Sunny Day Real Estate, Tortoise, Do Make Say Think, Elliott Smith, Constantines, Broken Social Scene, Tears for Fears, Eric's Trip, Elevator, Guided By Voices, Juno, Fugazi, Nick Drake, Wilco, Jon Brion, Mogwai, My Bloody Valentine plus a helluva lot more.
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The Postage Stamps -
This Ugly Arrangement -
By Liz Worth - exlcaim magazine
This Ugly Arrangement seems an odd title, as no matter how closely you listen there is nothing ugly to be found here. This album is frequently decorated with wide, rambling intros and outros, as the Stamps embrace space and confidently play around with structure while incorporating compelling melodies and keeping a strong focus on the vocals. “To No One” uproots shoegazer tendencies and captivating fractures of rhythmic soundscapes. The title track sees the band delve into a loosely experimental side then spins into the deeply driving “Autumn + Everything,” which is a darkly harmonious recitation. This Ugly Arrangement successfully combines broad, sprawling fuzz and angular, intuitive songwriting that captures every subtle shade and hook, which the Postage Stamps have honed into a style that is distinctly their own. Full of subdued climaxes and shy discoveries, this album is one that simultaneously shows many sides and sounds.
The Postage Stamps have been a staple of the Toronto DIY rock scene for more than six years. Creators of epic walls of sound and subtle dustings of magic, they’ve released a slew of recordings, toured Canada from coast to coast and have shared billings with The Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, Blonde Redhead, ... Trail of Dead, The Dears, Death From Above 1979 and The Suicide Girls Burlesque show among many others.
The band launched an arresting new repertoire in December 2004, and have since been refining these songs through dozens of live appearances. The rehearsing and live tweaking have come to fruition, as the Stamps have just self released their new full-length w/ Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Godspeed!YBE, Wolf Parade, The Dears).
Hey guys, We're excited to announce that we’ll be throwing a FREE SHOW at the MOD CLUB THEATRE on Saturday, December 5th in association with URArtist Network, Fusion Rock Radio, and IndieLove Radio.
We'd like to use this show as an opportunity to thank all our fans for your continued love and support. 2009 has been our most exciting and eventful year to date and this wouldn't be possible without you guys! We HEART you guys to death!!!
Here are the full details for the event:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH FREE SHOW @ The Mod Club
-- UR ARTIST NETWORK Presents it's 2009 Holiday Kick Off Bash --
hi. we're real people that like to spread really killer music.
being myspace friends and not ever talking is not what we're about.
i'm extending my hand to build a community of music lovers- one listener at a time. so hit us up, follow us on twitter (@lividrecords) and check us out at lividrecords.com.
just a whisper to our local friends to say we'll be introducing you to our new drummer online in January and that we have started booking '09 shows. hope we hit/share a stage near you. the fun starts at the elMo Feb 5th.
Yelllooo!! What's happenin? We're playing a show that we actually need people at! It's at the Mod Club on Saturday (Aug. 23rd). We go on at ten....if you could make it that would be really special. Get in touch for guest list action!
just dropping by to say hi and spread the word. we've got shows at the end of the month in Toronto (free) and Kingston (for a good cause). new songs will be up soon too.
Hey,Your room seems a little bit dull.I got a new website. All the layouts are cool. They are all full of individuality.I guess you will like them. . And here it is
My friends, I hope you're not exhausted of live music after NXNE, because I'd like to personally invite you for a drink and a smile at our musical party this Thursday, June 19th at Sneaky Dee's. We'll be accompanied by a couple of very energetic & powerful bands (ADA & The Isosceles Project) that will make for an especially high-caliber soirée.
just stopping by to let you know that Farewell Cool Reason is playing their first show Thursday May 1 at the el Mocambo @ 10pm, followed by Lives of Many and dj Rob Dyer.
doors are free before we play.
hope to see you there.
we'll also be in Hamilton Friday May 2nd at the Corktown.
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