There is a kind of gap in the musical record when psychedelia
crept into pop music. Sure giants like the Beatles, Floyd, the Byrds,
Love. But where exactly did the toyed-up mood of psyche hit the harmonic
bent of pop? Turns out, there were hosts of elves in the
underbrush. Francine would live there, too. Taking some convention from
pop, their harmonies work with a soft play and plenty of
gadgetry. Pleasing. (As for the Millennium, Gandalf and the United States
of America, we'll let you Kaazaa for them first). Big up to Q Division
for getting this music attention [and some gear, recording space, staff,
tour support, etc.]. OK, our DJs had something to do with it, too. "Lay out
in February" tonight at
eavesdrop.
A
Weekly Listening Party
Tuesday Nights from 9 pm to 1 am
Album Playback
10:30 pm
125 River St., Cambridge, MA 02139 [map here]
21+ / FREE / 617.576.1881
Just 4 blocks west of the
Central Square T stop on River St.
++ TONIGHT ++
:: February, 25th, 2003 Francine 28 Plastic
Blue Versions of Ending Without You [Q Division]
Already climbing the college charts, Francine has begun
its national conquest. The music is pop sanctuary, lamenting but
bright, surrounded by lush production. It comes from a collaborative effort
from its four [now five] members, a dedicated producer and a keen engineer. Add
the appropriately languid packaging and an organized record label, and things
just start to happen. Clayton Scoble DJs before, while producer John
Dragonetti packs his bag with music. Don't miss their debut at the
appropriate
ICA Theatre March
7th.
:: 9pm - 10:30pm :: Clayton Scoble [Francine]
:: 11:30pm - 1am: :: John Dragonetti [Jack
Drag]
++ NEXT WEEK
++
There is a lot more to W.I.T. than meets the eye. Or not. Maybe. A common
thought from journalists when trying to dissect W.I.T. And that is just
where Christine, Melissa and Mandy want you to start. The
electroclash moniker really only applies to its eponymous label
Electroclash, and that's where Larry T wants you to start. These immovable
forces collide with Dali [kicking beats], Sandra Barrett [international
style] and SLC MHz [line judge] as your officiating crew. Hey
Mike Tyson
has tatoos of Mao and Arthur Ashe, so what can you do?
:: 9pm - 10:30pm :: Dali Colorado
[Bitches Brew, Venus
Factor]
:: 11:30pm - 1am: :: Sandra Barrett [WZBC]
:: March 11th, 2003 Libertines
Up The Bracket [
Rough Trade]
Rough Trade US unleashes the brash, bold Libertines sound onto America.
Indeed, it's the UK's answer to This Is It? Get in while the getting's
good. With David Virr of British Accents taking the
decks.
:: March 18th, 2003 TBA
:: Music Site of the Week :: I Love
Music Populated by heads, music journalists, record shop gurus and
general maniacs, it may first seem the inmates have taken over the proverbial
asylum. But, representing the best of the Internet, this message
board is a kind of communal oracle. Be careful what you ask of
it.
:: After trying to concentrate on
this email, we thought we'd propose a solution. Its time to increase the
dialogue regarding current affairs. The very small interests of the
media are squeezing you out, whether you know it or not. "Use the
Internet. It's awesome." This one-time announcement has been brought to you
by our collective unconscious.
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located a small jaunt of the Central Square T. A completely unique, varied
environment where the staff actually likes what it does, the friendly confines
of 125 River St. is a real mellow and transporting place. And they
have fantastic food until 10. The DJ booth is always occupied after 9pm, as
there's DJs and events 7 nights a week.
And it's always free. The
run-down:
SUNDAYs gots
the soul, R&B and hip-hop stylings, STICKABUSH
with KAVALIER
MONDAYs
Boston's WEEKLY DIG arranges a DJ showdown every week for WEEKLY WAX
TUESDAYs
eavesdrop continues to bring new music and like-minded DJs.
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THURSDAYs the
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FRIDAYs DJ Al
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SATURDAYs it's
EASY DOES IT: retro reimagined with easy and
goodwood.
Check a sample playlist here.
:: EAVESDROP Highlights anticipated releases from the
finest artists and labels. Eavesdrop will preview an entire album a week or so
in advance, with tasteful guest DJs providing music before and after. It's
pretty fun. And it's always free at RG.
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