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 [...]

4/01/07…This Week In Shows

Besides what listed below, there are some other great shows going on this week, like; The Yardbirds at Knitting Factory and local sensations The Little Ones and Sea Wolf at The Troubadour, on Wednesday. Rockinsider continues to present some great shows, this week it is Man Man and Simon Dawes at The Roxy on Thursday. Also this week sees the monthly event, First Fridays, return to the Natural History Museum with Plaid and The Submarines performing.

Sunday, April 1st: 120 Days @ The Glasshouse
I haven’t really been able to get into 120 Days when listening to their recorded material, but live it is pretty cool. Also on Monday at The El Rey Theatre. w/Ratatat.
[audio:http://www.vicerecords.com/download/120_days-come_out_(come_down_fade_out_be_gone).mp3]
120 Days - Come Out (Come Down Fade Out Be Gone) (mp3)

Monday, April 2nd: Sabertooth Tiger @ Silverlake Lounge
Pedal-to-the-metal blast of pissed-off hardcore punk reminiscent of San Diego’s Head Hunter/Cargo Records days. w/Wires on Fire.
[audio:http://www.sabertoothtiger.net/music/sabertoothtiger_deathvalley.mp3]
Sabertooth Tiger - Death Valley (mp3)

Tuesday, April 3rd: Son Volt @ The El Rey
Jay Farrar of Uncle Tupelo fame’s second release under the Son Volt name, has been getting all around positive reviews. I’ve never seen Son Volt or Jay Farrar live, but I’d image it would be good.
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Son Volt - Underground Dream (mp3)

Wednesday, April 4th: The Human Value @ Silverlake Lounge
This is The Human Value’s last US performance for quite sometime as they will be heading back across the pond to their new home away from home.
[audio:http://www.digitalmarketinggroup.biz/bigdeal/giveme.mp3]
The Human Value - Give Me (mp3)

Thursday, April 5th: Great Northern @ Detroit Bar
The more I listen to Great Northern’s upcoming debut, Trading Twilight For Daylight (out May 15th), the more I find myself liking it. Also at The Alley in Fullerton on Friday.
[audio:http://www.eeniemeenie.com/Home.mp3]
Great Northern - Home (mp3)

Friday, April 6th: The Thermals @ The Echo
This isn’t a dig (obviously ’cause I’m recommending the show), but everytime I listen The Thermals, I think I am listening to Piebald. Enter to win a pair of tickets from Los Anjealous.
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The Thermals - No Culture Icon (mp3)

Saturday, April 7th: The Gossip @ Troubadour
I really like Beth Ditto of The Gossip, she has no problem voicing opinions and standing by her convictions. The Gossip recently signed to Columbia Records new Gay/Lesbian label, Music With a Twist. They were on Kill Rock Stars.
[audio:http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/thegossip/audio/ListenUp.mp3]
The Gossip - Listen Up (mp3)