MUSIC /// SWITCHBLADE CHEETAH

SWITCHBLADE CHEETAH is fucking unpredictable. From 30 second long blasts of sleazy rock n' roll to creepy as shit experiments.

On their album "THE MELLOW SOUNDS OF..." the schizophrenia is what makes the magic happen. It's spastic, weird, homemade, and punk to the core. 

You can get the album from WORKER BEE RECORDS over at their BANDCAMP below.

MUSIC /// AIDS WOLF - TEACHING TO SUFFER

Spazzed out dick and tit flashers AIDS WOLF are preparing to release a new album, "MARCH TO THE SEA" and heading out on a two month tour in support.

Peep a track from the album below.

TEACHING TO SUFFER

AIDS WOLF @ MYSPACE

MUSIC /// SOPHIE SWEETLAND

SOPHIE SWEETLAND is a girl from Vancouver doing, seemingly, whatever the fuck she wants.

Nothing says punk to me more than running down the songs on an artist's Myspace page and hearing such diverse genres as noise, surf rock, and minimal electronics. 

"BLUE SKIES" was a standout track with it's whirling psychedelic grime and ghostly vocals.

SOPHIE SWEETLAND @ MYSPACE

MUSIC /// SLANDERCAT

SLANDERCAT has just released his debut EP, "BLOOD OF A BROOM TREE" and it's available for free on BANDCAMP.

Each song is a little different, but they're all in the vein of experimental electronics but with melody and structure, so it doesn't sound like a nerd fell asleep on his Korg.

Peep the opening track below.

APPROACH

SLANDERCAT @ BANDCAMP

MUSIC /// VIERNES

There is a genre that seems rather popular at the moment, greg and I call it 'two dudes fucking around.' i guess it is best identified when you go to a show and find what looks like a 70's sci-fi movie on stage (no recognizable musical instruments). Subsequently, two dudes will make noise from said movie set. This noise ranges from the ethereal to the obnoxious (think the sounds of a rusty, dilapidated asshole factory).

At first glance, Viernes appears to be one of these bands, but alas, they are so much more. They make moving, atmospheric pieces with actual melody and harmony and... holy shit, is that coherent song structure?!

They just released their debut lp, sinister devices on kanine records and it is fantastic. Don't miss a chance to see them live, if they come your way.

-jw

broken social scene /// meet me in the basement

Broken Social Scene performing "Meet Me in the Basement" on Light Night with Jimmy Fallon.

_GP

sunday morning ///

Happy Sunday Morning!

_GP

sonic youth interview ///

1991 Sonic Youth interview with Nardwuar.

It's hilarious.





_GP

metal machine trio ///

Watch Metal Machine Trio (above).

Get Metal Machine Music (here).

Read Lou Reed interview (there).

_GP

radio wire empire ///

This RADIO WIRE EMPIRE dude is covering all kinds of sonic territory. I checked out his music randomly on myskizz and the first track on his player, "BABY CAKES" sounds like Koopa Land is melting to the fucking ground while some creepy dude whispers a fun tune. The rest of the songs on his myskizz are all different from each other, ranging from quiet folk to Mount Eerie-esque drum songing. Drum songing? Whatever, fuck you, go listen to this dude.

Also, all of his music is available for free download through his page. Gotta love that!

radio wire empire @ myspace

-WT