ok, so -the Black Kites have been invited to perform at Pop Montreal in October. we're all so very excited - me especially, 'cause i haven't played in Canada since 1995 or so. I'm also excited because Nick Cave is going to be there too (i just hope we aren't scheduled at the same time...)there's some sort of voting thing going on too - it's a little bit of a hassle, but if you've got the time - fe
this here's a wonderful little lo-fi indie rock song from 1994. The band is horsey, also known as (good) horsey, and good horsey. i think they managed 4 7" singles and a full length before moving on to other things - including the "art" noise band Pork Queen, who i had the pleasure of making noise with on more than one occasion.the driving force behind the band was Mark Szabo, who has appeared man
so, it was lifetimes ago, but still - good memories, y'know. there used to be this indie rock band in vancouver (canadaland) called blaise pascal. it was right on that early / mid 90-s indie lo-fi tip, with some sonic youthy sounds and definite pavementesque touches, with little hits of electricity and chaos thrown in with the melodics and distortion.they did some compilation songs, and put out a
Nick Sanderson, RIP.from the mighty Gun Club to the Jesus and Mary Chain off shoot - Nick Sanderson played drums that moved the beat like a blood pulse.From a brief bit of work with Clock DVA to the Gun Club, and then some work with lesser known outfits World of Twist and Earl Brutus, Nick finally ended up playing in Jesus & Mary Chain (Munki) and then continued with Jim Reid in Freeheat.Married t