Afternoon
everyone,
First
things first, we need to talk about Terry! Out next month, our next release
will be from these Melbourne pop glam-merchants, listen up…
Now
you’ve got a winning soundtrack, please find below our full show blurb for
tomorrow’s London debut for PEGA MONSTRO.
The Portuguese dream-punk sisters will be headlining The Victoria tomorrow
night in support of their excellent brand new album on Upset The Rhythm, plus they’ll
be in great company too as SACRED PAWS
and ALISTAIR MCKAY will be joining
them. Live music will commence around 8.30pm and tickets will be £6 on the
door, looking forward to it! Also below you can find our write-up for our
upcoming DEERHOOF show later this
month too, tickets selling fast for this one, take note.
One
last thing, Sunday will see Upset The Rhythm pitching up at Hackney’s Record
Fair, we’ll have most of our back catalogue available for sale at very
reasonable prices, plus there’s many more brilliant labels, second hand record
dealers and audio gear shops taking part too. Would be great to see you, why
not drop by and say hello? Here’s the poster…
\\\\\ TOMORROW /////
PEGA MONSTRO
SACRED PAWS
ALISTAIR MCKAY (of DICK DIVER)
Saturday 15 August
The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Rd, Dalston, E8 3AS
8pm | £6 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/321016
Saturday 15 August
The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Rd, Dalston, E8 3AS
8pm | £6 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/321016
PEGA MONSTRO are sisters Júlia Reis (drums) and Maria Reis
(guitar, keyboard), both sing! Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, Maria and
Júlia have been playing music together since they were 15 and 17 respectively,
in other groups first before resolving on becoming a duo. Back in 2010, both
sisters started a record label, along with some of their musician friends,
called Cafetra Records to document Portugal’s garage punk scene. Cafetra
represents a community of like-minded musicians who all help each other, making
music that they’d want to hear, powered by enthusiasm. 2012 saw Pega Monstro
release their self-titled debut album, making for a raucous record that met
with critical national acclaim. Now Pega Monstro have a new album ready for
Upset The Rhythm entitled ‘Alfarroba’ and released this month. The name of this
second album, it’s title meaning ‘carob’, after the sweet tasting bean that
grows in the wild trees that spontaneously spring up along the Mediterranean
coast. Maria explains further, “In Portugal there are a lot of carob trees in
the Algarve and our mother's side of the family is from there, we spent every
summer there as children. The scent is unlike any other. So apart from the
phonetic appeal of the word, ‘Alfarroba’ is also a homage to that heritage”.
The songs on ‘Alfarroba’ deal with many themes, some universal topics like love
and growing up, others focusing on the nature of writing songs themselves,
whilst some try to make sense of the world from a female perspective. Expect
torrents of energy, snare rolls triggering flights of guitar, and fogs of
cymbal shimmer forming steps for their vocals to climb.
SACRED PAWS are a fantastic, intuitive dream punk duo,
comprising Eilidh of Golden Grrls and Skeleton Bob on drums, and Rachel from
Trash Kit and Shopping on guitar. Raw Soweto high-life riffs and rolling
Afrobeat grooves are filtered through post-punk sass and ramshackle K Records
charm. It’s an utterly joyous sound, the duo trading giddy melodies and
righteous chants over febrile rhythms and chunky, infectious riffage. Rock
Action released the band’s debut EP earlier this Spring, go check it out!
ALISTAIR MCKAY from Melbourne, now living in London, plays
guitar and sings in Australia’s deep pop thinkers Dick Diver. Dick Diver’s
brand new album ‘Melbourne, Florida’ (Chapter Music / Trouble In Mind) pays
tribute to Jim Morrison, Kylie, confused travellers, high school quiz nights
and much more, all in the space of 12 very beautiful pop songs. For this show
Al will performing a rare solo set on guitar and vocals.
\\\\\ TUESDAY 25 AUGUST /////
DEERHOOF
PEGA MONSTRO
COWTOWN
Tuesday 25 August
Tufnell Park Dome, 2A Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park, NW5 1HL
7.30pm | £12 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/313096
Tuesday 25 August
Tufnell Park Dome, 2A Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park, NW5 1HL
7.30pm | £12 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/313096
DEERHOOF are the only band that sound like
Deerhoof. Their early records were essentially rehearsals recorded on rubble.
But in that rubble Deerhoof had planted a seed. And that seed took: when before
the steady chug of post-Velvets indie had been the rule, Deerhoof's
neck-snapping syncopations, classical melody, minimal gear and maximal music
has slowly become part of the vocabulary: St Vincent, Flaming Lips, Tune-Yards
and Dirty Projectors are just a few of the bands to have absorbed some Deerhoof
DNA. Satomi, Ed, John and Greg have never become rich and famous but they've
triumphed in their own way - this year, Deerhoof celebrates its 20th
anniversary, having made a dozen consistently acclaimed albums and taken hundreds,
maybe thousands, of joyous and loyal audiences all over the planet on the
never-the-same-twice thrill-ride of their live show. Pitchfork have labelled
Deerhoof as "the best band in the world”, whilst The New York Times
described them as “one of the most original rock bands to have come along in
the last decade.” Last November Upset The Rhythm completed a life ambition when
they released Deerhoof’s new album ‘La Ilsa Bonita’, now the band return to
play UTR for the first time since their sold out Oval Space show back in
February. Deerhoof’s ecstatic and unruly take on pop music has constantly
evolved, meaning that they always sound like the future and that’s never been
more true than now they’ve chalked up a double decade.
http://deerhoof.net/
PEGA MONSTRO are sisters Júlia Reis (drums) and Maria Reis (guitar, keyboard), both sing! Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, Maria and Júlia have been playing music together since they were 15 and 17 respectively, in other groups first before resolving on becoming a duo. Back in 2010, both sisters started a record label, along with some of their musician friends, called Cafetra Records to document Portugal’s garage punk scene. Cafetra represents a community of like-minded musicians who all help each other, making music that they’d want to hear, powered by enthusiasm. 2012 saw Pega Monstro release their self-titled debut album, making for a raucous record that met with critical national acclaim. Now Pega Monstro have a new album ready for Upset The Rhythm entitled ‘Alfarroba’ and released this month. The name of this second album, it’s title meaning ‘carob’, after the sweet tasting bean that grows in the wild trees that spontaneously spring up along the Mediterranean coast. Maria explains further, “In Portugal there are a lot of carob trees in the Algarve and our mother's side of the family is from there, we spent every summer there as children. The scent is unlike any other. So apart from the phonetic appeal of the word, ‘Alfarroba’ is also a homage to that heritage”. The songs on ‘Alfarroba’ deal with many themes, some universal topics like love and growing up, others focusing on the nature of writing songs themselves, whilst some try to make sense of the world from a female perspective. Expect torrents of energy, snare rolls triggering flights of guitar, and fogs of cymbal shimmer forming steps for their vocals to climb.
https://soundcloud.com/upset-the-rhythm/pega-monstro-braco-de-ferro
COWTOWN formed back in 2005, and whilst they may have changed line-up and musical aesthetic, their love of making and playing music has never diminished. Over the years their sound has morphed into a mix of post-punk and new wave; with an added electronic twist. Whilst the Leeds trio may have progressed from playing house parties and squats, you can tell from their music that this is where their hearts truly lie. ’Dudes Vs Bad Dudes’ is the band’s third album and marks somewhat of a landmark in their evolution. They get their kicks from creating the music they love and travelling around the UK playing all manner of venues. ‘Dudes vs Bad Dudes’ is an impressive journey through a plethora or music styles, demanding your attention and making you long for more. Not only have the band produced a record of the highest quality, they have managed to create one which is pure unadulterated fun to listen to.
https://cowtown.bandcamp.com/
http://deerhoof.net/
PEGA MONSTRO are sisters Júlia Reis (drums) and Maria Reis (guitar, keyboard), both sing! Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, Maria and Júlia have been playing music together since they were 15 and 17 respectively, in other groups first before resolving on becoming a duo. Back in 2010, both sisters started a record label, along with some of their musician friends, called Cafetra Records to document Portugal’s garage punk scene. Cafetra represents a community of like-minded musicians who all help each other, making music that they’d want to hear, powered by enthusiasm. 2012 saw Pega Monstro release their self-titled debut album, making for a raucous record that met with critical national acclaim. Now Pega Monstro have a new album ready for Upset The Rhythm entitled ‘Alfarroba’ and released this month. The name of this second album, it’s title meaning ‘carob’, after the sweet tasting bean that grows in the wild trees that spontaneously spring up along the Mediterranean coast. Maria explains further, “In Portugal there are a lot of carob trees in the Algarve and our mother's side of the family is from there, we spent every summer there as children. The scent is unlike any other. So apart from the phonetic appeal of the word, ‘Alfarroba’ is also a homage to that heritage”. The songs on ‘Alfarroba’ deal with many themes, some universal topics like love and growing up, others focusing on the nature of writing songs themselves, whilst some try to make sense of the world from a female perspective. Expect torrents of energy, snare rolls triggering flights of guitar, and fogs of cymbal shimmer forming steps for their vocals to climb.
https://soundcloud.com/upset-the-rhythm/pega-monstro-braco-de-ferro
COWTOWN formed back in 2005, and whilst they may have changed line-up and musical aesthetic, their love of making and playing music has never diminished. Over the years their sound has morphed into a mix of post-punk and new wave; with an added electronic twist. Whilst the Leeds trio may have progressed from playing house parties and squats, you can tell from their music that this is where their hearts truly lie. ’Dudes Vs Bad Dudes’ is the band’s third album and marks somewhat of a landmark in their evolution. They get their kicks from creating the music they love and travelling around the UK playing all manner of venues. ‘Dudes vs Bad Dudes’ is an impressive journey through a plethora or music styles, demanding your attention and making you long for more. Not only have the band produced a record of the highest quality, they have managed to create one which is pure unadulterated fun to listen to.
https://cowtown.bandcamp.com/
Thanks
for your time and remember to check out our website for more details on
everything we have coming up, not to mention full UK dates for Pega Monstro who
start their tour tonight in Bournemouth no less!
See
you soon,
UTR
x
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UPSET THE RHYTHM /////
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UPCOMING SHOWS \\\\\
PEGA MONSTRO
SACRED PAWS
ALISTAIR MCKAY
Saturday 15 August
The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Rd, Dalston, E8 3AS
8pm | £6 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/321016
Saturday 15 August
The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Rd, Dalston, E8 3AS
8pm | £6 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/321016
DEERHOOF
PEGA MONSTRO
COWTOWN
Tuesday 25 August
Tufnell Park Dome, 2A Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park, NW5 1HL
7.30pm | £12 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/313096
FUZZ
Tuesday 25 August
Tufnell Park Dome, 2A Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park, NW5 1HL
7.30pm | £12 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/313096
FUZZ
FLESH WORLD
Saturday 5 September
Oval Space, 29-32 The Oval, Cambridge Heath, E2 9DT
7pm - 10pm | £14 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/318321
Saturday 5 September
Oval Space, 29-32 The Oval, Cambridge Heath, E2 9DT
7pm - 10pm | £14 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/318321
STEPHEN STEINBRINK
JULIE BYRNE
Thursday 10 September
St Pancras Old Church, Pancras Road, King's Cross, NW1 1UL
7.30pm | £8 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/319333
JULIE BYRNE
Thursday 10 September
St Pancras Old Church, Pancras Road, King's Cross, NW1 1UL
7.30pm | £8 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/319333
RICHARD DAWSON & ASIQ NARGILE
Monday 14 September
Tufnell Park Dome, 2A
Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park, NW5 1HL
7.30pm | £15 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/322823
7.30pm | £15 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/322823
DOPE BODY
USA NAILS
Wednesday
16 September
Old
Blue Last, 38 Great Eastern St, Shoreditch, EC2A 3ES
8pm
| £8 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/318804
RAT COLUMNS
Thursday 17 September
Montague
Arms, 289 Queen's Rd, New Cross Gate, SE14 2PA
7.30pm | £6 |
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/325345
MARTIN NEWELL -
‘THE GOLDEN AFTERNOON’
Saturday 19 September
St Giles In The Fields, 60 St Giles High Street, Covent Garden, WC2H
8LG
MATANA
ROBERTS
‘Coin Coin Chapter Three’
Tuesday 6 October
OSLO, 1a Amhurst Road, Hackney Central,
E8 1LL
NORMIL HAWAIIANS
Saturday 24
October
The Lexington,
96-98 Pentonville Rd, Angel, N1 9JB
SHANNON AND THE CLAMS
Wednesday
11 November
OSLO, 1a Amhurst Road, Hackney Central,
E8 1LL
MIKAL CRONIN
Tuesday 17 November
Scala, 275 Pentonville
Road, King´s Cross, London, N1 9NL
7.30pm | £13 | http://www.wegottickets.com/event/325344
