Before you fully subscribe to the notion that the blogosphere killed the cult band, take a moment to consider Soft Tags. Sounding like college radio, one a.m. circa 1982 and tirelessly recording, and releasing as many as three records a year, this band is keeping the DIY, screenprinting and four track ethos alive from their home base of Portland, Oregon.
Mathematical Monsters is the new record from Soft Tags. A double record that spans the range of their current inclinations, containing fuzzed-out beatnik indie-rock, whisper quiet, spooky folk and buzzing guitar ‘n’ hammond organ rock’ n’ roll. Soft Tags have put proof to tape that they are one of the strangest, most surprising and original bands in Portland right now.
The band have 4 NJ/NY area shows. In true DIY form, they'll be playing a basement at Cake Shop, a radio station in Jersey City, a warehouse space in Brooklyn, and then top it off by playing at the beautiful, spacious venue of Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. All of the show are all ages, except for the 21+ Cake Shop. They'll be touring with Portland locals The Prids.
6/27 @ Cake Shop w/ The Prids and Me Your Us Them. $6. 9pm Doors. 21+.
6/28 @ WFMU In-Studio Session, 9pm
6/29 @ Death By Audio. 9pm
6/30 @ The Bell House with The Secret History, The Prids, and Revel Hotel. 7:30pm, $10.
The band's almost 5-minute song "Pine Barrens" is a great one. Download it at the link above.
Also, check out this trippy, black and white video of "Architect Song."
Soft Tags Tour Dates:
05.27.10 - Portland, OR @ the Know
06.12.10 - San Francisco, CA @ the Hemlock Tavern
06.13.10 - Oakland, CA @ the Stork Club
06.15.10 - Los Angeles, CA @ the Silver Lake Lounge
06.16.10 - San Diego, CA @ the Radio Room
06.17.10 - Scottsdale, AZ @ the Rogue Bar
06.18.10 - Albuquerque, NM @ Burt's Tiki Lounge
06.19.10 - Dallas, TX @ the Cavern
06.20.10 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
06.21.10 - Kansas City, KS @ the Record Bar
06.22.10 - Lawrence, KS @ the Replay Lounge
06.23.10 - Iowa City, IA @ the Yacht Club
06.25.10 - Chicago, IL @ the Darkroom
06.26.10 - Columbus, OH @ Hal & Al's
06.27.10 - Manhattan, NY @ the Cake Shop
06.28.10 - Jersey City, NJ @ WFMU In-Studio Session, 9:00 PM
06.29.10 - Brooklyn, NY @ Death By Audio
06.30.10 - Brooklyn, NY @ the Bell House
07.01.10 - Cincinnati, OH @ May Day
07.03.10 - Lincoln, NB @ the Bourbon Theater
07.06.10 - Denver, CO @ the Hi-Dive
07.08.10 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux
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