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Music Shit / Sales

« on: March 14, 2012, 10:56:55 AM »

I think there's been a thread about this before, but regardless; somewhat related to the Spotify thread:

What are independent record sales like these days? I can't help but be interested, partially from a somewhat skewed sociologist angle, partly cuz I'm nosey, partly cuz.....pick one.

Anyway, how many records (worldwide) does a band, like, say, Fucked Up sell? Kurt Vile? (well davemartin??).
Black Lips? Kings of Leon? High on Fire? Ty Segall? The Horrors (UK)? Iceage? Of Montreal? Jeff the Brotherhood? Lightning Bolt? The Books? Zola Jesus? The Men?
Royal Headache? ? and The Mysterians?

We all know it ain't like the 80s, or even 90s, or even 2001.

When I say "records" I really mean "units;" as in: vinyl/CDs/legal downloads.


Yeah, I dunno, just curious. Would definitely be interested to hear user: robbiefields juxtaposing then vs. now, having such a vast and classic catalog.

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Demo Tape / FOSTER CARE

« on: March 04, 2012, 10:38:33 AM »

Debut LP, Bad Vibe City, will be out in a few months on Jack Shack. It's currently being mastered by Dave Rahn.

1/2 the band is 2/3 of Ex Humans (but on different instruments). Josh (guitar in Carbonas/BeatBeatBeat/and now w/ Sonny Vincent, is on drums) and Jesse (EH drummer) on bass.

His Lordship, Chris D. Teenager, on voice. Poochie on axe.

Best punk band in NYC hands down.

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Music Shit / Vertical Smiles (proto-Teasers)

« on: March 02, 2012, 03:37:44 PM »

Listen to this Scottish band and tell me Wallers didn't nick almost the entire game. Ben is a genius, but this rambling mess really gets down to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rp54GUk3Ps

From the name of the band, the stumble rhythm, the twangy almost-painfully out of tune guitar scrape, the curled-lip anti-human mumble.
It's like a baby Teasers. Dig.

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Music Shit / Search & Destroy magafilm

« on: March 01, 2012, 09:48:21 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qeoJX2N4Wfg#!

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Music Shit / Mysterious KID HC - sick VOID cover

« on: February 29, 2012, 03:41:26 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46RzgH9RGMs

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / FINAL Pygmy Shrews show tonight in Brooklyn w/ Call of the Wild/White Suns/etc

« on: February 29, 2012, 02:26:48 PM »

at 285 Kent

here's the deets

http://www.facebook.com/events/243838595692122/

one of Brooklyn's best bands from the last couple years. live they are a force. do it to it.

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Music Shit / Blowhole (ex-Sperm Wails)

« on: February 27, 2012, 07:25:06 PM »

Review in last month's MRR. a 7" by Blowhole. not 90s US free jazz splatterheads; sez "ex-Sperm Wails." sez: not so different. New stuff.

Anyone?

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Music Shit / hey White Boy (and yer average rat)

« on: February 17, 2012, 03:25:38 PM »

http://larecord.com/interviews/2012/02/03/white-boy-the-average-rat-band-rattling-my-cage

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Music Shit / Kraft Werk It Out

« on: February 15, 2012, 02:07:33 PM »

Despite their whitewashing of their own history and pretending that the first (incredible) clutch of records they made don't exist, this looks pretty nutzoid/cool/pretentious....

http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1257

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Music Shit / Jamie Oliver + Joy Division

« on: February 15, 2012, 02:05:34 PM »

http://www.holymoly.com/celebrity/news/jamie-oliver-finds-joy-division-master-tapes-treasure-and-guns-his-basement61679

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Non-Music Shit / Job. Need. Now.

« on: February 14, 2012, 09:43:53 AM »

Hey New York City - I need a job. I'm good at lots of things, particularly copy-editing, bartending, and being a ray of light on a cloudy day.

Message me with any leads, offers, or flat-out "Welcome aboards."
Cheers.

Yeah, it's gotten to this point. DFW. Hit me.

147

Demo Tape / SSKKKRAGGG

« on: February 06, 2012, 12:09:06 PM »

"Saw You On the Street"

http://www.mediafire.com/?033sw325pof54cf

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / TOKYO STORM WARNING - High Times at The Black Eye LP

« on: January 18, 2012, 12:59:51 AM »

Recorded in 2004 in Cleveland OH.

Ex/future/current members of: Teenage Knockouts-Neon King Kong-This Moment in Black History-Golden Error-Founding Fathers-Family Curse-White Murder.

Listen to the whole thing here: http://tokyostormwarning1.bandcamp.com/

$12 post-paid. Only 100 copies.

Orders, inquiries, distros, etc. contact: mindnomind@yahoo.com

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / NYC: SCARCITY OF TANKS/SIGHTINGS/GUARDIAN ALIEN @ Secret Project Robot Sat 1/21

« on: January 12, 2012, 09:12:10 AM »

------------------------------------------Release show ------->

Saturday, January 21, 2012 ---- Brooklyn NY at Secret Robot Project ---- SCARCITY OF TANKS release Vulgar Defender and Fear Is Not Conscience albums. Featuring:

Nick Lesley - guitar
Kid Millions - drums
John "Broken Hand"(r) Morton - guitar/theremin
Jim Sauter - saxophone
Weasel Walter - bass
Matthew "Muug Shank" Wascovich - vocals

SOT will have their new albums on hand. Openers: SIGHTINGS (NY) / GUARDIAN ALIEN (NY) / DJ SCALPEL, PLEASE (dat's me). The gig is from 8pm to midnight. SOT will go on 2nd of 3 groups. Admission: $8. All ages.

389 MELROSE ST
Btwn: Flushing and Knickerbocker
Morgan Avenue L or Jefferson ave L (5 block walk)


Info:
http://scarcityoftanks.blogspot.com/

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / NYC: ENDLESS BOOGIE-BOGAN DUST-CALL OF THE WILD @ Union Pool THURS 1/26

« on: January 11, 2012, 02:24:44 PM »

ENDLESS BOOGIE - the finest in old man record collector rock

BOGAN DUST - 3 Oz poofters (2 tall 1 short) + 1 Ugly American = acid-fried boogie rock that'll make you shit yer knickers

CALL OF THE WILD - kick-ass punk metal a la the three Ms > Misfits/Motorhead/Metallica



Last of Endless Boogie's Thursday residency at Union Pool. January 26th.


Probably starts around 9. Probably around 8 bucks. Probably be pretty fun.