Video: The Woolen Men “Hold It Up”
We are big fans of New York imprint Woodsist around these parts. For my money, the label has consistently churned out some of the best pop rock in the country over the last couple of years. The latest offering comes in the form of a self-titled LP from Pacific Northwest trio The Woolen Men. It’s an accessible batch of guitar-driven toe tappers that play on the snare-heavy sounds of late ’60s surf rock, occasionally delving into restrained punk.
Last week, The Woolen Men released a psychedelic new video for lead single “Hold It Up.” The seizure-enducing, black and white affair was produced by Portland artist Jeffrey Kriksciun. The band recently embarked upon a nationwide tour, with dates scheduled through early June. Check out a full list of dates below, and don’t miss these cats when they roll through the Midwest in late May.
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Tour Dates:
March 22: Portland, OR :: Mississippi Studios w/ Sad Horse, Stay Calm
March 23: Stockton, CA :: Garage w/ Kismet Aura, Monster Treasure
March 24: Los Angeles, CA :: Permanent Records
March 25: San Diego, CA :: Soda Bar w/ Oh and the Whats, Dream Buddies
March 26: Santa Ana, CA :: Unit B w/ NASA Space Universe
March 27: San Jose, CA :: The Usuals w/ Plantain
March 28: San Francisco, CA :: The Knockout w/ Swiftumz
March 29: Davis CA :: Simi’s w/ Kevin Greenspoon
March 30: Oakland CA :: Long Haul Books w/ Permanent Collection
May 19: Brooklyn, NY :: Shea Stadium w/ Lame Drivers, Hippy and Shark
May 20: New Brunswick :: NJ Cooler Ranch w/ Lame Drivers, Trash Ride
May 21: Boston, MA :: O’brian’s w/ Lame Drivers, Bent Shapes
May 22: Philadelphia, PA :: Johnny Brenda’s w/ Lame Drivers, Pet Milk, Literature
May 23: Cleveland, OH :: Now That’s Class w/ Lame Drivers
May 24: Chicago, IL :: The Burlington w/ Lame Drivers
May 25: Bloomington, IN :: The Realm w/ Lame Drivers
May 28: Little Rock, AK :: House show w/ Lame Drivers
May 29: Austin, TX :: Beerland w/ Lame Drivers, Simple Circuits
June 01: Athens, GA :: Farm 255 w/ Lame Drivers
June 02: Charlotte, NC :: Yauhaus w/ Lame Drivers
June 05: Baltimore, MD :: Golden West w/ Lame Drivers
June 06: New York, NY :: Cake Shop w/ Lame Drivers, Darlings
June 07: Brooklyn, NY :: Silent Barn
Written by Rob Peoni
Video: The Black Keys “Sister”
Akron, OH natives The Black Keys released a video for “Sister” today. The track is from their mammoth 2011 release El Camino (review). Watch the video below. The Black Keys world tour continues through December. The group will return stateside for a pair of dates around New Years Eve in Las Vegas. See tour dates below.
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Tour Dates:
11/27/2012 – Lisbon, Portugal – Atlantico
11/28/2012 – Madrid, Spain – Palacio De Deportes
11/30/2012 – Lyon, France – Halle Tony Garnier
12/01/2012 – Torino, Italy – Palaolimpico
12/03/2012 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
12/04/2012 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Hall
12/07/2012 – Newcastle, UK – Metro Radio Arena
12/08/2012 – Glasgow, UK – SECC
12/09/2012 – Birmingham, UK – NIA
12/11/2012 – Manchester, UK – Arena
12/12/2012 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
12/30/2012 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Hotel
12/31/2012 Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Hotel
Fresh Track: Cold Cave “A Little Death to Laugh”
NYC’s Cold Cave dropped the first single from their new 7″ this morning. The track is entitled “A Little Death to Laugh” and can be streamed via the YouTube clip below. The 7″ is available through the band’s website and physical copies will be on hand at the band’s fall tour dates (see below). Wesley Eisold and friends will be playing Indianapolis alongside Divine Fits on October 26 at Deluxe at Old National Centre. Grab tickets via MOKB Presents.
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Tour Dates
Solo Shows:
10/18 San Diego @ Casbah
10/20 Los Angeles @ The Getty
10/27 Moogfest
Supporting Divine Fits:
10/21 NYC @ Webster
10/22 Philadelphia @ Union Transfer
10/24 Columbus @ Newport
10/25 Chicago @ Logan Sq
10/26 Indy @ Deluxe
10/28 Raleigh @ Lincoln
10/29 Atlanta @ Terminal West
10/31 Austin @ Stubb’s
11/01 Marfa @ Padres (or TBA)
11/02 Tucson @ Rock
11/03 Pioneertown @ Pappy & Harriet’s
11/04 Los Angeles @ Fonda
Written by Rob Peoni
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