Like careening down a cascading waterfall of sound with a tiny japanese bug in your ear all the while. Were someone to ask, that's how I'd describe listening to Mice Parade. Brainchild of sometimes-Swirlie and shoegazing aficionado, Adam Pierce (mix those letters up...), the band's always been one that impressed me immensely at how elegantly they can craft the chaos around and through their songs. This single from their forthcoming album, What It Means To Be Left Handed, is no exception. To boot, it's probably one of their best songs to date. It's wildly epic and choral and totally gets me psyched for the September 14th release of the full-length. Especially since it's also got a cover of the early Lemonheads song, Malo Cup. Nice. Listen to any of the tracks from the album or pre-order it over at their label, Fat Cat Records. Not to be confused with our cat's LLC, Fat Cat Imports/Exports.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Music Monday
Like careening down a cascading waterfall of sound with a tiny japanese bug in your ear all the while. Were someone to ask, that's how I'd describe listening to Mice Parade. Brainchild of sometimes-Swirlie and shoegazing aficionado, Adam Pierce (mix those letters up...), the band's always been one that impressed me immensely at how elegantly they can craft the chaos around and through their songs. This single from their forthcoming album, What It Means To Be Left Handed, is no exception. To boot, it's probably one of their best songs to date. It's wildly epic and choral and totally gets me psyched for the September 14th release of the full-length. Especially since it's also got a cover of the early Lemonheads song, Malo Cup. Nice. Listen to any of the tracks from the album or pre-order it over at their label, Fat Cat Records. Not to be confused with our cat's LLC, Fat Cat Imports/Exports.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Music Monday

Casper Clausen (CC)—Well, kind of both of them in one. We wanted Magic Chairs to sound more like the live band that we've been for the past 2 years. Compared to our earlier work, we wanted to make a simpler album, both time- and setup-wise. We were aiming for fewer elements—choral voices, lighter instrumentation, and fewer and more focused melodies. Generally speaking, we're always trying to move somewhere new for each album/project we do. I believe the most essential will always stay wherever we move.
KoR—Speaking of your live show, when we've seen you in the past, you definitely seem to have a unified style in the way you dress. As a band, you give off a bit of an 'old-world' feel. I think we had even heard you had your suits and such hand-made for the Parades tour. Is that true and why do feel that's an important aspect of the presentation of your group?
KoR—Well, I like the resulting effect. Can you talk a little about the album art for Magic Chairs? We're obviously always interested in the design aspect of the music industry. Hvass&Hannibal managed this one again for you, correct? Are they personal friends of yours?
KoR—Very cool. Well, in closing—and most importantly as we delve into the deep social psychology of Efterklang—can you share with us the most bizarre dream you can recall?
Efterklang US Tour 2010:
September
07.09 – Montreal, CA / La Sala Rossa / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
08.09 – Toronto, CA / Lee’s Palace / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
09.09 – Cleveland, US / Beachland Tavern / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
10.09 – Chicago, US / Empty Bottle / w. Buke And Gass + more / Tickets
11.09 – Minneapolis, US / Walker Arts / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
12.09 – Kansas City, US / Crosstown Station / supp: Buke And Gass
13.09 – Denver, US / Hi Dive / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
14.09 – Salt Lake City, US / Urban Lounge / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
16.09 – Vancouver, CA – Media Club / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
17.09 – Seattle, US / Chop Suey / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
18.09 – Portland, US / Doug Fir / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
20.09 – San Francisco, US / Bottom of The Hill / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
21.09 – Los Angeles, US / Troubadour / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
24.09 – Austin, US / Mohawk / w. Bowerbirds & Buke And Gass / Tickets
25.09 – Frisco, TX / Oysterfest / Tickets
26.09 – Memphis, US / Hi Tone / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
27.09 – Atlanta, US / Earl / w: Field Music & Buke And Gass / Tickets
29.09 – Washington, DC, US / DC9 / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
30.09 – Philadelphia, US / Johnny Brenda’s / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
October
01.10 – New York, Manhattan, US / Santos / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
02.10 – New York, Brooklyn, US / Glasslands / supp: Buke And Gass / Tickets
Friday, August 27, 2010
Friday Fave Five Fer
Call us lazy (go ahead, I dare you), but we're deferring to The Washington Post for this week's Friday Fave Five Frirah. Monday, August 23, 2010
Music Monday
Blonde Redhead is one of those rare, amazing bands that seems to evolve effortlessly. Since their debut in 1995, they've traversed no wave, noise rock, avant-garde, and straight-up indie before settling on something wholly themselves. Upon hearing a Blonde Redhead song, it's hard to not recognize the band behind it. So I'm understandably excited that they have a follow-up to their sublime 23 (2007) coming out September 14th. Thursday, August 19, 2010
Journal of the Movement of the World
Last Tuesday, Katie and I had the honor of being invited to an artists' reception at the Nu Hotel in downtown Brooklyn. I know, right? What were THEY thinking? We promptly attended, drank all the free wine, and then ate all available vegan hors d'oeuvres, meaning the pile of baby carrots. Then we realized we should probably check out some art. Turns out, our borough produces some right nice pretty-picture-makers.


Wednesday, August 18, 2010
From the Nest
Look! We designed a salad!Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Music Monday
What happens when you back up the smooth, Nick-Drake-like stylings of José González with driving drums and a droned out, rhythmically churning organ sound? Junip, that's what. The Swedish trio releases their first full-length album, Fields, next month, and a song from it, "Rope and Summit," is this week's Song of the Week. If you like it, visit Junip's site to download their new EP for free.

