Our favorite Butte/Missoula weirdo bros Mordecai just got interviewed elsewhere on the interwebs. Check it out at this link right here: here. They’re coming out with another LP at the end of this month. DON’T SNOOZE, dudes.
Occasional dispatches (mostly about music) from a little town in the mountains that time forgot.
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May 11, 2013
The Bodish Bros Talk Mordecai, Stun Guitar, Wax Poetic About The Dead, Etc.
May 8, 2013
Wooden Indian Burial Ground, One F, Copilot Eyedrops, Confidence Man, King Elephant @ Ole Beck VFW Post #209, Friday May 10th
I’ve mentioned it before but I’ll say it again: this has gotta be the fifth time “garage rock” or some nearby cousin has been the IT THING since I started caring about music. Like any bandwagon you get your fair share of mediocre blahs and whatnot. There are just so many bands. The world is overflowing with bands. Everybody has to be in a stupid band.
It’s nice then when I finally hear some stuff touting a “garage rock” pedigree that actually gets me anywhere near excited. Thankfully Wooden Indian Burial Ground are, well, pretty good. They remind a lot of Comets on Fire or any equally freaked out psych-garage band. They’ve listened to a ton of Nuggets probably. While it’s next to impossible to be original when you’re working in this genre, it’s not always easy to sound like you’re actually having fun. I like to think this is FUN MUSIC. They’re coming to Missoula on Friday so there’ll be some time to check it out.
There are a ton of bands playing this show. Yeah, we classify five bands as a ton. Come early, stay late, watch the whole damn thing because guess what? Not only is there this psych-out group doing some psych-out stuff, King Elephant is releasing their new 7” at this thing so DON’T SNOOZE.
Wooden Indian Burial Ground, One F, Copilot Eyedrops, Confidence Man, and King Elephant play the Ole Beck VFW Post #209 on Friday, May 10th. Doors at 9pm, show at 9:30pm SHARP. $5 cover.
May 7, 2013
HIGH LIFE 5-6-13 (TRV PVNK Edition)
Yeah, this is our attempt at a “punk” show. Take that to mean whatever…if you’ve followed this blog at all in the last year you should probably know by now we don’t take punk particularly seriously. Keep that in mind when you’re crying that we forgot to play some stupid shit like the Dropkick Murphys or Primus or something. Those bands are a drag, Irish-punk is a drag, and we just don’t do drags.
Fuck Reagan!
Here’s the playlist:
Villages - Temper of the Age
Nation of Ulysses - N-Sub Ulysses
Chromatics - Washed Up On a Beach of Infants
Jagwar Pirates - Respect to the Structure
Thee Oh Sees - No Spell
The Homosexuals - Naming of Parts
Chico No Face - Big Time
Iceage - New Brigade
Au Pairs - Repetition
Rat At Rat R - Assassin
Wire - Practice Makes Perfect
Swell Maps - Midget Submarine
Tropical Popsicle - The Tethers
The Hospitals - She’s Not There
Crass - Contaminational Power
Richard Hell and the Voidoids - Walking On Water
Toddi Wellman - Watch That Floor
Thee Oh Sees - I Come from the Mountain
The Birthday Party - Happy Birthday
Wolf Eyes - Reaper’s Gong
Pylon - K
BonaDish - Sand
Blurt - Dog Save My Sole
Lee Noble - Covers
Spider - If I Were You
Parasites of the Western World - Mo
Shoes - Writing a Postcard
The Buzzcocks - Autonomy
The Urinals - I’m Like You
Echo and The Bunnymen - Do It Clean
Ty Segall - Femme Fatale
Slim Twig - Black Eldorado
The Fall - Just Step Sideways
John Cale - Guts
Television Personalities - Painting By Numbers
The Raincoats - In Love
Feel Alright - Honest Lake
Boys - Electric Chair Blues
Devo - Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin’)
Black Bananas - T.V. Trouble
Suicide - Shadazz
Stream it here: HIGH LIFE 5-6-13 (TRV PVNK Edition)
May 7, 2013
Masaki Batoh, Atrocity Singers, Modality @ The Palace Lounge, Tuesday May 7
Masaki Batoh is the lead guy in the killer Japanese group Ghost. And dudes, this marks the second time in less than a week we’re gonna be graced with some freaked out musicians from that island nation. Acid Mothers Temple played a surprise set at the VFW on Saturday and yeah, that was killer, but this Batoh fellah has something even weirder in store. We really like weird.
He’s managed to have this (admittedly goofy-looking) machine built that picks up brain waves via radio, sent to a computer, and turned into waveforms i.e. sound. It’s an interesting idea, the video above serves as a preview of sorts and we’re really curious to see how this translates live. You should be prepared for this, folks. If you’re coming in expecting anything even close to a “pop” song you’ll be left seriously wanting. It’s so punk it’s not even funny.
The perfectly chosen local support includes the atonal jam band Atrocity Singers as well as kosmische savants Modality.
Masaki Batoh (Japan), Atrocity Singers, and Modality play The Palace Lounge on Tuesday, May 7th. The show is at 9pm the cover is $8. Don’t balk, touring is really expensive and dude, this guy is from Japan.
April 27, 2013
Street Gnar (KY/NY), Bacon & Egg, J. Sherri, Shahs @ The Ole Beck VFW Post #209, Saturday April 27th
(Street Gnar & friends, photo credit unknown)
Street Gnar aka Case Mahan does or does not currently reside in Lexington, Kentucky. There is internet talk of Brooklyn but I don’t think shit like that is really important. He sings like that guy in Vietnam and like that band Mr. Gnar mines a weird backlog of sounds into something so familiar it goes from pleasant to boring to astounding after so many listens.
I’ve never had the opportunity to see Street Gnar live. Who knows if we can expect a one-man-band thing or backing dudes or what but if you take the trip through his Bandcamp page (which we suggest), you’re bound to run across something you like. Think 70’s power pop or Jonathan Richman or early Echo or fuck I dunno Mac Demarco? There’s some noisier stuff in there too and we like that all the same.
Here are some songs I particularly like:
Street Gnar is playing with Bacon & Egg, J. Sherri, and Shahs at the Ole Beck VFW Post #209 on Saturday, April 27th. Show gets rolling around 10PM and there it’s $5 if you’re 21 (and over) and $7 if you’re between the ages of 18-20.
April 25, 2013
Younghoon Beats - Tha Blew Demos
(Younghoon himself)
While the majority of emails I get regarding Weird Missoula are about bands I would never ever cover, this Younghoon Beats guy sent us a link to his bandcamp page last week and the tracks therein have become quick favorites around the office.
Tha Blew Demos comes across as some kind of dream-pop RZA, collecting a mishmash of audio fragments into these pieces that are completely alluring. I’d almost guess this is just another example of how completely blurry the lines of genre have become. It’s of-a-kind of music that makes it rather hard to identify, even if it feels like one of the most familiar things I’ve ever heard.
Keep sending us emails, I guess. We can’t be everywhere and getting stuff like this in the Weird Missoula inbox is a rare treat. Tha Blew Demos is available for download (free) from any of the links above.
We should probably mention too that no, Younghoon Beats is not from Missoula or even a Montana resident. He’s originally from Korea and now living in California. That was about as specific he got in a short email exchange. Check out his music, dudes.
April 23, 2013
HIGH LIFE 4-22-13 (Gnarly Pop From The Streets Edition)
(Street Gnar; photo credit unknown)
In preparation for what promises to be a really cool weekend, I made sure this latest edition of HIGH LIFE was weighted down with a bunch of this latest wave of psych-pop or at least pop I’m inclined to think is psychedelic. Or whatever. Lexington, KT’s Street Gnar is coming to Missoula this Saturday April 27th and they (or he, really) are (is) going to play at that ol’ bastion of weirdness: The Ole Beck VFW Post #209. I plan on giving that show it’s own proper hype-post in the next few days.
In the meantime though, you got this show to listen to.
HIGH LIFE is a radio show that is currently affiliated with the Weird Missoula blog and caters to the people that don’t just like noise, don’t just like skuzzy pop, don’t just like garage rock, and don’t just like fucked electronic music. We’re all over the place. We’re on every Monday afternoon from 2pm-4pm on 89.9FM KBGA in Missoula, Montana.
Here’s the playlist:
Glenn Branca - Lesson No. 1 for Electric Guitar
Oneohtrix Point Never - Parallel Minds
Chris Cohen - Monad
Tropical Popsicle - Always Awake in Shadows
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)
Lovin’ Spoonful - Butchie’s Song
Idiot Glee - Pinkwood
Lou Reed - Andy’s Chest
Lee Noble - Covers
Jenny Hval - The Seer
Lucky Dragons - Ya Me Yoy, OK?
Dean Blunt - Papi
Van Dyke Parks - Widow’s Walk
Oneohtrix Point Never - A Pact Between Strangers
Brigitte Fontaine & Areski Belkacem - Cher
My Bloody Valentine - To Here Knows When
Bubbly Mommy Gun - SNL
Mac Demarco - Dreaming
Beach Boys - I Just Wan’t Made For These Times
Bruce Haack - Snow Job
White Fence - Make Them Dinner At Our Shoes
Street Gnar - My Name Is Love
Faust - Jennifer
Candy Claws - A Strange Land Discovered
Ela Orleans - Neverend
Street Gnar - Curves
The Dream Academy - This World
Milk Music - No, Nothing, My Shelter
Jacob Milstein - Petals
Marika Papagika - Zmirneikos Balos
Lee Noble - Rewilding
Beach Boys - Cabin Essence
Stream it here: HIGH LIFE 4-22-13 (Gnarly Pop From The Streets Edition)
April 23, 2013
April blahhhh
(The Funs; photo by John Yingling over at Gonzo Chicago)
It dawned on me earlier today that I completely forgot to mention two cool shows that happened over the weekend. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was unable to attend either. Oh well. I hear they were awesome/fun/etc.
So…on Sunday April 21st I (and possibly you) missed Olympia’s Criminal Code, The Funs (Chicago), King Elephant, and Needlecraft all playing at the basement of the ZACC. Yeah, that basement. It’s back and you can read a much better introduction to the new/old space by Josh Vanek here. The following night The Funs played a second show, this time at the VFW with Bad Naked, I Hate Your Girlfriend, and Buddy Jackson. Those are both things that happened. There. Now you can say I had my finger on the pulse of Missoula’s nightlife albeit two days late.
There’s some stuff happening this upcoming weekend. Some good stuff. I’ll write about that stuff soon.
April 17, 2013
Record Store Day @ Ear Candy Music, Rockin’ Rudy’s & Rockin’ Rudy’s Record Heaven, Saturday April 20th
I dunno about you jokers but every single Record Store Day surprises the hell out of me. I’m one of those half-hearted collectors that doesn’t research what’s actually getting a reissue, what limited press is coming out, or even what day the damn event happens to land on. I still find out though, usually on the Friday before and if I’m money-d enough to drop what I usually drop (an ungodly average of $40 every time I walk through those doors), I’ll be there bright and early annoying the living shit out of every clerk I see.
This year is a little different. Though I still haven’t bothered to really look up all the special vinyl coming out on Saturday, I did know it’s happening at least a week in advance. It’s the first year I’ve ever been in a band with a dude that owns a record store and if anyone’s gonna remind me it’s that guy. He’s probably stressing the fuck out right now. Jesus. I would. Record stores have been dying all over the country and this is one of those special Saturdays that’s meant to really capture the essence of what’s truly awesome about the independent shop that makes vinyl available to either peruse, listen to, talk about, or (hopefully) purchase. If there’s any local business you should be supporting it’s the place that is stocked with both knowledgeable clerks and plenty of killer records. Both are a passion and worthwhile passions deserve your interest.
Oh, before I continue, here’s a little something from the official Record Store Day website in case you aren’t like me and are waiting for pretty specific things:
“We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating. It’s always a good idea to be BFFs with your neighborhood record store and let them know what you might be looking for. They can’t guarantee you will walk out with what you want, but it’s a good place to start. ALL STORES MAY NOT ORDER ALL RELEASES. ALL STORES MAY NOT GET EVERYTHING THEY ORDER. Record Store Day titles are limited for a number of reasons, and all in all, that’s a good thing. But please bear that in mind when you find something isn’t available. We’re all grown-ups, right?”
OK. That’s good advice but I’m almost certain it’s too late to special order much of anything. I could be wrong. Talk to John at Ear Candy or the dudes at Rockin’ Rudy’s if you’re really in a bind. I wish you luck.
Another pretty cool thing is that Record Store Day is generally laden with cool shit happening at the participating stores that Saturday afternoon. For instance, Weird Missoula (that’s us, bro) is spinning some vinyl at Ear Candy from noon(ish) to probably 1pm. Colin Johnson (of both Skin Flowers and Shahs) is performing afterwards. There are other DJs spinning there too, dunno their names but local comedian Duane Raider is gonna give us a stand-up set at 2pm. That’s all at Ear Candy. Ear Candy. I’m sure Rockin’ Rudy’s and their satellite store Rudy’s Record Heaven are doing some cool stuff too. Make sure you come early to get some deals and hang with all the like-minded weirdos.
Ear Candy is located at 624 S. Higgins Ave. (406) 542-5029
Rockin’ Rudy’s is located at 237 Blaine (406) 542-0077
Rudy’s Record Heaven is located at 821 S. Higgins Ave. (406) 542-1104
April 17, 2013
Vera, Skin Flowers, Total Combined Weight @ The Ole Beck VFW Post #209, Thursday April 18th
(that’s VERA, doods)
The VFW’s Residency Series is still going strong, what with 2013’s killer month-long stays by The Hasslers, Boys, and King Elephant. It’s April now and that means the last few Thursdays have been under Vera’s purview. This week is no different and those killer ladies (plus guy) are going to playing with what they’re describing as “Vera’s Heavy Hitters Club” aka Missoula’s Skin Flowers and Total Combined Weight.
Full disclosure here: I am in the band known as Skin Flowers. As much as I’d love for you to come see us I’m not about to start writing that we’re the best you’re ever going to see. We sound kinda like weirdo classic rock. I dunno. I hate describing bands I’m in.
Total Combined Weight however, well, they sound like their name. It’s the kind of pummeling heaviness you imagine large men with beards would be making once they got the OK from their respective wives. They generally don’t like tap beer. Give them cans. Large cans.
Vera, Skin Flowers, and Total Combined Weight play the Ole Beck VFW Post #209 on Thursday, April 18th. Show starts around 9PM and there’s an admittedly affordable $2 cover.
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