Latest Review: Magic Lantern – High Beams

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 [...]

Darker My Love unveil new track “Blue Day”

The dudes in Darker My Love are a pretty generous bunch, after recently giving away their 2006 self-titled album (still available here), they are now preparing to giveaway to all of those who go to either of their free residences in San Francisco and Los Angeles next month (details below) a free limited edition 7″. At these free shows there will also be the opportunity to pre-order their new album, 2, for a discounted price.

July 17 San Francisco, CA @ Popscene
July 18 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
July 24 San Francisco, CA @ The Rickshaw Stop
July 25 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

2 is set for release on August 5th via Dangerbird Records and release shows are scheduled in San Francisco and Los Angeles (details below) where the $9.99 price of the ticket includes a copy of the album (which I guess will be good for those who miss out on pre-ordering it at one of the July shows).

Aug 5 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
Aug 7 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour

Also, “Blue Day”, the first track from 2 has been unveiled, it’s a pulsating anthem that melds funk and psychedelic rhythms to create something akin to what Primal Scream might have produced in their heyday.

MP3: Darker My Love – Blue Day

Feeling like this deal is little lopsided? Like maybe you should reciprocate? Then why not support DML and the bedroom label, I Hate Rock n’ Roll, by picking up the Darker My Love/Moccasin split 12″ vinyl.

Darker My Love play the Troubadour tomorrow night (June 5th) with The Black Angels and Lower Heaven