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October 2012 Issue

Thankful Times

readers tell new writer Amanda what shows + music they are most thankful for this year

Japandroids

Open up about their start, inevitable comparisons, Success, Touring and the creation of celebration rock

Working Hard for Your Money

Jenn give’s you tips on how to get more for less from your stylist

WORK DRUGS

The break-out band goes beyond their recent bon iver remixing success in this spotlight interview

Recent reviews, Photos, News + Tips

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with Class Actress, Death from Above 1979, Sassparilla, Matt + Kim and more!

Contents SXBS.........................................................8 Record Store Day’s Black Friday....................20 FUTURE ISLANDS..................................9

In Review...........................................................30

Death From Above 1979.......................10 The Biz Infographics .......................................35 Concert Calendar...................................12 Phonography.....................................................36 Dia De Los Muertos in Austin..............14 Virtual Music Conference...............................42 Thank You for Being Thankful.............16 Work Hard for Your Money............................44 Sun Stains...............................................18 Matt Costa......................................................46 Sang-Dumb - Foreign Lyrics .................32 Mitch Lucker [RIP]........................................50

Fe atured Japandroids takes time from their relentless touring to answer questions

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Page 22 Work Drugs Spotlight Interview

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Blue Sky + Hard Rock Editor in Chief // Design Director Meagan M. Jackson Director of Photography Journalist, West Coast Rachel Clare Managing Editor, Style Jennifer Fredrickson Welcoming Contributing Writer Amanda Izquierdo

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Note from the Editor

So, kind of a neat story: I was going to talk about deadlines and how this issue is obviously a bit late into your hands and why but in short: we first postponed to include some memorial fund information and photos for Suicide Silence’s vocalist Mitch Lucker (found at the end of this issue) and again to capture an interview we are quite proud of with Japandroids. On with the neat story. . .I started Blue Sky officially as Tumblr blog.

Like any blog we started with no followers, and a random post (Passion Pit in this instance). Last month I was so humbled that multiple thousands of you read our issue with Bear Hands- a band I believe I found through Tumblr and who are now one of my favorite artists today.

Now literally as I write this to you, we have confirmed in writing the first of many many bands joining us at our SXBS parties at SXSW 2013 (YEAH those contracts ere also handled this past week). The band is none other than UK’s Angry vs. The Bear,- the very first band I learned about and featured all through Tumblr as their drummer Ross was one of the first followers and contacts I made through it.

I think it is important for us to remember where we came from. Mostly in the event of hearing “small world” as I am sure someone was thinking I’d say. However, it is not a small world we live in. Sure maybe in comparison to the scale of the universe, but it is really rather large.

Years ago, not many when you think about it, it would have been nearly impossible to think that a person living on the West Coast of North America would be able to come in contact with someone residing in the UK, keep in regular contact with that person and even one day meet them in person as I will gladly meet Ross + his band members in March. It’s kind of neat I think.

So in a time where we are thinking of what we are grateful for- and we have SO much to be grateful for, I will try to keep it short as I am often terrible at doing and say how wonderfully incredibly thankful I am for the technology, the time, the innovators and inventors who help us to make all these things possible by connecting us no matter the distance. I am so thankful to be able to live in a way that is surrounded by grace and talent and hard work and music. most of all I am thankful for every single person in my life, including you reading this now as you all support my dream, our goals, and this beautiful thing we call music.

All my love- Mimi

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Future Islands WRITTEN BY: Breanna Granzow

Live @ Red 7 in Austin, TX

I had a lot of negative things to say about the opening bands for Future Islands because both openers were awful, at least I found them incredibly repetitive and lacked any type of structure or emotion. I don’t think I had ever been that bored at a show in my life.

However, none of that mattered once Future Islands came on stage.

I had never been to a Future Islands show before, in fact, I’m a fairly new fan, but still a huge fan. I did not know what to expect when I got to the show. Front man, Samuel Herring walks out on stage, talks to us casually, and then the music starts. The bass player is just a couple feet away form and brings in very solid bass playing. Herring starts to sing and suddenly jumps to his left, towards where I was standing at the front, and I literally jumped. From that moment on, I knew that this show was going to be like none I had ever experienced.

I’ve never seen a more captivating and emotional performance by one man before. He became something else, something I had never seen before. Now, bear with me, he became Rafiki from The Lion King, let me explain: He became a wise, sporadic storyteller. He stared deep into the eyes of as many audience members as he could, including mine, which was thrilling as I stared back with as much concentration and intensity into his silvercolored eyes as he stared into mine. He used theatrical hand gestures and held imaginary objects, that seemed so real. He threw his body all over the stage and I’m sure he threw out his vocal cords as well, which brought me to wonder if he had any prior experience in screamo. His hoarse voice was filled with so much warmth and emotion, but also felt very sharp and hit me where it counts. Everything about him was mesmerizing and fascinating.

I left the show feeling so fulfilled, so satisfied, so energized. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt those things after a show. I find myself craving that feeling. I want more. Future Islands needs to be experienced live. It brings so much more depth to their songs.

They still have a few more shows left on their November tour.

SHOWS November 17 - Bloomington, IN @ Russian Recording (w/Dope Body, Talk Normal) November 18 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall (w/Dope Body, Talk Normal) November 19 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom (w/Dope Body, Talk Normal) November 20 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (w/Talk Normal, Dope Body)

October Ne Death from Above 1979 Returns A Piece by Shannon Neely

Death From Above 1979 has urged fans attending their upcoming shows to respect their exploratory creative re-awakening by keeping their smartphones in their pants and not uploading any live footage.

This plea from DFA may sound unrealistic to some, but after a fan uploaded live footage of them trying out some new tunes at the CPR Tour kick off show in Hamilton, Ontario it calls into question larger issues than simply leaking new songs. This is a clear example of our tech obsessed world straining the delicate relationship bands have with their fans and society’s need to constantly water down real life experiences through screened filters.

After the announcement of the return of DFA and a small successful tour in 2011, Sebastien Grainger and Jesse Keeler have kept their fans waiting with bated breath for any sign of new material. Earlier in the week before the live footage hit the Internet, Grainger took to the band’s blog to offer some insight into the need for DFA to get out on the road before the unleash any new tunes. "So here we go. Jesse and I have been writing new songs and the only way we feel like we can make them any good is to go out and play them for people."

Grainger continued, "We're going to throw our little muscle bound babies to the lions and see who survives. We tried just jumping into the studio, but the songs lacked spirit. They lacked life. So this tour is song CPR."

Venturing out of the dimly lit recording studio to get instant, live feedback from crowds seems like a smart move for DFA and ultimately their fans, but testing out the waters with new material at live shows is nothing new. The danger looms in the fact that if bands continue to grow nervous to stretch their creative muscles at live shows, due to the omnipresent eye of the Internet, it ultimately is a major loss all around. You don’t want a skittish lead singer cringing every time they see the glow of a smartphone pointed his or her way.

DFA have amassed a huge worldwide following, though the CPR tour only has them playing a few select shows scattered over eastern Canada. It is no big surprise that someone posted the footage online. That’s just what people do in this over sharing, over exposed Internet age. The big surprise will be if fans will keep their smartphones tucked away or at least refrain from uploading any of the upcoming DFA footage.

Anyone who has experienced a killer show knows the palpable connection between band and fan. In another blog post pertaining to DFA’s request to keep the CPR Tour experience contained within the clubs’ walls, Grainger summed up the live connection: “There is an exaltation that occurs that is impossible to capture. It's not just something you experience with your eyes and ears, it's something you experience with the entirety of your self."

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Grainger added that "I've often compared being at a show to standing at the edge of a massive canyon. You can't photograph it, or film it or even explain it. It is you in the presence of something that is unexplainable, in a space and in a time."

This is clearly not a monetary or legal issue in respect to DFA’s no recording request. The need to protect their new songs stems from the pure desire to only put out stellar, fully formed pieces of work while trying to maintain a level of trust and connection with each audience member. "Some songs don't have any words yet. Some songs are like bucking rodeo horses that we can just barely hold on to. But one thing we are sure of is that the songs are sooooo fucking exciting." Grainger continued, "So, we are asking that those of you that are coming to the shows respect the sanctity of what we are doing and to try your best to not shoot video or record audio. We are not banning your devices or asking anyone to enforce this, and we don't want you guys to get into it with other audience members. In the end, do what you want, but it is our preference to keep what we are doing on this tour between us."

DFA have touched on the larger issue that will, unfortunately thanks to our technology crazed world, will only continue to burden the relationship between bands and their fans who love to record them. If there is one thing to take away from this situation it would be to experience the moment for yourself, unfiltered. You don’t want the jerk recording the entire show on their iPhone and blocking everyone’s view to be the reason that a band feels like they can’t be creatively open with their fans. Do yourself (and your fellow concert goers) a favour and turn it off so you can fully tune in next time you’re at a show.

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Thank You for Being Thankful

The turkey has been carved and the cheesy speeches have been said. Gathered around the dinner table passing the mash and the gravy we reflect on what we are thankful for.

Thankful for you know friends, family, and the land we took! I asked a few friends to reflect back on indie concerts they went to that they are thankful for. --Amanda Izquierdo

“Simon Posford(Shpongle) is more than a DJ. He is a musical anthropologist, infusing the ancient with the modern.

The music alone created a rush of dopamine that flooded my brain and sent me into a journey of the 7th dimension with Simon as the tour guide. And for that, I can not express how thankful I am to him for sharing his talents with the world" Alexandra, 19, Miami “Im grateful for having the opportunity to go to Counterpoint. I experience music like never before. Thousands of souls all dancing to the same beat is enough to fill my heart with longing for that moment again. The crowds that were so willing to help you with any need and the Dj's that brought us all to a sonic nirvana. It's definitely an unforgettable event.” Eric, 20, Miami

“My favorite band at the time(2009) was a Swedish indie band called The Sounds. I will never forget when Maja Ivarsson, the lead singer, puffed on her Marlboro Light and all of the sudden threw it in the crowd. As soon as it hit the floor I put my left foot on it to hide it from everyone else searching for it. It wasn't until after the show that I realized how weird it was that I kept a cigarette from a stranger.”

Frank, 20, Miami

“After the previous performance, there was an alarming noise and light change in the room that indicated m83 was up next. The crowd went wild as the main singer came out on stage with the most amazing light show and beat as his background. He stood on stage and opened his arms as to initiate a start to a great show.

He wiggled the gloves of his costume and great lights beamed all over the room as he moved his fingers; the experience was an unforgettable escalating experience.” Kat, 20, Miami When my friends and I heard that Bombay Bicycle Club was playing four hours away we didn’t miss a beat, we were knew going to be there. In short, it was nothing short of an amazing performance, so traveling that far felt more than justified. And to top off their constant flow of captivating jams and high energy, Jack Steadman alerted us at the end of their set that they’d be out and about and looking forward to meeting us all.

You know, it’s not everyday you hear bands coming out to meet and chill out with fans and Bombay Bicycle Club did not forgo that act of fan-appreciation. So I’m thankful for that simple act, one of my favorite bands took time out of their night to show appreciation to the dedicated fans who played a small part in getting them to where they are now. Natalie, 20, Miami I’m thankful for Bonnaroo. The Civil Wars were my favorite. Joy Williams was like 8 months and 3 weeks pregnant or something, I was right up front, it was the last show I saw, and it was the only show I went to alone. I just wanted them to keep performing for a few more hours. It's the happiest I've been at a show in my life.

Laura, 21, Tallahassee “The temper trap gave a great show and was very interactive with the crowd. I’m thankful that people didn’t attack him when he jumped off stage and walked into the crowd to sing. I’m thankful that they were so friendly when they signed my shirt and were willing to talk and take pictures. It was great to see a band that seemed so down to earth and talented at the same time.”

Christine, 20, Miami

I can see a future in you: WRITTEN BY Juana Giaimo

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Sun Stains

t starts calmly and slowly and unconsciously you welcome more and more crazily organized electronic arrangements. Then, unintelligible pitched up vocals begin playing around, you can almost visualize it. They might remind of the ones in Sigur Rós’ ( ), but this time, they are not at the back. Altogether, a loose cohesion is formed from a dreamy atmosphere making Sun Stains one of the most outstanding new musicians.

The man behind this breathtaking project is Sam Roberts, from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

His new EP is out on Art Is Hard Records - a new Indie label that you should definitely check out if you interested in new wonderful artists like me.

Although it was written in the time when one of Sam’s friends passed away, it is not dark; I would rather say it is all the opposite: luminous, but in an unusual way. It somehow spreads a natural and magical vibe, as if flowers were growing and blooming and fairies flying around you while you listen to it. Most of the tracks have a similar structure, consisting in a repetitive melody, hidden underamusing details and a subtle rhythm that gives the final touch.

He doesn’t need a lot of time to do this, and that is why he is far away from being tedious.

This is also because the songs differentiate from each other for their distinctive moods. For example, in Fortify Perfect, he created a very pleasurable and even danceable feeling, mainly for the two voices intermingling, reminding of kids having fun and a steady beat, complemented at specific moments with resonating drums. Once the melody reaches its maximum climate, it goes back to the first sequence of notes, which actually never stopped, and finished it with twinkling synths.

The vocals, as I mentioned before, are extremely peculiar and mutate into unique forms.

Just to mention an example, in Voyage, the high pitched voice is contrasted with a deep one, making it sound languid and nostalgic. I think it is important to highlight that he does a great job in knowing exactly the moment when to add the singing part as he doesn’t rush and waits until the whole song is built up to do so.

Sun Stains feels organic and pure, though the use of electronic is obvious. Everything is so meticulous and structured that he is able to transport you to an unknown paradisiac place inside your mind, where you lose conscience of yourself.

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Work Drugs The Interview

By Juana Giaimo

Work Drugs is a sedative-wave / smooth-fi collective from Philadelphia by way of the Florida Keys. Work Drugs is fronted by Thomas Crystal and Ben Louisiana. The band makes music specifically “for dancing, yachting, sexting, and living”. Let’s take a look at just what that means, through a back-and-forth journey with the band themselves in the following blue sky interview. +How did you meet your band-mates? What made you decide to work with each other?

Ben and I met while attending sailing school in the Florida Keys. It was our mutual love for the likes of Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, and Michael McDonald that inspired us to start making music together. +How did you decide on your band name? What does it mean?

Well some people think it’s derived from a popular late 2000’s premium television series, but assure you that is not the case. I can’t give away all the secrets though! +What can listeners expect to get from listening to your music?

I think a lot of people will automatically assume that we are a jam band something with a name like “Work Drugs.” All we need is 30 seconds of your time to extinguish that myth.

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+What can people expect to experience at your live shows?

Boats and hoes. Catchy verses and big choruses. A real live band with no laptops! +Who are your biggest musical influences?

The smooth rock of the late 70s and early 80s has always been a big influence for us. Having grown up on boats, this was always the soundtrack to our youth. +Anyone “upcoming” that you are really into?

M83, oh wait they’ve been around for 10 years. C’mon people! Where were you for “Before the Dawn Heals Us”? Classic. +What band/artist is on your iPod that you may have to explain or defend, or that might surprise us?

Hmmm, that’s a tough one, because it’s all out there... http://www.last.fm/user/workdrugs +What are your thoughts and feelings about online music sharing?

I personally think it’s a playlist nation and that for better or worse music has become a commodity. We like to give our music away to anyone who wants to listen. If people still value the music and owning something physical (I know I do) they usually come back and buy a CD or tshirt. Everybody wins.

+Where can your fans best connect with you online and where can they buy/hear your music?

The best spots are Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook and www.workdrugs.com +Do you individually take on certain characteristics or roles on tour, in the studio, or at a show?

I think Ben works a bit more on the music while I tend to more of the day to day band stuff. It’s a good balance. +What do you love the most about what you do?

Just making music for people in places around the world I’ve never dreamed of visiting... some places I’ve never heard of. +If you weren’t making music what would you choose as a career?

Probably a duck boat captain or a chemical engineer. Both sound pretty interesting. +For you describe the moment you will know you have “made it” in music.

If they ever invite us to play The Fillmore again. +When will you be touring next and in what regions?

We have no plans to tour right now, but we’d really like to make it to Europe someday. +Anything you would like share- new merch, upcoming shows or albums?

We have a new album coming out this month called Delta. It will have a few older songs and a few new songs. It will be available on limited edition yellow vinyl via our website. +Any parting words for your fans?

Stay smooth.

an interview with

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ou’ve heard the sensational hit album Celebration Rock. You have probably heard the earlier success of Post-Nothing. You may have even had the honor of seeing these guys melt faces live on tour. Now hear them in their own words as they open up about the surreal transition of going from friends, to a hometown band to a Polaris Award nominee touring for months, almost years straight to excited crowds and packed clubs all over the country.

Japandriod’s proved just how hard at work they are when we rescheduled multiple times to grab this interview with David, the humble down-to-earth drummer of this truly fabulous band. We are very appreciative of the time them and their wonderful publicist took to provide us with the following interview and hope you enjoy your journey in discovering more about the guys behind Japandroids and the music they pour their lives into.

+It seems like you guys are always on the road, has it been interesting playing your new stuff live? How have the fans reacted to Celebration Rock?

Yeah. We started playing some of these songs over a year ago before anyone even had a chance to really hear them so it was kind of weird breaking them in. We have a really loyal fan base and I’d say the “less awesome” part was playing the new songs that they were less familiar with... but when the album came out that changed completely overnight. It’s at a point now I think that there is a whole group of people learning about us through Celebration Rock and now are going back to Post-Nothing which is something I don’t think we ever anticipated. It’s sort of surreal and surprising, but definitely exciting.

+The energy that you were able to achieve so raw it feels like it was recorded at a sho that in a studio setting?

Yeah it is hard to recreate. That’s what we believe the band is best experienced at a l get that same energy into a recording. The studio is we were with Jesse who we’ve be in a studio in Vancouver called The Hives. instrumental in helping us create that pre

+What was the writing process like for Cel you able to write on the road or did you do studio?

We wrote Next to Nothing on the road. Th of time when touring. I mean your drivin checking, playing the show and then doin this record was inspired a lot by touring a came from touring, but most of it we turn the better part of 2011.

+Celebration Rock has already been nomin Prize and the Polaris Music Prize. How doe recognized at this level?

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nated for the SOCAN ECHO Songwriting es it feel having all your hard work

ose things really. Winning prizes for your ts is a bit strange to me. I don’t really of judges can tell someone if their art is “bad art.” It’s certainly very flattering cially in Polaris we are in a lot of good me amazing bands obviously have won nd a lot of amazing bands are nominated ear.

en the biggest change for you since the st-Nothing? s. We are touring more on a larger scale. m touring in a Ford Explorer just the a van, to now an RV type thing. We were empty clubs that could hardly fit many first place, to playing places like The t think a lot has changed really, just a lot owing.

+I thought your choice of album title, Celebration Rock, was interesting because it sums up the energy of the music perfectly. Even though you cover subjects like the nostalgia of lost youth and mortality, it never feels negative. Was that a conscious effort on your part was it important for you to convey?

I think as we grow as a band it becomes more and more clear what kind of songs we are good at writing, and I think people listen to our band to have fun. So you could say it was a conscious effort I guess, but also just that it’s become obvious to us that it’s what we are good at writing. +Do you think that this is something rock is missing at the moment, the element of celebration?

I don’t know if it is something it is missing really, but definitely something there is always room for more of. +Who are some artist who inspire you?

The band that most motivated us is a Canadian band called Constantines, who sadly don’t exist anymore. We looked up to that band a lot and Brian and I used to go see them all the time. Also, anyone who we cover obviously. In terms of now- Nick Cave is amazing, Apollo Goats (everything they do is just “perfect” in my opinion) We really like this band Lady Hawk- not to be confused with the “popstar” Ladyhawke who spells it differently. We’ve been fans of them for quite some time. And we just did a bunch of dates with this really great band Paws who are from Glasgow and I hope they get out there a lot. +Being a two-piece guitar and drum band from Canada, are you sick of all the Death from Above comparisons yet? Was that a shadow you had to deal with breaking away from from the beginning? [laughs] Yeah, I think its a natural thing for people to do. It’s a natural human trait to compare something to something else. I think we escaped that factor as time went on. When we started they were first becoming really popular. It was a little frustrating because we don’t really think we sound like them and it’s like: “Oh, well if someone read that and then

heard us they may be really disappointed because we don’t really sound like Death from Above.” But we don’t really get that too much now. From the limited press I have read we are getting a lot less comparison to two piece bands in general. Before we were compared maybe to Wavves, or No Age...and we’ve been getting more compared to bands like The Replacements now, so that’s kinda nice. +Unlike some bands, you guys were good friends pre-Japandroids – did your musical relationship fall into place as easily as your friendship?

I think our story is pretty common when your friends and you don’t know anything about making music I think it is easier as friends to learn that together. Instead of drinking beer and sitting around on the couch we were drinking beer and playing instruments.

It wasn’t like we started playing because of a “cosmic connection” and it was “magic”...but we knew each other for so long and now it’s hard to imagine playing with anyone else. I think when you play music with a person for so long you can just lock in really well.

“A northern soul

in southern lands”

+You guys have had a pretty crazy schedule. What’s the first thing you look forward to when you return home from this tour?

Sleeping in my own bed. Definitely what I miss most. +Whats next for Japandroids?

Well we have five more weeks in US and Canada. On December 22nd we have a home show. But we play Seattle tomorrow and then we kind of do a big circle around North America before we head home.

+Any chance we may see you guys at SXSW in March?

Well, there has been some discussion about that. It’s not out, but “I can neither confirm or deny that.” +Any parting words for those reading?

We had a great time playing fun fun fun Fest so we do hope to get back out there soon. +Well thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us. Safe travels + have fun on the road!

We will! Thanks.

In Review Hundred Waters – Hundred Waters

WRITTEN BY Juana Giaimo

Not many artists have the ability to make the listener link electronics with nature. In their debut album, Hundred Waters demonstrates to be experts at doing that by bringing relaxing pleasure enclosed in these eleven treasures. The soft and delicate voice of Nicole Miglis and the harmonies of the backing vocals enhances the peaceful atmosphere created from many layers built one over the other. This can be clearly seen in Boreal, which starts with a simple keyboard and grows to its maximum with arrangements exploding everywhere. There is cohesion between these glowing songs, but they never are tiring, as the band reinvents itself in each of them by exploring new melodies.

Double Vision – Win Win Don’t you just love eccentricity? In Double Vision, Win Win, energizes their music thanks to slightly bumping beats, a high dose of rough synths and potent guitars. By experimenting with a variety of tunes, like the danceable Ones And Zero or the lovely peculiar Deadhorse Bay, they are able to exhibit their own particular style Their voices are most of time slightly altered with effects which make them sound either suffocated or echoed. Overall, they give a sensation of very self-confidence and they are right to feel so, as this is a real fun album to listen for their innovation with different rhythms always mixed with electronics.

Magpie- Sassparilla Opening with the bright Threadbare, Sassparilla gives away a diversity of moods reflected in each of the songs. It’s impossible to consider this album tedious since it is full of upbeat and changing styles. The main vocals are able to sound wounded like in Broke Down Engine or vividly defiant like in Star. The final track, The Man Who Howled Wolf gives a roughly obscure feeling to the record which contrasts with the previous melodies. Once you finish listening to this record, you are happily satisfied, sure that you have enjoyed well-written music with wonderful arrangements and you wonder how is it that this band is not more popular.

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“Sang-dumb”

A Nostalgic Look at Pop Songs that taught us Foreign Languages. . . or at least how to sing along in them WRITTEN BY: Chris Thornhill

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ith everyone singing PSY’s “Gangnam Style” (Whether they admit it or not) it is worth noting that this is not the first time white America has sung along to a song when they really had no idea what they are saying. As early as Richie Valens, pop songs don’t have to be in English to be a hit.

♪ Richie Valens- La Bamba

Still sung today, it is a timeless classic. Those who are Hispanic learn this song very early, and the native English speakers learn it only as but either way it is sung aloud with no regrets. It truly is a tragedy that Richie Valens was taken so young.

BALALALALA BAMBA

♪ Styx -Mr. Roboto

♪ Missy Elliot, Pink, Mya, Lil’ Kim (also Labelle) - Lady Marmalade

♪ Beck – Loser

Another inescapable hit that has withstood the test of time, only part of this song is in another language. During the breakdown the singer starts singing Thank you very much Mr. Roboto in another language, and at that part is where anyone with arms that isn’t driving a vehicle (or sometimes even then) to start doing the robot.

This pop song came from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack but was originally recorded in the 70’s. It has very sexual lyrics in French, but that doesn’t stop even young teens from singing along, due to the fact that they have no idea what they are saying. Everything in French sounds so sexual anyways, right?

Although most people don’t even notice, the hook of this 90’s hit is actually in Spanish. Every non Spanish speaker seems to sing the hook different, but for all of you out there here is what he says: Soy un perdedor means I am a loser in spanish. There ya know, mystery solved.

you kill me.

♪ PSY – Gangnam Style

Soy un Perdedor, I’m a loser baby, so why don’t

This one I can’t explain, but time will tell how long this fad will last. Although he will always be a rapper in Korea and all of Asia, we will see how long his stay in the USA’s eyes. Who can tell? After all the Macarena went to number one as well, and that song is not going anywhere.

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Matt’s Magic Postpones Shows

att and Kim on their LIGHTNING tour and may have bitten off more than they can chew. As of now they have cancelled/rescheduled two different dates, one in Miami, the other in Tempe.

Seeing them live is truly a spectacle, they are an extremely high energy show that combines balloons, hip hop, crowd surfing, and of course a TON of jumping. Along with all of this though, comes the inevitable screaming of both the fans and the lead singer, Matt Johnson.

Playing up to five days in a row on a relentless US tour has certainly put a heavy responsibility on his voice, and may be a bit more than it can handle. If you have been lucky enough to see them in person you know how much Matt put in while singing, and for that reason you can understand why he lost his voice early on during their tour.

After Orlando’s show, it was obvious to those in the audience that his voice was on the ropes, so the announcement that Miami would be rescheduled came as no surprise.

Now on tour, Matt and Kim are a must see. Follow them on twitter as well as make sure to pick up a copy of their new album Lightning. If you do see them, sing along. I am sure Matt will appreciate it.

WRITTEN BY: Chris Thornhill

The Band will tour with Passion Pit next- pre-sale tickets are available starting this week (November 7th).

Coheed’s

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oheed & Cambria have announced the release of their follow up to their recent “volume one” release. Volume two, The Afterman: Descension will come to life through Everything Evil/Hundred Handed Inc. on February 5th, 2013. That same week, the band will embark on a national headlining tour.

“We haven’t properly toured on a new album in what will be nearly 3 years, so coming off the heels of these two albums means we’ll have a wide breadth of new material to choose from,” says frontman Claudio Sanchez. “Playing Radio City Music Hall — and being from NY, it’s not something I ever thought I would be able to do. It’s quite an honor.”

Coheed and Cambria will be supported on this tour by Between The Buried and Me and Russian Circles. Tickets go on sale November 9th. Due to Hurricane Sandy, tickets to the Radio City Music Hall date will go on sale the following Friday (11/16).

The tour dates are at the right and noted as: * w/ The Dear Hunter, 3 # w/ Between the Buried and Me, Russian Circles

“Descension” 11/29 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre * 11/30 – Oklahoma, OK – Diamond Ballroom * 12/02 – St Louis, MO – Pop’s * 12/03 – Springfield, MO – Gilloz Theatre * 12/04 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works * 02/04 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club # 02/05 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club # 02/07 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE # 02/08 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit # 02/09 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre # 02/10 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue # 02/12 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom # 02/14 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre # 02/15 – Salt Lake City, UT – SaltAir # 02/17 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater # 02/18 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre # 02/19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo # 02/21 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theater # 02/22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern # 02/25 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues # 02/26 – The Marquee – Tempe, AZ # 02/27 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre # 03/01 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s # 03/02 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center # 03/03 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom # 03/05 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle # 03/06 – Saint Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live # 03/07 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues # 03/08 – Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore # 03/10 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte # 03/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory # 03/14 – Boston, MA – House of Blues # 03/16 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall #

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An Stylist's guide to getting more for less....

(Part 1) e've all been there, at the beginning. You're working odd jobs

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to pay the bills, trying to keep a job that allows you to take time off to play shows and tours, pulling together the money to keep the band afloat. It's hard to keep the business of a band together when you're just starting out. Now you need promotional images and a music video and they need to look good, look professional and most importantly, not break the bank. Don't get your panties in a bunch, here's some awesome and easy ways to get the team you need when you need it.

Ok, let's be real, in my industry you get what you pay for. Getting a stylist like me on set isn't in the budget for most bands, and if its a music video and I need to bring my team it becomes even more. It's not practical. Don't despair! I have a solution.

It's time to network. A lot of times, there's a lot of talent at your local beauty school. When I was a young hairdresser and still in school I kept several of my friends bands looking amazing with cuts, hair color and all their styling and makeup for shows and events for the basement bargain price of guest lists for shows and the occasional cocktail and letting me experiment with their hair. You too can have a beauty guru for next to nothing.

1. Find your local beauty schools and scout the talent

Toni&Guy, Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell the School and the Bumble and Bumble Academy are awesome places to start but honestly, there is

talent and creativity at EVERY school. Talk to your friends and fan base. Everyone knows someone in hair school. You can also get great blowouts, haircuts and color for relatively inexpensive at the school if you want to recruit. (Don't forget to tip, even a 5.00 tip in hair school is ultra appreciated!). Find a future professional, or even an assistant or junior stylist at a salon who likes your band, has a similar style and wants to do some amazing hair. Look for the people with the passion for what they do.

2. Define what you need.

Are you looking for a stylist/makeup artist for a photo shoot for a few hours? Do you have an all day music video that you need a team for? How about a permanent go to stylist who preps the band before shows, works all your events and is all together fabulous? Define what you and your band needs so you know what you're asking for.

3. Consider how valuable you can be for us!

I'll be honest, I keep a few bands looking good at no charge. I do their cuts, their color, work their photoshoots, handle their prep before shows when needed and bring my team for music videos. FOR FREE. Why? Because said band(s) advertise for my business everywhere! They post for me on Facebook. They tag me in every picture that I worked on. They have awesome hair and tell everyone they got it done by me.

They literally refer me 100's of clients. If you can offer a stylist free publicity and refer them clients most stylists, but a word of caution, don't promise what you can't deliver.

So go out, start recruiting your own style team. And remember, when you're famous: thank yous.

Matt Costa Live @

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swanky little bar tucked inside a Hollywood & Vine hotel may not exactly be where you’d expect to find a scruffy-faced singer-songwriter from a California beach city, but Huntington Beach native Matt Costa did just that, taking his seat with thanks and a smile.

Dim lit chandeliers hung from the ceiling, and audience members spilled over into the adjoining room and bar. Books, lamps, and candles decorated the walls. Appropriately dubbed “The Library,” the space was the perfect intimate location for a showcase of new songs from Matt’s upcoming album.

After tucking himself away into writing and recording over the past few months, the show was a quiet one that barely hit the radar a day before it happened. As such, the audience was a mix of excited fans and a few unsuspecting locals who had gone out for a night’s drinks.

“Sorry this is like the bedtime set,” Matt noted of his selection of slowpaced tracks. “I’m playing all these mellow songs, ‘cause it’s fall and I just want this sort of music.” The newer songs certainly took on a more low-key vibe as he shifted between three acoustic guitars and an electric harp. The occasional addition of harmonica and foot tambourine welcomed a country-folk touch to the evening’s festivities.

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