Thursday, December 31, 2009

The Chills - Peel Sessions




One of the first CD's to ever make it to my collection was a Bauhaus Peel Session. When I bought it I knew next to nothing about John Peel except the bland album covers with Peel sessions written on featured a number of bands I like and I was only familiar with about two Bauhaus songs. This post has little to do with goths unless you count the cold of New Zealand's South Island (where I'm headed for a little while). The Chills come from the South Island and John Peel comes from England. At some point both met to produce a Peel Session album.

Here

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Lost Cause, Mate



Proto-grunge? Post-punk? Bubblegum Psychedelia? Screw labels. Here's some fair dinkum noisy rock and roll from Australia's Cosmic Psychos.

Grab it before it goes cold, mate.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Victim's Coffin- Family Break



Seattle's Coffin Break are Californian dreaming taking in small but noticable melodic punk chunks from Bad Religion and Big Drill Car. This evil twin of this 7" features the jazz punk of Californians Victims Family and if you shut your eyes and pretend not to know they are different, we forgive you for confusing them with NoMeansNo. Now, open your eyes and listen to my evil twin again.

Twin

Monday, December 28, 2009

Flesh D-vice- Secrets of the Estranged



The capital city that houses New Zealand's politician was also home to punk band, Flesh D-vice. This 1985 album was reviewed in the US punk fanzine, Maximum Rock and Roll by Pushead who stated: "Reminiscent of the first RED ROCKERS LP, this changes and burns with a strong medium-paced feel. Grinding twangs from the guitar are the focal point in the mix and the work's choice. Well-delivered with a fluid drive, the compositions are musically thought out and catch harmonious notes soon to bounce around the brain."
The band were looking for international release of this album according to this old MRR New Zealand scene report by Neil Cartwright.

This album is probably best known for containing the song "Flaming Soul" but that's hardly the only worthy song here. With songs titles such as "Legends of Lugosi" and "Science Faction" plus that cover you know these guys all have a healthy interest in horror.


Flesh

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Grant Hart 2010 New Zealand tour

Hit your head sent us this info about Grant Hart's New Zealand tour in a couple of months

GRANT HART (USA - Husker Du/Nova Mob) NZ TOUR 2010 w/ DEVILS ELBOW
American punk icon, Husker Du’s Grant Hart is heading to NZ for first time this February to tour the country in support of his latest solo album, Hot Wax.

His NZ dates are:
Wednesday, 3rd February, KING'S ARMS, AUCKLAND, 8pm
Thursday, 4th February, THE CABANA, NAPIER, 8pm
Friday, 5th February, SAN FRANCISCO BATH HOUSE, WELLINGTON, 8pm
Saturday, 6th February, AL'S BAR, CHRISTCHURCH, 8pm
Sunday, 7th February, CHICKS HOTEL, DUNEDIN, 8pm

Support at all shows by DEVILS ELBOW www.myspace.com/devilselbowofficial

Tickets for all shows are on sale now from .www.Undertheradar.co.nz

Known as one third of the legendary Husker Du, who were hailed as one of the most important and influential US bands of the 1980s. Following their break up in 1987, Grant Hart has continued to pursue his musical and artistic vision. His records have been eclectic, subtle, thematic affairs. ‘Hot Wax’ was recorded largely as a one-man affair in Montreal and Minneapolis studios, features guests including members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Silver Mt. Zion and Rank Strangers.

Grant Hart has created an organic rock album using classic tools to make modern art, creating psychedelic pop/rock soundscapes loaded with strong melodies, vintage instrumentation and a style that he admittedly owes in parts to his devotion for his friend Patti Smith. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see acclaimed visual artist, singer, songwriter and punk icon, Grant Hart, play exclusive solo shows this February.

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