Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast

"There are things known and things unknown, and in between..." is of course, music. The previous quote is from Jim Morrison, from The Doors.


I was listening to a rival radio station. I say rival radio station because it is not my campus's radio station, KSPC. I will not name this Washington University radio station because I like KSPC, and because I am part of KSPC. Ha! Yes, I am a KSPC DJ. I know, who would have thought? Well, that's not THAT important, I am also part of their public affairs show, which is more straight journalism than our current newspaper.


So, I was listening to the waves, and a band that I had not heard of took its turn, and played. Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast--yes, I know, the name is long and preposterously preposterous--but do not let that shake you off.

The band comes from the amazing city of Los Angeles, and is made up of two different sections, yes, you guessed right, Imaad Wasif is one person (vocals/guitar), and Two Part Beast is actually composed of two people: Bobb Bruno (bass/keyboards) and Adam Garcia (drums).

How to classify them? They are between something quasi-psychedelic with a tiny hint of Band of Horses. Does this make sense? Hahaha. Possibly not. I won't change my previous description, but I read that he can be compared to Elliot Smith, perhaps because of the acoustic guitar. Then again, I could say that they remind me of Jose Gonzalez, but that would be a stretch, would it not?


They have a new album Strange Hexes. I listened to the song "The Oracle" which I really like, considering that I am typing about them.


Check them out at their myspaceand at their webpage.


They are currently touring in LA, here's all the information you need to know:


Wed, April 16, Los Angeles, CA, Charlie O's IW w/ Two Part Beast (midnight). w/ Darker My Love/Crystal Antlers

Sun, April 20, Los Angeles, CA,
an evening of acoustic performances...presented by Cold Sweat Records.
Anders & Woods, Warpaint, Imaad Wasif (solo acoustic).
at White Trash Charms...1951 N. Hillhurst Ave...323.666.9585...7PM.

Tues, April 22, Los Angeles, CA, The Echo IW w/ Two Part Beast. w/ Indian Jewelry/The Muslims




-C.S.H.

Shwayze

Upcoming rapper, Shwayze's single "Buzzin'" is pretty decent, but there is only one problem, Cisco Adler. Sorry, but it's true. The track is consistent, but I cringe each time Adler enters in during the chorus. However, don't let this stop you from checking out his music, which sounds like a more grown up Gym Class Heroes.

Here's a link for the video://www.mtvu.com/video/?id=1581954&vid=211151

The video is a little ridiculous, as it features a bunch of blond girls dancing around in bikinis. But if you watch closely, you'll notice DJ Skeet Skeet pop up in the video, who's blog I happen to read religiously (eatskeet.com).

Otherwise Shwayze simple beats are pleasing to the ear, and if you want to hear more of his stuff you can check out his myspace at :http://www.myspace.com/shwayze

And if you're already going to Warped Tour, you're in luck because he'll be performing.



-Clio

April Fool's Day: feat. Tally Hall and Adam Green

Today is the day, well, the night of April Fools. I hope you spent it well. As for me, I am somewhat angered because a lame, satirical article I wrote for today's paper--I work for my college's paper--was not bloody published. Oh well, let's put all of this aside and focus on the good news...:

Tally Hall, a band from Ann Arbor, Michigan re-released their album today. They classify their music as: Rock, Hip Hop, and Classical.

They posted a bulletin, and it goes like this:

The new and improved Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is available TODAY! To get your copy you have several options.
You can either:

1.
Order a physical CD to be sent to your door through Newbury Comics (and it will include a signed booklet!) Do that HERE

2. Order the Deluxe Bundle on iTunes which includes 2 bonus tracks, the ’Good Day’ music video, PLUS a 12 minute documentary about Marvin and why his Mechanical Museum is so Marvelous.

3.
Drive / Walk / Run / Skip to your local music store and pick up your very own copy immediately!


Tally Hall is currently touring. Here's their list of dates:

04.05.08
Mac's (Lansing, MI)

04.06.08
Rubble's Bar (Mt. Pleasant, MI)
All ages show.

04.08.08
Jack Rabbit Slim's (Albany, NY)

04.09.08
Kirkland Art Center (Clinton, NY)

04.10.08
Iron Horse Music Hall (Northampton, MA)

04.11.08
Toquet Hall Coffeehouse (Westport, CT)

04.12.08
Toad's Place (New Haven, CT)

04.13.08
Great Scott (Allston, MA)

04.14.08
Southpaw (Brooklyn, NY)

04.15.08
Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)

04.16.08
North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)

04.17.08
DC Nine (Washington, DC)

04.19.08
Salem High School (Canton, MI)

04.25.08
Blue Note (Columbia, MO)


(I will write about Tally Hall later on, just wait, and see!)
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On another note, here's some information concerning Adam Green. I know all of you are looking forward to see him live, I know that I am; I am yet to make up my mind, though. The date that I can see him seems somewhat hectic, I will have to see what's going on. Okay...


If you're in Europe, you're in for some good ol' Adam Green. Green released his newest album "Sixes & Sevens" on March 18th in the States. Green is part of the anti-folk movement. I personally did not know about this movement until I searched this genre, and found out that he falls under it.

Anti-folk is a movement established in New York. It takes the original folk sound and puts satirical lyrics or just nonsensical lyrics to it. This, of course, is the simplest explanation that I can muster. You can always search "anti-folk" on the net, and find out what it truly means.

The one great song that put Green on my music list, is, of course, "Jessica." It is one of Green's funniest songs, I believe.

For other funny songs check out Oh No! Oh My! Funny lads, lyrics are hilarious.

Now, more about Green. Adam is on a European tour as of now. He will be playing in the States in late May. If you have time, you should make time to see him. Here are his tour dates:

April

Sat 5 Birmingham Academy 2 - (Noah and the Whale are supporting)
Sun 6 Leeds Faversham - (Noah and the Whale are supporting)
Mon 7 off
Tues 8 London Koko - (Noah and the Whale are supporting)
Wed 9 Sheffield Plug - (Noah and the Whale are supporting)
Thurs 10 Glasgow Oran Mor - (Noah and the Whale are supporting)
Fri 11 Manchester Club Academy - (Tom and Josh from Paddingtons are supporting)


Sun 13 Cologne Live Music Hall - (Turner Cody is supporting)
Mon 14 Paris Le Trabendo - SOLD OUT- (Turner Cody is supporting)
Tues 15 Bourges Festival
Wed 16 off
Thurs 17 Domino Festival
Fri 18 Amsterdam Melkweg
Sat 19 Copenhagen Loppen
Sun 20 off
Mon 21 Hamburg Grosse Freiheit
Tues 22 Berlin Huxleys - (Laura Marling is supporting)
Wed 23 Frankfurt Mosontur
Thurs 24 Munich Elsehalle -
Fri 25 off
Sat 26 Vienna WUK - (Laura Marling is supporting)
Sun 27 Luzern Konzertau - (Laura Marling is supporting)
Mon 28 Fribourg, Fri-sson - (Laura Marling is supporting)
Tues 29 Zurich Kaufleutern - (Laura Marling is supporting)
Wed 30 off

May

Thurs 1 Rome Circolo degli Artisti - (Laura Marling is supporting)
Fri 2 Ravenna The Bronson - (Laura Marling is supporting)
Sat 3 off
Sun 4 Barcelona Razzmatazz 2 - (Laura Marling is supporting)
Mon 5 Madrid Sala Heineken - (Laura Marling is supporting)

Sat 10 New York, Town Hall

Tue 20 San Francisco, Rick Shaw Stop
Wed 21 Los Angeles, Troubadour


JUNE

Tue 3 DC, Black Cat - (Lightspeed Champion is supporting)
Wed 4 Philadelphia, PA First Church - (Lightspeed Champion)
Thu 5 Boston, MA Great Scott
Fri 6 Montreal, QUE Tulipe
Sat 7 Toronto, ONT Horseshoe Tavern
Sun 9 Detroit, MI Magic Stick
Mon 10 Chicago, IL Lake Shore Theatre



I am out. Hope your day was full of excitement, unlike mine. Oh, I forgot.


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Thanks.

-C.S.H.