Would anybody in the Universe like to buy my two tickets to see Broken Social Scene in Milwaukee? I'll give you the Mountie Rock discount of $60 for the pair, which is below face value.
I want to sell these because, after I had purchased these tickets, their Riviera Theatre show the night before was announced. This is a band that I would love to see two times in two days, but not when one of those days involves about 3 hours in a car round trip.
By the way, I don't think Yo Gabba Gabba will be joining them either night.
I fell in love today, again. While scanning the upcoming shows at Lincoln Hall, I saw the following: A half hour later, especially after seeing her YouTube channel and other things like her Facebook and wiki-page, I'm convinced LIGHTS is on the verge of a mammoth breakout. I'm not sure if it'll be in what's left of 2010, but if I were to make a 2011 artists to watch list, she'd be at the top. (She's made me start a list in my mind, starting with her)
I think she'll breakout because:
She's unquestionably extremely attractive. Her above picture caught my eye and I wanted to learn more. Sadly, but truthfully, that's very key in our world.
She's working very hard and more smartly with the mediums available to her. It's a must today for artists to become as skillful with social networks as they are with musical instruments. It is not a wonder that her recent acoustic tour was a near insta-sell out with the communication she employs.
She's talented. In no way is she just a pretty face saying what others are writing for her.
She's diverse. Don't be tricked by some of her more bubblegum poppy hits. Especially displayed with the acoustic EP and supporting tour, her range is only beginning to be experienced by others. I expect this continued growth will reach out to more people and lead to her packing larger and larger venues.
She's dedicated. It's tough for me to make a snap judgment on this characteristic, seeing as I just found out about her today. But c'mon: who legally changes their name to Lights if they don't intend to be a force of performance for a lifetime?
Did I mention she was attractive? With also just the right amount of youth, edge and sexiness?
She likes Bjork and wants to work with her one day. (Okay, that's more a reason for just me to like her more, not so much a point that she'll breakout soon.)
Who's going to join me on the first Friday in November to see LIGHTS?
Just watch this clip she posted in the a month ago. She will convince you much better than I will.
It's pretty blasphemous that I've waited this long to post a song by The New Pornographers. By many people's standards, Mountie Rock might have started with them. No question that they inhibit the collaborative spirit of the sound. This band's makeup is very similar to my all time fave Broken Social Scene. For example, along with it's "supergroup" structure they also have their own female breakout star: BSS has Feist - TNP has it's own in Neko Case (Although Ms. Case is not Canadian in her own right, we just won't think about that for the purposes of this blog).
The latest album, Together, was released this past May. It's on sale at Amazon for just under $6. Also, and perhaps more importantly, they are coming to my neck of the woods shortly.
Admittedly, I really missed the boat with The New Pornographers. Thankfully there's still time to catch up and join their growing (in both numbers and in dedication) fan base.
A couple months ago one of my Mountie Rock "followers" pointed me in the direction of Wolf Parade (www.myspace.com/wolfparade). However, I was only able to recently acquire their latest album.
I hope you enjoy a small taste, or morsel, of Montreal music as you look ahead to Labour Day ("u" intended).
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