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Sneak Peek!!! THE LIMIÑANAS
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Sneak Peek!!! THE LIMIÑANAS

The Limiñanas, the brainchild of French duo Lio and Marie Limiñana, are back on Trouble In Mind with their third album, Costa Blanca, out November 19th! Once again, recorded at their home in the south of France by Lio himself, Costa Blanca pushes the envelope of their signature Franc-o-phonic sound — the coloeur café cool of Gainsbourg, the hypnotic drone of VU-era Cale, and the spiky fuzz of … Continue reading

Hear this: TEMPLES “KEEP IN THE DARK” Video
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Hear this: TEMPLES “KEEP IN THE DARK” Video

Kettering, England, psychedelic-pop band Temples introduced themselves to North American audiences last month via the “Shelter Song”/”Colours to Life” 7,” out now on Fat Possum. Today, the four-piece share a new 60s inspired, end-of-summer jam, the immediately endearing “Keep In The Dark,” and announce their first North American tour! Recorded and produced by the band in their own Pyramid Studio and mixed … Continue reading

Omar Chacon at Fouladi Projects
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Omar Chacon at Fouladi Projects

“Ensayos by Omar Chacon Omar has taken an alchemists approach to his medium, and has formulated a masterfully unique application of paint to surface. The result is paint as building blocks that the artist refers to as “pre-made brushstrokes”, layering his drips or dots to create a dazzling display of eye pleasing beauty reminiscent of traditional … Continue reading

Common House Productions Presents: Prelude to a Kiss
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Common House Productions Presents: Prelude to a Kiss

Common House Productions is proud to announce our fall show, Craig Lucas’s Prelude to a Kiss. This slightly dark, but touching comedy features a whirlwind romance that culminates in a single moment of hesitation on the day of Peter and Rita’s wedding. When an unknown elderly man asks to kiss the beautiful bride, their souls swap … Continue reading

A word with Frightened Rabbit.
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A word with Frightened Rabbit.

Fans of Frightened Rabbit had something to cheer about September 24th, when the Scottish indie rock band officially kicked off their headline tour in Alberta, Canada. The anthem-slinging rockers are touring in support of their recent fourth studio album, Pedestrian Verse, which critics and the band’s singer/songwriter Scott Hutchison call a departure from their earlier … Continue reading

Worth a look: JENNY HVAL
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Worth a look: JENNY HVAL

Jenny Hval has in recent years made a name for herself as an artist, musician and writer both in Norway and abroad. When her third record Viscera was released in 2011, WIRE magazine described the record as: “a stunning achievement both conceptually and musically.” Multidisciplinary and transgressive are words often employed to describe her art, … Continue reading

STREAM & DOWNLOAD ODESZA’S NEW EP, MY FRIENDS NEVER DIE
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STREAM & DOWNLOAD ODESZA’S NEW EP, MY FRIENDS NEVER DIE

CATCH THEM ON TOUR THIS FALL WITH PRETTY LIGHTS & MICHAL MENERT ODESZA, the Seattle-based producer duo of Harrison Mills (aka Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches), self-release their new EP, My Friends Never Die, and it is currently available tostream and download for free at odesza.com. They’ve already released the title track, “My Friends Never Die,” and follow-up track, “If There’s Time,” … Continue reading

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The SO SO GLOS Premiere “Lost Weekend” Video

Brooklyn’s own So So Glos premiered their kick-ass, NYC-centric new video for “Lost Weekend,” off of their latest release Blowout, on Noisey! Fans will be able to visit the Indie Wok Room, and listen to the So So Glos’ new record; the band will log in at 4pm EST on Thursday, August 22nd and answer questions about the new album, the tour, and anything else fans are … Continue reading

LAUNCH x Fashion
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LAUNCH x Fashion

The LAUNCH x Fashion Show is proof that Sacramento is filled with creativity.   A big thanks to Lisa Kennedy and Sandra Yan Crowell for all the hard work they put in to produce such a great show. The runway was exploding with talent from designers Joseph Aaron Segal,  Johana Hernandez, Ronnie Escalante, Frock LA and Kate Knuvelder. … Continue reading

THE THING:TO RELEASE BOOT! IN NOVEMBER
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THE THING:TO RELEASE BOOT! IN NOVEMBER

SCANDINAVIAN GARAGE FREE JAZZ TRIO, THE THING, TO RELEASE BOOT!, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2013 ON THE THING RECORDS After more than 600 concerts around the globe, five studio albums and a variety of live releases over the years, the Scandinavian garage, free jazz trio, The Thing — Mats Gustafsson (bass, baritone, tenor and soprano saxophones), Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (electric bass) and Paal Nilssen-Love (drums) — are excited … Continue reading

The Bar Fly Effect has a new video out!
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The Bar Fly Effect has a new video out!

The Bar Fly Effect is a Sacramento band who is out for a good time.  They dub themselves , “…the perfect soundtrack for bar hopping, party crashing, dubious hookups and next-day regrets.”   It is obvious they are a solid group of friends who truly adore creating music together.  Their enjoyment of each other is absolutely contagious … Continue reading

Rococoing the Night Away
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Rococoing the Night Away

The afternoon was creeping towards evening as we arrived at the Crocker Art Museum, ready to escape the heavy warmth of the outside air. This month’s Art Mix greeted us with craft tables and the proclamation of tonight’s theme, French Twist. We started out by taking in a lecture on the drawings of the French … Continue reading