Saturday 06 November 2010
Bands that start with ‘D’
(photo: Richmond Lam)
Back in September The Dears gave us the first taste of their new album when they released a live video of “Omega Dog”, and now we’re getting a few more details about the record. Degeneration Street (on Dangerbird Records) has a street date of February 15th, making it a late Valentine’s treat for fans of the Montreal band. Wednesday and Thursday nights’ shows at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn were the last dates of The Dears’ series of residencies in support of War Child International (after a stint in Montreal and Toronto) where they debuted the album in it’s entirety. “Omega Dog” is now available to purchase through The Dears’ online store here, but unfortunately it’s not available as a stream anywhere at the moment, so if you want to hear this funky joint you’ll have to shell out 99 pennies plus taxes to do so (and methinks fans of the band will be glad they did).
Looking ahead to another 2011 new release, The Decemberists have announced that the follow-up to The Hazards of Love will be called The King Is Dead, and will be out on the streets January 18, 2011: “That’s 1/18/11,” their press release says, and goes on to clarify, “If you take away the slashes, that reads 11811. What does that mean? Must you ask? Clearly it is a snowman surrounded by a colonnade of waving banners.” Clearly someone has had a bit of time on their hands. “Down By The Water” (song 6 according to the tracklisting) is available for the price of an email address right now at their official web address. Or you can just get it here:
MP3: The Decemberists “Down by the Water”
Myspace: The Decemberists
Facebook: The Decemberists
Twitter: The Decemberists
And lastly, but surely not the least is Toronto’s Divine Is Nothing, whose debut album Head for the Hills came out just a few weeks ago. Loraine Mohar, the band’s guitarist and vocalist, tells me that the record was recorded in her loft over the course of a year, experimenting with sound and set-up to get just the right results. Sounds like they hit pay dirt, as Head for the Hills‘ Pixies-meets-Jefferson Airplane musical mix hits all the right notes. They actually remind of The Dears, in a way, which kind of brings this whole post full circle. Do you hear any similarities?
MP3: Divine Is Nothing “Here To Stay”
Myspace: Divine Is Nothing
Facebook: Divine Is Nothing
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Emily Duron November 8th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Divine is Nothing is everything! They are a band that puts every bit of heart into what they are doing. When I listen to their music I feel the intensity of their deep expression. When passion, love, freedom, and true musical talent comes together the listener can melt into the mystical sounds of a band. I melt into a beautiful dance when I listen to Divine is Nothing. I forget that my body exists. The individual talent that comprises this band gives reason to the collective musical heights they reach. Loraine Mohar equipped with an electric guitar is a force of extraordinary power and when the uniqueness of her voice shoots through the microphone one only feels awestruck and captivated. Kelly Lance has rhythm running through her veins. When she picks up her bass she truly becomes one with the voice of it. She sends melodic and rhythmic vibrations into the spirit of the audience inspiring their freedom of movement. Timon Wientzek is one of those musicians who understands music so deeply and thoroughly. He has a keen sensitivity for reaching and hearing the perfect sound. When Timon is behind a set of drums he feels no need to be overpowering instead he intuitively senses the capacity in which he can add to and compliment what is being played.
When these three talents come together they create a sound that is so honest and distinctly magical. They are Here to Stay, believe me!