tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86332350489892716572024-03-05T17:59:19.276-05:00Bmore Musically InformedBmore Musically InformedBretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.comBlogger842125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-85809390966585814372012-01-04T11:33:00.000-05:002012-01-04T11:33:49.863-05:00Here We Come 2012<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLCHEIOlf8ADPSRkGrpCguBi1LxW2nqQdiKXxOUalGguE1sEMb_ErXyDPtkloZRZxiWfamyRDlKR-kQp3PA5gF2tDbYiOy-cpp27b7Ni4VEWKNO0jxjjtNDo7lS1n_hXazMZHMesZgVM/s1600/bmorebanner_500_softhouse_TEST.jpg" /><br />
With a new year will come a new <i>Bmore Music</i>. Re-imaged and re-purposed for 2012, look to be musically informed about artists from Baltimore in different fashion.<br />
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The new site will house four categories of content- <i>Bmore Music</i>, <i>Impose</i>, <i>Friends</i>, and a fourth TBA soon. <i>Bmore Music</i> will provide the site's original intent, <i>Impose </i>will be feature articles written for <a href="http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/bmore-music">Impose Magazine</a>, and <i>Friends </i>is the <a href="http://friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/">record label</a>. We'll be moving over from Blogger to Tumblr, so expect more coverage and new contributors.<br />
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Look out for the launch soon with a feature show, tour announcements, and more.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-13896195957608942212011-12-20T09:00:00.001-05:002011-12-20T09:00:00.481-05:00Top Baltimore Albums of 2011<img alt="Celebration" height="334" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2428/4030591464_a9377f8c93.jpg" width="500" /><br />
2011 has come and almost gone, and with it came another hearty selection of music releases from Baltimore. While we lost some historic bands this year (<a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/09/end-of-road-double-dagger.html">Double Dagger</a>, Ponytail, <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/11/thank-you-say-youre-welcome.html">Thank You</a>), 2011 continued Baltimore's outpour of quality records.<br />
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Narrowing this down to a list was difficult - taking into account vinyl wear and tear, digital play counts, love, and the release's meaning to a continually thriving scene.<br />
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There is one release from a Swedish band. This gets a pass because the record features a lineup with lead vocals from Daniel Higgs. It also gets a pass because it's amazing. Also, there are a handful of records on here that I helped release via Friends Records.<br />
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Here are my top 25 music albums from Baltimore, Maryland in 2011.<br />
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25. Daytime - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/05/daytimes-serendipity.html">Daytime's Serendipity</a></i><br />
24. Each Others - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/03/eachothers-lately-now.html">Lately Now</a></i><br />
23. Roomrunner - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/09/roomrunner-spinning.html">Roomrunner</a></i><br />
22. Holy Ghost Party - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/07/holy-ghost-part-holy-ghost-party.html">Holy Ghost Party</a></i><br />
21. Vlonde - <i><a href="http://friendsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-grief-of-o">The Grief of O</a></i><br />
20. Romantic States - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/07/video-romantic-states-fourth.html">Still Petals</a></i><br />
19. Inflatable Mattress - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/10/inflatable-mattress-pumped-up-blue.html">Pumped Up</a></i><br />
18. Arbouretum - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2010/12/arbouretum-destroying-to-save.html">The Gathering</a></i><br />
17. Dog Leather - <a href="http://greezy%20man%20and%20stinky%20man%20meets%20smutty%20ranks%20on%20tarantula%20hill/"><i>Greezy Man and Stinky Man Meets Smutty Ranks On Tarantula Hill</i></a><br />
16. Ken Seeno - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/02/ken-seeno-invisible-surfer-on-invisible.html">Invisible Surfer On An Invisible Wave</a></i><br />
15. Witch Hat - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/08/witch-hat-blood-people.html">Brown in a Dog</a></i><br />
14. Adventure - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/04/adventure-rio.html">Lesser Known</a></i><br />
13. Skull Defekts - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/04/video-skull-defekts-with-daniel-higgs.html">Peer Amid</a></i><br />
12. Moss of Aura - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/08/moss-of-aura-wading-release-show.html">Wading</a></i><br />
11. Run DMT - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/09/culture-dealer.html">Dreaming</a></i><br />
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10. Zomes - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/03/zomes-openings.html">Earth Grid</a></i><br />
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9. Thank You - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2010/10/thank-you-golden-worry.html">Golden Worry</a></i><br />
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8. White Life - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/08/video-white-life-time-is-wasting.html">White Life</a></i><br />
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7. Co La - <i><a href="http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/co-la-ecsatic-sunshines-smooth-lil-brother">Dial Tone Earth</a></i><br />
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6. Ponytail - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/02/ponytail-do-whatever-you-want-all-time.html">Do Whatever You Want All The Time</a></i><br />
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5. Microkingdom - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/01/microkingdom-surgery-ghosts.html">Three Compositions of No Jazz</a></i><br />
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4. Dope Body - <i><a href="http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/dope-body-bangers-and-yos">Nupping</a></i><br />
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3. Wye Oak - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/02/stream-wye-oaks-new-lp-civilian.html">Civilian</a></i><br />
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2. Future Islands - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/10/victory-lap-future-islands.html">On The Water</a></i><br />
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1. Celebration - <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/03/celebration-future-islands-2640-space.html">Electric Tarot: Hello Paradise</a></i>Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-61466707670324063152011-12-12T12:33:00.000-05:002011-12-12T12:33:07.729-05:00BMOREMUSIC IS CHANGINGExpect big changes for BMOREMUSIC in 2012. Love, Brett.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-36245983509961417862011-11-23T14:06:00.000-05:002011-11-23T14:06:38.252-05:00Compilation: Friends Records 2011<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDIpVoOaxy6M90kjhM7d9hyphenhyphenQ4UgdhhiUvx65jaLaJlvPlXGSZuixse80aD3Ab_vEwOvyiAXwLCey9DqMeOAwMuevy0JtPVU8KDXXH4-9npIgC-EyS4cWUt7dRZIZ4W1SDObtJMIge3Pc0/s1600/2011-tape-comp_bmoremusic.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/">Friends Records</a> has been collecting songs since the beginning of 2011, and the result is a 30 song compilation full of new and exclusive tracks from Baltimore, Maryland.<br />
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<i><a href="http://friendsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/friends-records-2011">Friends Records 2011</a></i> is out tomorrow, a free digital and limited double-cassette release available Thanksgiving Day. Citypaper <a href="http://blogs.citypaper.com/noise/index.php/2011/11/spend-thanksgiving-with-friends-records-new-holiday-comp/">premiered</a> the opening track, a new Celebration song called "Sure Shot" that was recorded in the band's own Night Worm Studios.<br />
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Mark at <a href="http://yvynyl.tumblr.com/post/12803261400/premiere-weekends-basement-fuzz-baltimores">YVYNYL</a> uncovered another preview last week, Weekends' "Basement Fuzz."<br />
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The compilation was mastered for cassette by Rob Giradi at Lord Baltimore, and the artwork for the double-tape packaging comes compliments of Will Pesta.<br />
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The track list of this annual affair boasts a hefty supply of Baltimore heroes, with an unreleased Future Islands song recorded for KEXP, a recently recorded Dan Deacon track, the debut of Jenn Wasner's (Wye Oak) Flock of Dimes, new explorations by Jason Urick, a stark reminder of the return of Oxes, a lost gem from Dustin Wong and Molly Siegel, a new-anything wonder from Matt Papich's Co La, and more. <br />
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It also sports an Arthur Russell cover by Soft Cat, fresh digs from Holy Ghost Party, a hearty dose of sugar by Will Pesta's Inflatable Mattress, a new live jam from Lands and Peoples, some exclusive hard-nosed tomfoolery from Witch Hat, another psychedelic gift from Secret Mountains, and a lot more. Check out the entire track list below.<br />
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<b>Side A </b><br />
Celebration - Sure Shot 4.37 <br />
Future Islands - Tomorrow (Live @ KEXP) 3:31 <br />
Weekends - Basement Fuzz 2:08 <br />
Microkingdom - God's Total Woman 5:28 <br />
Moss Of Aura - Post 4:22 <br />
Jason Urick - Woman (For Jah Shaka) 6:58 <br />
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<b>Side B </b><br />
Oxes - Hiawatha (Live @ WNUR) 4:51 <br />
Witch Hat - Break Interstate Park 5:28 <br />
Violet Hour - Absence Of Limbs 5:47 <br />
Sri Aurobindo - No Coincidence 3:29 <br />
Lonnie Walker - Inside Factories 3:49 <br />
Height With Friends - Mustard Seed 2:08 <br />
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<b>Side C </b><br />
Soft Cat - This Is How We Walk On The Moon 3:36 <br />
Lands and Peoples - Memo (Live) 3:35 <br />
Flock Of Dimes - Prison Bride 2:54 <br />
Beth Varden - I Can't Stand 5:59 <br />
Brian Adam Ant - Psychic Assassins 2:23 <br />
Secret Mountains - Weepy Little Fingers 6:18 <br />
Buhloones - Something Else Exchange 2:13 <br />
Holy Ghost Party - Breakfast 3:26 <br />
Beyond Say - Bowl Of Water Moccassins 3:37 <br />
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<b>Side D </b><br />
Dan Deacon - The Token Circle High 1:23 <br />
Co La - Visions Of Excess (Wet Version) 6:26 <br />
Jake Lingan - Hair Trigger 3;42 <br />
Vlonde - Love Theme 4:55 <br />
Avocado Happy Hour - Tactic 4:19 <br />
Dustin Wong and Molly Siegel - Untitled 1:52 <br />
Chase O'Hara and Amy Reid - Love You In Summer 2:43 <br />
Inflatable Mattress - Fantasy Motorboat 2:22 <br />
Neal Reinalda - Sunset In Baltimore 5:10<br />
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Get the double-cassette or free digital download <a href="http://friendsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/friends-records-2011">right here</a> on Thanksgiving.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-48625496923564119112011-11-18T09:00:00.009-05:002011-11-18T09:00:01.646-05:00Guest Post: Katrina Ford Occupies Baltimore<img border="0" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfqxb8z9My1qf9aul.jpg" /><br />
"Great Pyramid" is the final statement on side A of <a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/releases/celebration_electrictarot">Celebration</a>'s most recent LP, <i>Hello Paradis</i>e. The band channels a card in the tarot that deals "the boss, the king, male influence and authority, planning, building, construction, seeking stability, ambition and confidence, tradition, order, and structure." The song begins with a simple question, “Hey Kingdom, where do your ambitions lie?”<br />
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It concludes with Katrina Ford demanding you to "stand up, to the top." Last weekend Ford's band, Celebration, were asked by <a href="http://www.occupybmore.org/">Occupy Baltimore</a> to play at McKeldin Square, the site of Occupy Baltimore's encampment. The Baltimore Police Department got wind of the performance, and <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/midnight-sun-blog/bal-occupy-baltimore-blames-baltimore-police-for-canceled-celebration-concert-20111115,0,4747048.story">shut it down</a> before it could even take place, threatening to confiscate instruments and "remove" individuals that performed.<br />
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Now more than ever is a good time to "stand up, declare damn! God damn! I’m alive!” To be alive is to be free, and we can all at least agree on the right to freedom. Right?<br />
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The following is an open letter to the universe from <a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/releases/celebration_electrictarot">Celebration</a>'s Katrina Ford.<br />
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<b>OWS! Occupy! Occupy!</b> The idea is grand and hopeful, it has crept in and gained momentum and support from across the globe. I feel my depression finally lifting. OWS to me, is a tribal community of care in a world I thought had forgotten how to dream big. The cat is out of the bag, on the street, and the world is watching!<br />
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I believe the more it is resisted and evicted the more it will grow, which is beautiful and scary to me. Beautiful because of the utopian ideals that it represents, to see people sharing and believing that we can make a better life for ALL, not just the 1%. Scary because the resistance has shown it's true colors, and they are violently violating the law they represent, AND they have weapons.<br />
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As I watch video after video of these brutalities I ask, Where's the humanity? Has basic human rights gone straight down the tube?!<br />
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A month ago, representatives from Occupy Baltimore contacted us and asked us to come down and play. We had been to Mckeldin Square a few times over the past few weeks and wanted to help. It's cold and sometimes boring standing around waiting for a wave. We hoped by bringing some dancing and music we'd give them some much needed entertainment and something to bounce around and warm up to. So we agreed on a date and started to plan our equipment to fit the space and energy limitations.<br />
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The Baltimore Sun announced our upcoming performance, which alerted the authorities. A week before the day, Occupy Baltimore was told by the city that no generators could be used for the performance and that they would require them to have security for the event. So at the news we scrambled to find a battery powered version of us.<br />
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On the day of the show, police showed up to the encampment and told Occupy that if we brought in any PA it would be confiscated. Furthermore, if anyone performed they would be "removed." So we left our bongos and pump organ at home and showed up empty handed. We had to at least explain to our friends why we couldn't play.<br />
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After an hour of standing around and asking ourselves questions like "if I clap my hands is that performing?" or "will they arrest me if I sing and stomp on the street?" We saw the humor in it and felt like the heroes of <i>Footloose</i>. Then I began to see the gravity. We dared not challenge it at the request of Occupy, they felt like their relations with the city had been good but strained and didn't want to push it. We had all but given up, then at some point two of the officers walked over to bridge the gap, so we thought.<br />
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It ended up being a dodgy conversation on what kind of music will be played and what equipment they allowed. Basically it was micro diced until we were left with no real option. They didn't want us to make any noise, we had no permit to.<br />
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We feeling somewhat of a coitus interruptus, pulled together a renegade performance at Holy Frijoles later that night. As for playing directly for Occupy we are still waiting word to see if we can perform SOMETHING for the big day this coming Saturday and I'm still determined to bring a little celebration to the movement.<br />
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I am part of the 99% and I am behind it 100%. ---K. FordBretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-87638682025075421482011-11-11T09:00:00.003-05:002011-11-11T09:00:07.904-05:00Video: Weekends - "Roommate / Raingirls"<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsQHJmc2z6C5BSIqetdt_WstNTc-cl-vJL-6HO27l3xZ3HQn0jh6RO2ymZRZUvidpa-TKUWFpATUy5pAy21Qn2crGPmu2NpWCIm0tttTQGBGwSnl8bI5rgAsSoQej_H28HU_iowKxCpY/s1600/weekends_raingirlsvideo_copycatbmore.jpg" /><br />
It was really hot outside. I arrived at the Copycat early one Saturday to help out with a music video. The Copycat Theatre troupe, responsible for <i>Rooms Play</i> and other wonderment, had written and choreographed a short for our friends <a href="https://www.facebook.com/weekendsbaltimore">Weekends</a>.<br />
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Guy Werner and Kevin Blackistone descended upon the space with a truck full of lights (hot lights) and the rest of their video gear. What ensued was a video for two songs off of Weekends' <i>Strange Cultures</i>. Brendan Sullivan and Adam Lempel are invaded during a sweaty rendition of "Roommate" in their old practice space, and taken to the Copycat Theater's fantasy world for "Raingirls." Claymation animates the second half, a psychedelic whirlwind of clay, umbrellas, dancing, and Sam Shea in a bear costume.<br />
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The first half of this was recorded that hot Saturday, the daylong shoot ended with Weekends rushing over to a gig at Floristree. Brendan rode with me over to the H&H, and there's still red body paint from the video's abduction on my passenger seat.<br />
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Weekends are working on their next LP now, the first taste of which will be <a href="http://friendsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/friends-records-2011">here</a>.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-42276172905876839452011-11-08T12:25:00.001-05:002011-11-08T12:35:22.070-05:00Photos: Oxes, Thank You, Witch Hat, Sri Aurobindo<img alt="Oxes" height="334" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6050/6323058325_9a7f4a5011.jpg" width="500" /><br />
Last weekend Friends Records hosted an epic lineup that included Thank You's final U.S. appearance and a rare (and powerful) set from Oxes. This all-Baltimore lineup also included the likes of Witch Hat and Sri Aurobindo, and Valerie was there to capture all the action. Don't sleep on Oxes' forthcoming <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/10/oxes-crunchy-zest.html">12"</a>. Also - thank you, <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/11/thank-you-say-youre-welcome.html">Thank You</a>.<br />
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There have already been a handful of "show of the year" candidates, but this Saturday's G Spot bill is a hefty contender. As pointed out in <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/11/thank-you-say-youre-welcome.html">Tuesday's piece</a> that included a chat with band founder Jeff McGrath, this will be Thank You's last show in the United States of America before heading over to Europe for their final tour that concludes at <a href="http://www.atpfestival.com/events/nightmare2011.php">ATP</a>.<br />
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In addition, this will be the world's first chance at scoring the first U.S. Oxes release since 2005 - a new 12" called <i><a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/releases/oxes/">Bile Stbudy</a></i> that will be limited to 650 copies.<br />
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Joining these two heavyweights Saturday evening will be Witch Hat and Sri Aurobindo, both fresh off new vinyl releases. Don't sleep on <i><a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/releases/fr015/">Brown in a Dog</a></i> or <i><a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/releases/fr009/">Eyes</a></i>, and definitely don't wait too long to <a href="http://www.missiontix.com/events/product/12922/oxes">grab tickets</a> for this monster of a show.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-1725291652078916252011-11-01T11:20:00.000-04:002011-11-01T11:20:18.972-04:00Thank You Say You're Welcome<img border="0" height="350" src="http://cdn.imposemagazine.com/__data/thank-you-baltimore-band.jpg" width="500" /><br />
There have been a few major casualties this year within Baltimore’s music scene, starting with Ponytail and Double Dagger. A third perennial live force announces it’s departure today as <a href="http://www.myspace.com/wethankyou">Thank You</a> will play it’s last U.S. show this weekend in Baltimore, and it’s final show this December on a European tour.<br />
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In conversation yesterday, band founder Jeff McGrath admitted that Thank You’s <a href="http://www.missiontix.com/events/product/12922/oxes">G Spot show</a> with <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/10/oxes-crunchy-zest.html">Oxes</a> this Saturday and their forthcoming European tour will be their last of a six year run. The band is set to play their final show at ATP’s <i><a href="http://www.atpfestival.com/events/nightmare2011.php">Nightmare Before Christmas</a></i> at the invitation of former tour mates, Battles.<br />
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Jeff explains, “It sort of just feels like we’re moving out of an apartment.” A few weeks ago William Cashion of Future Islands asked Thank You if they wanted to join them for a January tour. When the band got together to discuss William’s proposal, it became evident to everyone that not all of the members still enjoyed touring or had the will to continue to do so.<br />
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Each of Thank You’s LPs since their days with original drummer Elke Wardlaw have been hand-crafted with a strong ode to their live performance. First and foremost, Thank You is very much a live band. Without this component, all four current members couldn’t envision moving forward under the same moniker. Jeff was quick to point out that they’ll all remain best friends, they all plan to stay living in Baltimore, and that they all plan to continue making music - just with different friends and artists. This makes sense, especially when considering the musical cycle currently occurring in Baltimore.<br />
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Since Whartscape’s conclusion, a number of pivotal bands in Baltimore’s music scene have disbanded. Besides geography, a few other similarities link together these break-ups. They were executed positively, brought on by pure motives, and instilled the core values of friendship. None involved ill wills, hefty egos, or tugs at fame. They occurred because either the band wanted to go out on top, or because it’s members creativity would flourish more within separate entities.<br />
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To the casual bystander, Baltimore’s music scene may appear to have a few holes. However, a closer look reveals at least ten other willing and eager bands for every disbanded group of heroes. Though Whartscape and a handful of its pioneers may have retired their household names, there remains a thriving community that's arguably even stronger than ever.<br />
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Pivotol bands might break up, but their members tend to start or join new projects with other friends in town. Jeff McGrath put it rather simply yesterday, “The nature of this city is friendliness.” In a music scene that relies heavily upon a tight-knit community, it’s important to say thank you to friends that help continue its evolution.<br />
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Thank You has one final release in store; details are forthcoming.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-45962124029975440882011-10-27T12:55:00.000-04:002011-10-27T12:55:26.037-04:00Show: Japanther, Weekends, Beyond Say, Teenage Souls<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKx5pArnwqMRpYo1LWGHBN5OF0M2TlZh3M8pWr3BZ8LPSAgBR0DWwEBpaEHAsTN69HTCpcaZYYoNLe41khpJMmVV9sDorNdayBEWKgtPOFiF4xs2N3-4tAuSgKRWuIyASG-l4qoEnN14/s640/334701_2352099996443_1068430127_32696479_747971624_o+%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /><br />
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It's been made pretty clear that these dudes have put out one of the finest albums of the year in <i>On The Water</i>, and today they hit the road with <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/07/ed-schraders-music-beat-rats.html">Ed Schrader's Music Beat</a>.<br />
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Tonight <a href="http://future-islands.com/">Future Islands</a> play Black Cat's main stage down in D.C. with <a href="http://dollarbinsofthefuture.com/">Javelin</a> on support for the first leg of their <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/10/go-future-islands-celebration.html#more">massive tour</a>. William Cashion, Sam Herring, and Gerrit Welmers celebrated the release of their new record last week at the intimate confines of The Depot, and Valerie was there to capture all the action.<br />
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Tour dates are <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/10/go-future-islands-celebration.html#more">right here</a>, and more photos after the jump.<br />
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The <a href="http://dandeacon.com/">Dan Deacon</a> Ensemble has fluctuated in size and dynamic since it's original <i>Bromst </i>components several years ago. On Friday, December 16 in Baltimore, a new ensemble will be unveiled. The new five piece will make its debut at the Ottobar on the just announced triple-threat bill that also includes <a href="http://celebrationelectrictarot.com/">Celebration</a> and <a href="http://brainwashed.com/matmos/">Matmos</a>.<br />
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Dan writes that this ensemble will include Denny Bowen, Dave Jacober, Chester Gwazda, and Jordan Casey - to which he aptly described as "champions." A completely warranted statement with this new double-synth, double-percussion powerhouse that includes members of Double Dagger, Dope Body, and more. Deacon is currently engulfed in writing the next LP, and this show looks to be a good introduction to what's next.<br />
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Toss in the city's finest psych-soul warriors Celebration, and local legends Matmos, and you've got yourself a big one. Tickets go on sale today over at the <a href="http://theottobar.com/">Ottobar</a>.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-86075690507261817052011-10-13T09:00:00.000-04:002011-10-13T09:00:12.780-04:00Inflatable Mattress - Pumped Up / Blue Mattress<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQwNzWR3VK6zuZXgZULmxdsGi510nqbdrYtSzL-garRb_h2QP-Nr-6xTYkRCeo-BWZ9EUmPW4_O8S06uiHXgXtTEr3BTfXeFs1EA91i5DPHCvk0mx7Vgrwbybfm5AkaJtDjL38nU9By4/s1600/inflatablemattress_bluemattress.JPG" /><br />
Your new favorite cassette is over at Wigflip right now, fresh beats from the label founder himself. Will Pesta is <a href="http://soundcloud.com/inflatablemattress">Inflatable Mattress</a>, who is also known to produce psycho-ambient swirls under the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/happyfamilymusic">Happy Family</a> moniker. I covered the first side of this tape, <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/01/inflatable-mattress-pumped-up.html">Pumped Up</a></i>, back at the beginning of this year.<br />
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Side B sports <i>Blue Mattress -</i> a deeper cosmic adventure through beats. "Silent Heads" is an early groove on the side, a stand-out lifter that rolls like clouds over a skyscraper.<br />
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This is Wigflip's newest offering, available to order now on tape from their <a href="http://wigfliprecords.com/">site </a>or digitally over on <a href="http://boomkat.com/downloads/449441-inflatable-mattress-pumped-up-blue-mattress">Boomkat</a>. Also, you definitely don't want to miss out on this wonked-out romper room short for the Jazzy J mix of "Funkhouser."<br />
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The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/EdSchraderShow">Ed Schrader Show</a> was back in action a few weeks ago, and the glorious new episode just went live on the interwebs last night compliments of <a href="http://www.pushrecordplay.com/">Guy Werner</a> and probably a million other awesome people. This episode featured <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2010/03/interview-sick-weapons-with-ellie.html">Ellie Beziat</a> (Sick Weapons, RIP), director Matt Porterfield, and a performance by Future Islands.<br />
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Watch it below and after the jump, and steer clear of the cat with herpes in its eye.<br />
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On Saturday in Baltimore you can go see two bands that will likely be responsible for the best two records to come out of town this year - Celebration and Future Islands.<br />
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Next week marks the release of <i>On The Water</i>, the third long player from <a href="http://future-islands.com/">Future Islands</a>. Words can only begin to describe the magnitude of this record, churning feelings and evoking a sense of consciousness that's found between the perfect balance of sheer joy and utter despair. Throw in a guest appearance by Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner, Denny Bowen laying down live drums, and beyond-perfect production by Chester Endersby Gwazda, and dudes have created a masterpiece. Future Islands play their only in-store performance of their massive upcoming North American tour tomorrow at 5 PM at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239982379387427">Sound Garden</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://celebrationelectrictarot.com/">Celebration</a> relinquished their first LP in a number of years earlier in 2011, a nine song affair titled <i><a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/releases/celebration_electrictarot/">Hello Paradise</a></i>. Not only was each song perfect in just about every way, but the statement made in the story behind the record highlights just about everything wrong with today's music industry. Celebration are putting on an intimate performance at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=229212243791150">The Metro Gallery</a> on Saturday night with Lands and Peoples before they head out on the road for a southern tour with Arbouretum later this month.<br />
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View tour dates for both Future Islands and Celebration after the jump.<br />
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Tues Oct 25 - Wilmington, NC @ Reggie's 42cond st Tavern With Arbouretum<br />
Wed Oct 26 - Charleston, SC @ Tin Roof With Arbouretum<br />
Thur Oct 27 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl With Arbouretum<br />
Fri Oct 28 - Charlotte @ The Milestone With Arbouretum and the Moaners<br />
Sat Oct 29 - Asheville @ The Get Down With Arbouretum and the Moaners<br />
Sun Oct 30- Chapel Hill, NC @ Nightlight With Arbouretum and the Moaners<br />
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October 8 - Baltimore, MD @ The Sound Garden Free In-Store Performance! Starts at 5PM<br />
US Tour with ED SCHRADER'S MUSIC BEAT<br />
October 25 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat (w/Javelin)<br />
October 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small's Theatre (w/Javelin)<br />
October 27 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern (w/Javelin)<br />
October 28 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick Lounge (w/Javelin)<br />
October 29 - Kalamazoo, MI @ The Strutt (w/Javelin)<br />
October 30 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall (w/Javelin)<br />
November 1 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry <br />
November 2 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room<br />
November 3 - Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot Saloon <br />
November 4 - Norman, OK @ The Opolis <br />
November 5 - Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest<br />
November 7 - Marfa, TX @ Padre's <br />
November 8 - Santa Fe, NM @ VFW <br />
November 9 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge<br />
November 10 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court<br />
November 11 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux <br />
November 12 - Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project <br />
November 13 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios<br />
November 15 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill <br />
November 16 - Santa Barbara, CA @ Muddy Waters<br />
November 17 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echoplex<br />
November 18 - Long Beach, CA @ Alex's Bar <br />
November 19 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah <br />
November 20 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room <br />
November 23 - New Orleans, LA @ Circle Bar <br />
November 25 - Birmingham, AL @ The Bottletree <br />
November 26 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl (w/Lonnie Walker)<br />
November 27 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle (w/Lonnie Walker) <br />
November 28 - Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox (w/Lonnie Walker)<br />
November 29 - Charlottesville, VA @ Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar<br />
November 30 - Lancaster, PA @ The Lizard Lounge<br />
December 1 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (w/Zomes)<br />
December 2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Kungfu Necktie<br />
December 3 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar (w/Javelin)Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-12579585811084562472011-10-06T07:00:00.001-04:002011-10-06T07:00:02.876-04:00Oxes - "Crunchy Zest"<img border="0" src="http://friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/oxes_whoxescape_bagheads_crunchyzest-464x700.jpg" /><br />
Just about every band that I've ever covered from Baltimore probably owes a nod to the trio of Chris Freeland, Marc Miller, and Nat Fowler. <a href="http://twitter.com/oxes">Oxes</a> haven't had a U.S. release since 2005, but have still managed to be there when Baltimore's needed them most.<br />
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Whartscape 2008 (below) and <i><a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2010/08/live-mp3s-oxes-at-whartscape-2010.html">Whoxescape</a></i> in 2010 (above) are a few of the rare appearances they've tossed our way since, but that changes this Fall.<br />
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They shall stand on boxes again, and this time with a couple new releases on the table. The first of which is called <i><a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/releases/oxes/">Bile Stbudy</a> -</i> a new 12" limited to five hundred copies on Friends Records. The wax will feature "Crunchy Zest", "Orange Jewelryist", and more.<br />
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"Crunchy Zest" has made a few stellar live appearances, including this one.<br />
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In addition to new releases, Oxes have shows in the works. The first of which <a href="http://blogs.citypaper.com/noise/index.php/2011/09/oxes-announce-new-releases-hometown-show/">Citypaper</a> spilled the news on last week - November 5 at Baltimore's thought-to-be-dead G Spot with Thank You and special guests. RSVP to that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199084460161399">here</a>. They were also invited by Les Savy Fav to play <a href="http://www.atpfestival.com/events/nightmare2011.php">ATP</a>'s <i>Nightmare Before Christmas</i> this December in England.<br />
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Pre-order <i>Bile Stbudy</i> <a href="http://www.friendsrecordsbaltimore.com/releases/oxes/">here</a>, and you'll want to stay tuned for the next Oxes release.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-68375087012187231002011-09-29T12:18:00.001-04:002011-09-29T12:31:18.796-04:00Roomrunner - "Spinning"<img border="0" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls4g06XuAs1qhunhho1_500.jpg" /><br />
<a href="http://fandeathrecords.com/">Fan Death Records</a> spouted out a whole mess of spectacular noise this week, including a track from their forthcoming <a href="http://roomrunner.tumblr.com/">Roomrunner</a> cassette called "Spinning".<br />
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We're pretty stoked to be able to follow up <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/09/end-of-road-double-dagger.html">that post</a> about Double Dagger calling it quits with a promising new single from drummer Denny Bowen's band Roomrunner. "Spinning" is aural proof that no one kid can ever grow up on too much Nirvana. A killer burst of noise-pop bliss that odes to the 90s without kissing too much ass.<br />
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Roomrunner is made up of Denny Bowen, Dan Frome, John Jones, and Bret Lanahan. The new songs were recorded by Dan Frome, who also plays guitar. The "Frome Dome" came in handy especially for the vocals, as Denny felt comfortable enough to record his voice there instead of renting a car and going out to a parking lot somewhere in the county as previously planned. Bowen has been writing the songs over the past two years.<br />
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The debut Roomrunner cassette is part of a new tape series from Fan Death Records, where each proprietor of the label chose a different band to make a tape of. This was Sean Gray's choice, and you can get all four titles for only seventeen bucks <a href="http://fandeathrecords.com/shop/">right here</a>.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-87698486640072947802011-09-26T21:34:00.003-04:002011-09-26T21:44:12.617-04:00Video: Holy Ghost Party - Live 9.10.11<img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinf89lNlCCx5yAn3C_hQmC6qGKPohGAWr4myAL35_TXhuog8x-yfAn-1ywvAXIJEpjqq7AKw-ccondgH-ldwnhNQUwZirbSAKLlXGgv5nLthZEoLnqvR083XHEO0AvH61QncdZZbNBvzM/s640/hgp_werner_091011.JPG" width="500" /><br />
A few weeks ago <a href="http://www.myspace.com/holyghostpartyy">Holy Ghost Party</a> performed at the Metro Gallery as a duo, with their debut full length fresh off of a release on cassette (Friends) and vinyl (GenPop). Guy Werner taped the whole live set, a calculated raucous that occupied in the same realm as their <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/07/artscape-worlds-in-collusion.html"><i>Worlds in Collusion</i></a> performance did earlier this year.<br />
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I began this week posting about a <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/09/culture-dealer.html">new beginning</a>, but will end it with a farewell. After nine years together, <a href="http://www.posttypography.com/doubledagger/">Double Dagger</a> have announced their final string of shows.<br />
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Perhaps <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Buckhantz">Steve Buckhantz</a> said it best. Dagger, indeed. Dudes are throwing in the towel at a high point, after two of their finest releases - <i>More </i>and <i>Masks</i>. From the band:<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">We've accomplished a lot in those nine years, playing some incredible shows with bands we love and in places we never thought we'd get to play. We've been fortunate enough to have several great labels support us along the way, starting with local friends Hit-Dat, and later Chicago-based labels Stationary (Heart) and Thrill Jockey, as well as hometown labels Toxic Pop and Terra Firma. </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">To answer the inevitable question about why we're breaking up: Like any relationship's end, it's complex, but for us it mostly comes down to time. As the band got older and grew and changed, the people in it did too, and our individual lives are pulling us towards other pursuits. With this in mind, we decided to focus on playing a few final shows in some of our favorite cities, and go out on a high note instead of slowing fading away. We still like the music, the shows, and each other, and we think it's best to bring things to a close while we can still devote our full energy to this music. </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">We've been taking time off from playing live to finish a few new songs, which will be released posthumously in some format (the details are still being figured out). We've also been planning a string of final shows in some of our favorite cities next month.</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">We could fill a book with the people we want to thank for everything they've done for us over the years. Those who helped us out in any way from putting out our records, helping us screenprint record covers and t-shirts, taking a chance on booking us in other cities we'd never played before (or booking us time and time again), roommates who sat through countless hours of practice (and sometimes recording), strangers who made us meals in their homes, let us sleep on their floors, drove us around, put up with our bad jokes, lent us equipment (though more often it happened that we were the lenders), absorbed the onstage insults, didn't sue us when getting hit in the head with drums, gave us good advice, bought the records and came to the shows and flipped out which gave us the energy to better do the same, and most importantly the girlfriends and wives who let us take the time to do this, all of you made everything we've put into this worth it. </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">We're all creative dudes so this isn't the last you'll hear from us, but it is (almost) the end of the line for hearing from us together as Double Dagger. The last of it will be that forthcoming collection of songs and the last few Double Dagger shows.</span></i><br />
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Wed, October 12 - Baltimore, MD - Charm City Art Space - w/ Ed Schrader's Music Beat<br />
Thu, October 13 - Detroit, MI - The Berkley Front <br />
Fri, October 14 - Chicago, IL - Ultra Lounge - w/ Call Me Lightning <br />
Sat, October 15 - Chicago, IL - TBA <br />
Sun, October 16 - Cleveland, OH - Now That's Class - w/ Megachurch<br />
Wed, October 19 - Washington, DC - Black Cat - w/ Imperial China <br />
Thu, Oct. 20 - Brooklyn, NY - Death By Audio - w/ AIDS Wolf, Zomes <br />
Fri Oct. 21 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar - w/ awesome secret guests!!!Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-34677629558142847702011-09-12T09:00:00.000-04:002011-09-12T09:00:14.654-04:00Culture Dealer<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="375" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28186874?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe><br />
It kind of feels like Christmas morning when a new label pops up in Baltimore, especially when it is one this good. Say hello to <a href="http://culturedealer.com/">Culture Dealer</a>, a new outlet by Mike Collins.<br />
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With a handful of analog offerings already underway, this new label looks to specialize in short-run oddities of the highest caliber of weird. The teaser for Culture Dealer's flagship VHS is above, a fifty minute production called <i>Video Door</i>. The label promises a "compilation of mental maps, warped perspectives, dream exploits, nose cameras, audio-visual experiments and much more." It will feature work by Baltimore's Run DMT, Justin Kelly, Alex Deranian, Chase O'Hara, Will Pesta and more along with folks from out of town as well. You can order it now on green VHS for $7 <a href="http://culturedealer.com/">right here</a>.<br />
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Another inaugural release from Culture Dealer is a new cassette from the label boss himself, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/rundmt">Run DMT</a>. The album is called <i>DREAMS</i>, and streaming above is a new track from it called "Romantic". Mike just sent me the full tape yesterday, and I look forward to sharing more about this amazing cassette over on <a href="http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/bmore-music">Impose</a> in the coming weeks.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-71610448603176376832011-09-08T13:06:00.000-04:002011-09-08T13:06:25.189-04:00IRL: Co La, Deradoorian, Holy Ghost Party, Maxmillion Dunbar<img border="0" height="670" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKBE71wwTIDQ9cJ_C0-M6w6NN5S-CqP_stLLhU2aTYVgAwZUV97NuBita2rpYHE0uKIdXkZU0Ts_PR3t-MMqcQoHvvcqA_xIyRssgrFZa6gaiTOifN5tZ2T3QtmOUm0Z9UvjUzK8JmNg/s640/cola_metro_091011.jpg" width="500" /><br />
While the <a href="http://www.bmoremusic.net/2011/09/irl-secret-mountains-soft-cat-arches.html">first night of <i>IRL</i></a> aims at your heart, the second night of the exhibit opening aims to please your feet. This Saturday 9/10 you'll find Co La, Deradoorian (Angel from Dirty Projectors), Holy Ghost Party, and Maxmillion Dunbar at the <a href="http://themetrogallery.net/">Metro Gallery</a>.<br />
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This will be your first chance to grip Co La's <i><a href="http://friendsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fugitive-of-leisure">Fugitive of Leisure</a></i> cassette, a summer single series that concluded today with the full album up now over on <a href="http://alteredzones.com/posts/1886/stream-co-las-fugitive-leisure/">Altered Zones</a>. These new Co La bangers are further affirmation of Papich's "new anything" genre, a re-contorted and re-imagined sound defined by years of pop music.<br />
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Check out cuts from all four acts playing the second night of <i>IRL</i> below.<br />
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You can RSVP for night two of IRL at the Metro Gallery <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209234979124196">right here</a>.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-73440077222768467592011-09-07T13:20:00.000-04:002011-09-07T13:20:24.911-04:00IRL: Secret Mountains, Soft Cat, Arches<img border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCe8rWmmGfMw_jTgxmjUITQayMAl0MpRrVfKmOoyM-YJTTTOTa34CSRt4tU-dT-pAmNpNTKf0qNTtOeZnThproUQZLxTrFv7Tzl1tSvD6EthwNUNatDGvcrtr3oHhBAoVZHWL_NzIu0A/s640/secretmountains_softcat_METRO_090911_WEB.jpg" width="500" /><br />
Bmore Musically Informed is super excited to announce its first gallery exhibition, a photo show called <i>IRL </i>that kicks off this Friday night at the <a href="http://themetrogallery.net/">Metro Gallery</a>.<br />
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Featuring shots that have only existed in the internet world until now, the exhibit aims to portray shows that took place <i>in real life </i>in Baltimore. The show will feature work by Valerie Paulsgrove, Chrissy Abbott, and Adam Lempel. It will also include live audio contributions by David Carter and live video contributions by Guy Werner.<br />
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Opening weekend for the exhibit starts <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197725076949079">September 9</a> with the following heart-melters:<br />
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You can RSVP to see Secret Mountains, Soft Cat, and Arches <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197725076949079">right here</a>.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8633235048989271657.post-11277219847836173742011-09-02T09:00:00.000-04:002011-09-02T09:00:05.506-04:00Tonight: Zomes, Witch Hat, Weekends, Beyond Say<img border="0" height="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxDQiWU0So0Cwnb3RyGDMEHOhylUeOoq66jgboOlGIkbyXeemx5d4PFVxT3tpPFI1BLbcdqD3KZgAaZ8QF6G_QyOhTKnAPapS7XCVXG5rTYD2V3q6GlN-HrYP4E6bM9hWgl0SQeA4RlQ/s640/zomes_weekends_witch+hat_windup.jpg" width="495" /><br />
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Our friend Nada over at the always radical <a href="http://www.friendswithbotharms.com/">Friends with Both Arms</a> blog sent us a clip of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack from <a href="http://www.wyeoakmusic.com/">Wye Oak</a> performing our favorite song from <i>Civilian</i>.<br />
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Not only is this a stellar sounding outdoor rendition of "Holy Holy", it's performed on a swing set. We already knew Andy Stack was multi-talented, but here he displays his ability to swing and play the drums at the same time. The video was beautifully shot during SXSW, and was produced to help out with the <a href="http://www.invisiblechildren.com/">Invisible Children</a> fund.<br />
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Wye Oak's Civilian is out now on <a href="http://mergerecords.com/">Merge Records</a>.Bretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14646900503658343136noreply@blogger.com0