In line with some stellar Neighbors/Devendra Banhart and Animal Collective covers of “Rome” and “Love Like a Sunset,” the Soft Pack have tackled Phoenix’s “Fences. Leaning heavily on a lo-fi Strokes vibe, it’s definitely more garage-based than it is French palatial— but good lord is it good. The dudes in the band had the following to share:
Phoenix are these cool French guys. We recorded our version of “Fences” with Rob Barbato of Darker My Love. Tim from Darker My Love played the cool guitar lead. It was a fun and challenging experience…
Simply covering Kings of Leon wasn’t enough: now Paramore has turned its attention to French pop sensation Phoenix, covering the band’s “Long Distance Call” in London. Admittedly a little bit behind the times on this one (”Long Distance Call” was on 2006’s It’s Never Been Like That), but the cover is full of a slight anxiety and springy energy that is a nice turn for the Tennessee pop-punk group. The band just learned the track for an upcoming appearance in France. (via Idolator)
As we mentioned earlier, Kid Cudi ain’t afraid to dabble in a little indie-rock. And his eclectic taste makes a benefit show where he co-headlines with our boys in Phoenix all the more exciting. Sure, they’ll probably just play their own separate sets. But what if Cudi threw a freestyle verse into “1901″ or the boys backed him on “Man On The Moon” or something? Yeah, we thought so too.
The show is Saturday, September 12 in New York City. It’ll be DJ’ed by Clinton Sparks and is a show to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS as part of LIFEBEAT. Tickets can be purchased here or you can get more info on the LIFEBEAT website.
The issues surrounding the 18+ show are well-known and long-standing; in Minneapolis, efforts to limit underage binge drinking have prompted City Councilwoman Lisa Goodman to propose restrictions on 18+ events. If the motion passes, two options would be available for live events: all-ages, alcohol-free concerts, or 21+ shows with free-flowing alcohol. Quoted in Minneapolis’ City Pages, Goodman claims, “I just don’t know how I can in good faith look at these public-health people and tell them we don’t propagate youth access to alcohol when we allow 18-year-olds into bars where 21-year-olds can pass them alcohol. If I don’t do something to address this now, I’m going to face something far more onerous.”
Local venue owners have expressed concern about the ordinance, and a petition on Facebook lists performers that would likely forgo performing in Minneapolis should the proposal be put into effect, including the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Girl Talk, and Phoenix. Booking manager James “Taco” Martin says that a ban on 18+ concerts would limit the amount of bands passing through the city, claiming that “A lot of bands require [the 18+ age restriction] because they can sell a lot of merch to people who aren’t buying drinks with the money in their pocket.”
A petition against the measure is circulating online; sign it here.
Brooklyn synth-poppers and iPod peddlers Chairlift have announced dates for their upcoming tour of North America and Europe. The band will be hitting the road with exciting names like Phoenix and Micachu & The Shapes, amongst others.
Chairlift Tour Dates
08.01 – Jersey City, NJ – Liberty State Park (All Points West)
08.05 – Cleveland, OH – Rock N Rock Hall Of Fame Show
08.07 – Chicago, IL – Double Door w/ TV On The Radio
08.08 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
08.08 – Chicago, IL – Chopin Theater (Venus Party)
08.13 – Oya Festival – Norway
08.14 – Way Out West Festival – Sweden
08.16 – Summer Sundae Weekend – UK
09.05 – New York, NY- Bowery Ballroom w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.06 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.07 – Washington, DC – Black Cat w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.08 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.09 – Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.10 – Baton Rouge, LA – Chelseas w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.11 – Austin, TX – Emos w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.12 – Denton, TX- Hailey’s w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.14 – Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.15 – La Jolla, CA – The Loft (UC San Diego) w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.16 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubador w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.17 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom Of The Hill w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.18 – E. Portland, OR – Holocene w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.19 – Seattle-Tacoma, WA – The Vera Project w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.22 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue w/ Phoenix
09.23 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre w/Phoenix
09.24 – Madison, WI – UW Madison Memorial Terrace w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.25 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.26 – Cincinnati, OH – Midpoint Music Festival w/ Micachu & The Shapes
09.27 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club w/Phoenix
09.28 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory w/Phoenix
09.30 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse w/Phoenix
10.01 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitinas w/Phoenix
10.13 – Montpellier Le Rockstore France w/Phoenix
10.14 – Lyon Le Transbordeur France w/Phoenix
10.15 – Strassbourg La Laiterie France w/Phoenix
10.16 – Lille L’ Aronef France w/Phoenix
10.17 – Caen Le Cargo France w/Phoenix
10.19 – Paris Zenith France w/Phoenix
10.20 – Bourdoux Rock School Barbey France w/Phoenix
10.21 – Touloues Le Bekini France w/Phoenix
10.22 – Nantes L’ Olympic France w/Phoenix
10.24 – Birmingham Academy 2 w/Phoenix
10.25 – Glasgow Arches UK w/Phoenix
10.26 – Bristol Academy UK w/Phoenix
10.27 – Manchester Academy 2 UK w/Phoenix
10.28 – London Brixton Academy UK w/Phoenix
Featuring music from: North American Halloween Prevention Initiative, Maserati, North Atlantic Oscillation, Yeasayer, Deluka, Division Day, Logan Lynn, Donkeyboy, Chromeo, Woolfy, Neon Indian, Vampire Weekend, The Yearbooks, Fanfarlo, Frightened Rabbit, Middle Distance Runner, Headlights, The Very Foundation, Bloc Party, The Soft Pack, Wolfmother, A Mountain Of One, Field Music, and Yo Majesty
