Future Islands @ The Fox

New music always has potential, it's whether or not it's stimulating. Future Islands is capitalizing on that power as they posses the ability to command attention. Earlier this spring they released, "The Chase." This single put words around the questionable momentum of a relationship. There's still that  recognizable whirl of melodic redundancies that help to cool the senses—a helpful contrast to the theatrical delivery of the vocals. The B side, "Haunted By You," reaches at companionship or interaction, like feeling your way in the dark. The surroundings may be familiar, but not without hazard. Future Islands play September 25th at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Enjoy the clip below.

Future Islands | "The Chase"



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Unquestionable Supremacy

The city of angels and the east bay each host STS9 before they head down to the Dominican. This Friday, November 21st, Sector plays The Wiltern in LA. On Saturday the 22nd Tribe sets up shop at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Coming off of their first full tour with Alana, it feels as though these shows are primed to get dirty. I'm willing to bet that they drop the hammer on each of these California scenes. Dance moves, stunning visuals and thump-tastic grooves are just a few of the sure fire things to expect from this creative outfit. Be there or be square.  

STS9 | Wika Chikana | Red Rocks 09.06.14



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California Love

STS9 is bringing California Love

Sound Tribe Sector 9 will be returning to the Fox Theater on Saturday, November 22nd. Surely they will throw down for one of their favorite venues. The night before they visit the Wiltern in LA. This will be their first appearance in the Bay area with Alana Rocklin shredding the bass. If you like to get down and dirty, this is the show for you. STS9 has been tearing it up since acquiring the newest member. I for one think they have opened up their sound and are tapping back into their live instrument side. They were fire at High Sierra this year. Fan club members can purchase tickets ahead of the masses on 9/11. I can't think of a better way to blast into the holiday season. Oakland will be rocking the weekend before Thanksgiving. Here's to dancing your ass off and having a good time. See you at the Fox for some Sector. Enjoy.


STS9 | "World Go Round" > "Totem" | Live 05.16.14



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First Aid Kit

This folk duo from Sweden will repair your wounds with their angelic voices. First Aid Kit has matured in sound and acclaim since their emergence on YouTube in 2008. The two sisters have honed their craft with unique elegance, separating their music from the other noise. In 2012, the single "Emmylou" proved to be a coming-out of sorts in regards to their song-smithing. Since then, Johanna and Klara have moved into the consciousness of their peers. They have recorded with Jack White, Conor Oberst, and fellow Swede, Lykke Li. On November 13th they'll grace the Fox Theater in Oakland. Here's to the Söderberg sisters' willingness to tackle a Jack White song in their own vernacular.

First Aid Kit | Covering: Love Interruption (Jack White)



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here they come to save the bay

Sound Tribe Sector 9

it's been a west coast heavy week to kick off their 2013 winter tour, yet there a few more stops along the pacific for Sound Tribe Sector 9. the Eureka theatre show appears to have the tour gusto early on. plus, the threads spun on the lowdown seem to verify this truth. thus far they've treated folks in Portland, Seattle, Eugene, Eureka & Chico. tonight they perform on the Nevada side of Tahoe at Montbleu. word is the Senator theatre show had a hiccup, apparently they chose to restart the scheme reprise two minutes in. i trust they'll have ironed out those kinks by the Fox. peep this go pro video from the Crystal Ballroom (one of my favorite venues).



this Friday, the 1st of march, they make waves at the beautiful Fox theater in Oakland. there will be a sizable crew on hand for this one. we'll have to lock down some real estate on the floor, in order to dance like we're wearing moon boots. Saturday, march 2nd, they set up at the Palladium in LA. both of these shows will be available to stream.

once STS9 leaves California, they're off to Colorawdy to tear up Telluride for two nights. dotted along the way are some other two night stands. one is in Lawrence at Liberty hall. the next double dip occurs in Chicago, with different venues playing host each night. then they're down to the dirty sizzle for a five day blitz. the first night is in Charleston. next up are two nights in Athens at the Georgia theatre. to close down the winter leg, they'll squeeze the Orange Peel (most over hyped venue), in Asheville (cool town that i used to call home). roughly two weeks later they warm up the buss for an early spring fling that gets under way in Minneapolis before heading back east and then down the Atlantic. T-minus and counting until lunar liftoff...

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