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Long Beach’s Magic Lantern have finally gone and released a new sonic document after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. Eagerly anticipated by those who have been biding their time waiting for the band to get on with their uber limited cassette only and CD-R releases (their Self-Titled CD-R was limited to 30), “High Beams”, the band’s latest opus [...]
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Who: The Henry Clay People
What: Free
When: Sundays
Where: Eagle Rock Sunday Night Drinking and Bowling Club @ Allstar Lanes
Why (not): Quirky indie rock quartet with quick insightful little pop songs, download “Elly vs. The Eczema Princess” (mp3).
[audio:henryclay_ellyvs.mp3]
Who: Bodies of Water
What: Free
When: Mondays
Where: The Echo
Why (not): Sounds a bit Arcade Fire-ish, I don’t know, I like it. Download “These Are the Eyes” (mp3).
[audio:http://www.bodiesofwater.net/songs/BodiesofWater-TheseAretheEyes.mp3]
Who: Gliss
What: Free
When: Mondays
Where: Spaceland
Why (not): I really like Gliss, but the thing that bugs me is in their live set they rotate positions like every other song, it just seems to interupt the flow of their set. Download “Blue Sky” (mp3), it’s quite a rocker.
[audio:gliss_bluesky.mp3]
Who: Jason Moore & The High Society
What: Free
When: Mondays
Where: Silverlake Lounge
Why (not): Not familar with Jason Moore, diggin his stuff on his MySpace though. Looks as though he’s the principle song writer and member of High Society. Download “Dixie Queen” (mp3).
[audio:highsociety_dixiequeen.mp3]
Who: Richard Bivens and Foreign Press
What: Free
When: Mondays
Where: Detroit Bar
Why (not): Again, not familar with this artist, listen to and download “Laugh Tracks” (mp3) and check out some more on their MySpace.
[audio:rbfp_laugh_tracks.mp3]
Who: War Tapes
What: $5
When: Wednesdays
Where: Club Moscow @ Boardners
Why (not): They got an Interpol-Editors-Bravery thing going on. Don’t know much about them, though I probably would if I were into those bands (I’m not) or frequented Club Moscow (I don’t).
Who: The Autumns
What: $10, but if you contact the band through their MySpace, they will put you on the $5 list
When: Fridays
Where: Spaceland
Why (not): Vocals remind me a little of Muse, but the music is no where near as proggy, not sure if this is my cup of tea, but check it out for yourself. Download “Slumberdoll” (mp3).
[audio:http://www.futuresq.com/autumns/Music/Self-Titled/Slumberdoll.mp3]
Who: LoveLikeFire
What: $8
When: Fridays
Where: El Cid
Why (not): LoveLikeFire is from San Francisco and apparently have a sensational live show, I haven’t seen it, but isn’t that the point of these things. Download “From A Tower” (mp3).
[audio:http://www.foldsilverlake.com/music/02_From_A_Tower.mp3]
Who: Bedtime For Toys
What: Free
When: Saturdays
Where: Scene Bar
Why (not): I’m not going to lie, I’m not into it. Listen for yourself, “Mona Lisa” (mp3).
[audio:http://www.bedtimefortoys.com/Mona%20Lisa.mp3]
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