The ladies of Topshop get J-Lo and Kate Moss at their opening. What do the dudes get? Lo-fi bands at a graffiti strewn diy venue in Brooklyn. It’s cool that Topman will be throwing a party this weekend (for free) with some really solid bands on the bill (for free), but men who fancy their clothes to be European taylored, we think it’s time you ask for some big star power in your branding. Did we mention it’s free?
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Knyfe Hyts celebrated the release of their new 12″ last night with a special 4:20-themed release party. Today they’re making a remix of the A-side by These Are Powers drummer Brenmar available. If last night was a psych-infused freak fest, today is all about dancing in celebration.
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Anyone who’s familiar with the Brooklyn and Baltimore scenes has run across GDFX at one point or another. You might know him better as one of the members of Teeth Mountain and the newest drummer for Liturgy. Or maybe you’re looking forward to seeing him on his current stint backing Dan Deacon as part of Deacon’s 14-person touring ensemble. And if you’re really in the know, maybe you’ve booked a show at Market Hotel through him or are hip to his micro-label Infinite Limbs. Either way, Greg Fox is a man who wears many hats whose solo project goes by the title of GDFX.
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These Are Powers are taking it to the streets next month to support their Dead Oceans debut All Aboard Future, and they’re bringing a bunch of really cool friends along, too.
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Having been a fan of These Are Powers‘ “future primitive” sounds for some time now, we jumped at the chance to give TAP some Tripwire love. The trio consisting of ex-Liar Pat Noecker, percussionist Bill Salas and the ever-engaging Anna Barie on guitar and vocals will release their second LP and Dead Oceans debut, All Aboard Future on February 17. One of the songs from the forthcoming record — actually the first track — is “Easy Answers”, which we have the exclusive remix of from Pit er Pat drummer, minimalist trance artist and recording engineer Butchy Fuego.
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