TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: THE MUMLERS PLAY SPACELAND

San Jose's THE MUMLERS roll into town tonight for a gig supporting THE BLACK HEART PROCESSION at Spaceland. If you have a copy of FUTURE SOUNDS 32, you should remember the throwback track, "Shake That Medication" from this young act from up North.

THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR FEBRUARY

February 4th is the first Wednesday of the month, and that means THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO at Harlot. This month we have a lot of special guests such as THE BAY AREA ROLLER DERBY GIRLS who will kick off their season at The Rumble. Equally out of control will be the performance by LA's THE RINGERS, a band that throws furniture out of hotel windows because their M&M's aren't the right colors. The SF Rumble has yet to experience anything like this act. On the flip side of the bill is the SF based MUSIC FOR ANIMALS performing a set of music that has made them a big draw in the Bay for some time now. DJ OMAR of POPSCENE will join BAGEL TED on the turntables.
All for $5, or FREE if you RSVP > http://www.sonicliving.com/theowlmag/rumble

LILOFEE PICKED TO PLAY NOISE POP OPENING NIGHT WITH DEERHUNTER

San Francisco's indie rock festival, NOISE POP, is coming up in February and the whole thing kicks off with the opening night gig at Mezzanine featuring DEERHUNTER - with support from LILOFEE. The show and the festival kick off on February 24th at venues all over SF.

TONIGHT IN NEW YORK - THE RUMBLE: NEW YORK @ FONTANA'S

Tonight in New York at FONTANA'S it's our first ever THE RUMBLE: NEW YORK. Continuing our new relationship with STRANDED IN STEREO we're bringing our fourth monthly party night that highlights up-and-coming artists and indie music. We're bringing the three bands from the Boston RUMBLE down tonight for a taste of Manhattan. That means THE DEPRECIATION GUILD, CYMBALS EAT GUITARS, and BLACK DIAMOND BAY.

The guest DJ for the night is Dissensous from the blog, Raven Sings The Blues.

Fontana's
105 Eldridge Street, New York NY / (212) 334 - 6740
(B or D to Grand St; F, J, M, Z to Delancey)
Show 9pm / $5

VIDEO: THE ANSWERING MACHINE "LIGHTBULBS"

We can't get enough of Manchester's THE ANWERING MACHINE - here's the video for "Lightbulbs" off their album 'Another City, Another Sorry'.

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: RAINBOW ARABIA + HECUBA + WE ARE THE WORLD

If you're feeling bold and looking for adventure, then jump in your car and cruise way east-sideeeee to The Airliner, and check out a line up of bands that is truly inspiring. I've been going on and on about this 'movement' going on with this collective of bands like RAINBOW ARABIA, HECUBA and WE ARE THE WORLD. It's $8, but money well spent and you won't feel like you're at the same 'ol LA show you're used to.

TOMORROW NIGHT IN BOSTON: THE RUMBLE @ GREAT SCOTT

THE RUMBLE continues to roll into other cities, this month we expand to Boston and New York City by teaming up with STRANDED IN STEREO. Tomorrow night in Boston we open things up at GREAT SCOTT with three great up-and-coming bands: SPECTATOR - THIS CAR UP - BLACK DIAMOND BAY.

The guest DJ for the night is Jay from CLICKY CLICKY MUSIC blog

Great Scott is at 1222 Commonwealth Ave, in Allston, MA

Here's the scoop on the bands per SIS:

SPECTATOR (www.myspace.com/spectatormusic)
Like Muse, Spectator sounds like a band that would sound even better live. But
first of all, I'd like to give credit to what was put into their studio work. Their EP
"Your Scars" was recorded with the producers of Coheed & Cambria and
King Crimson, and it sounds good. Really good, actually. Each note played is
indispensible to the song--in between the power strumming and heavy vocals are
riffs that suck you into the song. The album can fill a room. With that idea I'm
anticipating how they would sound live on set--louder, stronger, and more intense.

THIS CAR UP (www.myspace.com/tcarup)
This Car Up's self-released album is this: moody, depressing, poppy, dreamy,
elegant and abrasive. They get comparisons to Death Cab for Cutie and Sonic
Youth, and although their photos may seem like laughing candids, their music
means business. Their lyrics are catchy, but it doesn't take away from the angst
and emotion that is put into them. As to their musical talent, there's no doubt that
their riffs, layers, and harmonies are impressive.

BLACK DIAMOND BAY (www.myspace.com/blackdiamondbay)
It started as a Patrick Krief solo project while he was still in The Dears. Now a
full-fledged band hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Black Diamond Bay are
bringing back guitar rock but with their own unique additions. They combine an
ominous sounding organ with tribal-like toms banging in the background that hits
your body. Or other times, like in the Beatlesque "Blue Mace" they create an
epic blend of haunting strings, melodic bass lines, and wailing guitars so
beautifully that you want it to go on forever. Black Diamond Bay is a diverse
band that can go from a slow-paced emotional plea to a hard rock dance number
instantly. They are a must see live act.

LISTEN TO FUTURE SOUNDS ON WOXY 1.26.09

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Here's today's playlist...

Future Sounds #9 - January 26th, 2009

Fitz – Winds Of Change – Songs For A Break-Up Vol. 1 EP – Unsigned
Black Taxi – Wanted Man – Demos – Unsigned
The Ringers – Jaguar Moves – Headlocks & Highkicks – Unsigned
The Voyeurs – Things People Say – Otik Records

BREAK

The Brothers Movement – The Salute – The Brothers Movement – Unsigned
The Answering Machine – Emergency – Another City, Another Sorry – Heist Or Hit Records
Ballerina Black – Kelly Pain – EP – Unsigned
Wet Paint – By Myself – It Rots – Trial & Error Records
Crocodiles – I Wanna Kill – Summer Of Hate – Unsigned

BREAK

FLASHBACK….FUTURE SOUNDS 01 (2003)
The Postal Service – Such Great Heights – Give Up – Sub Pop
Irving – L-O-V-E – Good Morning Beautiful – Eenie Meenie Records
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists – Hearts of Oak – Hearts Of Oak – Lookout Records
Moving Units – Between Us & Them – Moving Units – Palm Pictures

BREAK

Lilofee – Runaway – Lilofee – Unsigned
Pin Me Down – Everything Is Sacred – Pin Me Down – Unsigned
The Invisible – Monsters Waltz – Monsters Waltz Single – Accidental Records
Del Toro – Hinge & Pluck – Del Toro/Turnpike Split EP – Unsigned
LiliPUT – In A Mess – Kleenex/LiliPUT – Rough Trade (1982)

BREAK

Joe Purdy – Dress Is Too Long – Last Clock On The Wall – Unsigned
The Builders & The Butchers – Barcelona – New Album – Unsigned
Tenlons Fort – Forever Is A Long Time – Forever Is A Long Time EP – Haunted Maggot Records
Black Whales – Books On Tape – Black Whales – Unsigned
The John Steel Singers – Mother – In Colour – Levity Records

BREAK

JAM OF THE WEEK
Operahouse – Criminals – Change In Nature – Marrikesh Records

BREAK

Violent Soho – Jesus Stole My Girlfriend – We Don’t Belong Here – Unsigned
Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers – Filthy & Free – A Fish Hook An Open Eye – Unsigned
Bad Veins – Crosseyed – Bad Veins – Unsigned
Django James & The Midnight Squires – Oh You Kids Out There – New Album TBD – Unsigned

END OF PROGRAM


*Bold denotes debut appearance by artist on the Future Sounds radio program

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: ROBERT FRANCIS + PETER & THE WOLF + MAGIC BULLETS

An incredible line-up is happening tonight at The Echo that best of all, is FREE! The amazing songwriting of ROBERT FRANCIS will be highlighted, and congrats to him for signing a deal with Atlantic Records recently, as well as former FS favorites MAGIC BULLETS from San Francisco, and the incredible PETER & THE WOLF. I've yet to see ANNI ROSSI live, but I'm told it's something not to miss. I spent quite a bit of time listening to Robert's record, "One By One" over the course of the rainy weekend and it's pacing and quiet magic were a perfect fit.

THE TEMPER TRAP SIGN TO RE-LAUNCHED INFECTIOUS RECORDS

Congratulations go out to Melbourne, Australia's THE TEMPER TRAP, for signing to INFECTIOUS RECORDS, a label once teaming with MUSE, GARBAGE and ASH and has re-opened it's doors. We first added them to FUTURE SOUNDS 26 back in March of 2007, and fell back in love with them after hearing the demos for the new album, and the runaway track "Sweet Disposition" in October.

LILOFEE'S "LOCK & KEY" IS 2009'S "PAPER PLANES" - TGTF

San Francisco's LILOFEE got the compliment of this young year from one of my favorite UK bloggers this morning, THERE GOES THE FEAR, when they called the band's single "Lock & Key" this year's "Paper Planes" - "MIA eat your heart out" in their 'Bands To Watch' column.

HOCKEY PLAYS FOUR NIGHTS IN NYC - START TONIGHT

Nope, it's not 4 nights of The Rangers or The Islanders this week, but it's HOCKEY, the Portland band we've been crazy about and playing on the radio show since last May are starting to get the attention they deserve. The UK recently is slapstick about them, now it's time to net the USA. They have four shows in the NYC area happening, with the first one starting tonight at Union Hall in Brooklyn.

Jan 21 - Union Hall Brooklyn, New York
Jan 22 - Santos Party House NY, New York
Jan 23 - Mercury Lounge NY, New York
Jan 24 - Pianos NY, New York

NEW SOUNDS: THE BUILDERS & THE BUTCHERS - THE ANSWERING MACHINE - THE VOYEURS - OTHERS

I've been in babyland for some time now, but it doesn't mean the flow of music piling into FSHQ has diminished. The one nice thing of holding a baby for hours is that you can listen to a lot on your Ipod. There are so many really excellent releases lining up for 2009 that I've been hearing and it's my first chance to call some of these out.

First up, Portland's THE BUILDERS & THE BUTCHERS. I've tipped them quite a bit on how I think they should be a breakout act of 2009, but that was even before I got the new full length. Where this one ends up being released through is still TBD, but I'm immediately excited about "Barcelona" - a track we will be debuting on the Future Sounds show on WOXY very soon, as well as my early favorite "Golden and Green". The Pacific Northwest keeps cranking out these important folksie bands - FLEET FOXES, PORT O'BRIEN, LOCH LOMOND, etc. and TB&B are the next important point of light in that sequence. I'm not sure what the album is called yet, but I call it delightful.

This next act, THE ANSWERING MACHINE, are from Manchester, England and their full-length, 'Another City, Another Sorry" on Heist Or Hit Records, is brilliant from start to finish. My first impulse was to jump at the single, "Emergency". It's another song that WOXY listeners will get to first in the US soon enough, but then I spent more time in the nursery with headphones and The Answering Machine. Track "Lightbulbs" is the brightest light and a track that I think has big potential and "Oklahoma" is another instant favorite. When they slow it down for "The Information" is when they set the hook in my jaw and pull hard - I'm done. This record will make an impact in the UK, are we smart enough for it over here?
We recently got sent a full-length by the manager of A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS, not only are they a fantastic, ear-bleeding band, their manager happens to be one of the good guys in this business. His latest project is a band we've started playing on the FS show, SHILPA RAY & HER HAPPY HOOKERS, from Brooklyn, NY. Shilpa Ray was formerly in BEAT THE DEVIL, but now heads up the HH's with something twisted in a David Lynch/TRUE BLOOD kinda way. The track, "Filthy and Free" off their 'A Fish Hook An Open Eye' CD, we haven't stopped playing since it's arrival. Here's another act with a big upside for 2009 that I can't wait to see live. Steve, how can we make that happen???

Jumping back to the West Coast, we have Jax from ROCK INSIDER to thank for turning us on to the LA based group, THE VOYEURS. We debuted their track "Things People Say" on the FS show recently, but then received the full-length called 'Well Known Drag'. Again there is pleasure behind this arrival because it's yet another full record of great songs, not just your standard 2 good songs-10 fluff that seems to drip out of most acts these days. My new favorite here is "Something Sets Me Off", but I have the feeling that each track will have it's day in the sun. Their CD release party is set for January 27th at THE ECHO and it's FREE. They go on stage at 11pm.

Finally, hopefully you'll remember THE BOTTICELLIS from FS32 and the amazing track "The Reviewer". If not, you're missing out on this magical band from San Francisco. Fans of FLEET FOXES and BEACH HOUSE will fall into place with this act, and they're finishing up an EP called 'Sierra Songbook' and I got a sneak peak of the rough mixes. "Betrayed" is my early favorite but each one is warm and comforting. This is yet another band that should grab some serious momentum if it breaks out of the West and gets on more people's radar.

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: THE ETTES INVADE SPACELAND

FINALLY! A band we absolutely love and featured on FS32 - THE ETTES - are in LA tonight playing the Club NME night at Spaceland. They go on at 10:30pm, don't miss their set if you're fans of dirty garage rock a la THE WHITE STRIPES or THE KILLS.

¡ YES WE PUEDE ! - VOSOTROS BRINGS US INAUGURATION DAY MUSIC

A historical day indeed, a new beginning and a big shot of HOPE that is in much need. The Los Angeles based artist collective known as VOSOTROS have put together a FREE album giveaway in celebration of Barack Obama's inauguration called ¡ YES WE PUEDE !.

The music is a collection of tunes from the American songbook, and these public domain songs have been reworked by various artists in the Vosotros collective, such as B.R.A.M. and OBI BEST in versions like you've never heard before. Feel patriotic today, download this free batch of songs and be proud again to be American.

Download the music here > http://www.yeswepuede.com/

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: THE RINGERS @ THE TROUBADOUR

Tonight at The Troubadour - THE RINGERS - the wild children - absolute rock and roll like you haven't seen since the Roth days of VAN HALEN. Think the "Panama" video meets mullets. Awesome!

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: INTRICATE MACHINES - XU XU FANG @ DRAGONFLY

INTRICATE MACHINES bring their Radiohead-esque sounds to DRAGONFLY tonight, along with XU XU FANG and a DUBSTEP DJ set. Free show, great bands, lots of extra things going on here...

TELEKINESES SIGN TO MERGE RECORDS

The Seattle act, TELEKINESIS, an act we've been playing for quite awhile on the FS radio show, is the latest family member to MERGE RECORDS, a label that's like heaven to indie rock and roll. Merge consistently puts out the highest quality records that pound for pound probably best most indie labels in the world. Another wise choice with this four piece, give a listen to "Tokyo"...

A SAD DAY FOR LOS ANGELES TERRESTRIAL RADIO - INDIE 103.1 FM OFF THE AIR

Dammit, what's wrong with the world? I wish the good guys won more often, instead the Los Angeles market is now stuck with KROT, err KROQ, and KCRW. For those times when I forget my Ipod, and don't have cd's in my car, Indie 103 was the oasis for great music - JONSEY'S JUXEBOX, MY SONIC HEAVEN, PASSPORT APPROVED, some great shows and a general playlist that goes beyond Green Day, Pumpkins, The Offspring and Sublime. The station will still remain online, which is where you want to be for the future anyway, so it may be down, but it's not completely out. Pour out some liquor.....

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: TAKE ROOT RECORDS PARTY

The guys with the great ears at TAKE ROOT RECORDS, along with another guy with tremendous skills, MR. ROBOTO PRESENTS, are all going over to DIFFERENT FUR Studios tonight for a party that will feature THE HOOKS, plus DJ's, free food and drinks. Times are tough, free is free. 6PM to 11PM.

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: FITZ @ HOTEL CAFE

We're fully convinced that a breakout act in 2009 will be the Los Angeles based singer/performer, FITZ. Tonight at the Hotel Cafe, Fitz and his band will be dropping songs that sound like they should be the soundtrack for THE COMMITMENTS II. Soulful and nostalgic, yet current, it comes down to great songs, and Fitz has them. He goes on at 11pm, see you there.

LISTEN TO FUTURE SOUNDS ON WOXY 1.12.09

Listen HERE

Here's today's playlist...

Future Sounds #8 - January 12th, 2009

The Kiss Off – Fold Up Like A Piece Of Paper – Demos – Unsigned
Micachu & The Shapes – Golden Phone – Golden Phone Single – Accidental Records
Pin Me Down – The Chain – The Chain Single – Unsigned
Cheeky Cheeky & The Nosebleeds – You Let Me Go – Demos – Unsigned
The Voyeurs – Things People Say – Well Known Drag – Otik Records

BREAK

Wet Paint – His Coffin – It Rots – Trial & Error Records
Violent Soho – Jesus Stole My Girlfriend – We Don’t Belong Here –Unsigned
I Heart Hiroshima – Punks – Tuff Teef – Valve Records
Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers – Filthy & Free – A Fish Hook An Open Eye – Unsigned
The Browns – For The Saints – The Browns – 1928 Recordings

BREAK

THE RUMBLE SET
Michael Buffer – Let’s Get Ready To Rumble
Nico Stai – The Skies Over Your Head – The Victory Of Miss Friday…. Unsigned
Links – Testify – (A Band) – Unsigned
Weird Dreams – I’m The Bull – Demos – Unsigned
LoveLikeFire – Wish You Dead – An Ocean In The Air – Unsigned
French Miami – Science Fiction – French Miami – Unsigned

BREAK

GOLDEN SUGAR BEAR SET 1
Morrissey – Something Is Squeezing My Skull – Years Of Refusal – Decca Records
Delphic – Doubt – Demos – Unsigned
Hey Champ – Cold Dust Girl – Cold Dust Girl Single – Unsigned
Fitz – Breakin The Chains Of Love – Songs For A Break-Up Vol.1 – EP – Unsigned

BREAK

GOLDEN SUGAR BEAR SET 2
Ballerina Black – Ninety % - EP #1 – Unsigned
Years – My Love – Fixed On The Future EP – Unsigned
The Rolling Stones – I’m Going Down – Metamorphosis – ABKCO (1975)
David Bowie – Moonage Daydream – Bowie At The Beeb – Virgin Records
Robotanists – Wait A Minute Here – Close Down The Woods – Unsigned
Local Natives – Camera Talk – Gorilla Manor – Unsigned

BREAK

Lilofee – Lock & Key – Lilofee – Unsigned
The Invisible – London Girl – London Girl Single – Accidental Records
Pony The Pirate – Walk The Shame – Walk The Shame - Unsigned
The John Steel Singers – Rainbow Kraut – In Colour – Levity Records

BREAK

Richie James Follin – Words – Battle – Red Bear Recordings
Villagers – The Meaning Of The Ritual – Demos – Unsigned

END OF PROGRAM


*Bold denotes debut appearance by artist on the Future Sounds radio program

PHOTOS IN FROM LAST WEEK'S RUMBLE: LOS ANGELES

Some great shots taken by Ben Hoste of Yeah Yeah Yeah I Know Your Style from last week's THE RUMBLE: LA at 3 Clubs.

LILOFEE FEATURED IN PAPER MAGAZINE TODAY

Cruise over to PAPER MAGAZINE today for a great feature and interview with San Francisco's LILOFEE

DJANGO JAMES & THE MIDNIGHT SQUIRES FEATURED IN BILLBOARD UNDERGROUND

DJANGO JAMES & THE MIDNIGHT SQUIRES are featured this week in BILLBOARD, both on the Billboard.com site in the video section for "Billboard Underground" and in the hard copy out now.

FUTURE SOUNDS COLUMN IN RECORD OF THE DAY (UK)

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TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES - THE RUMBLE: LA @ 3 CLUBS

Hot on the heels of last night's THE RUMBLE: SF, which was a blazer, tonight in Hollywood THE RUMBLE: LA returns for the January edition featuring NICO STAI and the swarm of followers that they attract. LINKS bring their brand of west coast rock and WEIRD DREAMS fill our heads with psychedelic sounds and images. Resident DJ's MiCHAEL handle the turntable duties and we'll be giving away VESTALIFE 'Ladybugs' to random party attendess. $5 if you don't RSVP, Free if you go here>
http://sonicliving.com/event/1126010/The_Owl_Mag_Future_Sounds_Stranded_in_

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE RUMBLE-SF @ HARLOT

It's back, THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO this evening at Harlot on Minna Street. LOVELIKEFIRE kick off this year's party with a mini-set of new songs from their forthcoming album, and will be followed up by the band on everyone's list, FRENCH MIAMI. DJ AMPLIVE, of ZION I and the Radiohead remixes fame will be on the turntables with BAGEL TED of Bagel Radio. Free if you RSVP here > $5 if not. Free VESTALIFE Ladybug Ipod docking stations, direct from MacWorld will also be handed out to lucky party goers.

LINKS
http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/therumble
http://www.myspace.com/lovelikefire
http://www.myspace.com/mrfrenchmiami
http://www.myspace.com/amplive
http://www.bagelradio.com/
http://www.theowlmag.com/
http://strandedinstereo.blogspot.com/

R.I.P. RON ASHETON

THE STOOGES' guitarist RON ASHETON sadly passed on this morning. One helluva axe man!

GREAT FEATURE ON BLONDE ACID CULT ON THE TRIPWIRE TODAY

A band we've been really loving and playing on the station since last April, BLONDE ACID CULT, has a great feature story today on THE TRIPWIRE. Head over for a good read and listen to the band that loves their STONE ROSES....

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: RAINBOW ARABIA @ THE ECHO

Tonight in LA, a band we're really loving these days - RAINBOW ARABIA @ The Echo for the Part Time Punks party.

ANNOUNCING THE RUMBLE: LOS ANGELES FOR JANUARY

This Thursday night in Los Angeles it's THE RUMBLE: LA again at the 3 of Clubs in Hollywood. This month's edition features NICO STAI, a band we've been crooning about for some time. Also playing on the bill is a band we've played non-stop on the WOXY show, LINKS. Rounding out the bill is a band we're practically family with, going back years to a former incarnation (LOW FLYING OWLS - FS01), now called WEIRD DREAMS.

As usual, our resident DJ's MICHAEL will be on hand to keep things moving.

$5 DOS, Free if you RSVP on Sonicliving.

http://sonicliving.com/event/1126010/The_Owl_Mag_Future_Sounds_Stranded_in_
http://www.myspace.com/nicostai
http://www.myspace.com/linksband
http://www.myspace.com/weirddream5
http://www.myspace.com/michaellikestodance
http://www.threeclubs.com/
http://www.theowlmag.com/
http://www.strandedinstereo.com/

SLOW BLOGGING: BABY JACKSON FURIOUS HAS ARRIVED

Blogging will be slow for a bit, my little JACKSON FURIOUS has arrived.