The XX - Crystalised live @coachella 2010

sry I started recording it at a part that makes it sound a little weird.

very good show.

SF Noise Pop 2010

SF Noise Pop started last Wednesday and is almost over. I'm a bit bummed I couldn't go, (presently going to school in SD)—would've be cool to go to indie rock shows every night for a week, and also because I would miss San Diego's Indie Fest as well.

But yeah, if you're in the Bay Area, you have one more night of Noise Pop. Go check it out, post pictures afterward and blog a reivew so I can enjoy it vicariously through you.

Here are a couple reviews by live105 of shows so far.

Oh, nvm, just took a look at the schedule—the closing night show has already sold out.

Next year, guys. Gotta get on those indie events. (and I gotta get on blogging at times when I actually find out about shit. I saved a draft with the noisepop website url last tues. night, and didn't get to making a complete post until tonight. Win.)

ASOBI SEKSU acoustic!

Went to see Asobi Seksu play an acoustic show at the Loft.

Really good. And they sound really different acoustic. At times, if it weren't for the vocals, I wouldn't have been able to recognize the song. (Check out their first album: self-titled, and their sophomore album: Citrus [2006], as well as their newer stuff! asobi seksu on myspace)

The opening band was Lady Danville, 3 guys from Danville, Ca, UCLA grads. Checked out their myspace page before going to the show, read that two of them met at a vocal/choir audition, so was not surprised that they had good singing voices. But their songs were about relationships, "I want you back"— not my type of music. But they were pretty good nonetheless. Here are a couple pics of asobi seksu. (I was in the front row! Yay for small venues/"intimate" shows and nice guys who when turning around and seeing someone short offer to trade places!)

front woman yuki chikudate. she signed her name in japanese on my ticket! :)

setlist

Strength, DEELAY CEELAY, and STARFUCKER @theLOFT

Went to my first show this quarter at the Loft. Great show.

Strength, from Portland, Oregon

They were good. I out-of-habitly felt a dislike toward them (opening bands), but then, yeah, they were pretty good. Fun. Prejudice gone.

Genre: nu-disco/indie-dance.

Next band: DEELAY CEELAY. also from Portland. myspace.

Excellent! ★★★★★

If you like: air (french duo), boards of canada, kyte, postal service, liquid drum'n'bass, trance, idm.

Two guys, both on the drums. The rest of the sounds they recorded beforehand, I believe. I was on the front right (yes good thing I brought my earplugs) next to this guy video-recording who happened to be one of the band members' brother. He told me "Deelay Ceelay" came from their names: Delanay, and Chris Lael. Sorry not so great pictures.

They had their own visuals playing, too. So win. One of the guys is a visual artist, the other a percussionist. Makes for a spell-binding show. They had strobe lights set-up under their drum sets, and then the psychedelic visuals. Watch video of a live show in Seattle.

Download their album (4 tracks) for free on their website or just click here.

Finally, Starfucker. Ok, looks like they're all from Portland.

Genre: indie-electro, synth-pop

I seriously didn't know that they were quite well-known (relatively/indie scene-wise). The Loft was pretty packed, definitely more than what I expected. I got their album "Jupiter" a few months ago, liked it, and so when I saw they were coming to the Loft, made a note on my calendar to go. Didn't look them up or anything. Well, they played a few songs that weren't on Jupiter and that a lot of kids knew, so I figured that wasn't their debut album. They played a good show. But it was a little annoying that they kept pausing to change monitor volumes, pick up a dropped drumstick, change mic volumes. Still alright. They ended with "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun".

Oh, and they're changing their name. You can e-mail them suggestions. There's a band from Belgium of the same name. Guy in crowd: "Planetfucker!" Maybe not..

Best of the East Bay Party

I'm juiced. Oakland hipsters, indie kids, good music, tight art... East Bay hell yeah!

The East Bay Express celebrates its winners of the 2009 Best of the East Bay issue at the Oakland Museum of California. The party is poised to surpass last year’s blow out.

(wtf! I didn't even know about last year's! AHHG! That's a Bay Area Girl fail moment. >___<;;)

More than 12,000 guests are expected this year at the Oakland Museum of California. (seriously??! zomg.)
This year six stages will feature over twenty bands including:

• On the Amoeba Main Stage hosted by Bukue One:
Superfinos VTO
Mystic Rage
Maldroid
CU Next Weekend
7th Street Band
The Thrill of it All
Goapele
Dizzy Balloon formerly known as PANDA !!!
Souls of Mischief
The Heavenly States
Swann Danger
Fracas
Social Unrest

• The Electronica Underground hosted by Syd Gris (Opel Productions):
Dyloot, Dresden & Johnston plus Mephisto Odyssey

• From R&B to metal, a wide range of great East Bay sounds including:
Stephanie Crawford & Trio, Valerie Troutt and many more!

More Arts & Entertainment:
• The Professional Contact Sports Ring will host mixed martial arts, capoeria, and Lucha Libres
• The DAI Style Lounge will showcase more than forty local, independent designers and host makeovers and a fashion show
• In the Gearhead Garage, Godspeed will give performance bike demos and Harley Davidson will display their finest hogs
• The Illuminated Corridor with a site specific light art performance
• Live Art demonstrations by Blick Art
• An International Dance Stage
• Comedians, Drag Shows and more

Kid friendly activities:
The Chabot Space & Science Center’s Kids’ Zone (ages 10 and under) with a variety of fun hands-on activities and music from 5pm-9pm including:
• “Day in the life of an Astronaut” Blackholes activities, Astronaut Trainings, Space Potty Toilets, Balance Beams, Robotic Arms, Astronaut Demo Suits & Compressor Rockets
• Live bands courtesy of BandWorks from 7:45-9pm
• Magicians, activities, hands on projects and games throughout the evening
Adults must be accompanied by a cool kid at all times in the Chabot Space & Science Center’s Kids Party Zone.

When it’s time to feed your hunger or quench your thirst a variety of local restaurant vendors will be available onsite with tasty treats and beverages at economical prices.

When: Friday, August 7, 2009
Where: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street
Time: 5pm – midnight
Admission: Free
Attendance: All Ages
Getting there: Two blocks from Lake Merritt BART, free valet bike parking by EBBC

more details: Best of the East Bay Party Blog

Party Guide (flash—if you can grab a hard copy of the express [free], it's the insert)

east bay express home site, the whole "best of"

See you there!

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I'm so effing tired right now. I would have crashed an hour ago but felt like I had to blog this and finish up a few other things online.

Went to electro pop rocks last night with some friends. Fun. =D

Will write a backdated entry on it later.

Currently listening to Zero7, album: Simple Things.

Acid-jazz/trip-hop. Very nice, especially when tired and 130+ bpm trance is unthinkable.

I have not listened to any trance in more than the last 24 hours. Wow.