CMJ 2004 Wrap-Up
We're finally done with the rock and roll hangover known as CMJ. For four nights, every cool venue in the city was filled with hipster college kids dying for VICE internships. but Stereogum managed to sneak in to a few noteworthy gigs.
Some highlights, along with newly-uploaded shitty photos and MP3 links...
| ARCADE FIRE Read my rave review here. If that's not good enough for you, NY Times reviews here. They'll be back in the city next month. Get yr tix! Download: The Arcade Fire - "Neighborhood #3" (Power Out)
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| JOSEPH ARTHUR The gifted singer-songwriter did an early evening set at Living Room on Friday (thanks Chip for the heads up). Joseph could teach Mr. Barlow a thing or twelve about proper use of that loop pedal. Best part: a crunchy, slowed-down cover of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" (that I will try to track down for you). Download: Joseph Arthur - "Can't Exist"
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| HELIO SEQUENCE I only caught the end of their set, but I really enjoyed it. The last song sort of reminded me of the Police. Check out their official site for more. Download: Helio Sequence - "Everyone Knows Everyone"
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| SUFJAN STEVENS Dressed like swans, Sufjan and Co. had the hippie girls in tears at the Asthmatic Kitty showcase. I should also mention his super hott xylo player/backup vocalist. She looks like Josie Pussycat in the pic I took. If you're not averse to wussy folk, pick up Seven Swans, certain to make my Top 10 CDs Of 2004 list. He'll be playing NY next month too. Download: Sufjan Stevens - "Sister"
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| LOW Low's Saturday after-midnight show at Mercury (I need a Mercury break ... I was there four nights in a row) was more rockin' than I expected, and drew heavily from The Great Destroyer, out on Sub Pop in January. Marcus said they did "Dinosaur Act" when I stepped out for some air. Sucks for me. Sort of regretting not going to Twilight Singers at Irving instead. Download: Low - "Sunflower"
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If your not all concerted-out, tonight the show to see is psych-rock throwbacks Dungen, 8pm at Other Music. It's free, so get there mad early. Nick says they're "reeeeeeeeal Sweedish."
Download: Dungen - "Ta Det Lugnt"
Finally, KEXP hosted some cool live events during CMJ, and you can stream them here.
Posted at 6:26 PM
Tags: Arcade Fire | CMJ | Sufjan Stevens
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TV on the Radio--restored my faith in many things, most notably, working in the music industry!
Of course, the betterPropaganda/File 13/Flameshovel Showcase was my personal highlight! But seriously, the Silent League is amazing, Chin Up Chin Up and Old Canes, the Poison Arrows--all awesome. On a more unbiased note, this random band called the Duke Spirit ended up playing late night after the Silent League (sneaky SOBs, didn't register with CMJ)--unbelieveable. They have an amazing energy and their sound is cool-sorta young british Blondie. They'll no doubt be getting mucho press soon!
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Any of you that miss the opportunity to see Dungen live should be beat with three large sticks. I, for one, am green with envy.
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What about your recap regarding the pitchfork session?
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> What about your recap regarding the pitchfork
> session?
coming soon!
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i saw autolux and read yellow at the fader rec room on orchard st on friday night at 6pm. out of fucking control good. autolux will put out the best album you'll hear this year on 10/26. just wait.
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arcade fire tix are no longer available via ticketweb. does this mean we're screwed b/c we'll be buying from disingenuous scalpers or are they on sale elsewhere?
dying to see them here.
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FUCK THIS SHIT. GIVE ME SOME MORE BRIT PICS. I WOULD EAT THAT ASS REAL GOOD.
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Er, um, I don't believe they did Dinosaur Act. I was just singing it on the street at the time. 'Lordy' rocked the house though.
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that girl with sufjan stevens is amazingly cute. dunno if i would "EAT THAT ASS REAL GOOD" as the above poster would with britney, but still...
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Hey! The Fall at Northsix on Firday were great but the crowd suxx'd. IQU on Thursday were pretty bad as it looks like they've shed their drummer & they sounded lost and anemic.
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i fell in love with sufjan's xylo girl first! dibs!
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I would like to say that while trying to gain entrance to the Sufjan Stevens show, they told us they took all the badges they were going to take and my friend Chris got into a fight with the people at the door. Whoo us.
Also, I meant to tell you that you should've come to see Regina Spektor on Saturday night. Seriously. I've been trying to get you into her for months, I think I've mentioned her before?
If not, get the CD. Now. I could even send you a copy if you wanted.
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more dungen tracks here:
http://www.subliminalsounds.se/DOK/dungen2.html
not that great of quality, but i've'd [check that mad skill] decided that i like him.
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No Ted Leo? If I were in NYC, I'd be a Ted Leo stalker.
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And, Oooooh, that Sufjan Stevens chick is hot. I'd totally stalk her, too, albiet for a different reason...
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I just bought the Sujan Stevens album on the strength of just how hot the chick is! Sad, maybe? but, its all exposure!
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yeah, scott, where IS your ted leo review? that was the only show i went to. it totally rocked. i think. i was really drunk. maybe you were too and you don't remember how awesome it was?
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Speaking of the Poison Arrows - Their new EP 'Straight into the Drift' is coming out March 20 ('07). The band features Justin Sinkovich from Atombombpocketknife. Their upcoming show date is 4/2, which is their CD Release party in Chicago @ The Empty Bottle with Sterling and Che Arthur. I've heard they don't tour much so consider this your early warning.
Also: www.thepoisonarrows.com or www.myspace.com/thepoisonarrows for a gander and/or listen
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