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TVD Recommends: Barry Adamson in-store at Reckless Recs., 2/23

By Eric Slager | Published: February 22, 2012

Supporting his tenth solo studio album, I Will Set You Free, England’s legendary Barry Adamson will be playing in-store at Reckless Records, tomorrow.

Adamson has been involved in the music industry for the last 34 years, and along with his impressive list of solo efforts, has spent time as a member of The Bad Seeds and Magazine. He has also written for David Lynch and Danny Boyle, and has contributed songs to films like Natural Born Killers, Lost Highway, and Gas Food Lodging.

I Will Set You Free is an album of memories and experiences. Utilizing everything that’s led him to this point, Adamson’s journey comes to life in this record.

Introducing: Rickolus

By Laurence | Published: February 22, 2012

Richard Colado, aka Rickolus, was originally going to call his new album Penelopeia, the mythical wife of Odysseus in Homer’s The Odyssey. Quite why the album ended up with the title Coyote And Mule is anyone’s guess, but one thing’s for sure: Colado has crafted a bright, direct collection of songs, uplifting and deceptively catchy, whilst retaining a lo-fi sensibility.

Check out “Candy Blood,” from the album, which was released last week.

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New from Towns,
“Gone Are The Days”

By Laurence | Published: February 20, 2012

Bristol based Towns (James MacLucas – vocals, John Paul Beaumont – guitar, Adam Hastings – bass, Miles Hastings – drums), was formed in February 2011 in their native town of Weston-Super-Mare. Squeezing inspiration out of the nineties’ British guitar-pop scene, the Somerset shoegaze foursome are on the cusp of great things this year.

Always keen to plough their own furrow, Towns spent last year hosting band nights in Bristol, featuring such acts as Tribes and The Chapman Family. They also released an über-limited edition cassette through local label Howling Owl Records, and prior their own two track demo, “Fields” and “Heads Off,” the latter receiving a wealth of support from key online taste-makers and publications.

Now, two months into 2012, the boys release their new Owen Morris (Oasis, Verve) produced split-single, “Gone Are The Days.” The track is a fuzzy reverb drenched affair filled with shoegazey guitar, Gallagheresque vocals, and a lot of swagger, looking to propel the Somerset four smartly along to the next level.

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Weekend Shots!
Carnival Edition, Part II

By Jay Mazza | Published: February 17, 2012

Well the big weekend is here and there’s more music happening than one person, or even a team of people, can devour. Here’s a look at my top picks for where you’ll be.

Tonight, the Not So Super Super Hero Costume Party is going down at the AllWays Lounge. This is a costume party featuring the Not So Super Super Hero All-Stars, Rotary Downs (pictured), the Lagniappe Brass Band and other special guests. This group really knows how to throw a party. So remember, if you don’t wear a costume, you can’t get in.

If you are not inclined to dress up just yet, there’s plenty more musical action on tap. Tipitina’s has the Funky Meters and if there’s one thing that will get you in the Carnival groove it’s hearing the funky foursome doing those Mardi Gras standards that you love.

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Weekend Shots!

By Eric Slager | Published: February 17, 2012

Looking for some live music in Chicago this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out this weekend’s featured show along with a more extensive weekend list below!

If you live in or around Chicago, you have probably noticed that this weekly piece offers a far from complete list of the shows in the Windy City. Unfortunately, there are just way too many establishments hosting talented musicians every weekend to cover them all. (Not a bad problem to have, honestly.) With that said, when a really awesome show is brought to my attention somewhere other than my standard 10 or so venues, I’m going to do my best to make sure it gets covered.

THE PHARMACY @ The Crown Tap Room, 2/18

Seattle’s psychedelic punk trio, The Pharmacy, will be rolling through Chicago this weekend as part of a national tour supporting their latest EP, Dig Your Grave. After releasing 3 albums and a handful of 7”s, Dig Your Grave hits hard, and offers insight into what can be expected from the group’s upcoming full-length LP, Stoned & Alone, due out later this year.

You can pick up the new 7” EP, “Dig Your Grave” for just $5 through Kind Turkey Records.

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Brand new from These Furrows, “No Invitation No Welcome”

By Laurence | Published: February 17, 2012

Hard to pigeon-hole outfit, These Furrows will release their new single, “No Invitation No Welcome” backed with “3:16″ via Underdogs Music on 26th March. “No Invitation No Welcome” is also available now as a free download from their website.

Both tracks are taken from their debut album, Treasures which was recorded under the guidance of rock veteran Tony Platt (AC/DC, Motorhead) and mixed by Chris Sheldon (Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters). It is expected that this long awaited first album will see the light of day in June this year.

For those not familiar with the band, they are fronted by Darryl Reid (guitar and vocals) and backed with Danny Cooper (bass), Jack Brewin (drums) and Calum Price (lead guitar and backing vocals). Their sound really defies easy genre-fication, as their set drifts from rock and post-hardcore to more tuneful melodic ramblings, all built on a quirky indie foundation. Like I said, hard to pin down!

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After Muses Parties

By Jay Mazza | Published: February 16, 2012

My favorite parade that’s not on Fat Tuesday is tonight and Joan Jett is playing the Muses Ball at the Contemporary Arts Center. If you don’t have tickets or don’t feel like partying with thousands of drunken, costumed women here are some other choices.

The semi-official Muses after party, which will feature several of the all women’s marching groups including the Bearded Oysters and the Pussyfooters, is at the 12 Bar. Fittingly, the Local Skank (pictured) and Daria and The Hip Drops—two bands fronted by women—are providing the music.

I just saw these two bands for the first time on separate occasions and I must say they make a fabulous double bill. Wear your neon wig!

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TVD Live:
Social Distortion at
The Fox Theater, 2/10

By Jason Miller | Published: February 15, 2012

Social Distortion hit the Fox Theater in Oakland last Friday night for the first of a two night run. Touring in support of their latest studio album, 2011’s Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, it was a sold out crowd waiting for the legendary “punk” band to take the stage.

The band is currently experiencing a career high in terms of commercial success. When Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes was released early last year, it reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking Social Distortion’s first ever Top 10 album and highest ever peak on that chart in their entire 32 year career.

Why is that happening now? As I have said before, the current state of sub-par musical offerings is forcing true music fans to fall back on bands that they trust to consistently deliver a solid offering. Social Distortion’s track record speaks for itself. Mike Ness and company release records on their terms making the music that they choose to. This is the way the music industry was always supposed to work, but as it crumbles down upon itself, the beneficiaries are artists who have never followed the trends, but instead delivered on what their fans craved (and expected).

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TVD Recommends: Asleep Record Release Show at the Ultra Lounge, 2/18

By Eric Slager | Published: February 15, 2012

Record release shows are always a blast and as you can imagine, if the band happens to be releasing on vinyl, things only tend to get better. And if that band happens to be Cleveland’s Asleep, then you’re in for one hell of a show.

Asleep just released their third full-length effort, Unpleasant Companion last Tuesday, and this Saturday, 2/18, they will be headed to the Ultra Lounge in Chicago for their record release show.

The group’s experimental, indie-rock sound seems to be working just fine considering the 10,000+ physical copies that they’ve sold of their first two records. You can get a taste for what Asleep is all about in the music video for Unpleasant Companion’s first single, “Hip to Deaf”.

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You need to hear:
Denison Witmer

By Laurence | Published: February 14, 2012

He may be fifteen years and nine albums into his career, but Denison Witmer is a new name to us at Vinyl District UK. His latest album, The Ones Who Wait, is a reflection of his understanding of self and the growth that comes through life experience. It is an intimate take on the daily struggle of life, relationships, love both lasting and transient, and the sense of helplessness without ever expressing any sense of futility.

In Denison’s own words, the album is about “patience and reverence. Being mindful and open to what you’re experiencing. A desire to take hold of what’s happening in your life, yet trusting the mystery of it enough to let go and participate rather than dictate.” It is his lyrical insights which give this stunning album its core and emotional power.

Released on March 6th, this album is highly recommended, particularly for fans of Jackson Browne, early Paul Simon, and Josh Rouse.