Month: January 2008

VIDEO – Yeah Yeah Yeahs – "Turn Into"

Posted on January 25, 2008November 8, 2015 by Keane Li

www.yeahyeahyeahs.com
www.myspace.com/yeahyeahyeahs

From 2006, here’s another brilliant video by Patrick Daughters, also known for his recent Feist releases. It’s the epitome of true love in visual form, complete with brilliant colors, psychedelic effects and perfectly-placed smiles.

Turn Into

I know what I know
I know on car ride down
I hear it my head real low
Turn into the only thing I ever
Turn into hope I do
Turn into you

I know what I know
Well I know that girl you found
Keep that kind of window closed
She’ll turn into the only thing that ever
Turn into, hope I do, turn into you

[the pretty piano part]

Can’t say why I kept this from you
My those quiet eyes become ya
Leave it where it can’t remind us
Turn this all around behind us
Oh, well I know
How far I am to keep you out
I’d like to tell you all about it

[best video ending ever]

I know what I know
I know this last time round
I’ll hear it in my head real low
Turn into the only thing that ever known
Only thing that ever knows…

I heart Karen O.

WC PERFORMER – Parker Street Cinema – Music, In the Blood

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Keane Li

www.parkerstreetcinema.com
www.myspace.com/parkerstreetcinema

Parker Street Cinema – Music, in the Blood
Recorded by Brad McGowan and Ken Mahru
Produced by Bravo Bros.
Mixed by Brad McGowan at Little Red Wagon Studios
Mastered by Chad Clark at Silver Sonya

Much of Parker Street Cinema’s instrumental sound rests upon Brian Glover’s diverse piano arrangements, garnering impressions of rock, jazz and even operatic flavors. Glover contrasts his vocal-like melodies with pounding rhythms (the piano is after all a form of percussion). A technically complex weave of Ken Mahru’s drum riffs adds to the tapestry, finalized by the fullness of Kevin Dick’s remarkable bass tone. PSC’s latest effort, Music, in the Blood, features an orchestra of sounds as the San Francisco-based trio and set of contributing musicians engage with a slew of other instruments from synth and samples to various horns.

The album opens with the epic, warlike “Animat” and leads quickly into the driving rock anthem “Blood Music,” an appropriate follow-up. PSC’s creative vision errs on the odd with “Something About the Audience,” where a good portion of the track revolves around a narrative. “The Hymn of El Cerrito” sings like a breezy stroll through the mentioned city, spaciously unbound by the overcast commonly plaguing the rest of the Bay, and also effectively features spoken dialogue during its introspective breakdown.

At the album’s midpoint lies one of PSC’s strongest tracks, “Separation.” A haunting melody syncopates over an arpeggiated bass line, creating the illusion of two dancing voices climbing a crescendo into harmonic bliss. “Separation” excels with dynamic fluctuation, allowing a complete retention of freshness where other tracks could start to get stale from repetition.

Of all the aptly named bands, Parker Street Cinema falls to the forefront. Lush instrumentals and a capacity for crafting elaborate visuals set this threesome apart from other artists in the instrumental genre. (Abandoned Love Records)

www.parkerstreetcinema.com

-Keane Li (more…)

WC PERFORMER – Tour Stop: Sacramento, CA

Posted on January 8, 2008November 29, 2011 by Keane Li

www.performermag.com
www.myspace.com/westcoastperformer

Sacramento, CA

WHERE I-80, I-5 AND CA-99 CONVERGE LIES CALIFORNIA’S CAPITAL CITY, the grand metropolis of the Central Valley. Sacramento’s location and extensive history create a crossroads of sorts for musical culture, encouraging the existence of eclectic venues from the hip lounges in nostalgic Old Sac to the larger rock clubs prominent throughout the area. Nearby colleges Sacramento State and UC Davis promise a strong student turnout and often host shows themselves. Music events like Friday Night Concerts in the Park, NorCal NoiseFest, and the experimental Sacramento Audio Waffle deliver something for every musical bent. Established musicians Cake, Blackalicious, and the ever-popular Jackie Greene all draw origins from Sacramento, and many more have some claim to the place. From jazz to hip-hop, no genre is underrepresented. Artists traveling between the Bay Area, the Central Valley, Reno and Redding will find Sacramento a most convenient stop over.

BOOK A GIG: VENUES

OLD IRONSIDES
1901 TENTH STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
(916) 443-9751
www.theoldironsides.com

A Sacto staple popular in the indie scene. Sign-up for Wednesday’s open mic starts at 8:30pm. Booker, Jerry Perry, also coordinates Second Saturday, Friday Night Concerts in the Park, and the local scene publication, Alive and Kicking. Email jerry@alivenkicking.com, or call (916) 448-2582 at least one month in advance.

HARLOW’S
2708 J STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
(916) 441-4693
www.harlows.com

A classy downtown venue hosting all genres, particularly hip-hop, R&B and jazz. Call booker, Danny Torza, at extension 11 for more info, or send an email to harlows@harlows.com at least one month in advance.

MARILYN’S ON K
1107 NINTH STREET, SUITE T-100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
(916) 446-4361
www.marilynsonk.com

Near the Capitol, Marilyn’s hosts a number of great singer-songwriters and rock bands up to five nights a week. Email the general manager, Jane Gribben, at booking@marilynsonk.com. Artists new to the club should utilize their web form. Allow one month advanced notice.

THE SPEAKEASY LOUNGE
117 J STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA
(916) 443-5051
www.myspace.com/speakeasylounge

Below Café New Orleans in Old Sac, Speakeasy features music at least twice a week from
most genres. Email booker, Wendy Thomas, at thespeakeasylounge@gmail.com with your
MySpace site, and mail a promo kit to her attention one month in advance.

JAVA LOUNGE
2416 SIXTEENTH STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95818
(916) 441-3945
www.thejavaloungeisrad.com

Voted “Best All-Ages Venue” in SN&R’s Best of Sacramento 2007. Send an email to Kevin
Seconds at javaloungebooking@gmail.com at least one week in advance.

THE BOARDWALK
9426 GREENBACK LANE
ORANGEVALE, CA 95662
(916) 988-9247
www.boardwalkrocks.com

Boardwalk is renowned for hosting bands on the verge of breaking out. Contact booker, Mark Earl, at booking@boardwalkrocks.com (916) 722-5784, two to three months in advance. Shows are all-ages unless specified.

BLUE LAMP
1400 ALHAMBRA BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
(916) 455-3400
www.bluelamp.com

A venue that features all genres up to five nights a week. Contact Ed Stoner at
booking@bluelamp.com or call (866) 575-9405. Electronic kits are preferred, but mailed press kits are also welcome. Allow two months advanced notice.

TRUE LOVE COFFEEHOUSE
2315 K STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
(916) 448-5683
www.truelovesacramento.com

A local all-ages favorite for singer-songwriter and indie rock shows up to three times a week. For booking, send an email to Kevin Seconds at truelovesacto@gmail.com, with your MySpace link, at least two months in advance.

STORES

SKIP’S MUSIC
2740 AUBURN BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95821
(916) 484-7575
www.skipsmusic.com
With an additional location in Elk Grove, Skip’s provides a slew of services from equipment rental to repairs. Rates: $60/hr with 3-5 day turnaround, or $90/hr for same day service. Open weekdays (11-8pm), Saturdays (10-6pm), and Sundays (11-6pm).

PROMOTE A GIG: MEDIA

KSSU 1580 AM
6000 J STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
(916) 278-5882
music@kssu.com
www.kssu.com

Sac State’s student-run radio station offers indie artist rotation. See their contact page for the appropriate genre contact, or email music@kssu.com for more info. Additionally, KSSU prints “The Local Slice,” a free format magazine. Contact editor, Sarah Hannon, at news@kssu.com or (916) 278-3343 for coverage consideration.

R5 RECORDS
2500 SIXTEENTH STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95818
(916) 441-2500
www.r5records.com

The recently-opened lovechild of Tower Records founder, Russ Solomon. Live in-store shows are held up to three times a week, and records can be sold on consignment. Email Christina Mestas at christina@r5records.com for more info. Allow at least two weeks advanced notice for performance consideration.

DIMPLE RECORDS
2433 ARDEN WAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
(916) 925-2600
www.dimple.com

The area’s definitive indie record store, Dimples has six locations in and near Sacramento. Stores offer record consignment. Email dimplerecords@dimple.com or call for more info.

SACRAMENTO NEWS & REVIEW
1015 TWENTIETH STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
(916) 498-1234
www.newsreview.com/sacramento

A premier source of alternative culture and events. Email arts editor, Jonathan Kiefer, at jonk@newsreview.com for coverage consideration. Artists can add their profiles and events online.