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Friday, August 29, 2008

THE RUMBLE: LOS ANGELES LINE UP ANNOUNCED


Round 2 is back at the 3 OF CLUBS next Thursday night with POP LEVI and LE SWITCH. Also on board is AMPLIVE (Zion I) and our resident DJ's MiCHAEL.

It's FREE if you RSVP here http://sonicliving.com/therumble-LA

$5 D.O.S.

Free beer from Firestone Walker Brewing from 8:30PM-9:30PM if you RSVP, plus giveaways from Vestalife and TankFarm Clothing.

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

THE RUMBLE SF ANNOUNCED: MAGIC BULLETS


Just announced, our buddies the MAGIC BULLETS (FS28) will be playing a set of music at THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO as well as guest DJ's DJ OMAR of POPSCENE and Shawn Harris of THE MATCHES. We'll have drink specials, gift giveaways from Vestalife and TankFarm Clothing and all your friends.

Get in FREE if you RSVP here > http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/therumble

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TONIGHT IN COSTA MESA: LEMON SUN + ECC @ THE DETROIT BAR

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

NEW SOUNDS: KING TUFF

The stack of CD's and the backlog of mp3's sent our way sometimes gets overwhelming, but being junkies for our newest fix, the daily listening sessions can be both exhilarating and disappointing, but it's always interesting. Just by looking at the cover art of KING TUFF's 'Was Dead', I had a gut feeling that this disc was for me. Instantly upon spinning it, everyone here started bobbing their heads and we knew this was a winner. "Sun Medallion" immediately jumped out, then "Just Strut", then song after song. I had to know more, flipped over the disc only to find out this disc was released by THE COLONEL RECORDS, the same label that put out one of our other favorite records of '08, THE WEIGHT, and we realized we had to know more about The Colonel himself.

KING TUFF, from Brattleboro, Vermont, are based around frontman Kyle Thomas, whom some of you may recognize from TeePee Records' band WITCH (J MASCIS' heavy side project). It's not often anymore that a label captures my imagination like The Colonel has, using my imagination against me in fact, creating an image of King Tuff in my head that's larger than life. Holding the 'Was Dead' CD in my hands takes me back to riding my bike down to the local independent record store, flipping through the vinyl until I come across an album with some insane cover art, with an exotic name and that feeling of desperation running over me that I HAD to own this record, and I had to get home to my record player as quickly as possible to release the magic and fall under the spell.

All that being said, we were lucky enough to have THE COLONEL call into our Future Sounds radio show yesterday and do a short interview with us, and we transcribed it for you so that we can share more about what's going on with this little label with great taste.

INTRODUCING……KING TUFF
From: Brattleboro, Vermont
Label: Colonel Records

Q: How the hell did you find this gem of a band from Vermont? Describe your situation with them - you have them on your label, you manage them, what's up?

COLONEL: The Colonel Records met King Tuff through The Weight. Fletcher (guitar/vocals) from The Weight grew up with King in Brattleboro VT. They played in a band together before fletcher split home. Kyle stayed in VT and started writing songs (among doing other projects, Witch and Feathers) on his own which turned into King Tuff. I mean thats the long and short of it, to get the real history you'd have to talk to Kyle. An interesting fact, since Kyle plays everything on the King Tuff records, when they do play shows, 3 members of The Weight act as his backing band. Its a tight family we have over here at the Colonel Records.

Q: This record taps into all the things we like - Nuggets box set meets the best garage bands of all time. Since you know this band personally, tell us a bit about their influences?

COLONEL: I don't really thing I can speak for Kyle as far as his influences go, I don't want to misrepresent him. But I will say this, he likes black coffee, swimming in lakes, his car that doesn't run and being the tuffest king in Brattleboro.

Q: We see the album just came out, what's the plan for this release and where can people get the record?

COLONEL: Our good friend Tony of Tee Pee Records picked The Colonel Records up as a subsidiary, he saw the first couple releases we were doing and he thought that we were onto something. Fortunately, this alleviated a lot of the stress that comes with new labels finding distribution, so the LP will be in stores all over this great country on October 7th.

Q: What do you have coming up for the band? CMJ? Touring? You coming out West?

COLONEL: King Tuff will be playing CMJ along with The Weight. I'm not sure about any touring after that. Keep your fingers crossed.

Q: What else do you have coming up for us at Colonel Records? How are things going with THE WEIGHT?

COLONEL: Our next release after King Tuff is Atlanta's All Night Drug Prowling Wolves. Let's just call their sound rock and roll. In the new year we will have two new full lengths, one from West Virginia's The Fox Hunt and one from NYC's The Goddamn Rattlesnake. And a handful of 7" from various amazing artists around the country in our 7" lovers club. Things with The Weight are going swimmingly. They have a new record written and ready to go, they are demoing now. Expect big things from those guys in 2009. We're trying to get them out there for a west coast tour, so if anyone listening has a sweet band that would like to do some touring with us, get at us!

Q: Any new bands we should hear? Got any tunes to share with Future Sounds?

COLONEL: Aside from the bands that I just mentioned, there are a hotbed of great bands here in NYC. The Midnight Prayers, The Electric Shadows, The Ex-Humans, Bad Dream, Acid Tiger. As well as anything that Rob's House, Douche Master or Goner Records are doing.


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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

FUTURE SOUNDS DEBUTS....

More information on bands that debuted this week on the FUTURE SOUNDS radio show....

VIOLENS
FROM: New York
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/violensmusic
Unsigned

VIOLENS is going to be one of those bands that won't be sitting around for long, as they head out with MGMT in the UK in November, sounding like the perfect mix of THE SHINS meets THE BUCKINGHAMS. Listen to "Violent Sensation Descends".

THE PANDERERS
FROM: Cincinnati, OH
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/thepanderers
Snack Bar Records

Kentucky boy (Scott Winn) moves to Ohio, impresses the singer from SOUL COUGHING (
Mike Doughty)
puts his album for sale on Myspace, and nails it with this 'ready for a big car commercial ad' track, "Come On".

BUFFALO KILLERS
FROM: Cincinnati, OH
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/buffalokillers
Alive Records

"Get Together Now Today" starts off with a straight "Dig A Pony" riff, then drops into a 'suthern gem that's genius. It's yet another great band from the Queen City, this 3-piece with two brothers (formerly in THEE SHAMS) makes me wanna break out my CANNED HEAT records. Just look at that photo, these aren't no sissy-boys.

NICO STAI
FROM: Los Angeles
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/nicostai
Unsigned

I only have 2-3 songs from LA's NICO STAI, which is Nico in front and 3 guys behind him, making perfect indie rock that falls somewhere in the regions of SHOUT OUT LOUDS and ROGUE WAVE.

THE GOLDEN DOGS
FROM: Toronto
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/thegoldendogs
Yep Roc Records (US)

Plenty of people have been yappin' about these dogs, but I finally got around to downloadin', and will be seeing these guys when they get out to LA in November for certain.

HUMAN HIGHWAY
FROM: Ontario, CA
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/humanhighway
Suicide Squeeze Records

A huge buzz going on right now about HH, and for good cause, this duo has a unique, throwback sound of the 50's at times, and this track "The Sound" should be the next Ipod commercial without a doubt.

THE BLACK BOX REVELATION
FROM: Brussels, Belgium
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/theblackboxrevelation
P.I.A.S. Records

Screw being big in Japan, how about #1 in Belgium??? Well THE BLACK BOX REVELATION can make that claim, big news over there, waiting for the revelation to happen in the States. Listen to "I Think I Like You" (mp3)

GOLDEN ANIMALS
FROM: Los Angeles
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/goldenanimals
HappyParts (US)

If I can get out of here on time tonight to get over to The Echo, I'd like to see the GOLDEN ANIMALS, because the track, "The Steady Roller" (mp3) has been owning me since I heard it's ELVIS/REVEREND HORTON HEAT rumble.

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TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: BON IVER @ THE TROUBADOUR

If for some insane reason you haven't caught BON IVER live yet, what the hell is wrong with you? The heavenly sounds - Justin Winter's gentle whisper - are pure magic in person. AA BONDY is on the bill as well supporting their "American Hearts" cd. Show starts at 9PM tonight at The Troubadour.

(Photo courtesy of Frank Yang of Chromewaves)

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FUTURE SOUNDS ON LITTLE RADIO: TUESDAY AUGUST 26TH



August 26th, 2008: 10AM-Noon (Pacific)

Pop Levi – Sugar Assualt Me Now (Part 1) – The Return To Form Black Magick Party – Counter Records
The Ringers – Jaguar Moves – Headlocks & Highkicks – Unsigned
Fujiya & Miyagi – Knickerbocker – Lightbulbs – Deaf Dumb & Blind
Violens – Violent Sensation Descends – Violens Single – Unsigned
The Panderes – Come On – Hotshot’s Boy – Snack Bar Records


BREAK

HOT FREAKS PICKS:
Buffalo Killers – Get Together Now Today – Let It Ride – Alive Records
Les Gars – Rat Race Mob – La Physique – Unsigned
The American Gypsies – I’m Not A Woman – Sunshine EP – Unsigned
The King Left – The Storm In A Teacup – New York Nothing – Unsigned
Blonde Acid Cult – Kick The Funk – Demos – Unsigned

BREAK


FLASHBACK…3 SONGS FROM FUTURE SOUNDS 7
Spiritualized – Never Goin’ Back – Amazing Grace – Sanctuary Records
Razorlight – Rock N Roll Lies – Rock N Roll Lies Single – Universal Music UK
Rogue Wave – Every Moment – Out Of The Shadow – Sub Pop


BREAK

JAM OF THE WEEK
Benji Hughes – Tight Tee Shirt – A Love Extreme – New West Records

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INTRODUCING……KING TUFF
From: Vermont
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kingtuff
Label: Colonel Records

King Tuff – Sun Medallion – Was Dead – Colonel Records
King Tuff – King Of Guy – Was Dead – Colonel Records


Interview with The Colonel

King Tuff - Lady - Was Dead – Colonel Records
King Tuff - Just Strut - Was Dead – Colonel Records


BREAK

Telekenisis! – Tokyo – Ideas – Unsigned
Nico Stai – Dead Pony – Dead Pony – Unsigned
The Golden Dogs – Never Meant Any Harm – Demos – Yep Roc Records
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band – Who’s Asking – Weepy EP – Unsigned
Mean Tambourines – Airwolf – Demos – Unsigned

BREAK


Two Door Cinema Club – Something Good Can Work – Demos – Unsigned
Kristoffer Ragnstam – Swing That Tambourine – Wrong Side Of The Room – Blue Hammock Music
Human Highway – The Sound – Moody Motorcycle – Suicide Squeeze Records
The Ums – Wear Her Out – Men Of Science – Cloud 13 Records
Vertigo Smyth – Comfort Me – EP #1 – Unsigned

BREAK

White Denim – Sitting – Explosion – Transmission Entertainment
The Black Box Revelation – I Think I Like You – Set Your Head On Fire – PIAS Records
Lykke Li – Little Bit – Little Bit EP – Moshi Moshi
Golden Animals – The Steady Roller – Free Your Mind and Ride A Pony – HappyParts (US)
James McMorrow – Down The Burning Ropes – Demos – Unsigned

END OF PROGRAM

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Monday, August 25, 2008

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: LYKKE LI @ HOTEL CAFE


Future Sounds was proud to be the first release in the world (FS30) of LYKKE LI's "Little Bit" and had one of her very first US appearances when she jumped on stage with SHOUT OUT LOUDS on the Brooklyn stop on the Future Sounds Tour last November, and since then she's done nothing but become everyone's darling. Tonight, if you hurry, you can see her in an intimate setting, the HOTEL CAFE in Hollywood, on at 8:30PM. If you haven't been lucky enough to catch this chanteuse, now is your chance.

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Friday, August 22, 2008

VIDEO: WHITE DENIM'S "SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE"


WHITE DENIM - Shake Shake Shake from ACIDBIRD on Vimeo.

Anyone that has ever read Future Sounds, knows about my undying love for Austin's WHITE DENIM (FS29/30), but this video captures every reason why I think they are an incredible band. For starters, this video has a shirtless TURBO, the greatest bass player in the world. It also has my boy Diablo sleeping on the job in it, but mostly I like the fact that a band can have a song who's only lyrics are "hey, hey what" - "shake, shake, shake" and that they can make a video for a song like that and have it still be one of the most entertaining videos I've ever seen. These guys don't comply to some formula for writing songs, aren't focused on "hits", and have labels everywhere confused because they don't know how to "market" them. White Denim is straight music for the sake of music - guys clanking on cowbells, gnarly basslines, guitar riffs that are like whale cries, and an energy that is 'furious'. The funny thing is that the Brits get it, over there they played all the festivals and had nothing but sold out shows, where here in their own backyard, folks are still scratching their heads and signing bands like Shiny Toy Guns because they have a 'cute' singer.

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TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: AUSHUA & MORE AT HELLYA!

The HELLYA! crew know how to throw a party, and tonight they have a line up at The Roxy that'll be worth catching. We love AUSHUA (FS30), and it's great that they are playing out again, but bands like 2AM CLUB, THE BROBECKS, BRAVE CITIZENS and a band that played our last Rumble: LA, CARLOTTA, make this a deep pool to swim in. I don't know THE JAKES, but I've heard good things about them.

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

NEW AUGUST FUTURE SOUNDS COLUMN IN RECORD OF THE DAY (UK)


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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: LE SWITCH & NICO STAI @ THE ECHO

Our buddies at AQUARIUM DRUNKARD are throwing a record release party for their signing, LE SWITCH, for their new album, "And Now... Le Switch" tonight at The Echo. Supporting them is a band I've quickly fallen for (haven't seen it live yet) , NICO STAI. Get over to their Myspace page and listen to "Dead Pony".

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Monday, August 18, 2008

NO FUTURE SOUNDS RADIO ON TUESDAY

Bummer, the station has something going on tomorrow so there won't be a FUTURE SOUNDS program on Tuesday. I'll stockpile some new stuff and be ready to share on the 26th.

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Friday, August 15, 2008

BENJI HUGHES IN LOS ANGELES FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Tonight and tomorrow night at El Cid, it's the Carolina boy, BENJI HUGHES, performing live in a place with good sangria. We'll be there, can't miss 'ol Benji. Pick up 'A Love Extreme', his double disc record that recently dropped that's fantastic. "The Mummy" was my song for July.

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES - FIRST EVER RUMBLE: LA

It's FREE if you RSVP here > http://sonicliving.com/therumble-LA

We've added CARLOTTA to the line up tonight, for 4 bands. We're lucky to have NICO VEGA headline the show tonight, we'll see if that small back room can handle Aja. BLACK GOLD flies into LA for one of a handful of shows, and yesterday we were graced with an office visit by Iceland's DIKTA, and some delicious Icelandic vodka.


Drink specials early from Sake2me and plenty of giveaways from Vestalife and TankFarm Clothing for those that get their first. See you down there.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

BLACK GOLD VIDEO: DETROIT



Played BLACK GOLD's "Detroit" on the show today, check out the newly completed music video and then see them live on Thursday night.

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FUTURE SOUNDS DEBUTS - 8.12.08

More information on bands that debuted this week on the FUTURE SOUNDS radio show....

LES GARS
FROM: Toronto, CA
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/lesgars
Unsigned

Splitting time between London and Toronto, the trio from up North have an active touring schedule coming up with LOUIS XIV and LA's JUBILEE and have the NME listening. Gritty rock and roll.

Download "Haircut & A Gun" (mp3)

MT. ST. HELENS VIETNAM BAND
FROM: Seattle
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/mtsthelensvietnamband
Unsigned

Seattle's MT ST HELENS VIETNAM BAND headlined Nuemos on their very first show, and are "ready to blow" according to The Stranger. Their 4-song EP, "Weepy" is available online.

Download "Who's Asking" (mp3)

TELEKINESIS!
FROM: SEATTLE
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/michaelbenjaminlerner
Unsigned

Thanks to the Sugar Bear for bringing the goods to me recently, and he's been sniffing honey up in Seattle with the last band and TELEKINESIS! This band (which may only be Michael Benjamin Lerner) has a spark of electricity to them, it's summer indie rock, like sweat iced tea. Watch out for this one.

Download "Tokyo" (mp3)

PICTURE ATLANTIC
FROM: Oakland, CA/San Jose, CA
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/pictureatlantic
Unsigned

The Bay area right now is a hotbed for new acts, as I'm finding out when I fly up each week and everyone from "the scene" starts spilling their guts about local bands that are drawing crowds. PICTURE ATLANTIC have a potential built within that could quickly cross them from indie to touring with SNOW PATROL in no time.

TURBOWEEKEND
FROM: Nørrebro, Denmark
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/turboweekend
Copenhagen Records

Denmark's TURBOWEEKEND has plans to hit the West Coast in September for tour dates and we're not going to miss this electronic infused trio. Track, "Into You" (mp3) will get the dance floor moving.

GHOSTWOOD
FROM: Sydney, Australia
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/ghostwoodband
Unsigned

Full, rich sounds come from down under, Syndey, in fact, from GHOSTWOOD, a band heading to do shows in London at the end of the month after supporting JESUS & MARY CHAIN.

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FUTURE SOUNDS ON LITTLE RADIO: TUESDAY AUGUST 12TH



AUGUST 12th, 2008: 10AM-Noon (Pacific)

Kings Of Leon – Crawl – Crawl – RCA Records
The Ringers - Jaguar Moves - Headlocks & Highkicks - Unsigned
The Red Labels – Playdoh – Demos – Unsigned
Clor - Good Stuff – Welcome Music Lovers EP – Regal Records (UK)
Benji Hughes – The Mummy – A Love Extreme – New West Records

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Pop Levi – Blue Honey – The Return To Form Black Magick Party – Counter Records
ZZ Top – La Grange – Tres Hombres – Warner Brothers
Les Gars – Haircut and A Gun – La Physique – Unsigned
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band – Who’s Asking – Weepy EP - Unsigned
The Muslims – Future Rock – The Muslims – 1928 Recordings

BREAK

FLASHBACK…4 FROM FUTURE SOUNDS 6
Black Rebel Motocycle Club – Stop - Take Them On, On Your Own – Virgin Records
Dizzee Rascal – Fix Up, Look Smart – Boy In Da Corner – XL Recordings
The Stills – Still In Love Song – Logic Will Break Your Heart – Vice Records
My Morning Jacket – It Still Moves – ATO Records

BREAK

Mason Proper – Point A To Point B – Olly Oxen Free – Dovecoat Records
Two Door Cinema Club – Eat That Up It’s Good For You – Demos – Unsigned
Telekinesis! – Tokyo – Ideas – Unsigned
Picture Atlantic – Muses – Demos – Unsigned
Hockey – Curse This City – Mind Chaos – Unsigned

BREAK

Nico Vega – Gravity – No Child Left Behind EP – Myspace Records
Dikta – Breaking The Waves – Hunting For Happiness – Smekkleysa
Black Gold – Detroit – Rush – Red Bull Records
Chester French – She Loves Everybody – Chester French – Star Trek
Girls – Lust For Life – Girls – Unsigned

BREAK

Turboweekend – Into You – Night Shift – Copenhagen Records
Ghostwood – Red Version – EP – Modular/RCRD LBL
Royal Treatment Plan – Undercurrent – Single – Universal Records UK
Stricken City – Tak O Tak – Factory Sessions – Unsigned
The Ettes – I Get Mine – Look At Life Again Soon – Take Root Records

BREAK


Lemon Sun – Did You Say – New Album – Unsigned
Afternoons – Say Yes Cooley – Demos – Unsigned

END OF PROGRAM

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Monday, August 11, 2008

THIS THURSDAY - THE RUMBLE: LOS ANGELES @ THE 3 OF CLUBS


This Thursday at the 3 OF CLUBS in Hollywood we're bringing THE RUMBLE to Los Angeles!
Believe it or not, headlining this tiny club are NICO VEGA (FS29) a band we've watch grow from Future Sounds Tour opening act, to one year later headlining everywhere. We're touched by their loyalty and wanting to help launch the Rumble: LA by playing this small room and showing some luv.

Joining Nico Vega will be BLACK GOLD from Brooklyn, in town for only a couple of days, and opening will be DIKTA (FS26) all the way from Iceland, playing their first ever dates in Los Angeles.

DJ's MiCHAEL are on the decks and the party is FREE if you RSVP and get there before 10pm at http://sonicliving.com/therumble-LA

We've teamed up with AQUARIUM DRUNKARD on this one, as well as our partners up North at THE OWL MAG and SONICLIVING and this week we'll be giving away swag from TANKFARM CLOTHING and VESTALIFE.

Again, this Thursday night at the 3 Of Clubs - 1123 Vine Street (Santa Monica & Vine)
Free if you RSVP
$5 DOS

Come early, there is no guarantee that you'll get in once this place goes over capacity.

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Sunday, August 10, 2008

PERFECT AS CATS: LEMON SUN ON CURE COVERS ALBUM

Los Angeles' LEMON SUN cover "The Exploding Boy" on THE CURE covers album, "Perfect For Cats" due out on October 28th. Other former Future Sounds bands contributing on this charity record are BAT FOR LASHES, THE MUSLIMS, and ARMY NAVY as well as local fav's XU XU FANG, INDIAN JEWELRY, GANGI and BUDDY. Sales of the album will benefit Invisible Children, a charity that helps the impoverished children of Northern Uganda.


Here's the full tracklisting:

Disc 1


Xu Xu Fang 'Fascination Street'
Bat For Lashes 'A Forest'
Hecuba 'Killing An Arab'
Astrid Quay (of Winter Flowers) 'The Caterpillar'
Indian Jewelry 'The Walk'
Rainbow Arabia 'Six Different Ways'
We Are The World 'Why Can't I Be You?'
blackblack 'In Between Days'
Rio en Medio 'Pictures of You'
Gangi 'Fire In Cairo'
Joker's Daughter 'Kyoto Song'
Aquaserge with Laure Briard '10.15 Saturday Night' (in French)
The Muslims 'Grinding Halt'
Voyager One 'M'
Ex-Reverie 'The Hanging Garden'
Caroline Weeks (of Bat For Lashes) 'The Drowning Man'
Devastations 'All Cats Are Gray'


Disc 2

The Dandy Warhols 'Primary'
Veil Veil Vanish 'The Upstairs Room'
Wolkfin (ex-Junior Senior) 'Charlotte Sometimes'
Army Navy 'Jumping Someone Else's Train'
Ich Bin Aiko 'A Strange Day'
Lemon Sun 'The Exploding Boy'
Corridor 'The Kiss'
Katrine Ottosen (CALLmeKAT) 'The Love Cats'
Silver Summit 'A Night Like This'
Mariee Sioux 'Love Song'
Kaki King 'Close To Me'
Buddy 'Sugar Girl'
Les Bicyclettes Blanches 'Hot Hot Hot!'
Tara Busch 'Let's Go To Bed'
Jesu 'The Funeral Party'
Sarabeth Tucek 'Three Imaginary Boys'
Lewis & Clarke 'Disintegration'

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Saturday, August 09, 2008

TODAY IN VENICE (ALL DAY): THE FMLY EXTRAVAGANZA!


Now this sounds like a good party - THE FMLY EXTRAVAGANZA!
FMLY is taking over two houses in Venice and for $5 you can see 11 hours worth of music, drinks and food and surround yourself with great people. They've broken it up into two acts, and end it with a huge bike ride, here's how it goes...

Act I: The FMLY Mansion Opens Its Arms and Embraces the Children of Los Angeles. A New Day Is Born, It's Beautiful and Vibrant. The Music is Mellow to A Shade of Light Green.

3:40 Jack "Ladies!!" Littman

4:20 Listing Ship
http://www.myspace.com/listingship

Intermission: As the sun sets, we will take flight and rejoice. Bicycles are air and our feet are lungs, breathe with conviction as you make your way across Lincoln Blvd for Act II.

Start: Cameron's
West on Appleton
South on Penmar
West on Superba
South on Lincoln
West on Marco Ct
PARK
End: Bridget's

Act II: They have rebelled and want something harder, better, faster...more like Kanye. The first bands were taken and transformed in a lab, now what we have are groups with super human strength with the power to lift skyscrapers.


5:20 Shark! Shark!
http://www.myspace.com/sharksharkmusik

6:00 Haim
http://www.myspace.com/wearehaim

6:40 EXITMUSIC
http://www.myspace.com/thedeclineofthewest

7:15 Open Spaces
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Open-Spaces/28711526981

7:40 THiNK ALiKE
http://www.myspace.com/thinkalike

8:07 Books and Music (first performance ever!)
http://www.myspace.com/morebooksandmusic

8:20 Anamanaguchi (NY, 8bitpeoples)
http://www.myspace.com/anamanaguchi

8:55 Books and Music (final performance of '08!)
http://www.myspace.com/morebooksandmusic

9:05 Koalacaust
http://www.myspace.com/koalacaust

9:35 Your Majesty
http://www.myspace.com/yourmajestymusic

10:30 DJ Dream Team pronounced DJDT (first show ever!)
http://www.myspace.com/djdt1000

11:00 DJ Tanner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D.J._Tanner

Massive bike ride to follow show!

+ special guests!

Line Up Subject to Change

Special appearance by Billy the Ice Cream Man

Kabobs (veggie and carnivorous) are $5 and available at the first act only so come hungry and leave happy!

It all happens at
Act I: 1210 Appleton Way // Act II: 946 Marco Ct. - Venice, CA


Time and Place
Start Time:
Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 2:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 1:00am

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Thursday, August 07, 2008

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: MONTE NEGRO + THE MAY FIRE

MONTE NEGRO play tonight on the very stage where they first blew me away with their incredible live show. Don't miss this one, their crowd will be in full affect, and openers THE MAY FIRE, our dear friends, come down from San Francisco to support the night.

THE KNITTING FACTORY
Thursday, Aug 7, 2008 // DOORS 8:00 PM // ADV $12// DOS $14

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Wednesday, August 06, 2008

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE RUMBLE

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

FUTURE SOUNDS DEBUTS - 8.5.08

More information on bands that debuted this week on the FUTURE SOUNDS show....

THE CUTE LEPERS
FROM: Seattle
MYSPACE:
http://www.myspace.com/thecutelepers

LABEL: Blackheart Records

So I nicked this song off of good 'ol Rodney Bingenheimer's show on KROQ and it's everything I love about his taste and connection to RAMONES-inspired garage rock.

VERTIGO SMYTH
FROM: Ireland
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/vertigosmyth
Unsigned

I don't know much about VERTIGO SMYTH, other than he's unsigned and he's brilliant. This track, "Comfort Me" is warm and ready for some huge TV campaign.

CAPITAL
FROM: Brighton, UK
MYSPACE:
http://www.myspace.com/capitalmyspace
LABEL: Fandango Label


Another young band bubbling up from Fandango land (last time they brought us FOUR DEAD IN OHIO) and this one is currently getting attention in the UK as their debut single.

THE LOCARNOS
FROM: Taunton, UK
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/thelocarnos
LABEL: South West Recordings (UK)

It's KOOKS fever in the UK these days, and THE LOCARNOS have tapped into the formula and are getting plays on Lamacq and Lowe in London.

AFTERNOONS
FROM: Los Angeles
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/afternoonsmusic
Unsigned

Formerly IRVING, a FS favorite from FS01, they just got off a monthly residency in LA that had everyone talking, complete with OBEY posters. This song is simply terrific - a triumph!

YOUNG COYOTES
FROM: Denver, CO
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/youngcoyotes
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Thanks to the Diablo, I'm howlin' over Denver's YOUNG COYOTES. Simple, straightforward indie rock on THE DODOS side of the tracks.

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TONIGHT IN BROOKLYN: THE WEIGHT

Get out tonight to Southside Speakeasy in Brooklyn for THE WEIGHT.

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FUTURE SOUNDS ON LITTLE RADIO: TUESDAY AUGUST 5TH



AUGUST 5th, 2008: 10AM-Noon (Pacific)

The Cute Lepers – It’s Summertime Baby – Can’t Stand Modern Music - Blackheart Records
Johnossi – Party With My Pain – All They Ever Wanted – V2 Scandinavias
The Muslims – On My Time – The Muslims – 1928 Records
Hockey – Too Fake – Mind Chaos – Unsigned

BREAK

Sugar & Gold – Neighborhood – Crème – Antenna Farm Records
Black Gold – The Comedown – Rush – Red Bull Records
The Ums – Wear Her Out – Men Of Science – Cloud 13 Records
Vertigo Smyth – Comfort Me – EP #1 – Unsigned
Mason Proper – Point A To Point B – Olly Oxen Free – Dovecote Records

BREAK

FLASHBACK….FOUR FROM FUTURE SOUNDS 05
Broken Social Scene – KC Accidental – You Forgot It In People – Arts & Crafts
British Sea Power – Remember Me – The Decline of British Sea Power – Domino Recordings
The Tyde – Go Ask Your Dad – Twice – Sanctuary Records
Cass McCombs – I Went To The Hospital – A – Monitor Records

BREAK

Four Dead In Ohio – Jesus Won’t Dance In My High Heels – Fandango Label
Capital – Bright Lights – Bright Lights Single – Fandango Label
The Steeples – Loosy Lucy – Demos – Easy Money Records (UK)
The Locarnos – Sticks & Stones – Get Your Coat On EP – South West Recordings
Those Dancing Days – Run Run – Run Run – V2 Scandinavia

BREAK

The Avett Brothers – Murder In The City – The Gleam II – Ramseur Records
Christopher Denny & The Old Soles – All Burned Up – Age Old Hunger – 2:59 Records
The Weight – Talkin’ – The Weight Are Men – Colonel Records
Benji Hughes – I Went With Some Friends To See The Flaming Lips – A Love Extreme – New West Records
Afternoons – Say Yes Cooley – Demos – Unsigned

BREAK

Dikta – Someone, Somewhere – Hunting For Happiness – Unsigned in US
Two Door Cinema Club – Eat That Up It’s Good For You – Demos – Unsigned
Royal Treatment Plan – Undercurrent – Single - Universal Records
Pas/Cal – You Were Too Old For Me – I Was Raised on Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura – Le Grand Magistery
Honey Claws – OrOr – Honey Claws Pt II – Unsigned

BREAK

Falcon – The Sandfighter – Falcon – Unsigned
Young Coyotes – When I Was In The Fire – Young Coyotes – Unsigned
Papermoons – Follow The Sun – New Tales – New Science
Intricate Machines – With You Within – Intricate Machines EP – Unsigned

END OF PROGRAM


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TOMORROW NIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE RUMBLE RETURNS

Wednesday night @ Harlot in San Francisco, the August Rumble is happy to welcome SUGAR & GOLD (FS30) performing a mini-set live as well as Resident DJ BAGEL TED (Bagel Radio) on the decks. We'll be giving away swag from STEREOLAB and tickets to their upcoming Fillmore performance to giveaway courtesy of Matador Records. On top of that, we've got FREE vodka drinks from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

RSVP and get there before 10pm and it's all Free at http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/therumble

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Monday, August 04, 2008

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: THE TRIPLE THREAT OF MUSIC

It's going to be like the old days, 3 shows in a night, because LA is hopping this evening with great music.

1. The early show...TITUS ANDRONICUS @ Spaceland - they are first on at 9PM

2. Then off to King King for THE MUSLIMS


3. Finally, finishing off at The Viper Room for Portland's HOCKEY

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Saturday, August 02, 2008

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: DUST & BLOOD @ THE VIPER ROOM

The Arizona boys have arrived in LA and take the stage this evening at The Viper Room at 9:30PM.

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