DOM Live @ Iron Horse

This past Thursday I had the privilege of seeing DOM open for Suckers at The Iron Horse in Northampton Mass. My friends and I were excited for a good dance party...but the hipsters of Northampton would not allow it. There were only about 30 people inside around 10:30 when DOM was using up their drink tickets in the back bar. They took stage around 10:45. 'Lots of room up front here on the dance floor' Dom said. The only people standing near the front of the stage seemed like hometown friends. I wanted to stand, but didn't want to piss off everyone that was sitting...fuck 'em, we stood right in front. DOM is tight live, much more so then I thought they would be. They reminded me of The Strokes to be honest. They were not flashy at all, which is the polar opposite of the music they make. They stood in place, jammed hard and played all their hits off the 'Sun Bronded Greek Gods' EP, plus a rockin surf instrumental...then a Pete&Pete cover to end the set. I was very impressed. They also use a video projector for some really trippy added effects to their live show.

This EP is a vinyl I have been wanted to get my hands on for a while now. DOM didn't have a merch table but I did catch them outside having a cig, and they had some in their van. We chatted around the van for a bit about the show and lack of audience participation, then decided a blunt was in order. We burned one down, oddly right in front of the Northampton Police Dept. The entire band is chill, it seemed like they would have been down to hang out all night if we didn't have to get back to CT. I have read some mixed reviews about DOM and how they act, but these dudes are cool in my book. They even gave us two more free vinyls for coming out to see them. I would also like to add this is the best put together vinyl in my collection. Everything is so well done. From the vinyl itself which is a marble purple color, to the lyrics sheet and even the sleeve for the record is nice... plus it sounds fucking awesome. Can't wait to catch these guys again, if you guys don't get drink tickets, i'l buy ya one.

Girls - Lysandre

Girls are still riding the wave of one of 2009's best albums. 'Album' was the first record I ever bought on vinyl. Here they are with the debut of a new song in Vancoover at the tail end of May. Looks like Chris chopped off his long hair!

New Toro Y Moi Single - Leave Everywhere

Toro Y Moi has a 7'' single coming out July 20th via Carpark Records. It is now available for pre order. The song is very different then what we are used to hearing from Chaz. Instead of the electronic Macbook side, we get traditional instruments. Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure Chaz recorded every instrument himself. The song, 'Leave Everywhere' has the perfect amount of lo-finess to it, just a little bit of re-verb on the vocals and guitars. You can still hear his great singing voice shine through, the song is super catchy. This really showcases what Chaz can do as an artist...he really is an all around musician. Download it below mannnnnn.

UPdate: here is the video for Leave Everywhere

Toro Y Moi - Leave Everywhere from Heidi Petty on Vimeo.

Toro Y Moi - Leave Everywhere by berman1125

Memoryhouse - Lately (Deuxieme)

Memoryhouse of our favorite label Arcade Sound Ltd (Magic Man, Teen Daze, MillonYoung) teased us with a few stills from their new music video for 'Lately(Deuxieme)' last month via their tmblr. The Canadian duo released the video today, it was directed by  Rinee Shah and Josh Lowman of Church and Steak. Pre-Order the 7'' at Inflated Records. Cloudy wishy-washy beached out....yummmm it's summer time.

Uraban Outfiters 25 Song Comp

The super popular clothing company Urban Outfitters has music taste similar to their clothing. Awesome. They put together a 25 song playlist for your enjoyment...here are the bands on it: Delorean, Caribou, Gonjasufi, Swahili Blonde, Liars, Surfer Blood, Dr. Dog, David Vandervelde, The Morning Benders, jj, Vivian Girls, The Soft Pack, Let's Wrestle, Dum Dum Girls, Love Is All, The Samps, Goldfrapp, Flying Lotus,Serena Maneesh, Suckers, Lali Puna, Small Black, Rainbow Arabia, Golden Ages, Pantha Du Prince.
Worth positng IMO if you don't have these tracks. Head on over to the website and check out the cool layout. Each band has a territory and if you click on the dot listen to the tracks. For the free download just click Download in Itunes.

Urban Outfitters 25 Song Comp--->HERE