", and I still go to the show to see it, then I only have myself to blame. I also had a real let down from an act I've been waiting to see for ages, WE ARE WOLVES, who are really LCD Soundsystem JR.

So let's move on to some of the high points. WHITE DENIM at Galapagos were every bit the band I had hoped they'd be, with that rough-around-the-edges sound of a band that has everything still in front of them, but riding enthusiasm and a "love for the game" that every hipster band around will never find. I also thought MGMT lived up to my expectations and then some with that big sound to them - real muscle. A young band from Brighton called THE LATE GREATS played like classic indie rock/90's alt rock heroes like MISSION OF BURMA, THE PIXIES and even DINO JR at Fat Baby. Talking with them after their set, I felt like I had stepped back to those college days when you caught bands in great clubs, drank lots of beer and watched bands that played their brains out with little regard for looking so cool. The band's drummer played the entire set with the biggest smile on his face, playing in New York City with his band with not one thought past that moment in time. Perfection.

I was 'gutted' to just miss Dublin's FIGHT LIKE APES at the Irish showcase 205 Chrystie, but singer May Kay was a delight just to talk with in any event. VOXHAUL BROADCAST delivered their usual classic set, BANG CAMARO set the TF sponsored Skewer Party off at Pianos on Friday.

I mostly saw average bands playing average music or knockoff music, but hell, it's New York, it's still live music for free, so it still beats an office job.

TODAY @ CMJ - SKEWER PARTY AT PIANOS

TankFarm Future Sounds 30 T-shirts in every gift bag! Lots of former FS favorites on the bill like THE WILDBIRDS, BANG CAMARO, THE BLAKES, & BENZOS.

CMJ HITS NEW YORK CITY THIS WEEK: WHAT'S ON FOR TODAY

DIABLO & DISASTER PARTY @ GALAPGOS

Here's one NOT to miss - WHITE DENIM, JUICEBOXXX, VIA AUDIO & TACKS THE BOY DISASTER!!!!

IODA - SPECTRE DIGITAL LAUNCH PARTY

TANKFARM FUTURE SOUNDS TOUR WEEK ONE

Every good road trip has some bumps along the way, but getting the Shout Out Louds Tour started from Los Angeles began with a full-fledged fall. Just north of the famed COWswitchz along Highway 5, and just south of Bakersfield, the tour bus broke down for seven hours. Finally it was up and running again but as we rolled into the city with the biggest hills in the US – San Francisco a concern developed over the ability to use the brakes. The white-knuckled joy ride down Fell Street with two minutes left on the air brakes provided the adrenaline that fueled the night’s performance at the Independent.

NICO VEGA getting down in San Francisco

The tour opener was a stuffed house, with Nico Vega taking the stage first and winning over the crowd with their inspired performance. Swedish newcomer, Johnossi then delivered their audio assault to an impressed crowd, while Popscene’s DJ Omar dropped songs throughout the night in preparation for Shout Out Louds, who let out their frustrations on the day on a set that was brilliant. It was only cooled off by the downpour of rain on the way to the after party at the Poleng Lounge with DJ UFO. At midnight we all celebrated the release day for Johnossi’s self-titled release on The Control Group with campaign before climbing back on board the war bus. We were told it was “fixed”.

Then we woke up outside of Vacaville, CA, on the side of the road and spent the next 12 hours entertaining 6-8 mechanics, tow trucks, Burger Kings and a whole lotta nothing. All told, the bus broke down an additional three times over the course of the day, causing SOL’s and Johnossi to have to cancel their performances in Eugene that evening. Former Eugene residents Nico Vega still played the show and carried the weight for everyone. Back with the Swedish brigade, we ended up splitting up into two SUV’s with the trailer and drove all night to make Portland on Thursday in a Suburban whose floorboard was warmer than Satan’s forehead. 14 people in two cars is like trying to fit an elephant in a Volkswagen.

Once there, Johnossi paid a visit to Lizard Lounge for drinks and a CD signing before all three acts played Babeti’s Pan.

A new bus arrived by 3am and life on the tour returned to normal as we headed up through customs in Canada for Richard’s on Richards in Vancouver.

TONIGHT IN LA: POOR RICHARDS PRESS @ HOTEL CAFE

TONIGHT IN PORTLAND: JOHNOSSI @ LIZARD LOUNGE

Despite a broken down van and a car accident, the TF/FS tour rolls on. Nico Vega had to hold the show down themselves in Eugene while we sat by the freeway in Vacaville. Should rebound nicely tonight in Portland for the Berbati's Pan show. Come see a special performance by Johnossi at Lizard Lounge at 5pm this afternoon.

TONIGHT IN SF: SHOUT OUT LOUDS AFTER PARTY

FUTURE SOUNDS 30 RELEASED THIS WEEK!

1. SHOUT OUT LOUDS – TONIGHT I HAVE TO LEAVE IT
We here at TF/FS couldn’t be prouder to have the honor to help one of our favorite bands and present their tour across the US & Canada in October/November. The song itself is CURE-tastic, and Stockholm’s SOL’s are back with an excellent release on the mighty Merge. Manager: Filip Wilen. Booking: Marty Diamond, Paradigm. Publisher: EMI Music Publishing.
SHOUT OUT LOUDS – OUR ILL WILLS – MERGE RECORDS

2. JOHNOSSI – MAN MUST DANCE
Supporting fellow Swedes SHOUT OUT LOUDS on this cross-country journey is an incredible dynamo of a two-piece, JOHNOSSI. They’ve been making plenty of fans in Europe on the V2 Records release, and finally we get it stateside. It’s amazing how much good noise two people can make.
Manager: Bud Fox Management. Legal: Craig Averill. Needs: US booking, publishing. JOHNOSSI – JOHNOSSI – THE CONTROL GROUP

3. WHITE DENIM – MESS YOUR HAIR
I’ve mentioned this band, WHITE DENIM on past FS comps, but this band from Austin, Texas has got to be the hottest unsigned band North of the Rio Grande. We’re talking bad and nationwide in a ZZ TOP kinda way. Play this one loud and put some gel in your hair. The band who’s shows are a ‘who’s who’ of Texas bands each time they play – raw power! Management: Scottie Diablo. US Booking: Paul Buck, Bigshot Touring. Needs: Legal. WHITE DENIM – DEMOS – UNSIGNED 4.

BRAZOS – MRS VIRGINIA
Back-to-back bands from Austin, Texas?? What is this? Lots of great acts are coming out of the capital city these days. Self-releasing ‘A City Just As Tall’ on Autobus Records on October 16th, it was actually tough to pick just one track to feature on Future Sounds from them. ‘Mrs. Virginia’ was crafted in an un-air-conditioned bedroom in the hot Austin summertime by Mr. Brazo, Martin Crane. Needs: Management, ooking, Legal.
BRAZOS - A CITY JUST AS TALL - UNSIGNED

5. CALVIN HARRIS – THE GIRLS
From Dumfries, Scotland, yeah, I know, don’t know it either, comes CALVIN HARRIS, a guy that’s already gone Top 10 in the UK with this song, and linked up with the golden ears at Almost Gold for release of ‘I Created Disco’, which it feels like he may have had a hand in doing. Management: 365 Management. Booking: AM Only. Publishing: EMI Music Publishing. CALVIN HARRIS – I CREATED DISCO – ALMOST GOLD RECORDINGS

6. SUGAR & GOLD – NEIGHBORHOOD
I mentioned SUGAR & GOLD on FS29, and got my hands on the track for this one for you to enjoy. San Francisco’s good time machine that makes me feel like I did at my old roller-skating parties at USA Roller Rink in middle school. Just finished a US tour with GRAVY TRAIN!!! If Calvin Harris created disco, Sugar & Gold created roller disco.
Manager: Nicholas Dobbratz.Needs: Booking, legal.
SUGAR & GOLD - CREME - ANTENNA FARM RECORDS

7. THE NOISES 10 – X’S ON YOUR EYES
Charlotte, North Carolina’s THE NOISES 10 are no strangers to Future Sounds past, and this marks their third appearance with newly cut tracks like ‘X’s On Your Eyes’ and no less than two others ready to walk right onto radio instantly. They’ve been out in LA working with producer Eric Valentine of the full length and were recently voted ‘Best Overall Artist’ in the Carolinas at the 2007 Charlotte Music Awards. Manager: Andy Johnson. Legal: Elliot Groffman. Needs: Booking, Publishing.
THE NOISES 10 – DEMOS – UNSIGNED

8. AUSHUA – SISTER SAVES
Another Orange County, California band emerges and this time they’re called AUSHUA. Already getting mentions in the Buzz Bands column in the LA Times and all over the Socal blog scene, it’s really just a matter of this band getting on the road before everyone is talking about them. This one booms at you and I warn you will stick in your head after several plays to the point of obsession. Manager: Brett Williams, New Noise Mgmt. Legal: David Rappaport. Needs: Booking, Publishing.
AUSHUA - DEMOS – UNSIGNED

9. THE BLACKS – ELEGANT WALK
Dirty, twisted, and looking for good trouble are the bi-coastal act THE BLACKS (San Francisco and New York). Lots of travel, twice the rock! Another strong release by my new favorite SF indie label, Tricycle Records, this three-piece is starting to make trips outside the bay to places like NYC for shows and coming away with new fans.
Needs: Management, booking, legal.
THE BLACKS – NOM DE GUERRE – TRICYCLE RECORDS

10. NATHAN & STEPHEN – GOING HOME
You think I tried to slip you another HOLD STEADY track, didn’t you? Might have a familiar tone, but this act is from Denver, Colorado instead of Brooklyn, it’s NATHAN & STEPHEN and they give us this super catchy song, complete with HERB ALPERT horns and a sing along to close out and make everyone feel good. The band features former members of FIVE IRON FRENZY and ROPER. Needs: Management, legal, booking, publishing.
NATHAN & STEPHEN – EVERYONE EP – UNSIGNED

11. LYKKE LI – LITTLE BIT Ok, slowing it down for you on this one and getting a little sexy. Here’s LYKKE LI, who will complete her debut album recordings in New York during October/November with producer Bjorn Yttling of PETER, BJORN & JOHN, and will also work in some NYC shows while she’s there. She self-released this record at home in Sweden on LL Recordings, but this is wide open for the rest of the world as her lyrics suggest.
Manager: Filip Wilen. Legal: Craig Averill. Needs: US booking, publishing.
LYKKE LI – LITTLE BIT EP - UNSIGNED

12. SHANNON WRIGHT – EVERYBODY’S GOT THEIR OWN PART TO PLAY
Atlanta-based artist, SHANNON WRIGHT, is another artist that has been around the block, has tasted the dirty parts of the music industry and still dusts herself off and makes incredible music. Formerly in the band, CROWSDELL, she’s recorded with Steve Albini, toured with CALEXICO and her latest release, Let In The Light, features this voice that’s long overdue for additional attention.
SHANNON WRIGHT – LET IN THE LIGHT – QUARTERSTICK RECORDS

13. CASTLEDOOR – DOVE
Los Angeles act, CASTLEDOOR, have industry eyes upon them and a stockpile of great tracks like ‘Dove’ in their kingdom. They are in the process of recording their debut full length with Aaron Espinoza (EARLIMART) this fall. A buzz band you’ll hear plenty about. Manager: Lisa Klipsic, Don’t Jump! Management.
Needs: Booking, legal, publishing.
CASTLEDOOR - FOLLOW THE DOVE EP - UNSIGNED

14. THE MINUTES - UKRAINE
Dublin, Ireland’s THE MINUTES write the kind of power-pop hits that harkens back to CHEAP TRICK or more recently SNOW PATROL. The band rises from the ashes of former Future Sounds favorites, STARS OF THE CITY, and now handle their craft with a professionalism and dedication that most bands could learn from. They are about to hit the road with THE PIDGEON DETECTIVES in October and will be touring in the UK through Christmas. Management: Brian Bradely, Brassneck Management. Needs: Booking, legal, publishing.
THE MINUTES – DEMOS - UNSIGNED

15. MAKE MODEL – THE L.S.B.
Called Scotland’s BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, Glasgow’s MAKE MODEL’s ‘The L.S.B.’ shouts at you to get your attention and hits the mark. The six-piece has done a session on Steve Lamacq’s Radio 1 show & recently played the Levi’s ‘Ones To Watch’ tour. This release is on their own label, The Biz, but they’ve signed to EMI so expect the full hype job soon enough. Management: Angus Murray. UK Booking: Mike, ITB. Legal: N Stein, Clintons. Needs: US booking, publishing.
MAKE MODEL – THE L.S.B./CZECH NECK – SINGLE – The Biz Records.


OTHER ARTISTS TO WATCH:

CHRISTOPHER DENNY – Track: Westbound Train
If ROY ORBISON’s ghost would come back and embody 19 year old kid from Arkansas, this is what he’d sound like. True, genuine character and talent pours from CHRISTOPHER DENNY on his brilliant CD, 'Age Old Hunger' on 2 Minutes 59 Seconds Records.

YEASAYER – Track: 2080
From their remarkable album ‘All Hour Cymbals’ on Monitor Records, one of the most refreshing and challenging CD’s that’s crossed my path in a TALKING HEADS sense, but not in sound. Totally original.

BLACK KIDS – Track: I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You
An indie band that sounds like the CURE from Jacksonville, Florida? You’d be correct, and here’s BLACK KIDS, a band making us feel better since THE CURE canceled their US tour dates. For fans of THE GO! TEAM and ARCADE FIRE.

THE COURTEENERS – Track: Acrylic
Manchester’s latest buzz act seem to be all over the NME and getting plenty of traction on the street level, looks like it may have legs to last. They just did UK dates with THE CORAL.

EAGLE SEAGULL – Track: You Can’t Call Yourself A Secret
High energy at times, melodic and moody the next, Nebraska’s EAGLE SEAGULL give a complete flight on their ‘The Year Of The How-To Book’ release. Paper Garden Records.

REVEREND & THE MAKERS – Track: Heavy Weight Champion of the World
The good Rev is making waves in the UK currently at radio with his ‘The State Of Things’ CD, tried like hell to get it on this compilation this month in time for release. Wall Of Sound Records (UK).

ALSO BUZZING: Lightspeed Champion, Plans To Leave, The Bangkok Five, Tweak Bird, Tinseltown, Waajeed, MC Rut, Wild Light, Sergeant, New Motels, edIT, The Reformation, Sneaky Sound System, Cajun Dance Party, Via Audio, Derby, Tigercity, Derek White & The Monophobics, Office, Eye Alaska, Frankmusik, Happy Hallows, Bobby Cook, Tar Volts, Alberta Cross, Care Bears On Fire.

ARTISTS: Wanna be considered for upcoming FUTURE SOUNDS compilations? Send us your music at TANKFARM CLOTHING ATTN: FUTURE SOUNDS - 10544 Progress Way, Unit C, Cypress, CA 90630. Each edition of FUTURE SOUNDS, we pick out artists and deliver TANKFARM AID, which is a free merch design by the TF design team and we manufacture and produce it for you, and give it to you for FREE.

**** Please remember to buy music when you can or go out and see these acts live.

PIN ME DOWN IN LOS ANGELES: NEW SONG POSTED

Russell was in town for BLOC PARTY's Detour Festival performance and we used the day to slip off to Disneyland for a PIN ME DOWN day at the park to celebrate Milena's birthday. The band put up a new track, "Pretty In Pink" on their Myspace page today - head over for a listen.

PIN ME DOWN
MYSPACE

TANKFARM FUTURE SOUNDS PRESENTS SHOUT OUT LOUDS NA TOUR

Finally, our TF/FS Tour kicks off tomorrow in San Francisco at the Independent! DJ OMAR of Popscene will also be handling things at the DJ booth.

Be sure to follow the tour as it rolls out on the 'THE TOUR' tab on this blog.

JOHNOSSI's self-titled release goes out to the world tomorrow on The Control Group.

Last week, NICO VEGA's EP, No Child Left Behind EP, was released on Myspace Records.

FILM SCHOOL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STARTS TONIGHT

The FILM SCHOOL North American Tour to support 'Hideout' begins tonight with ULRICH SCHNAUSS at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. Then they head up to Portland to shoot the video for 'Dear Me' with JAMES SUMNER, before playing a live session at the TRIPLE DOOR for KEXP in Seattle on the 10th. EULOGIES will be on the road with the band throughout the tour, with LAND OF TALK coming on board for the East Coast dates.

TODAY IN LOS ANGELES: LA WEEKLY DETOUR FESTIVAL

All day and into the night, the LA WEEKLY DETOUR FESTIVAL happens downtown LA with all of these FUTURE SOUNDS bands:

BLOC PARTY
SHOUT OUT LOUDS
TEDDYBEARS
THE COOL KIDS
NICO VEGA
JOHNOSSI
JUSTICE
MOVING UNITS
AUTOLUX
SCISSORS FOR LEFTY
and so many others......

http://www.laweekly.com/detour/

TONIGHT: THE RUMBLE @ LANDMARK

TONIGHT IN CORONA DEL MAR - THE RUMBLE @ LANDMARK WITH DJ DAN OH !!!

Here are some pictures from last night's blow out at HARLOT in San Francisco.

DJ'S BRYAN (Scissors For Lefty) & DMAP (Every Move A Picture)

A VIEW FROM ABOVE

RESIDENT DJ BAGEL TED

TONIGHT: THE RUMBLE @ HARLOT IN SAN FRANCISCO

I'm coming up tonight, and it's FREE if you RSVP here > http://sanfrancisco.going.com/therumble
RSVP cut off is at 6PM

Resident DJ Bagel Ted from Bagel Radio
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DMAP - Dan from EVERY MOVE A PICTURE
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Bryan & Steve from SCISSORS FOR LEFTY

DRINKS SPECIALS STARTING AT 8PM
Vodka Red Bull FREE 8 to 9

$3 Pilsner Urquell all night

Effen Vodka specials all night

T-shirt giveaways from ATLAS and TANKFARM CLOTHING

TONIGHT ON INDIE 103.1: FILM SCHOOL ON BIG SONIC HEAVEN

TONIGHT AT 11PM - FILM SCHOOL PLAYS LIVE ON INDIE 103.1 - Stream it if you have to!

BIG SONIC HEAVEN CURRENTS

BIG SONIC HEAVEN
Monday ~ Thursday Nights 10p-12m On Indie 103-1 Los Angeles
Programmed, Produced & Hosted by Darren Revell

BIG SONIC HEAVEN CURRENTS FOR WEEK OF 9/24/07

Ulrich Schnauss ~ Shine (Domino)

Dave Gahan ~ Kingdom (Virgin)

Tegan And Sara ~ Relief Next To Me, The Con, Dark Come Soon (Sire)

Film School ~ Two Kinds, Sick Hipster Nursed By Suicide Girl (Beggars Banquet)

Siouxsie ~ They Follow You, Sea Of Tranquility (W14)

UNKLE ~ Twilight, Persons And Machinery (Surrender All)

Blonde Redhead ~ The Dress, Silently, 23 (4AD)

Longwave ~ Life Is Wrong (RCA)

Taken By Trees ~ Lost And Found (Rough Trade)

Bat For Lashes ~ What’s A Girl To Do ? (Caroline)

Channel One ~ Beneath A Field Of Steel (SFR)

MOST REQUESTED:

Ulrich Schnauss
Film School
Tegan And Sara
Dave Gahan
Siouxsie