Video: Acetone “All for the Love of a Girl” (Johnny Horton Cover)
I don’t know how many of our readers indulged in some sort of New Years festivities over the weekend. Let’s just say that my decision making on Saturday night led to a hangover of mammoth proportions. My Sunday was spent on the couch, doing my best to rehydrate and combat occasional bouts of nausea. Days like these are designed for easy listening. Fortunately, I found just the type of auditory healing my aching temples were yearning for.
Acetone was a little known LA-based alt rock band that put out a handful of releases between 1993 and 2000. They achieved moderate success and a cult following before lead singer Richie Lee’s suicide in 2001. Below is a video for Acetone’s cover of 50’s rockabilly star Johnny Horton’s “All for the Love of a Girl.” The video showcases the band’s mellow, southern California vibe and the intense delivery of their troubled lead singer. Enjoy.
Written by Rob Peoni
Video: Young Man “After Is Always Before” (Lia Ices Cover)
St. Paul, MN native Colin Caulfield writes the kind of sleepy, ethereal songs that dreams are made of. His 2011 LP Ideas of Distance on Frenchkiss Records is as much an experiment in meditation as it is an indie rock release. Instrumental melodies mixed with a heavy dose of distortion break up songs that showcase Caulfield’s soaring vocal range. Known by his stage name, Young Man, Caulfield’s latest effort comes in the form of a cover song. The video features an abridged cover of Lia Ices‘ “After Is Always Before” from her 2011 release Grown Unknown on Bloomington’s Jagjaguwar. Caulfield does the songstress justice, matching her formidable vocal prowess and illusory style. Though the video may lack in visual stimulation, the song is certainly worth a spin.
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Written by Rob Peoni
Blue Moon Revue: New Video + Album Release Party
Indianapolis’ Blue Moon Revue released a hot new video for the track “Lil Momma” off their latest release Phases today. The eye candy comes courtesy of local video gurus Monkey Eats Monkey. The band will be playing at Radio Radio tonight for their 5th Annual Holiday Extravaganza. In the past, BMR has filled up venues in the Broad Ripple area for one of the Christmas season’s best parties. This marks the first time the event will be held in Fountain Square.
This year’s holiday show will also serve as an album release party. BMR is sounding as good as ever at the moment. The band has been steadily sharpening their sound at Alan Johnson’s Static Shack Studios. Johnson is a seasoned studio veteran, who is responsible for Bob and Tom’s extensive catalog of albums. On top of recording and mixing Phases, Johnson has had BMR rehearsing into the wee hours for weeks. The hard work and long rehearsals should make for a terrific show at Radio Radio tonight. Cover for the event is $6, or $3 with a canned food donation for Gleaners Food Bank. Fellow Indy natives Genius Johnson will be on hand to lend support. Come out and support great local music tonight, and witness a band that is coming into their own.
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Written by Rob Peoni
Thought on Tracks 