Video: GIVERS Spoof The Wonder Years
Tonight, GIVERS will hit Indianapolis as support for Dr. Dog. The two bands will take the stage at Deluxe, a new venue within The Old National Centre. Yesterday, GIVERS released a video featuring some footage from their current tour. The video, that you can find below, has been cleverly edited to mimic the legendary intro to television’s The Wonder Years. Take a trip down memory lane to the land of Kevin Arnold and Whinnie Cooper.
Tonight’s show is one of my most anticipated of the spring. Dr. Dog’s new album Be the Void kicks some serious ass. It has been a few since I have seen Philly’s finest, and am expecting big things. GIVERS debut release was one that I latched on to in 2011 (See: Review). We were offered ample live footage from a variety of video blogs last year, which leads me to believe that they will be even better in person. There are still tickets available for tonight’s show. Grab yours via MOKB Presents. This ain’t one you will want to miss.
Written by Rob Peoni
Video: Otis Gibbs “Made to Break”
Hoosier native and Nashville resident Otis Gibbs released a new album Harder than Hammered Hell at the end of February. On Friday, Gibbs dropped a video for the single “Made to Break.” I am taken as much by the visual as the audio that is on display below. Gibbs has a keen eye for the rusty treasures and unusual personalities that often line America’s less-traveled paths. Gibbs moonlights as a seriously talented photographer. Some of his photographs are available via his website. The video, though dynamic, plays from the perspective of a still photographer. I have no idea whether or not Gibbs shot the video himself, but the footage certainly falls in line with his other photographs. Take a gander below.
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Written by Rob Peoni
Band to Watch: Father John Misty
A deep feeling of concern immediately struck me when former Fleet Foxes drummer Josh Tillman announced that he was leaving the band. Tillman delivered his final statement as a member of Fleet Foxes in a post on his Tumblr account by saying, “Back into the gaping maw of obscurity I go.” After seeing Fleet Foxes headline Pitchfork Music Festival last summer I began to classify them as one of the most complete bands in the entire music scene. The synergy between them was impeccable and consistent improvement implied a growing greatness for me. Slowly emerging from a disappointing departure is my introduction to his new “obscure” project.
Father John Misty is Tillman’s exclamation point to promote his Fleet Foxes departure. My introduction to his project presents itself with song, “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings”. This track describes the resting spots for rock legends Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone. The theme is bold, but should not be surprising to the listeners that follow.
Tillman is interesting. He is borderline captivating. Tillman is starting from scratch with an unbelievable resume attached. Father John Misty is a reassuring first step that is hard to doubt. Stream the single and watch the insane video featuring Aubrey Plaza below.
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Written by Brett McGrath
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