Local Media, River Gods Regulars, Music Fans and
Friends,
It's fun to see an album blow up. Ágćtis Byrjun, the second
album from Sigur Rós, got its start selling as a direct Icelandic import at
stores like
Other Music and London's
Rough Trade early in 1999. A year later, it was picked up by the UK label Fat
Cat. 2001 saw its release in the US from MCA records where it exceeded all sales
expectations and won the inaugural US Shortlist Prize [judged by Beck,
Aimee Mann, Macy Gray and others]. Fascinating how four teenagers from Iceland
end up atop the hype. We preview their new album this week. Titled simply "()",
it's further excursions into the dreamy, conjured world of Sigur
Rós. Ambient, mellow but undeniably captivating.
Judging from the talk, you might want to come as early as you
can. DJ Patrick Bryant plans a hypnotic set, and Jen Sullivan always brings
fans. Plus, once the album begins, people may not leave. Ever. And break
out those layered fall fashions. It will be a perfectly chilly night
as Iceland again invades
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 ++
At the moment, there is no country more
musically advanced than Iceland.
After Bjork, the fantastic Kitchen Motors label, Mum, and now Leaves, Iceland
has rarely had an aural export that didn't get noticed. Sigur Ros is probably
the most successful. Their spacious, concave sound fills a room and can
completely change an atmosphere, especially when turned up. Like Bjork and
others, the five men consider the actual terrain of Iceland to be the biggest
influence. Barren, expansive and newly churned from the ocean, Iceland's igneous
beauty is mirrored in Sigur Ros' work. Their follow-up "()" is what they call
"Highly-anticipated." We'll listen accompanied by the expert sounds of WMBR's
music director, Patrick Bryant and the oft-referenced Ms. Sullivan. All this
and free stuff, too.
:: 9pm - 10:30pm :: Patrick Bryant [WMBR]
:: 10:30 Featured Album: SIGUR ROS "()" [Fat-Cat/MCA]
:: 11:30pm - 1am: :: Jen
Sullivan
++ NEXT WEEK
++
:: October 29th, 2002:
OUTHUD "S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D." [Kranky] The funk patrol has an APB on Outhud. A genuine buzz band,
these cats have gotten pretty far on a uberrare 7" and doing a split 10" with
!!!. But this Sacramento five-piece deserve the attention. Molly, Phyllis,
Tyler, Justin and Nic combine electronic precision with a punk sensibility for a
dance-or-your-dead sound that smacks harder than a cheerleader's bubblegum. And
with titles like "Dad, There's a Little Phrase Called Too Much Information"
they're keeping their humor intact. Fun fun fun.
:: 9pm - 10:30pm :: t.b.a.
:: 10:30 Featured Album: OUTHUD "S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D." [Kranky]
:: 11:30pm - 1am: :: Sandra Barrett [WZBC, Twisted
Village]
:: November 5th, 2002: V/A
"Gemeinsam" [BPitch Control] The
newest compilation of music from the label many feel is the hottest on earth:
Berlin's BPitch Control.
:: November 12th, 2002: V/A "Left Bank" [
Adhesive Records] Boston's newest
electronica label gets local headz to contribute. Dope stuff.
Bostonica? Er, nope.
:: November 19th, 2002: Torrez "The
Evening Drag" [Kimchee] One of four
releases coming the following week from the hardworking Kimchee Records. Lazy
New Hamphire soul.
River Gods is located a
small jaunt of the Central Square T. A completely unique, varied enviroment
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 food until 10. The DJ
booth is always occupied, as there's DJs 7 nights a week. And it's always free.
We'll be telling you more about each week in the months ahead. If you have yet
to come down, there's always room for one more. The
run-down:
SUNDAYs
experience the lost 80s funk and spaced-out reggae sounds of
KAVALIER
MONDAYs
Boston's alternative alternative WEEKLY DIG arranges a DJ
showdown:
10/28: The battle of the record stores as
Boston Beat takes on Satellite
11/4: Two of the best DJs in Boston:
Brynmore and Benny Blanco
TUESDAYs eavesdrop continues to bring new music and
like-minded DJs.
WEDNESDAYs
provide a midweek respite with a dose of
DUB.
THURSDAYs the
world-renowed DALI brings the BITCHES BREW of beats.
FRIDAYs DJ Al
and Tony work it out: up-beat, down-tempo.
SATURDAYs it's
EASY DOES IT: retro reimagined with easy and good wood.
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 free.
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