Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Wednesday

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Indie 103.1 Presents CLUB NME
IKOMA / THEM TERRIBLES / CARLOTTA
Spaceland




I had some reservations at first, but then I watched a couple of live vids. Tonight could be a really good time. Hell, it's Wednesday, get rowdy, keep with the whiskey and large Pabsts, but yeah, try not to flail too much booze around.

Ikoma || Watch

Brighton based band IKOMA seem to think it’s time to put the rock back into the roll and they may have a point. IKOMA seem to have a sound that whilst drawing on the fine traditions of American rock also has a melodic Indie snarl. Searing guitar riffs underpin vocals packed with attitude which are far more palatable than the old school “constipated shriek” of yore. They have taken the rock template, updated it and ensured it doesn’t sound hackneyed or clichéd, whilst the band’s image mixes the classic “rawk” look with what appears to be the results of the New York Dolls and Guns and Roses having some sort of logistical mix-up involving stage apparel. IKOMA are fast establishing a reputation for being hugely entertaining in a live setting and their debut single “Last Chance Honey” is set for release in the very near future. It’s got attitude, melody and a good old fashioned big bollocked Rock chorus- it recalls elements of Crazyhead’s excellent cover of the Sonics “Have Love Will Travel” which is a can only be a good thing. - The VPME

with:
Them Terribles
Carlotta

Resident DJs Dia and Solid Todd spinning. No cover after midnight.

8:30pm / $5 / 21+



THE BLACK APPLES
Silverlake Lounge


Try and pick up an album, it tastes great and further pressings are few and far between.



From LXS:

We got sick of no one dancing so we started up a club with a bunch of friends.

http://www.myspace.com/wehavenoculture

No Culture will happen every Wednesday @ the Echo. We'll try to keep the cover as low as possible while bringing in the best local and international DJs and dance acts.

EPR and Guns 'n' Bombs and Goddollars are doing the night with our friends in Acid Girls, Mark and Ron from cobrasnake.com, the CLASSIXX gents, Alicia from Big Stereo, Russ and Dan from Royal Rumble, Matt from Dance Right, Dan (again) and Ron (again) from Cosmic Kids, Omar, and young Brendan. I'm probably forgetting someone but I'm old as shit.

We're all really excited about the night and hope you are, too.
- LXS, Echo Park Records





The Gold Room is an attitude-free oasis of cantilevered-breasted waitresses, cheap drinks, hard men escaping the ball n’ chain (you see no women here except what the hipsters drag in), as well as banda blasting from the juke. Free food is often on the agenda as well, with free peanuts, popcorn, and sometimes even tacos being slung along with your Pacifico.

While all this sounds too good to be true, The Gold Room is actually a well-oiled machine with an interesting and innovative way to deal with gentrification. Everyone is welcome to dine, drink, and make good friends with the friendly regulars, but unwritten bar policy has it that only two small tables of punky invaders is allowed at a time. Sure enough, the second this policy is violated by some messy-haired too-cool-for-school guitar hero, every regular in the joint gets one free sock to the stomach of said interloper. It is a very nice, efficient system for keeping gentrification in check and The Gold Room in the hands of those who need it and love it. – L.A. TACO


¡¡¡ MARK YOUR CALENDARS !!!


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From A3:

TO INDUSTRIAL STREET!!

That's right everyone, its that time of year again, Apartment3 is moving!
Come say goodbye to Industrial St (and find out where our new digs are)
with an art installation by three of our favorite artists,

Skull Phone,
Berd, and
MFG!!

Trust us you know these guys and don't wanna miss this!!

We are also having a HUGE sale so we don't have to move all this fabulous fall merch!
Everything is super cheap!

So the breakdown:
1. We are moving
2. Art installations by our friends Skull Phone, MFG, & Berd
3. Free Booze!
4. Super Hot designer and vintage clothing , all this season, all on sale!!
5. djs all night!!

Apartment3
1855 Industrial St #103
Los Angeles, CA 90021
www.apartment-3.com

We are still looking for interns. We have some good stuff in the works, come join us!! Email brad at newgreyarea AT gmail DOT com







MANIFEST HOPE: DC invites you to show your art in Washington, D.C. during the Presidential Inauguration Celebration alongside some of the most celebrated artists today.


We had the pleasure of running into Pilar yesterday and had a chance to catch up a little. She's off to Chile for a bit, but is coming back to prepare for a February residency at Bordello. What a remarkable person...can't wait to see her play next month. Anyway, we dug up this vintage performance from her former band Los Abandoned.





M83: Arenas, apprehension and after-parties

by kevin bronson (Buzzbands.LA)

[Singer-keyboardist-tour diarist Morgan Kibby checks in from the U.K. segment of M83's tour; previous chapters can be found here:]


Dear Friends and Family,

Just a small note to let you know that I am writing a tour blog for the next three months while I am traveling and playing with M83 throughout Europe and the US. The blog will be hosted by Kevin Bronson who was a senior music writer and editor for the LA Times. I am thrilled and honored that he asked me to do this. Should you have the time and the inclination to check it out, the link is as follows:

BUZZ BANDS

I hope this email finds you all healthy and happy, and hopefully i will see you while I'm on the road.

Lots of love,
Morgan



Here's some video of Soko's last and only known L.A. performance:

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Echo Park Named One of Top 10 Great Neighborhoods




And when you hear that, you might find yourself asking which Realtor came up with that ranking. Luckily, this time there is some creditability behind the designation: the American Planning Association. They "singled out Echo Park because of its breathtaking topography set in the hills above downtown, historic architecture, pedestrian-oriented streets and stairways, and engaged residents who, over the years, have gone to great lengths to protect and preserve their community," according to an APA release (add: their website has more info and history on why EP was chosen) .... more after you click on the image!



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