It reminds me of the time we spoke of names and you mused that "Tambourine Face" was perfect, referencing In An Aeroplane Over The Sea.
It reminds me of the time that I found a tambourine face costume and wanted to send it, but refrained. And the time I found the artist who painted that, along with a full series just like it. You would have liked it.
To be honest, I don't know who to tell about this. I don't know who will be as excited with and for me. I don't know because we don't really talk anymore.
You see, I opened my text messages to send you one, but then I noticed that the last two things I sent went unanswered. I chose not to disclose this impending Jeff Mangum concert, because why would I set myself up for someone who won't care?
When we first stopped talking back in 2009, I started this blog and would write every time I thought about talking to you. By the time I was done, the feeling had passed. I'm trying to relearn how to stop doing things that I know will inevitably hurt me. So this letter is the first in a series titled "Letters I'll Never Send."
You're my first victim. But don't worry, it's anonymous.
Until then, please reference Jon Sands' "A working list of things I will never tell you."
As you can probably see, this blog has been active for over three years, and I haven't used it in almost two. So why resurrect it?
For a few months now, I wanted to start writing more in my free time about non-music and culture-related things. It's what I've been doing for years and what I chose as a career. But as someone who has tried every popular blogging platform since the age of 13, I feel a little empty without a place to rest my head.
But I think I'm mostly hesitant when I think about my journey as an adult blogger.
You see, I've gone from blogging regularly to "blogging" regularly (see: tumblr). When I started Ocean of Noise in 2009, it was a way to start working towards my career instead of focusing on a bad breakup. By the time I moved it to Wordpress (where it remains up and running), I was starting to work as a freelance writer and beginning to question how I wanted to conduct my career.
Now, a year after I've graduated college, the only thing I've accomplished is to successfully fall into the category of post-grads that are unable to pay their bills. Go me.
This Cryptomnesia will be a recount of events that happen to me. I'm not sure how forthcoming I will be in my writing, but I will promise that despite whatever musings and photography I share with you, this blog will represent me and the things I do every day.
Really, I'm just trying to find a place where I belong, even if that place is floating around in the digital ash of the internet.
Within the next few days, I'll find time to redo the layout and make myself a banner. Until then, please excuse the mess as I clean up shop. And as always, thank you for coming by; I hope to see you again.
In May 14, 2009, Paste publicly announced that their financial woes were more serious than they had previously anticipated.
Josh Jackson, editor of the music, film and culture magazine devised a plan in hopes of bringing awareness and donations to the failing magazine rather than calling it quits following an ominous letter that spelled out issues they had been having with paying contributing writers, photographers and artists.
With the help of artists previously featured in the magazine, the staff asked for donations from subscribers and readers alike in exchange for free music and other prizes. In exchange for a monetary donation, you could have access to rare and unreleased songs from bands such as Neko Case, The Decemberists, of Montreal and The Avett Brothers. Additionally, Paste offered a tier of subscription choices, including a Lifetime Subscription.
Whitestone Motion Pictures also posted Lest We Forget on their YouTube page, a 6-minute short film based in the Civil War Era. In the description section of the video, they stated:
"This film was made in association with PASTE magazine for their Save Paste campaign. We believe strongly in the vision and mission of this magazine, and encourage everyone to visit their site and donate to keep this great magazine going. While you're at it, do yourself a favor and get a subscription, you surely wont be disappointed."
Although help came from various sources and the "Save Paste" Campaign raised $250,000 from 10,000 donations in three months, Paste announced that they had suspended print publications by August 2010, becoming one of the many magazines that had to switch to a strictly on-line format.
The decision came suddenly, with many subscribers and readers wondering where the newspaper -- and their paid-for subscription -- stood.
In the article from Village Voice's Sound of the City, Jackson said that the magazine had "been running on fumes for a really long time," and they finally just "ran out of fumes." Other sites, including The Wrap's Media Alley report that nine of the 12 full-time Paste employees were let go.
So how does a magazine who has won 15 awards and two nominations, including Magazine of the Year at the PLUG Independent Music Awards from 2006-2008, end up strapped for cash and ultimately out of print? And if a magazine with such high reader and industry ratings can fail, is there hope for any magazine?
Maybe.
According to Crain's New York Business, "the pace of decline appears to have slowed," and they report that the number of U.S. magazines going out of print has gone from 573 in 2007, to 526 in 2008.
Additionally, Ad Age is reporting even better numbers for 2010 in comparison to 2009. They state that "publishers only shut down 87 magazines in the first half of 2010, way down from 279 shutdowns in the first half of last year," while "only 16 titles dropped print to become online-only publications, far fewer than the 43 that went online-only in the first half a year ago."
Others claim that the issue magazines will have problems keeping print publication sales up with all of the new technology coming out for readers and tablets. However, the hard numbers show that this may not be the case - not for a while, at least.
With hard copies of the magazines a few cents cheaper than the digital version, and a year's print subscription to the magazine tens to hundreds cheaper than its tablet counterpart, it's hard to imagine magazines becoming obscure any time soon.
The good news for Paste is that even though they are entirely on-line for the time being, they can still rest easy knowing that they won the GAMMA Award for 'Best Magazine Website' in both 2007 and 2008.
If any band knows how to emerge into the music scene with a firecracker of an album, it's Delta Spirit. Their debut album, Ode To Sunshine, left its mark on the music scene with the clever use of trashcan lids, a piano, tambourines and pure rock-and-roll. Now with the release of their second full-length, History From Below on Rounder Records, the band seems to be nipping the heels of an even bigger success than before.
Holding true to their blues-infused rock, the boys open the album with a catchy tune titled"911", a sing-a-long southern anthem for those who enjoy a giving 'the man' a swift kick in the teeth. Other times, the listener finds themselves amidst cleverly written lyrics and stories with songs like "Bushwick Blues" and "Vivian" - two songs that present personal tales of lost loves. Although the latter is undoubtedly more heart-breaking - it was written about lead singer Matt Vasquez's own grandmother - the former is one we can relate so easily to our own heartbreak and reminders of 'the one who got away'. With pounding drum parts on "St. Francis" reminding us why we fell in love with Delta Spirit in the first place, slower songs such as "Ransom Man" and "Scarecrow" prove that the band is improving in all the right ways.
One thing that can be said for this album is that the cohesive blending on the album is something worth mentioning. Still, each track carries itself with a strong personality, ensuring an experience within each song without ever becoming boring or forced. Perhaps growing up doesn't always have to slow us down. With an album that truly delivers both fun songs to dance to, and songs to croon to, it is clear that the boys have found a way to skip past a sophomore slump. The healthy, stable maturity of the band proves that History From Below is undoubtedly a grand slam from start to finish.
Vasquez is currently finishing up a North American tour with band mates Jon Jameson, Kelly Winrich and Brandon Young (check their personal blog for more details). The band will also tour parts of Europe this September.
In recent weeks, Arcade Fire have kept fans and music bloggers on the edge of their seats, anticipating news of an album release and tour dates.
With news that a 12'' single, including "Month of May" and "The Suburbs" has finally been released, it takes a moment for the initial excitement to subside After listening to the online stream, it is hard to decide where this album will fall in line in the Arcade Fire discography. Although it is difficult to peg an entire album off of two songs, it is still enough to get the curiosity and critiques flying.
With "Month of May", it's easy to see that the band hasn't lost their touch. The fast, monotonous drumming is accompanied by the signature fast-spoken male/female vocals. At first, the lyrics seem a bit superficial and forced; why on earth would this band, who always seem to have something brilliant to say, write about writing an album in the month of May? It takes a few spins to realize that, upon further listening, there is a lot more to the lyrics than simply talking about writing an album - it almost seems to be a confession that it took more effort to write this album than the previous two. If this is true, things could get interesting once the entire album is finished. Next up, the straight-forward single "The Suburbs" tells even more tales of a tortured soul, worrying about the effects that the world and people have on one another. With a quick tempo, the song begins an upbeat one before lyrics lead into a darker place. The tortured vocals seem to encompass your attention by enveloping you with a sense of being lost and disappointed, much like a teenager in... well, suburbia.
All in all, it is hard to imagine topping either of their previous albums. Still, the more I hear "Month of May" and "The Suburbs", the more I am impressed by the direction the band has taken. Could Arcade Fire be writing an album full of anthems for all those chasing their youth? Will they prove that even the most talented artists cannot stop time? Whether we will be solving riddles to relate with the lyrics, I can't say. However, I can say that The Suburbs is already at the top of my "Most Anticipated" list; as if it were ever questionable. Sure, I still have a few reservations as to what this album will provide, but I am certain that I won't be let down. I can't yet tell if this one will take some time to grow on me, but quite frankly, each time these songs start over, my fears subside a little more.
For those of you living under a rock, the band has graciously provided a place to stream the singles online. (In true Arcade Fire style, the vinyl and lyrics are even interactive.) The Suburbs will be released August 2 in the U.K. and August 3 in the U.S. & Canada. Pre-orders can be made from the band's website.
June 28 - Helsinki, Finland @ The Senate Square 30 - Rättvik, Sweden @ Dalhalla
July 2 - Arendal, Norway @ Hove Festival 4 - Werchter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter 9 - Dublin, Ireland @ Oxegen 13 - Ottawa, Canada @ Ottawa Bluesfest 31 - Montréal, Canada @ Osheaga Festival
August 8 - Chicago, USA @ Lollapalooza 14 - Toronto, Canada @ Olympic Island 27 - Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival 28 - Reading, UK @ Reading Festival 29 - Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, France @ Rock en Seine 31 - Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
Since I last left you in September, I've attempted quite a few blog posts. Alongside attempts for an album review of Brand New's Daisy, I tried to review for fun.'s Aim and Ignite, as well as my Top 15 of 2009!
Sadly, none of those posts made it to the daylight of the interweb due to lack of time and inability to put effort into editing and completing the posts. I want to ensure that everything that is published to this blog is a quality read for whoever might be looking at this. I apologize profusely for this, but it was so difficult for me to keep up with everything I had going on at school. In the last year I've been in 5 writing classes, as well as my working as a contributing writer for my college newspaper! It has been quite an insane adventure, but well worth my time and effort. Although music journalism is my future career of choice, I am hoping to finish college in four years so I can get out in the world and do what I love to do. Hopefully you understand.
For an update, I'll throw out that I am fresh out of my Spring semester and ready to take my Summer vacation head-on. I am hopeful that I will receive the chance to internship this summer with the music section of Houston Press, a major publication in my city. It would be the perfect opportunity for me! Aside from that, I'm planning on catching many shows this summer, so I will be adding a lot more suggestions, show reviews and (hopefully) a few more album reviews and interviews with bands. I have also been hired by Warner Bros. record label to work for Houston's Warped Tour, so I am very excited about that.
Hopefully this blog post will be the first of many this summer. I really want to get my voice out there and share my ideas. Stay tuned!
Oh, and for the record, here's my list for the Top 15 Albums of '09 - 4 months late:
1. Tegan and Sara - Sainthood 2.1. fun. - Aim and Ignite 2.2. Cursive - Mama, I'm Swollen 3. Matt and Kim - Grand 4. Portugal. The Man - The Satanic Satanist 5. Modest Mouse - No One's First and You're Next 6. Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion 7. P.O.S. - Never Better 8. Coconut Records - Davy 9. Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - S/T 10. Brand New - Daisy 11. WHY? - Eskimo Snow 12. The Dodos - Time To Die 13. Sunset Rubdown - Dragonslayer 14. Dan Auerbach - Keep It Hid 15. Andrew Jackson Jihad - Can't Maintain
After the 2007 release of The Con, twin sisters Tegan and Sara found themselves on the cusp of a 10-year anniversary as a band, as well as the foreboding question, "What now?" Luckily for fans, the sisters took to recording a new album after touring extensively in support of their latest and most raved effort. What they didn't expect was to find themselves experiencing something they had never done before as sisters or a band - writing together.
Although none of the songs written together made the final cut for this year's Sainthood, their sixth album proves that the Quin sisters are more like a fine wine - something that becomes better with age. It also seems that the exercise brought both sisters even closer with one another, as opening song "Arrow" seems to showcase both sisters over simple synthesizers and rhythmic drumming. It only takes two songs to realize that before, the two seemed to prefer solo performances; now, they seem to have found a collective voice that enhances both their ability to write an perform separate as well as together. In many ways, it almost seems that whatever infamous sibling rivalries and arguments have dissolved in the production of this album. The synth and drum combo seems to prevail until the third track, where AFI bassist, Hunter Burgan's influence can be heard on "Hell". The song surfaces strong with guitar parts that sound more like they were written for Alkaline Trio and the song instantly picks the album up with a rhythm that will have you dancing and singing along in no time. However, the clever use of timing on many songs seem to highlight the album at precisely the right moments. Drummer Johnny Andrews battles for the listener's attention in "On Directing" before providing the perfectly paralleled performance on "Night Watch" that focuses the song so well, it's hard to pull oneself away. Still, one of the most fascinating parts of the album is not the unique vocals or technique, but the twins' brilliant infusion of their influences. On "Alligator", it is easy to find hints of Michael Jackson, while "Northshore" sounds like a more feminine, modern version of 1980's punk with the help of bassist Shaun Huberts and guitarist Ted Gowans.
Whether the two are writing about heartbreak ("The Cure"), falling in love ("Sentimental Tune") or a song that will most likely become an anthem for youth everywhere ("Someday"), they know how to write. Damn well. Their honest vulnerability creates a world all on its own, creating a safe haven for those who are finding fear in the most humane ways. And for all of this, it is safe to say that Tegan and Sara have found a way to outshine themselves yet again, releasing their best album to date.
The two will tour Canada this month before traveling across the United States this spring. Sainthood is out now on Sire Records.
January 5 - Vancouver @ Orpheum Theatre 6 -Vancouver @ Orpheum Theatre 7 - Kelowna @ Community Theatre 8 - Calgary @ South Jubilee Auditorium 9 - Calgary @ South Jubilee Auditorium 11 - Edmonton @ North Jubilee Auditorium 12 - Edmonton @ North Jubilee Auditorium 13 - Saskatoon @ TCU Place 14 - Winnipeg @ The Burton Cummings Theatre 15 - Winnipeg @ Burton Cummings Theatre 18 - Montreal @ Place Des Arts 19 - Toronto @ Massey Hall 20 - Toronto @ The Kool Haus 22 - Ottawa @ The Bronson Centre 23 - Ottawa @ The Bronson Centre 25 - Quebec City @ Imperial De Quebec 26 - Fredericton @ The Playhouse 27 - Halifax @ The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
February12 - Northampton, MA @ Calvin Theater 13 - Boston, MA @ The Orpheum 16 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theater (Upper Darby) 17 - Washington, DC @ Warner Theater 18 - Richmond, VA @ The National 20 - Tampa, FL @ Tampa Theater 21 - Miami, FL @ Sunset Cove 23 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse 24 - New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina’s 25 - Dallas, TX @ Palladium 26 - Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall 27 - Houston, TX @ The Warehouse
March 2 - Vegas, NV @ House of Blues 3 - San Diego, CA @ Copley Symphony Hall 5 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater 24 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Orpheum 25 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside 26 - Chicago IL @ The Aragon 27 - Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Theater 28 - Cleveland, OH @ Lakewood Civic 30 - Columbus, OH @ Promo West Pavilion
April 2 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant 3 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater 4 - Denver, CO @ The Ogden 6 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue 8 - Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium
Steel Train's Jack Antonoff and Evan Winiker may be feuding via Twitter, but that isn't going to stop the boys of Steel Train from going out on the road this fall.
The Twit-war began after the Jack and Evan disagreed on the quality of District 9; Jack thought the movie was over-rated and gross, while Evan felt it was funny and action-packed. This war has led not only led to some hilarious tweets from the two, but has even sparked a limited edition shirt set in which you can choose your side and proudly display a hash-tag outside of the virtual world.
I'd advise you check out the war for yourself before picking a side, but don't be surprised if these shirts spark segregation on the dance-floor of the shows.
The boys of Steel Train will be touring for the first time since the late-August release of Aim and Ignite, the full length debut from Jack's side project, fun., with former The Format singer Nate Ruess and Anathallo's Andrew Dost.
Steel Train and Sherwood will be the opening acts for co-headliners Hanson and Hellogoodbye on the Use Your Sole Tour.
September
30 - Tulsa, OK @ Cains Ballroom
October
1 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
2 - Kansas City, MO @ The Beaumont
3 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
5 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
6 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
7 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
9 - Indianapolis, IN @Egyptian Theatre
10 - Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
11 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
12 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
14 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
15 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
16 - Albany, NY @ Northern Lights
19 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
20 - Washington D.C. @ 9:30 Club
22 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
23 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
24 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
26 - Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Soundstage
27 - Nashville, TN @ Wildhorse Saloon
28 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
31 - Houston, Tx @ House of Blues
November
1 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
3 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
5 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
8 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
The Use Your Sole tour is sponsored by TOMS, a shoe company who promise a one-for-one guarantee, and provide a pair of shoes to a child in need for each pair bought.
In addition to a TOMS booth at each show, Hanson and Hellogoodbye will have a one mile walk before the show on each night of the tour. Proceeds from the walk will go towards benefitting AIDS and poverty in Africa.
Steel Train is currently working on finishing up their new album, which will be released in early 2010. The currently unnamed album will not be released on the bands previous label, however, as they left Drive-Thru Records in August of this year.
I would like to personally thank you all for reading. I apologize for the lack of postings, college is so time consuming!
For those of you who don't know, I am a DJ at my college's radio station, and I have the chance to listen to music for "consideration". Well, tonight is one of those nights. I am currently going through a stack of CDs that is MUCH too large to get through before the dreaded bed-time, but Kristine and I are trying.
See? I told you we had a lot to go through, and you can't even see all of the CDs in that picture. Before we began this, we went to Hastings (a music/book/movie chain for those of you who haven't heard of it) and I got a new copy of The Vines' Highly Evolved as well as a copy of The Ramones' self-titled debut album. Little known fact: The Ramones s/t is the beginning point to my love for music.
Again readers, I'm terribly sorry for my lack of posting but I promise I'm working on some stuff for you. Coming up in the next few weeks, a review for Fun., Modest Mouse, and some other music news/recommendations. I'm also trying to throw together a fall mix for those of you who are interested.
Make sure you're all following me on twitter if you have an account; I have a feed on the right side of the page, but you might want to follow me for more efficient viewing.
If you haven't yet heard, Portugal. The Man officiallyreleased their impressive fifth full-length, titled The Satanic Satanist, two weeks ago. Officially being the key-word.
Portugal. The Man have always been a "larger than life" band. From the name of the band itself to the music they make, P.TM are sure to stick out in a crowd due to their genuinely talented ideas and humble attitude. However, nothing seems to stop their creative minds from cranking out more songs, even if it means releasing two albums within ten months of one another.
Portugal wowed many with a seemingly more established sound on their last album, Censored Colors, which was released in September 2008. However, the band was back in the studio by January 2009 recording their newest album that was said to have been written and entirely laid-out before the band even entered a studio. Sure, nobody minds hearing new material from an amazing group, but what was most impressive was the fact that the short timeline between the release of one album to the recording of the next seemed to be completely natural for the band. Even more surprising was that the band had little-to-no down time between the preparation of the album's release and their next tour.
After a brief stint in Tennessee for Bonnaroo in early June, the band travelled overseas for an extensive European tour that would eventually end in Portugal. Yet it was only a couple of weeks into their European tour that many fans were feeling a mixture of shock and excitement when John Gourley, the band's founding member, announced via his Twitter account and the band's blog that the album had been leaked only a month before its intended release of July 21st.
However, the boys had to move on. As time went on, Gourley emphasized that despite being frustrated, the band understood and were encouraging many to go ahead and download the album. Surprising to say the least.
Still, the insanely timed arrival and journey of The Satanic Satanist was well worth it, as it has proven to be the kind of album worth holding on to. With opening track "People Say" blatantly mocking the ideals of pro-war Americans, the humor is not only found in the lyrics, but how deliberately catchy and up-beat the song is. Leave it up to boys of Portugal. The Man to find and expose the irony in it all.
As the album moves on, it never slows down from the bluesy opening track. The shorter tracks of Satanist blend easily into one another despite an album that pulls inspiration from various points on the music spectrum, making a cohesive experience out of variety that could promise disastrous if not carefully constructed. In fact, the albums most appealing quality is not the beautifully blended vocals or even the subtle-yet-brilliant additions from keyboardist Ryan Neighbors, but the fact that such an experimental band properly found a way to present even more experimentation to the table for old fans to appreciate and new fans to fall in love with. As "Lovers In Love" brings fast-paced bongos and strong synths to the table, tracks like "The Woods" and "Everyone Is Golden" showcase a more organic sound. With their fifth full-length, Portugal prove yet again that they are able to vary their inspiration to a degree that works easier than it should. As the album nears a close with the slow, echoing track, "Let You Down", you get the feeling that this magical album might just represent what its like to live a day in the majestic land of Alaska, and the feeling itself will have your head spinning.
If you ever had a doubt that Gourley, Neighbors, bassist Zachary Carothers and drummer Jason Sechrist knew what they were doing with their music, you can finally rest your worries. The Satanic Satanist clearly reveals just how talented each musician is on their newest record that will grab ahold of your soul and keep you reaching back for more.
Although you can pick this album up on iTunes, Amazon, or other websites that offer The Satanic Satanist digitally, I'd recommend dropping by your local record shop and buying the album (vinyl or CD) there. Sure, you can get it faster by downloading it, but you won't get the beautiful artwork John drew and designed himself.
The album, which was in fact inspired by the band's upbringing in Alaska, is a testament (artistically and musically) to the way nature is seen through the eyes of an Alaskan - or something like that.
Portugal. The Man will be touring this fall, making numerous stops throughout North America that will keep them on the road for three months. If you're in the area of any of these shows, please go out and support them. I promise you that it will be one of the most entertaining shows you will see in a while.
August
4 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool
5 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
7 - Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop
9 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza/Playstation Stage (1:30P)
11 - Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
12 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room
14 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
27 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Crepe Place
29 - San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands
September
16 - Vancouver, British Columbia, CA @ The Union Ltd.
17 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
18 - Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
19 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
22 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's Night Club
23 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
25 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour
26 - Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
28 - San Diego, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
29 - Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse
October
1 - Santa Fe, NM @ Santa Fe Brewing Company
2 - Boulder, CO @ B-Side Lounge
3 - Boulder, CO @ B-Side Lounge
8 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
9 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
10 - Chicago, IL @ Schuba's Tavern
11 - Chicago, IL @ Schuba's Tavern
13 - Ferndale, MI @ The Magic Bag
14 - Toronto, Ontario, CA @ Horseshoe Tavern
16 - Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell's
18 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
20 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
21 - Northhampton, MA @ Pearl Street Downstairs
22 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
23 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
If you like The Satanic Satanist, make sure you also check out Portugal. The Man's four previous albums; Waiter: "You Vultures!", It's Complicated Being A Wizard, Church Mouth, and Censored Colors.
Steel Train's Jack Antonoff and Evan Winiker may be feuding via Twitter, but that isn't going to stop the boys of Steel Train from going out on the road this fall.
