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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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Sunday, October 14th: Crystal Antlers @ Basement Lounge
I saw Crystal Antlers on Thursday at Charlie O’s and they fucking blew me away. Ikey from Free Moral Agents (and Mars Volta) played with them as he probably will tonight. w/Free Moral Agents
Crystal Antlers – Parting Song For The Torn (mp3)
Monday, October 15th: Boris @ Echoplex
Heavy as hell. I saw these guys and gal at SXSW this last year. Usually classified as sludge/doom rock, Boris also incorporate psychedelic rock, punk, and noise as is exemplified by the track below. w/Damon & Naomi with Kurihara, Oren Ambarchi
Boris – Ibitsu (mp3)
Tuesday, October 16th: Weedeater @ Knitting Factory
This night’s whole line up is good, but Weedeater stand out as my favorite. They just finished their 3rd album with Steve Albini and it will be coming out on Southern Lord. w/U.S.S.A. (Duane Denison of Jesus Lizard/Tomahawk/Hank III & Paul Barker of Ministry/Revolting Cocks), Oxbow, Butcher
Weedeater – God Luck and Good Speed (mp3)
Wednesday, October 17th: The Parson Red Heads @ Detroit Bar
I finally got my hands on The Parson Red Heads newest, King Giraffe, when it recently went up on iTunes. Boy I can’t believe I waited this long to get this; please press this on vinyl. Also at Spaceland on 10/18
The Parson Red Heads – Days Of My Youth (mp3)
Thursday, October 18th: Dead To Me @ The Alley
Another fine show where the entire line up is stellar, with The Draft and Gaslight Anthem rounding out the bill. Also at The Knitting Factory on 10/17
Dead To Me – By The Throat (mp3)
Friday, October 19th: The Black Lips @ Troubadour
Are you ready for The Black Lips next week? I hope so since they are playing in the Los Angeles area three times. Also at The Glasshouse on 10/17 and The Echo on 10/20
The Black Lips – Cold Hands (mp3)
Saturday, October 20th: Dr. Dog @ Troubadour
Scott and I tried to see Dr. Dog back in July when they were at The Echo, but the line was super long and was at the point of one out one in. Hopefully this week we’ll have our shit more together and get there earlier.
Dr. Dog – My Old Ways (mp3)
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