This Week's Tour News
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Who: Maximo ParkWhen: September 21st
Where: Webster Hall
On Sale: Noon
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Thoughts: Maximo Park are a huge band. They have sold hundreds of thousands of records and sold out venues across the world. Yet for some reason I honestly cannot place the sound of a single Maximo Park song. I know they're huge, I know that people adore them, I just don't know what the fuck they sound like. Maybe I should get on that someday, or maybe I've already missed the boat for good.
Listen: Maximo Park - "Wraithlike"
Who: BLK JKSWhen: June 2nd, 3rd, + 4th
Where: Knitting Factory, Irving Plaza, Irving Plaza
On Sale: Now, Now, + Now
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Thoughts: African bands seem to be all the rage these days. Folks like Amadou & Mariam, Konono No. 1, and now BLK JKS are being raved about thanks to their African rhythms and fun yet accessible sounds. It's interesting to suddenly see such interest in worldly acts from parts of the world that we normally don't see it coming from. And when the tunes are as good as they are coming from BLK JKS you know that all the attention is well deserved.
Listen: BLK JKS - "Mystery"
Who: The Fiery FurnacesWhen: June 11thWhere: (le) poisson rouge
On Sale: Now
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Thoughts: Later this year music critics everywhere will begin to compile their "Best of the Decade" lists and most of those should contain some mention to The Fiery Furnaces. Throughout this decade the band have released 8-albums, all of which are at the very least interesting pieces of music and at their very best some of the finer albums of the 2000's. I know for certain that Blueberry Boat will be in my list and I may also make some room for EP.
Listen: The Fiery Furnaces - "Quay Cur"
Who: Kylie MinogueWhen: October 11th + 12th
Where: Hammerstein Ballroom
On Sale: May 16th, Noon
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Thoughts: For the first time ever Kylie Minogue is coming to the United States! As shocking as that is this will be Minogue's first tour through the States ever and it includes two dates at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. Tickets are a bit pricey at $125 each, but I'm sure people will be lining up to get into these two shows. Make sure you buy your tickets as they go on sale if you wanna go!
Listen: Kylie Minogue - "Love At First Sight"
Who: Bill CallahanWhen: June 13th + 14th
Where: (le) poisson rouge + Music Hall of Williamsburg
On Sale: Now + Now
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Thoughts: Last time Bill Callahan was in town the front man of Smog played the much smaller Mercury Lounge. This time around, thanks to a Best New Music nod from Pitchfork and loads of critical praise for his latest album, Callahan will be playing a pair of dates at a couple larger venues. These should be some solid shows, so get your tickets now!
Listen: Bill Callahan - "Too Many Birds"
Who: Dirty ProjectorsWhen: June 5th (w/TV On the Radio) + June 19th
Where: Central Park Summerstage + Williamsburg Waterfront
On Sale: Sold Out + ?
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Thoughts: It may be a little silly to be releasing your brand new album on limited edition cassettes, but Dirty Projectors aren't really a conventional band. That's right folks you can buy limited copies of Bitte Orca on tape if you are so inclined. Personally I'm gonna save my money and hopefully snag a t-shirt or something at one of their upcoming shows.
Listen: Dirty Projectors - "Knotty Pine"
Who: Dark MeatWhen: June 5th + 6thWhere: Cake Shop + Bruar Falls
On Sale: No Advance Tix
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Thoughts: The crazed music collective known as Dark Meat are hitting the road once again and are hitting the two intimate sister venues on consecutive days. If you're not doing anything else these two nights you may want to think about seeing these guys twice, they're really that good live.
Listen: Dark Meat - "Well Fuck You Then"
Who: LiechtensteinWhen: May 15th + 19th
Where: Don Hills (NYC Pop Fest) + Bruar Falls
On Sale: Now + No Advance
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Thoughts: These lovely ladies are the latest additions to the Slumberland roster and if you know anything about the current state of Slumberland Records you will be jumping on their bandwagon right about now! Hurry before there's no more room and people are calling your tight jeans out of style!
Listen: Liechtenstein - "Roses In the Park"
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