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So yeah, I have been absent from the blogging world for a bit and for this I apologize, but when you do stuff like it for work everyday, blogging can become less entertaining and more monotonous. I saw the band Mother Mother from Canada (I believe Vancouver) at Cafe du Nord a little over a month ago, and I am ashamed I haven’t said anything sooner. Then again I still haven’t written anything about SXSW, but whatever, better luck next year.
Mother Mother rocked. I think they sound like the Pixies, which very few bands are capable of acheiving such a pure yet diversified sound and crisply harmonized vocals. I think this is what the band is most noted for, their vocals. Two girlies and one booyeee, perfectly harmonizing three distinctly awesome voices, so good one reviewer even stated Queen would be proud to hear. Freddie Murcury? Really. Now that is one fine complemint.
I would check out their song Body of Years, and of course the rest of the album. I bought it and it’s super.
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Earlier today I heard the song “Backed Out on the…” by Canadian indie rock band Broken Social Scene’s co-founder Kevin Drew. The song is off the album Spirt If…, the first installment in the series entitled Broken Social Scene Presents: that highlights albums by member’s solo projects. So far, only Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning have contributed to the Broken Social Scene Presents series.
Kevin Drew - Spirit If...
Released in fall of 2007, Broken Social Scene Presents: Kevin Drew Spirit If landed at #113 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on Top Heatseekers. The song “Backed Out on the…” hit #33 on Rolling Stones list of 100 best songs of 2007.
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I want to talk about Broken Social Scene, one of the most influential, and generative musical groupings of the indie music scene. The Canadian indie rock band originates from Ontario, Canada, hitting the Toronto indie scene in 2005. This collective group of more than twenty members, has featured some of the best indie artists of the decade, like Leslie Feist of Grammy nominated Feist. Also Kevin Drew, Emily Haines and Jason Collett, all of whom have their own accomplished bands and side projects that have added greatly to the music of this generation.
When I saw Broken Social Scene back in August at Outside Lands here in San Francisco, I had no idea that so many people were capable of making such diverse sound harmonize. It was awe inspiring. You can see for your self beginning January 30th in Dallas, Texas. Check out tour Information on their site.
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The Canadian indie rock band Tokyo Police Club hit the Toronto music scene back in 2005. Comprised of singer and bassist Dave Monks, guitarist Josh Hook, drummer Greg Alsop, and keyboardist Graham Wright, the indie band has attained great publicity and success, touring endlessly since the success of their EP, “A Lesson in Crime”: most recognizable, performing at Cochella, Glastonbury and Reading Festivals. Having recently released “Elephant Shell”, Tokyo Police Club’s debut LP in April 2008, they have since performed at Treasure Island Music Festival right here in San Francisco.
I had the pleasure attending Treasure Island Music Festival both days at the end of September. Tokyo Police Club had a solid performance on Day 2 just after 1pm on the Bridge Stage.
Tokyo Police Club
I am usually a little skeptical when I hear bands are compared to others, but I do agree with the music critics that Tokyo Police Club shows similarities to The Decembrists. For a group of 4 young indie artists just over the age of 21, I’ll assume they respect that comparison.
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Tokyo Police Club, especially “Elephant Shell” go to iTunes, search Tokyo Police Club, and download their album.
Make sure to leave a comment below if you too saw Tokyo Police Club’s performance at Treasure Island… or elsewhere.
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