Hello there!
Just a quick heads up, three shows this week, starting tomorrow at
Café OTO with the radically resourceful SKY NEEDLE from Brisbane, punk
primitivists MAD NANNA (also from Australia) and ennui-soaked rock stars THE
PHEROMOANS. Following that on Thursday and Friday we have a double party
planned at The Shacklewell Arms and Brixton Windmill respectively for Oakland’s
finest SHANNON AND THE CLAMS, accompanied in style with MEAN BIKINI, DOG LEGS, RAVIOLI ME
AWAY and CHARLES HOWL all playing over the two days. It’s going to be
brilliant, we hope you can join us! Read on for the whole story and
descriptions galore. Also, if you’re partial, check out our listings at the end
of this modest missive with newly added shows for ROBEDOOR and SAND CIRCLES,
NATE YOUNG, MAGIK MARKERS and LONNIE HOLLEY! Enjoy…
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Upset The Rhythm and Café OTO present…
SKY NEEDLE
MAD NANNA
THE PHEROMOANS
Wednesday 11 September
Cafe Oto, 22 Ashwin Street, Dalston, E8 3DL
8pm | £7.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/225994
SKY NEEDLE are a band of humans living
in Brisbane, Melbourne and Kyogle, Australia. They were founded in 2009 at the
foot of the Brisbane ‘sky needle’, a strange architectural extravagance left
inexplicably derelict since its construction for world expo 88. In honour of this
giant phallic absurdity, Sky Needle vowed to only perform using their own
home-made instruments. Sky Needle’s first record, the self released Time
Hammer, was also the band’s first jam. Alex Cuffe played a wooden speaker box
with amplified bass strings. Joel Stern played two foot pump controlled latex
horns. Ross Manning played an elastic dustpan. This first meeting set the
template for a sound that is at once primitive, hypnotic and dementedly funky.
Sarah Byrne soon joined as the lungs of the group, ululating wordlessly over
the next release, Neckliner on the Albert’s Basement label. The singles
Creepertown and Acid Perm followed in quick succesion followed by Sky Needle’s
debut LP on Negative Guest List, Rave Cave. In 2012, Sky Needle extended into a
collective with new family members Michael Donnelly, Glen Schenau and Daniel
Jenatsch on various invented and found instruments. In September 2013 Sky
Needle embark on their first European tour, performing in UK, Holland, Belgium,
France and Germany in support of the new LP, Debased Shapes released by French
label Bruit Direct Disques.
http://skyneedle.org/
MAD NANNA are an amazing no-technique downer rock/pop group from Melbourne, Australia who slouch around the basement with all the primitive poise of The Scrotum Poles/The Shaggs et al. Their songs are a staggering navigation of brokedown de-tuned guitar, expiring rhythms and hypnotic downer vocals that should appeal to anyone who ever wept over the first couple of Shadow Ring albums and who thinks the second Godz album was ‘too musical’. Mad Nanna have such a profoundly personal take on the sound of collapsing universes that they rival early Kousokuya and the first Royal Trux album in terms of falling apart to stay together. The battered ‘folk’ edge has a lot in common with the wayward appeal of the early Jandek sides, with the same kind of slowly expiring/barely articulated ‘blues’ guitar runs that define his most ‘out’ sides but with a vocalist that almost out-does The Dead C’s Michael Morley in terms of narcoleptic/beyond the long blank appeal.
http://madnanna.bandcamp.com/
THE PHEROMOANS are a six piece experimental rock band from the South East of England who deal in a deadpan DIY music. Wedded to the mundane, surreal reportage of our lives as reflected in the media, their music manages to address the truly restless boredom of everyday life. These are songs for the back of the queue, songs from underneath the ergonomic desk, a glimpse through the commuter window, blasted through with brilliant suburban sunshine. Over the last three years the band have released a slew of releases, including numerous EPs, 7"s and three albums through labels as diverse as Night People, Convulsive, Sweet Rot, Monofonus Press and their own imprint Savoury Days. These releases, along with their recent album on Upset The Rhythm 'Does This Guy Stack Up?' focus on a ramshackle, wayward rock ethic, underpinned by lyricist Russell Walker's dry, observational musings that tread an almost diary-like pathway through the songs.
http://thepheromoans.blogspot.co.uk/
http://skyneedle.org/
MAD NANNA are an amazing no-technique downer rock/pop group from Melbourne, Australia who slouch around the basement with all the primitive poise of The Scrotum Poles/The Shaggs et al. Their songs are a staggering navigation of brokedown de-tuned guitar, expiring rhythms and hypnotic downer vocals that should appeal to anyone who ever wept over the first couple of Shadow Ring albums and who thinks the second Godz album was ‘too musical’. Mad Nanna have such a profoundly personal take on the sound of collapsing universes that they rival early Kousokuya and the first Royal Trux album in terms of falling apart to stay together. The battered ‘folk’ edge has a lot in common with the wayward appeal of the early Jandek sides, with the same kind of slowly expiring/barely articulated ‘blues’ guitar runs that define his most ‘out’ sides but with a vocalist that almost out-does The Dead C’s Michael Morley in terms of narcoleptic/beyond the long blank appeal.
http://madnanna.bandcamp.com/
THE PHEROMOANS are a six piece experimental rock band from the South East of England who deal in a deadpan DIY music. Wedded to the mundane, surreal reportage of our lives as reflected in the media, their music manages to address the truly restless boredom of everyday life. These are songs for the back of the queue, songs from underneath the ergonomic desk, a glimpse through the commuter window, blasted through with brilliant suburban sunshine. Over the last three years the band have released a slew of releases, including numerous EPs, 7"s and three albums through labels as diverse as Night People, Convulsive, Sweet Rot, Monofonus Press and their own imprint Savoury Days. These releases, along with their recent album on Upset The Rhythm 'Does This Guy Stack Up?' focus on a ramshackle, wayward rock ethic, underpinned by lyricist Russell Walker's dry, observational musings that tread an almost diary-like pathway through the songs.
http://thepheromoans.blogspot.co.uk/
\\\\\\ THURSDAY and FRIDAY /////
Upset The Rhythm present…
SHANNON AND THE CLAMS
MEAN BIKINI
DOG LEGS
Thursday 12 September
Shacklewell Arms, 71 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, E8 2EB
8pm | £7.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/223544
*AND*
SHANNON AND THE CLAMS
RAVIOLI ME AWAY
CHARLES HOWL
Friday 13 September
Brixton Windmill, 22 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton, SW2 5BZ
8pm | £7.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/234991
SHANNON AND THE CLAMS are from Oakland, California and comprise of Shannon Shaw (vocals, bass), Cody Blanchard (vocals, guitar), and Ian Amberson (drums, vocals). Sounding like a prom band from 1964 getting dosed with acid and having the sweetest lovelorn freak out, Shannon And The Clams defy expectations. Imagine a brawling Etta James, backed up by the 13th Floor Elevators singing Shangri La's tunes. Shannon has a voice that can go from a sweet girl group croon to a bluesy ballsy growl before you realize you're headed for the (dance) floor. It's total punk rock bop, brimming with doo-wop glory delivered to your door by the Homecoming Queen and Kings of weirdo rock 'n' roll. What started as an open mic project for a shy, young Shannon to try out some tunes ended with the Clams meeting and forming a band. Many have said to have been possessed by thee (eerily similar at times) haunted howls and beautiful growls of their two lead vocalists, hypnotized by their heavy heartbeats, and mesmerized by their magical music. Your ears may become infested with a real Buddy Holly jolly kinda joy (oh boy) while you stutter along to a hiccupy song. Take a scratch and a sniff at these stickers and get bit by their bad-brained snarls. It's always Christmas (if you want it). It's your party time, and it's excellent. Cry-yi-yi if you want to, but be sure to surf a splish-splash with a laugh later. The band's first LP for Hardly Art, 'Dreams in the Rat House' was released earlier this year!
https://myspace.com/shannonandtheclams
MEAN BIKINI are a garage/new wave quartet also from the Capital. Both the energy and attitude of their songs are dipped in total punk gloop. This band of young women sound like a Japanese power-pop group like Thee 50s High Teens, only raked through the hiss, making for some raw demos, leading us onwards.
http://meanbikini.bandcamp.com/
DOG LEGS are a Brighton/London drums-n-guitar duo dealing in only the purest beastly pop punk, all killer no filler oddpop smashers. Check out their terrific debut EP at the following link you curious minds you.
http://doglegs.bandcamp.com/
RAVIOLI ME AWAY work within a exacting triangle of sound; slapped snare, prodded keys and bass pulse providing a delirious future pop backdrop for tales of cat calls and Tequila Sunrises. This is smart, aware, alive music, seeing the group concentrating carefully on how it's presented in the live realm with previous shows featuring catwalks, cooked omelets and fly-fishing, what comes next we can only guess at.
http://raviolimeaway.co.uk/
CHARLES HOWL are a primitive, primeval force scurrying around the nether regions of London's gig scene, their feral shows are an explosion of energetic, sweat and body hair. Featuring members of Thee MVPs and Let's Wrestle.
http://www.charleshowl.com/
MEAN BIKINI
DOG LEGS
Thursday 12 September
Shacklewell Arms, 71 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, E8 2EB
8pm | £7.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/223544
*AND*
SHANNON AND THE CLAMS
RAVIOLI ME AWAY
CHARLES HOWL
Friday 13 September
Brixton Windmill, 22 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton, SW2 5BZ
8pm | £7.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/234991
SHANNON AND THE CLAMS are from Oakland, California and comprise of Shannon Shaw (vocals, bass), Cody Blanchard (vocals, guitar), and Ian Amberson (drums, vocals). Sounding like a prom band from 1964 getting dosed with acid and having the sweetest lovelorn freak out, Shannon And The Clams defy expectations. Imagine a brawling Etta James, backed up by the 13th Floor Elevators singing Shangri La's tunes. Shannon has a voice that can go from a sweet girl group croon to a bluesy ballsy growl before you realize you're headed for the (dance) floor. It's total punk rock bop, brimming with doo-wop glory delivered to your door by the Homecoming Queen and Kings of weirdo rock 'n' roll. What started as an open mic project for a shy, young Shannon to try out some tunes ended with the Clams meeting and forming a band. Many have said to have been possessed by thee (eerily similar at times) haunted howls and beautiful growls of their two lead vocalists, hypnotized by their heavy heartbeats, and mesmerized by their magical music. Your ears may become infested with a real Buddy Holly jolly kinda joy (oh boy) while you stutter along to a hiccupy song. Take a scratch and a sniff at these stickers and get bit by their bad-brained snarls. It's always Christmas (if you want it). It's your party time, and it's excellent. Cry-yi-yi if you want to, but be sure to surf a splish-splash with a laugh later. The band's first LP for Hardly Art, 'Dreams in the Rat House' was released earlier this year!
https://myspace.com/shannonandtheclams
MEAN BIKINI are a garage/new wave quartet also from the Capital. Both the energy and attitude of their songs are dipped in total punk gloop. This band of young women sound like a Japanese power-pop group like Thee 50s High Teens, only raked through the hiss, making for some raw demos, leading us onwards.
http://meanbikini.bandcamp.com/
DOG LEGS are a Brighton/London drums-n-guitar duo dealing in only the purest beastly pop punk, all killer no filler oddpop smashers. Check out their terrific debut EP at the following link you curious minds you.
http://doglegs.bandcamp.com/
RAVIOLI ME AWAY work within a exacting triangle of sound; slapped snare, prodded keys and bass pulse providing a delirious future pop backdrop for tales of cat calls and Tequila Sunrises. This is smart, aware, alive music, seeing the group concentrating carefully on how it's presented in the live realm with previous shows featuring catwalks, cooked omelets and fly-fishing, what comes next we can only guess at.
http://raviolimeaway.co.uk/
CHARLES HOWL are a primitive, primeval force scurrying around the nether regions of London's gig scene, their feral shows are an explosion of energetic, sweat and body hair. Featuring members of Thee MVPs and Let's Wrestle.
http://www.charleshowl.com/
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See you at the shows!
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BLACK PUS
DAN FRIEL
MXLX
Monday 23 September
Tufnell Park Dome, 178 Junction Road, Tufnell Park, N19 5QQ
8pm | £8.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/223545
FUZZ
FEELING OF LOVE
THE PAPERHEAD
Friday 27 September
Tufnell Park Dome, 178 Junction Road, Tufnell Park, N19 5QQ
8pm | £10.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/232608
NO AGE
ERIC COPELAND (BLACK DICE)
ED SCHRADER’S MUSIC BEAT
Wednesday 2 October
Tufnell Park Dome, 178 Junction Road, Tufnell Park, N19 5QQ
7pm | £13.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/227464
ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER
SCULPTURE
Thursday 3 October
Islington Assembly Hall, Upper Street, Islington, N1 2UD
7.30pm | £15.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/228974
THE HOLYDRUG COUPLE
(Sacred Bones)
Friday 4 October
Dalston Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road, Dalston, E8 3AS
8pm | £6.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/217365
ROBEDOOR
SAND CIRCLES
Friday 11 October
Corsica Studios, 5 Elephant Street, Elepahnt & Castle, SE17 1LB
7.30pm | £7.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/238377
DESTRUCTION UNIT
(ex-Reatards, Lost Sounds)
GOOD THROB
Wednesday 23 October
Old Blue Last, 38 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3ES
8pm | £6.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/225040
NATE YOUNG
Saturday 26 October
Cafe Oto, 22 Ashwin Street, Dalston, E8 3DL
8pm | £8.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/238388
SLEAFORD MODS
THE PHEROMOANS
SPOILS & RELICS
Wednesday 30 October
Old Blue Last, 38 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3ES
8pm | £6.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/227468
NO JOY
FEAR OF MEN
Monday 11 November
Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, 42 Pollard Row, Bethnal Green, E2
6NB
8pm | £6.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/230225
MAGIK MARKERS
Wednesday 20 November
Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, 42 Pollard Row, Bethnal Green, E2
6NB
8pm | £8.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/237591
LONNIE HOLLEY
(Dust To Digital)
Thursday 5 December
Cafe Oto, 22 Ashwin Street, Dalston, E8 3DL
7.30pm | £7.00 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/238390
