02:22 PM - 10 Bands From Maine That I Want You To Hear
In preparation for my trip back down to NYC last week, I put together a "Portland Primer" to introduce some of my friends to the jams that are currently being crammed in my earholes thanks to my new northern locale. If you'd like to be mailed a copy (it's a mix cd, not a playlist, we're kicking it old school these days) please let me know and I will send you one. Here's a quick overview (which mostly relates to the mix) with some quick and easy comparisons, for convenience. The Rattlesnakes - riyl Rainer Maria, the angsty lo-fi frenetic 90's A few of these will be in NYC soon! Check it and go see them if you can, bands from Maine don't seem to get down there often enough: Bonus! Here's one more band to check out: Feel It Robot. You know I've gotta love a band with robot in their name!
Huak - riyl Fugazi, very tall men
Cougars Kill Cobras - riyl the self-titled Liars record, Richard Simmons
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper - riyl Fiery Furnaces, Neutral Milk Hotel, candy
Metal Feathers - riyl Pavement, Muggabears, skreeeeee!
South China - riyl El May, the woods
Adam Kurtz - riyl Grandaddy, Sufjan Stevens, vodka
Honey Clouds - riyl Silver Jews, beards
Elf Princess Gets A Harley - riyl Jonathan Richman, Jens Lekman, nipples
Cursillistas - riyl the world unfolding around you, slowly
Saturday, Sept. 27 @ Pete's Candy Store: Adam Kurtz (playing with Jared Friedman/Holy Moly, from Man In Gray!)
Thursday, Oct. 2 @ Spike Hill: Lady Lamb The Beekeeper
Friday, Oct. 10 @ Kenny's Castaways (MEANY Fest): Cougars Kill Cobras
Comments
