i think i better follow you around

This is Silent, the most recent release from the record label Three One G.

“Miles Davis said that “it’s not the notes you play, it’s the notes you don’t play”. It’s when one is silent that sound suddenly becomes the most meaningful, the most necessary—moments of reflection or restraint punctuate the importance of what’s there versus what’s not. This is the case not only in music, but in history and in daily life. Framed in this way, a band named Silent suddenly seems like less of a paradox and more of an awareness. This is especially the case when considering their album title, “A Century of Abuse”, of which one could draw many connections between oppression and silence.

Created in Baja California, Silent’s music takes on various aural approaches. Interludes bring forth hypnotic sounds that have an almost cinematic quality, all heartbeat and boots on cement rhythms with sunsets on a desert landscape distortion. Other tracks take on a more fast-paced approach, sometimes even crossing barriers into catchy, surf-like guitar riffs. While Andrea Varela’s drumming, Rodo Ibarra’s (Maniqui Lazer) bass, and Alejandro Lara’s guitar lines do vary quite a bit depending on the track, Jung Sing’s (Maniqui Lazer, All Leather) vocals are a common thread throughout, consistently emitting honeyed grief: soothing but woeful, desperate and yet in no rush, perhaps calling to mind something in the spirit of a Mexicali-reincarnated Nick Cave. – Becky DiGiglio”

Tracklisting:
Lies co.
Lost voice
Self
nothing for nothing
Near to us
If you said
Ripped me
Wrong dream
Damage and violence
A Century

Listen to their single “Self”

As a disclaimer, first and foremost this is just something that came across our minds since the passing of the artist known as David Bowie. There is no known evidence other than looking at the music and circumstances at a certain angle, kind of like the “Blackstar” record itself if you must.

This theory starts off with the idea that in his last years everything that Bowie was planning was more or less controlled by him. He was known to only collaborate with artists/musicians that he wanted to, not to follow a trend but to participate in what he thought of meaningful. SO, we arrive at the collaboration at hand for the album “Reflektor” by Arcade Fire. Why is this meaningful? Well, because the band itself could have elevated the anticipation of their album just by mentioning that Bowie himself would be singing backup vocals on the title track, BUT they did not do it. The track itself is great, however the line that Bowie sings on is the following: “Thought you would bring to me the resurrector, Turns out it was just a reflektor”, now the lyric itself might not be much then, but in retrospect and specifically with the theme of his last album it gives us more into what he might have been thinking as fas as themes go for his album. Now, i’m not saying that he came up with the idea for Blackstar here but I’m pretty sure the thought did cross his mind now.

Also, it must be said that this is where he met/worked with James Murphy, at this point in Murphy’s career he had already said goodbye to LCD Soundsystem. Now, I firmly believe that Murphy’s intention was to have LCD Soundsystem retired for good. I really did believe him. BUT, when you have Bowie in a stage in his life where he is terminally ill and still being productive and creative and still has vitality in his career; when he speaks to you, you shut the fuck up and listen.

Before I move forward I have to point out that he “resurrected/saved” Iggy Pop’s career. He also produced Lou Reed’s “Transformer”. He also “resurrected/saved” Trent Reznor’s life/career. He worked with Brian Eno. With Goldie. With Giorgio Moroder. With Queen. With Robert Fripp. And on his much latter collaborations he sang with TV On The Radio and more frequently with Arcade Fire who he really liked.

This is where the idea come in that his last artist to convince to get back to work was James Murphy. Just imagine being on the receiving end of the conversation that Bowie tells you that you have to get your band back together. Not so much for the fans, or the tours, but because you still have to get that music out and who cares if you retired your band and who really cares if you are called a hypocrite and who cares if you have to eat your words, IF Bowie speaks to you, you listen. Who are you to argue with a man that has influenced punk rock, fashion, art, music, film, AND he also killed/retired some of his most memorable characters to further his career.

In James Murphy’s letter to announce that he was coming back from retirement he did and said everything that you could expect from someone like him. He acknowledged the silliness of the fake retirement, the possible backlash, but he was being as honest as he could. I’m pretty sure that was the only rule, Bowie’s name was NOT to be mentioned in any of this. Not the Arcade Fire album. Not the imminent return of LCD Soundsystem.

I have high hopes that the new album by LCD Soundsystem will be one of the best albums of the decade. Mostly because you wouldn’t want to disappoint Bowie himself. And besides I’m sure you would want your album to be on the great company that is “The Idiot” “Lust For Life” “Transformer” “Hunky Dory” and many many more. I’m sure Bowie is the honorary producer of the album. I’m positive that LCD Soundsystem wouldn’t be here had both of them not worked together in the Arcade Fire album and on Blackstar itself.

Tonight!, Savages live at The Observatory North Park San Diego with Head Wound City.
The show starts at 8:00 p.m. / All Ages, see you there.

Here is Head Wound City‘s new video, Directed by Kelsey Henderson, for the song “Born to Burn”, off the album ‘A New Wave of Violence’ (Vice Records).
And don’t miss the chance to see them live, this Friday July 29, opening for Savages at the Observatory North Park San Diego, CA.

Here are the rest of the tour dates:

7/29- Observatory North Park / San Diego, CA
7/30- Observatory / Santa Ana, CA
8/28- FYF Fest / Los Angeles, CA
9/17- Saint Vitus / Brooklyn, NY

Last night we played music at a bar and the first song was “Girl” by Suicide and today we are very sad to find out that Alan Vega has passed away..

The following statement was taken from Henry Rollins webpage:

07-16-16
“Hello. Henry here. I am afraid I have some unfortunate news. Below is the family approved statement.

We will have a special show tomorrow on KCRW, celebrating the great man’s work. Thank you for reading and thank you for respecting the family’s privacy at this difficult time.

July 17 1618 Hrs. PST

With profound sadness and a stillness that only news like this can bring, we regret to inform you that the great artist and creative force, Alan Vega has passed away.

Alan passed peacefully in his sleep last night, July 16. He was 78 years of age.

Alan was not only relentlessly creative, writing music and painting until the end, he was also startlingly unique. Along with Martin Rev, in the early 1970’s, they formed the two person avant band known as Suicide. Almost immediately, their incredible and unclassifiable music went against every possible grain. Their confrontational live performances, light-years before Punk Rock, are the stuff of legend. Their first, self-titled album is one of the single most challenging and noteworthy achievements in American music.

Alan Vega was the quintessential artist on every imaginable level. His entire life was devoted to outputting what his vision commanded of him.

One of the greatest aspects of Alan Vega was his unflinching adherence to the demands of his art. He only did what he wanted. Simply put, he lived to create. After decades of constant output, the world seemed to catch up with Alan and he was acknowledged as the groundbreaking creative individual he had been from the very start.

Alan’s life is a lesson of what it is to truly live for art. The work, the incredible amount of time required, the courage to keep seeing it and the strength to bring it forth—this was Alan Vega.

Alan is survived by his amazing family, wife Liz and son Dante. His incredible body of work, spanning five decades, will be with us forever.”

R.I.P. Alan Vega
June 23, 1938 – July 16, 2016

We will play your music forever.

Maybe go out, maybe stay home..
No Fun to be alone.
Party in style, come hang out, grab a drink and listen to good music.

Post Punk, Iggy Pop, Glam Rock, Iggy Pop, Brit Pop, Iggy Pop, Brit Rock, Iggy Pop, Indie and some Iggy Pop.

NO FUN nights by I Think I Better Follow You Around
Music selectors: Alfredo & Edeath

at Mods Bar & Venue
18+ ID
NO Cover

NO FUN nights, mañana Viernes 15 de Julio en el Mods Bar & Venue.
NO FUN nights, tomorrow Friday July 15 at Mods Bar & Venue.

A Gustavo Cerati le gustaba la música. Le gustaban todos los géneros. Le gustaba tanto la música, que en lugar de rendirle tributo a esas canciones y/o artistas que tanto admiraba terminó cometiendo plagio.

Sé que es molesto y fácil de contraatacar y decir que él solo tomaba lo que necesitaba. El de todos modos hacia música increíble. Él sigue siendo un icono de la música del rock en español. Blah. Blah. Blah. Aquí no estoy disputando eso. Lo que estoy diciendo es que se robó canciones. Tomó algo que no era de él y lo hizo pasar como original. Quizás esto lo pudo lograr debido a la falta de conocimiento musical de sus fans o quizás sus fans simplemente lo ignoraban con tal de que siguiera sacando un disco mediocre y otro.

En el siguiente video hay varios ejemplos. No los voy a mencionar por escrito para no arruinar la sorpresa.

Los que si voy a mencionar, que no vienen ahí, son los siguientes:

• La portada de Bocanada es muy similar a la portada de los Greatest Hits de Bob Dylan.
• El título de “Ella usó mi cabeza como un revolver” viene de la canción Planet Queen de T-Rex.
• Paseo Inmoral suena muy similar a Rock N Roll pt 2 de Gary Glitter.
• En la de Zoom también seña un poco a La Fuerza del Destino de Mecano.
• Al final de Efecto Doppler suena como el final de Glass Onion de The Beatles.
• El disco de Dynamo suena a Ride y My Bloody Valentine.
• En Amor sin Rodeos es Can’t Find My Way Home de Blind Faith.
• El sonido de The Police en el disco de Doble Vida.
• Superstar es Hello Goodbye de The Beatles.
• Pic Nic en el 4to B es Pretty Persuasion de R.E.M.

Es muy probable que me hagan falta varias canciones e instancias de mencionar, por favor no sean tímidos y háganlo saber para poder incluirlas.

Gracias…

We were looking for a home, a good, safe place to live and finally we found one!, but it took time, energy, money, patience, etc..during the search efforts driving around town, we listened to a lot of music, not as much as we wanted, still thinking of all the music we want to share with everybody, we came up with the idea of creating a list of songs that are about or talk about “Home”, here it is, don’t forget to follow us on Spotify.