“Oppressions Each” is the second MP3 from Brightblack Morning Light’s upcoming album, Motion To Rejoin, in stores September 23. Download it here:

“Oppressions Each” (192K MP3): Oppressions Each

The band will be embarking on a new Crystal Totem Turr in support of the album — dates are below.

October

Wednesday - 1 - Olympia, WA - Eagles Hall Ballroom w/Avocet
Thursday - 2 - Seattle, WA - The Tractor Tavern w/Avocet
Friday - 3 - Tacoma, WA - The Helm Gallery w/Avocet
Sunday - 5 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge w/Grouper
Monday - 6 - Austin, TX - Club De Ville
Wednesday - 8 - Eugene, OR - Sam Bonds Garage
Friday - 10 - Arcata, CA - Humboldt Brews w/Avocet
Saturday - 11 - Davis, CA - Delta of Venus
Tuesday - 14 - San Franciso, CA - Cafe du Nord
Wednesday - 15 - San Franciso, CA - Cafe du Nord
Thursday - 16 - Berekely, CA - Starry Plough w/Avocet
Saturday - 18 - Brookdale, CA - Historic Brookdale Lodge
Monday - 20 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
Tuesday - 21 - Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar

November

Wednesday - 5 - Denton, TX - Hailey’s
Thursday - 6 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place
Thursday - 6 - Austin, TX - Mohawk
Friday - 7 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
Saturday - 8 - New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks
Monday - 10 - Atlanta, GA - Eyedrum
Tuesday - 11 - Athens, GA - Caledonia Lounge
Wednesday - 12 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle Tavern
Thursday - 13 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
Friday - 14 - Baltimore, MD - Talking Head
Sunday - 16 - New Haven, CT - BAR Nightclub
Monday - 17 - New York, NY - LPR w/Fursaxa
Tuesday - 18 - Brooklyn, NY - South Paw
Thursday - 20 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern
Friday - 21 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
Saturday - 22 - Chicago, IL - The Hideout - Block Party
Monday - 24 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room

Kevin and Jonathan performed on 101X’s “Chillville” program earlier today, and while I was exploring the wonderful realm of unconsciousness at that hour, here’s a YouTube excerpt from their performance.

Summer cooking is less interesting to write about… no complicated sauces and multiple ingredients or long roasting. The emphasis is purely on the freshest seasonal ingredients. Last night I made pasta by throwing together some very tasty mixed heirloom tomatoes from Grand Central Market (usually unreliable for produce) with some Italian tuna and chopped fennel, braised in olive oil and a tiny bit of garlic. That was it, with some fresh basil and mint torn and thrown on top.

Matmos will present new improvised material tomorrow night (Sept. 6) at The Stone (2nd and Ave. C, New York City) at 8pm and 10pm, joined by special guests Lisle Ellis and Zeena Parkins.  Y’know, I used to live on Ave. C and 4th Street and that was a very different neighborhood before Applebee’s, Old Navy and the Cheesecake Factory all set up shop. 

On the other hand, there’s hardly any chance of walking into a False Prophets gig by accident anymore, so who am I to say progress is a bad thing?

(Fucked Up shot swiped from Joe Wilks’ Flickr without permission)

Those of a fragile constitution and/or prone to fainting at the sight of blood or nudity would probably be better served at a Celine Dion concert. However if enjoy a bit of terror in your life and want to experience one of the best things to come out of Canada for a long time, try this lot.

07 Nov : 93 Feet East, London (w/ Don Cabellero)
08 Nov : Freebutt, Brighton
09 Nov : Barfly, Birmingham
10 Nov : The Zodiac, Oxford
11 Nov : Cavern, Exeter
12 Nov : Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
13 Nov : Sugarmill, Stoke
14 Nov : Bodega, Nottingham
15 Nov : Kasbah, Coventry
16 Nov : King Tuts, Glasgow
17 Nov : Corporation, Sheffield
18 Nov : Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
19 Nov : Roadhouse, Manchester

Times New Viking’s ‘Stay Awake’ 5 song 7″ EP hits stores and digital outposts on October 7, but you can preorder said artifact TODAY from the the Matador Shop and received a limited edition poster silkscreened poster from TNV’s Summer ‘08 performance at the Whitney Museum.  It’s like a PBS telethon around here — when we launch the Fucked Up umbrellas, you’ll know we’ve really lost it. 

“Call & Respond” (from ‘Stay Awake’) - mp3

For instance, if you spend enough time on eBay, you might come across an authenticated, autographed shiv directly taken from the set of “American Me”.

Flyer above for the London show. Thanks to Howard Monk for this.

12 Sep : End Of The Road Festival, Dorset
13 Sep : Civic Hall Bar, Wolverhampton
14 Sep : Roadhouse, Manchester
15 Sep : The Faversham, Leeds
16 Sep : Speakeasy, Belfast
17 Sep : Whelans, Dublin
18 Sep : Roisin Dubh, Galway
20 Sep : 229, London

(pic of Johnny taken from Colin Athens‘ Flickr page)

Jaguar Love continue their diligent road work on behalf of the newly released ‘Take Me To The Sea’ with the following American dates, all of ‘em co-headlining with Polysics.  Additional dates, sans Polysics will be confirmed shortly. 

October
21-Tempe @ The Clubhouse
22-Tucson @ Club Congress
24-Dallas @ The Prophet Bar
25-Austin @ Emo’s Lounge
26-Houston@ Meridian
28-Atlanta @ The Earl
29-Charlotte @ Tremont Music Hall
30-Washington DC @ Black Cat
31-New York @ Mercury Lounge

November
1-Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Center
2-Cambridge @ Middle East (Upstairs)
4-Montreal @ Club Lambi
5-Toronto @ Horseshoe Tavern
7-London @ Call The Office
8-Detroit @ Magic Stick
9-Chicago @ Abbey Pub
13-SF @ Bottom of the Hill
14-Pomona @ Glasshouse

The second MP3 from ‘The Chemistry Of Common Life’ (in stores October 7) is “Twice Born” — we defy you not to bang your head to this track. Guesses accepted as to who the guest musicians are.

“Twice Born” Twice Born (192k MP3)

The band is currently touring up the West Coast with the Fuck Yeah festival (also featuring Crystal Antlers and Strange Boys); the remaining shows are:

Thu - Sep 4 - Olympia WA - Midnight Sun - all ages 8 PM $8 (also with Sex Vid)
Fri - Sep 5 - Seattle WA - The Vera Project - all ages 7:30 PM $10
Sat - Sep 6 - Portland OR - Satyricon - all ages 7 PM $10 (also with Sex Vid, Past Lives and others)
Sun - Sep 7 - Vancouver BC - 19+ 8 PM $13

The band will back on the road down the East Coast starting in Montreal on Oct 11.

Don’t miss the always entertaining FU blog, Looking For Gold, currently featuring song lyrics, secret show info, lengthy interviews in Japanese, chair tipping, Crystal Antlers videos and more.