Monday night, I paid a visit to the most dreaded of New York City venues, Terminal 5, to say goodbye to one of my favorite New York City artists, James Murphy’s dance incarnation, LCD Soundsystem. There has been much talk about James Murphy retiring LCD because its choruses hailing house parties and drunk girls didn’t exactly befit a man of his age any longer. Attending Monday night, I couldn’t help but shockingly, and sadly, feel the same way. There was something awkward hearing the 41 year old Murphy proclaim how much he liked drunk girls and how dearly he wished Daft Punk would play at his house. As well, there was something odd about myself singing along to it.
Last night I went and I saw Ok Go play Terminal 5. For all of you who have been living under a rock the last five years Ok Go became You Tube stars in 2006 due to the video for their song “Here it Goes Again” which featured the band doing a choreographed dance routine on treadmills.
Ok Go has been one of the few bands that has been pretty outspoken and pretty smart with the use of social technology (i.e. YouTube, texting, etc) to promote their music. With their smarts when it comes to technology, their clever videos and their catchy songs I find it so hard to dislike Ok Go and seeing them live, only solidified my love for the band.
Their performance last night was in one word, awesome. Tight and solid, the songs performed went from simple indie rock to acoustic folk to Prince like funk with the most amazing precision. Their performance included what has become quintessential of Ok Go, captivating accouterments like last night’s song playing the handbells. The band also premiered the 3-D video for their song “White Knuckles” which besides the band, featured dogs and a goat. (Read the article)
We have two tickets to see the Eels tomorrow night at Terminal 5 in NYC. Short notice, we know, but leave a comment below and we’ll pick a winner by 9pm tonight! Oh, and the winner will also be receiving an Eels tee and poster!
Check out the new video the the Eels new single ‘Baby Loves Me’ below.
As highlighted by my recent interview with the Casady sisters, CocoRosie’s fascinations with spirituality, nature & innocence may be a tough pill for some neophytes to swallow. As CocoRosie’s popularity grows, it’s increasingly difficult to find someone with a casual opinion on their avant-garde pop creations. Friday night’s performance (their largest headlining NYC gig to date) was a stunning amalgamation of their otherworldly releases (with an obvious focus on their brand new opus: Grey Oceans). Adorned with countless balloons to celebrate Sierra’s birthday, CocoRosie’s stage included a handful of extra musicians (their sensational beat-boxer deserves myriad kudos) as well as a massive backdrop featuring a rotation of haunting yet gorgeous images. It’d be nearly impossible to pinpoint my favorite moment of the evening. However, when CocoRosie began ‘Hopscotch’ by playing a charming game of patty cake, a huge smile graced my face. Official TMS Rating: 9/10. Watch ‘Lemonade’ here.Visit CocoRosie at their official site.
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Greg Jacquin attended last week’s gig and shares the following photos & review. Dr. Dog played host to a packed crowd at New York’s Terminal 5. That’s a big deal! Not just because the band has a new album out called Shame Shame. Not just because the guys had family in the crowd to share their glorious moment but also because this is a little more proof that Dr. Dog is one of the best live acts around today. Guitarist/vocalist Scott McMicken, bassist/vocalist Toby Leaman, guitarist Frank McElroy, keyboardist Zack Miller and new drummer Erik Slick performed live with passion and energy. Before launching into ‘Shadow People’, McMicken told the crowd “This is the last night on this tour” and “This is the biggest show we’ve ever played”. They finished the set with ‘Shame Shame’ and after a short break, McMicken was back on stage addressing us like a group of his buddies. “I saw my parents out there, I spotted them. Hi Mom!” before breaking into the encore, ‘Jackie Wants A Black Eye’. The evening concluded with the band storming through Architecture In Helsinki’s ‘Heart It Races’ and finishing with ‘My Friend’.
More shots, the setlist & a Dr. Dog selection AFTER THE JUMP…
