After much anticipation, November Eleventh is finally here. This date marks the beginning of three nights of rock shows in a row. First in my date book is tonight’s show at the Bowery Ballroom. Kicking things off is an all around bunch of nice kids who are better known as Dirty On Purpose. You’ll want to make sure you get to the club early because this five-piece is hitting at 9pm and if we’re lucky they’ll play Monument. Take a minute to stop by the merch table because word on the street is they have something special for those in attendance. We love hand made collectibles. Squeezed in between two of my current favorites is the Canadian queer pop of the Hidden Cameras. Their kooky rock style isn’t my particular brand of cigarette, but it is refreshing in a land ruled by post punk dance rock. Headliners, The Arcade Fire, sold this show out a few days after their much hyped CMJ show at the Mercury Lounge. If lady luck is on my side, I’ll be able to check this band out and deliver my extremely biased opinion to the two of you waiting in the wings.
What could top a huge night like Thursday? The answer lies in the Hot Snakes show on Friday night at the Bowery. This will be my first time laying eyes on their gritty punk sounds, and I couldn’t be more excited. My formal disclaimer to all those who plan to attend on Friday; I apologize for spilling beer, dancing obnoxiously and otherwise altering your opinion of the show. My advice to you: let loose, get drunk and prepare for some ruckus. If you’re a fan of Rocket From the Crypt or Drive Like Jehu, come see why they are raising such a stink.
The cherry on top of this sundae comes in the form of a Saturday night FREE show at the Luna Lounge featuring my good friends in Arbor Day. As they continue to tighten their sound, one thing can be certain; these boys are obsessed with Brian Wilson. Their sun drenched pop style is often interlaced with the occasional heavy riff or dark melody almost to prove they are really from the East Coast. If you like FREE rock, Dan’s beard or the Beach Boys then you’ll dig this show. Get there early for the local kids who call themselves Pela. I’ve heard good things, but will hold my opinion until after the show.
Don’t forget to return home after the Arbor Day gig because Modest Mouse is playing Saturday Night Live. Their schedule has them playing the standard two songs so expect to hear both singles from the new record.
The past couple nights have been down right cold, but most of us know it’s just the tip of the iceberg. This winter will probably be harsh and my delicate skin isn’t ready for it. Actually, I could care less. Winter is my season. Having all this human insulation comes in handy when trying to uphold the mission of fashion before comfort, (if you consider fashion jeans and a t-shirt).
With the cold on my mind, I bundled up for Tuesday night’s Sold Out show at Webster Hall. Who knew this band was so huge? The room was more packed than I had ever seen it which is good for everyone involved. We managed to get close to all of the Muse fans into the ballroom. Everyone was in high spirits, except for my frozen toes. After finishing my tour of duty, I went upstairs to catch a few songs only to confirm my disliking of the band. It was the second time I’d seen Muse live and like the first, I couldn’t handle more than a few songs. Someone tell me why there is so much love?
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Yesterday was super mellow. Instead of braving the elements, I stayed at home and did some much needed catching up on my personal work. It’s always nice to be productive without being pushed. This kitchen work session also gave me the chance to listen to the Louis XIV single Sarah kindly brought to me on Tuesday evening. Sarah is definitely a purveyor of Jay Rock. On most occasions our tastes seem to align (sans Killers), and she introduces me to something that would have taken me a few weeks to find. Call it cutting edge or whatever, but I just call it helpful. So buy the first single on her label endeavor called Stolen Transmission. It’s quite good. It has the post-punk dance feel to it, but I also hear a lot of The Hives angular rock riffage, some Eagles of Death Metal harmonies and the dark rhythms of Joy Division. I also listened to Wilco’s latest; A Ghost is Born. This record has a couple songs that have timeless rock riffs and some pretty big sleepers. Though some of this album forced me to turn on the snooze, Spiders had me standing at attention with my air guitar in hand.
With our launch date growing ever closer, I’m hoping more of you will come out of the woodwork with a desire to put your penmanship to the test. We are looking to put together a solid team of writers, so if you or someone you know has the skills to pay the bills or just loves independent music, please direct them to Loose Record and ask the to drop us an email.
Don't forget to watch O.C. Episode #2 tonight before heading out! Noah tells me that last night Conan told Seth Cohen how much he loves the show.
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