Saturday, August 2: Methodical in Newark, NJ & Monotonix in Brooklyn, NY

This Saturday brace yourself for two exciting 10pm dance parties. The first is an industrial metal show with Methodical at QXT’s in Newark, NJ and a crazy, punk show with Monotonix at Bodega in Brooklyn, NY. Have your pick.





In Brooklyn, myopenbar presents Monotonix, Fiasco, and Popo for a late night dance party. DJ Dirty Finger will be spinning tunes. RSVP is required for this one, so go to here. This show is all ages, $5. Bodega is located at 1089 Broadway, Bushwick, Brooklyn.

People 4 Animals presents Methodical & Xentrifuge with guest dj’s dyztort, Luna, Starr Sadistik, and Father Jeff. There will be charity raffle throughout the night for various merchandise including Skinny Puppy merch, autographs books, cds, pets needs and more. This show is 18+, $10.QXT's is located at 248 Mulberry St., Newark, NJ.

A portion of the proceeds go to People for Animals. More info available here.
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United Nations (Geoff Rickley/ Daryl Palumbo) to release album 9/9

United Nations will release its self-title album on September 9 through Eyeball Records. The grind-core project featuring Geoff Rickley of Thursday, Daryl Palumbo of GlassJaw/ Head Automatic, and members of Eyeball Records, Kiss It Goodbye and The Number Twelve Looks Like You. Its available for pre-order here.

Tilly and the Wall/ The Ruby Suns/Vivian Girls @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 7/29- photos, Setlist

Tilly and the Wall @ Music Hall of Williamsburg - July 29, 2008


It was a fun night in Brooklyn. The boroughs own Vivian Girls opened with its brand of garage-punk for 15-minutes. VG fit in more than a handful of songs, but should have played longer. Their stage presence wasn't as exciting as the following acts and there was very little movement from them, but still. Soon after New Zealand's duo, the Ruby Suns came on stage to perform some indie/pop electronic goodness that got the crowd going. They played song off "Sea Lion," which sounded different live with a more drum and bass feel to it.

Omaha's Tilly and the Wall finally came on at 10:45 to perform a fun, exciting set in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for the first time, playing plenty of tracks off its new release, "O," as well as oldies. This outfit definitely know how to put on a live show, enticing cheers, claps, sing alongs, and dancing. The music was dance-alicious and sounded great live, especially on tracks like "Dust Me Off," and "Tall Tall Glass," where you could hear the vocals amazingly. The band even bring out their own tap dancer. This is an band not to be missed live.

"And I feel so alive," Neely and Kianna sang. "We love you, Brooklyn" were the parting words of the night.

Tilly and the Wall perform at New York's tonight at Bowery Ballroom with The Ruby Suns and Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson. $15, 18+, 7:30pm.

Click read more for a setlist.


Tilly and the Wall @ Music Hall 7/29 Setlist
1. Too Excited
2. Alligator Skin
3. Rainbows in the Dark
4. Falling without Knowing
5. Bad Education
6. Reckless
7. Beat Control
8. Dust Me Off
9. Cacophony
10. Tall Tall Glass
11. The Ice Storm, Big Gust, and You
12. Pot Kettle Black
13. Sing Song Alongs
Encore
14. Lost Girls
15. Fell Down the Stairs
16. Nights of the Living Dead

This Week in Female Fronted Rock News

Get the scope on In This Moment’s new album, The Champagne Charade’s new song and show, Denali’s show in Brooklyn, Mates of State and Metric’s only NYC show, and more on I Hate Sally’s break-up, Walls of Jericho’s new album, and shows with The Ting Tings and Tilly and the Wall.

In This Moment’s new album “The Dream” will be released on September 30 through Century Media records. You can now pre-order the album here and receive the album in an exclusive, embossed package which will be personally autographed by the band, plus a bonus disc, t-shirt, In This Moment Monster Energy Drink 8" X 10" trading card and guitar pick for $20.

New Jersey’s The Champagne Charade have made its new song “Sickness & Sorrow,” available for stream on its MySpace page. Additionally, the band will be performing with Reggie and the Full Effect, MC Chris, Leathermouth, and Warship at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on September 12. Tickets available here.

Recently reunited Denali will perform at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Sept. 26. Tickets are on sale Friday at noon. The band played a hometown show at Richmond, VA’s newly renovated The National on July 5.

Mates of State and Metric will be co-headlining NYC’s Highline Ballroom on Aug. 7. Tickets are available here. It’s your only chance to see Metric in the area, their Aug. 9 date at All Points West Festival in Jersey City, NJ with Radiohead is now sold out.


Ontario punk/hardcore outfit I Hate Sally has disbanded after 7 years. An official statement is available here.

Grindcore stalwarts Fuck the Facts released “Disgorge, Mexico” on Tuesday. 6 new tracks are available on their MySpace page and you can purchase the album here.

Walls of Jericho release their new album, “The American Dream” July 29 on Trustkill Records. You can pre-order it here.

The Ting Tings perform a free show this Sunday with MGMT and Black Moth Super Rainbow for the Jelly NYC Party at McCarren Pool in Brooklyn. More info here. This will be a huge turnout, so arrive early.

Omaha’s fun rockin’ Tilly and the Wall perform at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on July 29 and Bowery Ballroom in NYC on July 30. Opening on Wednesday with them is Vivian Girls.

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin @ Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY 7/16

Photo by Eddie Chu

Doors 8pm
Wakey! Wakey 9pm
Ha Ha Tonka 10pm
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin 10pm

Upon entering the great space of Music Hall of Williamsburg, it was near empty. Fortunately, I chatted with someone about music and by the time Someone Still Loves You came on the place was nicely filled for a Wednesday night. The crowd seemed responsive to all the bands, cheering, singing, dancing, and two people up front gave peanuts to the bands members after their set.

As odd a name as Wakey! Wakey! is, they pulled a great performance that pleased me greatly, considering they’re an opener. This New York 6-piece included a violinist and a keyboardist, plus the band had good presence and the singer spoke to the audience and jokes. It was fun watching the violinist play. The singer said, “This place is big, I’m very excited to be here.” I appreciated him saying that. One of the lines for their songs was perfect,“New York is a dangerous place and we fuck it all up.” The band did a great cover of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.” Solid set.


Ha Ha Tonka had a alt-country rock vibe to them. it was nice to hear the bass was audible and the drummer played with his hands for some of the beats, which was cool. The outfit sang one song acapella, “Hangmen,” was nice. They also did a Black Betty? cover. They closed with a jammy song and to make way for Someone…the singer sang part of “Oregon Girl.” Tight set from this fellow Springfield lads. During this band an older fellow came out with all this stuff, a mug, map, Boris Yeltsin book, and other fun goodies about Missouri. He spoke to me thrilled to be seeing the band and a fan of Missouri bands. He recommended checking out The Republic Tigers.

So it seems indie pop seems is all the craze nowadays, like this man was enthused about, with bands like Mates of State, Wolf Parade, and Tilly and the Wall. Most of the music is very fun and upbeat. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin with its long and clearly endearing love for Mr. Yeltsin (the first president of Russia), bring the same spirit and music with it’s nicely melodic and lyrics. The group has two main releases 2005’s “Broom,” which I’m most familiar with and this year’s “Pershing.” Unfortunately, I only stayed to hear 30 minutes of their set, but heard my favorites, “Oregon Girl,” and “House Fire.” I had so much fun for “House Fire,” because it has a nice groove and the lyrics, though not fun, speaks volumes to a situation in my life I can relate to.

“We did what we could
To save this house from falling.”

But I think it still fell. Next time, I’ll try harder.

Cavalera Conspiracy/ The Dillinger Escape Plan/ Throwdown @ The Fillmore NY 7/19

My first metal/ hardcore show since April proved to be a great time and reminded me why I dig heavy music. I was at The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza to see Bury your Dead, Throwdown, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and the mighty Cavalera Conspiracy, on Saturday where each band provided a heavy dose of guitar licks and screams, and incited craziness in its fans.

I missed the first band Incite, but came in time to catch Bury Your Dead, who played a short 15-minute set. Nothing too special. Throwdown came on and got me moving a bit. “Forever,” was a great one. They got a 20 minute set.

Then, The Dillinger Escape Plan would play an insane set filled with a mix of songs, antics from the singer, and a good time. Some of the song played were “Lurch,” “Milk Lizard,” “43% Burnt,” “Fix Your Face,” “82558,” and “Sunshine the Werewolf.” About two songs into the set, the singer climbs on top of the amp, up another thing, and walks the side of the balcony, then hangs off it. And towards the end of the set he grabs one of the cymbals and starts smashing it and again climbs on the top of the side of the stage. It was an entertaining set and I enjoyed them. Four years ago I saw the band in Elizabeth, NJ I thought they were horrible and didn’t understand, but they are a great live, just as I remember them, crazy.

Cavalera Conspiracy features founding Sepultura members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavelera (drums), Joe Duplantier of Gojira (bass), and Marc Rizzo (Soulfly). To kick things off Cavalera Conspiracy started with "Inflicked," and also played "Sanctuary," and "Resist/ Refuse," a Sepultura song. Others included, "The Doom of All Fires," "Bloodbrawl," and "Terrorize." I read somewhere the band played all of “Inflickted” and 8 Sepultura covers at a previous concert. I don’t think they did that at this show. The band closed with “Roots Bloody Roots,” and saw me at my sweatiest and craziest. It was a sweet time. I headbanged, I danced, I moshed. I almost caught a drum stick and when the band finished some guy thanked me for going nuts up front. The metal groove Cavalera Conspiracy brought was wonderful. They perform again tonight at The Fillmore.

Also notable, was seeing Mike and Amy from Roadrunner, Jose from Sirius, Bram from the Syndicate, the brothers in Anaka, WSOU's Greg, Andrew, and That Guy, Zak from Genki Shock, and familiar fans. It was a good time, in a good environment, with cool people.

mewithoutYou @ Maxwell’s, Hoboken, NJ 7/18/08

Maps & Atlases, an experimental 5-piece rock band from Chicago, IL that while great to listen to in my room, wasn’t too pleasant live. The instrumentation was superb, but not enthralling. Fans in the front of the stage seemed to be enjoying the set. The groups played songs off its EP, “Tree, Swallows, Houses.” It was fun watching the drummer play all over the place. I couldn’t hear the vocalist’s lyrics and he said “thank you” to often like he didn’t have anything good to say. The band hit the road with RX Bandits and Portugal.The Man at the end of the month.

mewithoutYou came on stage at 8:32pm and performed a 16-song set that included a mix of songs from “Brother, Sister,” “Catch for Us the Foxes,” and three new songs. The set seemed rushed, Aaron only spoke about two times and there wasn’t much band-to-crowd interaction. It was fun watching Aaron’s movements and facial expressions and the drummer in particular.


The highlights for me were “C-Minor,” “O Porcupine,” and “January 1979,” The last song in their set, was a new song. I thought it was interesting to close with a track that was unfamiliar to fans, but it was pulled off nicely. There was a lot of instrumentation in the song and it was a heavier song. I remember the words, radiated so well from Aaron's voice: “Everywhere we look it’s all crazy, it’s all dreams, everywhere we look." Another line went, "the life I have been livin’ will be forgiven.”

mewithoutYou- Maxwell’s 7/18 Setlist
Paper Hanger
Yellow Spider
A Glass Can Only Spill What It Contains
Leaf
David (new)
4 Word Letter (Pt. Two)
Orange Spider
C-Minor
Swan Dive (new)
O’ Porcupine
Son of a Widow
Brownish Spider
In a Sweater Poorly Knit

Encore:
January 1979
New Song

Metric & Mates of State to Perform in NYC next month

Canada’s Metric and Kansas’s favorite married duo, Mates of State will perform at NYC’s Highline Ballroom on August 7, as a pre-show for All Points West Festival in Jersey City, NJ. Tickets for this all ages show are $27.50 in advance, $30 at the door and on-sale today at noon here. Doors are at 7pm, and the show starts at 9pm. Highline Ballroom is located on 431 West 16th Street (between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue).

Both bands fit beautifully together and make you want to dance with their infectious indie-pop with synth and keyboards. This year saw new releases from both performers, Metric released “Live at Metropolis” DVD and Mates of State’s new album “Re-Arrange Us.” The talent of Emily Haines and Metic and couple, Kori Garnder and Jason Hammel make this a stellar line-up, an added treat for those not able to attend APW. The bands are playing mostly festivals and this is on of the rare chances you'll have to see an extended set from the bands.

Metric - 2008 Tour Dates
Jul 19 - Centennial Field Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland
Jul 25 - Pemberton Festival Pemberton, British Columbia
Jul 26 - Capitol Ex Ed Fest Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 27 - Wakestock Toronto (Islands), Ontario
Aug 3 - Osheaga Festival Montreal, Quebec
Aug 7 - Highline Ballroom, NYC
Aug 9 - All Points West Music & Arts Festival - Liberty State Park Jersey City
Aug 15 - Cumberland Village Park Cumberland, British Columbia

Mates of State - 2008 Tour Dates
Jul 17 - Benicassim Valencia
Jul 19 - Download Festival - Shoreline San Francisco, California
Jul 20 - Download Festival - Shoreline Los Angeles, California
Jul 21 - KCRW - Morning Becomes Eclectic
Jul 25 - Pemberton Festival Pemberton, British Columbia
Aug 1 - Lollapalooza-Grant Park Chicago, Illinois
Aug 1 - Double Door (Lollapalooza aftershow) Chicago, Illinois
Aug 4 - Lee's Palace Toronto, Ontario
Aug 7 - Highline Ballroom, NYC
Aug 8 - All Points West Festival Liberty State Park, New Jersey
Aug 20 - NPR - World Cafe www.npr.org
Sep 13 - Real Big Deal Festival Gainesville, Florida
Sep 26 - Austin City Limits Festival Austin, Texas

Rise Againt New Album & Tour this Fall

Chicago's punk 4 piece Rise Against have announced their new fifth album will be released on October 7, 2008. It's entitled "Appeal to Reason." The effort was produced by Bill Stevenson & Jason Livermore at the Blasting Room in Ft. Collins, CO. The band will also be on the road with Alkaline Trio, Thrice, and The Gaslight Anthem this Fall for a U.S. tour.

Hot Water Music/ Thursday/Paint it Black @ Terminal 5 NYC, review, photos

Photos by Ryan Krueger



The spirit of punk rock was alive on July 12, 2008, a momentous day in the city that never sleeps, that hosted one of the best days of music in NYC this summer. Alkaline Trio and American Steel played The Fillmore at Irving Plaza, Trash Talk was at Knitting Factory, F Yeah Fest with Circle Jerks, Dillinger 4, Matt and Kim, and other was at Highline Ballroom, and Hot Water Music, Thursday, and Paint it Black were at Terminal 5, where I was for the evening. Oh, and Bon Jovi was about 16 blocks away playing the free Major League Baseball All-Star Concert at Central Park.

My first time at Terminal 5 proved to be fun, despite the poor sound and mediocre, unenthusiastic crowd during Thursday’s set, maybe it was the sound or that most folks came for Hot Water Music. As I stepped into the venue at 7pm, door time, the venue seemed empty. The floor space is huge, and there are three levels, which give you a nice view of the venue and monitors to see the show. I was snuggled tucked on the right side on the barricade for most of the show with a great view.

Paint it Black from Philly was a fun hardcore band and a nice way to open up the show. Though I’m unfamiliar with their music I enjoyed them and they had a good amount of energy. I just wish I could hear the vocals. The singer explained mostly every song of the set, speaking with such passion. A few of the songs were political and about war. He also dedicated a song to the vegans and vegetarians and went into the crowd a few times, noting how he was going to kill himself over the size of the venue. Overall, tight set.

My friend and I anticipated seeing Thursday, a band dear and near to Jersey kids. It was a shame you could barely hear Geoff’s lovely vocals for most of the set. The band kicked it off with “For the workforce drowning,” a typical starter. Then they surprised a few by playing “Between Rupture and Rapture,” “and “Paris in Flames.” They did the two car songs, “The Other Side of the Crash” and “Understanding in a car crash,” which got the crowd moving. Then they toned it down with “Sugar in the Sacrament,” which was nicely done. Geoff announced that the band will be releasing a split with Envy in October and went into a new instrumental song, “In Silence.” “Tomorrow I’ll be You,” was also played to give the fans their money’s worth, as Geoff said. The closer was “Autobiography of a Nation,” a song Geoff said was influenced by Hot Water Music. You could see the outpouring of emotion Geoff showed and his appreciation for playing with one of his influences. The last time Thursday played in NYC was with Rise Against in November 2006, so this was a treat for the local crowd.

I’m not too familiar with Hot Water Music, but they played a tight set that really got the crowd going and by the time they came on there were a ton of people there. They started off with “Remedy” and played a three song encore. I respect the band and they sounded pretty good, even given Terminal 5's poor sound system.

There were other shows going on this night, but it was great that so many people were at this one. Even if it wasn’t the best show, it was fun and a nice night out.

Paint it Black






Thursday














Hot Water Music

Matt & Kim @ McCarren Pool Brooklyn 7/13/08

MATT AND KIM SETLIST @ MCCARREN POOL July 13, 2008
1. The Final Countdown cover (instrumental)
2. It's a fact (printed stained)
3. Grand (instrumental)
Matt singing some R. Kelly song real quick
4. Silver Tiles
5. Fast Song
6. Jesse Jane
Rude Mechanical Orchestra & Matt and Kim
8. Cut Down
9. Crazy in love cover
10. Yea Yeah
More on the Breeders/Matt and Kim/The Whip show soon.

Thursday @ Terminal NYC 5 7/12/08

THURSDAY SETLIST @ TERMINAL 5 July 12, 2008

1. For the workforce drowning
2. Between Rupture and Rapture
3. Dead Songs
4. Paris in Flames
5. The Other Side of the Crash/ Over and Out
6. Understanding in a Car Crash
7. Sugar in the Sacrament
8. Signals Over the Air
9. At this velocity
10. Division St.
11. In Solace (New)
12. Jet Black New Year
13. Tomorrow I'll Be You
14. Autobiography of a Nation

More on the Hot Water Music/Thursday show to come.

As Tall As Lions @ Maxwell's, Hoboken NJ 7/8- review, photos, setlist

Photos by Lauren Murphy

As Tall As Lions performed its first show in a few months at Maxwell’s to kick off its mini tour, debuting some new songs and giving fans a special extended set. Openers The Circus and Leah Siegel, two completely differently sounding acts performed great sets. It was obvious that the bands enjoy playing and so much emotion could be seen in their face and the way they moved. The show was lovely, both for the bands and the filled room of fans dancing, singing lyrics, and shouting “I love you’s,” and “Happy Birthday, Julio.”

As is the case with Maxwell’s there weren’t too many in attendance during the first band, New Jersey’s The Circus, a young, fresh 4-piece rock band. There were a few people that were really excited, jumping and singing along, for the band as they played a fun, poppy, catchy set. During their last song, they brought up a “special guest.” She had a nice voice and worked well with the band.

Leah Siegel, a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn backed by three members, all sophisticated and nicely dressed played a nice set. The sound was your typical indie/rock. She reminded me of Feist and Thao with the Get Down Stay Down. Siegel’s vocals had great, simple vocals. Brian Wolfe’s drumming was good and different. His facial expressions were great as well, going from a serious look to a smile with the change in beats. It was pretty awesome.

The moment would soon come around 10:30pm, when As Tall As Lions would grace the stage for a now packed Maxwell's to perform their heart-warming, groovy, yet ambient rock set. It was Julio’s birthday to and his family, friends, and fans were in attendance. He mentioned he was fortunate to be surrounded by all these people for his birthday. The band knows how to capture its audience with the sensational sounds of Julio, Saen, Rob, Cliff, and Dan. All work so well together, switch back off on instruments and express what they feel. The lush vocals and sincere lyrics of Dan really hit me. I loved singing along and watching everyone up front enjoying themselves and going crazy. The new songs were quite good, keeping in the same vein of the ATAL sound and with more rockin’ drum and bass beats then before. I was particularly excited to hear “Stab City,” and “Be Here Now,” two of my favorite songs. Just watching the whole band explode into an outpouring of emotional on stage, like they were making love to their instruments, as my friend said, was beautiful. These Long Island lads known how to put on a show.

As Tall As Lions- Tour Dates

7/10 @ Mercury Lounge, NYC with Leah Sigel. 21+. $12 adv./$14drs.

7/25 @ Harper’s Ferry, Allston, MA. 18+. $10adv./$12drs.

7/26 @ The Living Room, Providence, RI. $10adv./$12drs.

AS TALL AS LIONS Setlist @ Maxwell's 7/8/08:

The Sweet Hereafter (New)

Stab City

Breakers

Into the Flood

We’s Been Waitin’ Too Long (New)

Song for Luna

A Soft Hum

Milk & Honey

Paris (New)

Piano Loop (New)

Love, Love, Love (Love, Love)

Ghost of York

July 20 (New)

Maybe I’m Just Tired

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Encore:

Be Here Now

96 Heartbeats

No Man's Land Playlist for 7/9

No Man's Land Playlist
89.5 FM WSOU
July 9, 2008

Lacuna Coil- Circle
Tegan and Sara- Are You Ten Years Ago
An Horse- Company
Mates of State- Now
Girl in a Coma- Say

The Champagne Charade- Sickness and Sorrow
Lunic- The Killing Time
Tilly and the Wall- Cacophony
Maria Taylor- Ladyluck

Light this City- Maddening Sorrow
Iwrestledabearonce- Tastes Like Kevin Bacon
Otep- Necessary Accessories

Nanuchka- Good Well
Belaire- Exploding, Impacting

The Gits (x2)- Absynthe and Insecurities

No Man's Land was only an hour this week. WSOU actually debuted a pilot hip hop show called "Whatcha Been Missin'" The show will continue without me, unless I get called in again or get the show in the Fall, starting in August when the current host, Allie resumes.

No Man's Land Playlist for 7/2

No Man's Land is a 2-hour show that airs on Seton Hall's pirate radio station 89.5 FM WSOU every Wednesday from 10pm-midnight.

No Man's Land Playlist
89.5 FM WSOU
July 2, 2008

Le Tigre- We're On The Verge
Cheeky- Get Outta Here
Mates of State- You Are Free
A Lifelike Story- All Things Considered
Seeking Through Silence- Only Nine

The Champagne.. Charade Interview

The Champagne Charade- Sickness and Sorrow (New)
The Champagne Charade- Chasing Down the Sunset (New)
The Champagne Charade- Tainted Blood (New)

Tegan and Sara- The Con
An Horse- Postcards
Mon Frere- You Don't Mind

Belaire- Shadow Moving on the Wall
Screaming Females- Fun
The Organ- Brother
Tilly and the Wall- Dust Me Off (New)

In This Moment- Surrender

The Gits (x2)- Second Skin and Whirlwind

What an enjoyable and fun shift.

NaNuchKa @ Crash Mansion, NYC, 7/6- Review

I saw NaNuchKa for the first time yesterday at Crash Mansion in New York City for a special 18+, usually it's 21+, show with Lunic and Strange Things Done in the Midnight Sun. The night ended later and plans changes because Lunic got stuck in traffic. NaNuchKa played second, instead of last, which seemed to be good for the folks that came out to see them. Most of the crowd left before Lunic came up, which was a shame but understandable. Who can blame them when the next was Monday.

Commentary and setlists when you click "Read more..."

Strange Things Done in the Middle Sun was up first to entertain with their alternative/post-punk sound. Lead singer John's vocal are impeccable. He can pull off falsetto/ opera-esc vocals and has a somewhat deep style. This Jersey four piece has a sound I haven't heard and it's hard to classify, but I enjoyed it. They also through something into the audience, but you'll have to catch them live to see what it is. It was fun. I caught this group back in January at Maxwell's when they played with Frank Nicolay, Emilyn Brodsky, and Whack.

NaNuchKa, what many would call "gypsy-punk" started off with a jammy, dancey number, "Good Well." The crowd danced around and smiles filled the room. It was lovely to see pretty much everyone on the dance floor. "One of Us," and "Wonderful" were other songs they played. The band is fronted by Yula Be'eri, the ex-bassist for World Inferno/ Friendship Society. She was enteraining and got into a "laugh attack." Very tight set.

Lunic, an alternative 6 piece with two violinists, one being vocalist/pianist Kaitee Page and the other one Megan Leach, performed a solid set that included songs from their Splinter EP. "The Killing Time" and "Invisible" were notable tracks. The lyrics are often dark, as the singer noted during the show. Apparently she only has one nicer song. The band also performed a cover of "Everlong," by Foo Fighters. What I like about her lyrics is that she speaks with sincerity and despite the somber tone of the lyrics it speaks truth and is something that many would be able to connect with.

I grabbed setlists, here is what they said.

Strang Things Done in the Midnight Sun Setlist:
Lonely Nights
99 Cent Girl
Petrol
Cemetary Hill
Dear Ol Dad
Perth Amboy Blues
Nomi
Parallel
Killing Wall
Carousel

NaNuchKa Setlist:
Good Well
One of Us
Thumb Cinema
Satie
Wonderfull
Oh Yea?
Mediterranean
Red Ripped Shirt
Kay
Sahbak
Red

Where I'll Be This Week

July is filled with all genres of music. Here are the events I'll be going to this week:

Tonight, 7/6
NaNuchKa, Lunic and Strange Things Done in the Midnight Sun @ Crash Mansion, NYC. 18+. $10. 8:30pm. Nanuchka brings a gypsy-folk rock sound with lovely vocals. Lunic is lead by Kaitee Page, a beautiful rock sensation with a pretty voice and lyrics. STDITMS is a alternative-post punk rock band from New Jersey.

Tuesday, 7/8
Clarice Assad @ Grace Building Plaza, NYC. All Ages. FREE. 12:30pm. Assad plays piano and blends jazz and Brazilian sounds for a sophisticated style.

As Tall As Lions, Leah Siegal, and The Circus @ Maxwells, Hoboken, NJ. All Ages. $10 advance/ $12 doors. 9pm. As Tall As Lions is an ambient rock band from Long Island whose lush vocals and sweet lyrics melt your heart. Siegal is a female singer who also brings a nice, rock vibe. The Circus is a rock band from New Jersey.


Thursday, 7/10
Team Spider, Whack, Dead End Saints, The Preps, and Wombat in Combat @ Bowery Poetry Club, NYC. All Ages. $7. 6pm. Team Spider is a self-proclaimed bike punk band. Whack is a dynamically fun ska-punk band.

Friday, 7/11
Brazilian Girls, Miranda!, and Ticklah @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn. All Ages. FREE. 7pm. Brazilian Girls mix reggae, electronic, jazz, bossa nova, and other influences to bring an eclectic sound that only has one girl in it, lead vocalist Sabina Sciubba, and three guys, but not a single Brazilian.

Saturday, 7/12
Hot Water Music, Thursday, and Paint It Black @ Terminal 5, NYC. All Ages. $24.50. 7pm. Hot Water Music, the Gainesville punk outfit who recently reunited and Thursday, the New Brunswick, NJ post hardcore co-headline.