Cat Power - Sun
Posted By Hazal – 05.09.2012
I have an intense admiration for Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power. She began her career at a young age, continually produced albums that were like nothing else on the market, battled alcoholism, performed live despite her crippling stage fright and she loved and lost but has always kept her sense of humor. She is an individual like no other; aside from her unique voice and her eternal youth, her deep love for other humans is by far the best thing about her. The new album ‘Sun’ proves that there is no looking back for this artist, only moving forward. Some writers have claimed this album is a ‘break up’ album in reference to Marshall’s relationship with actor Giovanni Ribisi, but those writers mustn’t have actually listened to the songs because this album, to me, is one of strength, individualism, empathy, morality and political activism. If you are an unconditional fan of Cat Power, then you are already well acquainted with the lyrical intelligence that Marshall possesses. She tears herself to shreds and examines every fault in her being only to recognize that “Sometimes you gotta do what you don’t wanna do/ To get away with an unordinary life” (see “Real Life”). This album is a reflection of the maturation of what was once a lost soul. It doesn’t wallow like “Moon Pix” and it doesn’t pine like “The Greatest”, it more so embraces the shit in life that you can’t control, it stabs at those things which we can change but do not, and it celebrates the world with all its faults and all its glory.
You can stream the album online but i recommend investing in this one. Go on, don't be cheap.
If you have no plans this weekend and are in Sydney or Perth, Boris from Japan are in town. They will be playing their cult classic album from 2000 Flood from start to finish, plus other material from their extensive catalog. Apparently Melbourne went off last night, and there are still tickets available for Sydney and Perth. All the details are on Handsome Tours site.
Last night TOY wowed a capacity crowd with their psychedelic rock sound at Oxford Art Factory. The exclusive show was apart of Bulmers Underground, a new music platform created to support up and coming British Talent.
TOY is a carefully crafted kaleidoscope whirl of basslines, entrancing muted beats and epic choruses that explode seemingly from nowhere. Much fuzzier than Deerhunter, more jam-inclined than The Horrors and far lighter than Slowdive if you haven’t heard their debut album I highly suggest listening to it now. TOY Soundcloud
My pick of the bunch: Left myself Behind
Full images from the night by Life Without Andy
The documentary A BAND CALLED DEATH opens June 28 at Cinema Village. Get your tickets now, NY! Guaranteed to be an amazing flick. Equally amazing is the live show DEATH will be performing on July 1 at Le Poisson Rouge! Mental. Get yr tickets here.
Natas Kaupas: Artist Residency
Posted By Ben - 19.06.2013
The second part of the ramp at La Casa, with Natas. Check out a gallery from his time there here.
Natas @ La Casa
Posted By Ben - 19.06.2013
All images courtesy of Andrew Peters via La Casa Artist Residency.
New favorite Scottish group! Caught these guys last night at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. It was horrible having to go to Brooklyn (God hates Brooklyn), but these guys made it worth the while. They’re on a 17-date US tour right now (including Lane Way Detroit), and after that they’re going to Sweden I think? Check here for deets. If you get the chance to see these guys–see these guys.
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