Album Stream: Triptides ‘Live at Cubbfest’
Bloomington band Triptides was a topic of early discussion on Thought on Tracks. Their release Psychic Summer impressed the crew for it’s authentic garage rock feel. A lo-fi, surf pop group whose zip code could be mistaken for the Bay, Triptides is a misplaced sand castle creating its own beach.
The Triptides left to promote Psychic Summer in July and one of their stops sounds like they were playing in a home away from homes at Cubbfest in San Diego. Their opening track “Summerday” provides a harder, unfamiliar vibe, but proves to set the stage for their entire performance. Heavily distorted guitars rip through the crowd as Glenn Brigman and Josh Menashe scream “Don’t ever fall apart.” John Warlick tears his cymbals apart and a live recording is masterfully born. They released this performance in November and now we are sharing it with you. Stream the release below and download it for free via Triptides’ bandcamp page. Also, be sure to snag their 7″ Going Under/Outlaw released in December.
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Written by Brett McGrath
Fresh Track: Chandelier Ballroom “Theme (to a Star Death)”
One band that I’ve got my eye on heading into 2012 is Bloomington, IN’s Chandelier Ballroom. The band released their debut EP Long Division in September. My favorite track from the release is featured below. I’m looking forward to seeing what else this quartet has up their sleeve. They’re playing tonight at Reggie’s in Chicago with more shows in Brooklyn and Philadelphia in the coming weeks.
Connect with Chandelier Ballroom via Twitter | Facebook | Songkick
Written by Rob Peoni
Album Stream: She Does Is Magic EP
Indianapolis garage rockers She Does Is Magic released their five-song, self-titled EP last month. The trio is comprised of Chad Serhal (guitars/vocals) Mark Walker (bass/vocals) and Nathan Dynak (drums). They will be on stage at Radio Radio in Fountain Square tonight to lend support for Matt Pond PA.
With plans for a full-length debut LP via Bloomington’s Flannelgraph Records set for sometime this winter, it’s time to hop on the bandwagon folks. These kids are fun. Buy their EP for $5 on the She Does Is Magic bandcamp page. Or, if you really want to make their day, go snag the hard copy at the show tonight.
Written by Rob Peoni
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