Like they did last Spring, M83 sold out the Middle East Downstairs, playing in support of their latest release, Saturdays = Youth. Performing in almost complete darkness, M83 filled the room with their rich, electronic textures and signature breathy vocals, causing the packed crowd to get lost in true, shoe-gaze bliss. With Saturdays = Youth, M83 has added more structured pieces to their repertoire (verses and choruses, gasp!); tracks like “Kim and Jessie” and “Graveyard Girl” prompted kids to raise their eyes from the ground and dance to the catchy tunes.
School of Seven Bells offered a lovely, complementary opening set of mellow, rich electronic music. Like M83’s more recent work, School of Seven Bells falls on the melody-rich end of the shoe-gaze spectrum. Identical-twin vocalists Claudia and Alejandra Deheza, who are stunningly beautiful, harmonize over droning guitars and the blips and beeps of the synthesizer, creating a reserved, yet positive sound.
There’s nothing aggressive or riot-inciting from these two bands-just soothing, atmospheric music that occasionally makes you dance and always makes you smile.
i saw them open for the Cave Singers, not very original, the crowd was not into it either, frankly i think they suck
by rigamarole on Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 11.30 am from the entry: The Dutchess & The Duke Tour Dates, Y'all
hey u gotta give yoko credit for winning that many gold medals, for a woman her age to compete in a sport like speed skating is nothing short of amazing! go yoko!
by rockmonovich on Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 11.25 am from the entry: Is Kate Moss the next Yoko?
Great post.really he has the ability that he can do anything possible.Thanks
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by SCHUYLKILL COUNTY CEMETERY on Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 03.56 am from the entry: Jim Morrison's Ghost Pic
Oh I see. I was wondering if you were talking about the picture. Really glad you liked it. Have you checked her out yet?
by Colin on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 02.29 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
yes! The interview is great, and the photo shows off the glow
by Ian on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 01.29 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
Great post! Really digging the new record a lot. The Rainwater LP has some gorgeous moments - definitely recommend checking it out. There are 3 of the new songs up on the myspace page: myspace.com/citizencope
by MattKlomp on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 03.16 am from the entry: Citizen Cope - Paradise Theater (Boston, MA; Feb. 27, 2010 )
haha is that a compliment?
by colin on Sat Mar 13, 2010 at 06.49 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
I’m jealous you got to see them! I’ve become a fan of school of seven bells over the last few months, but alas my fellow seattlite reviewers are quicker on the email (as they with computers).
Well written! I missed m83 in the spring but was eagerly anticipating this one...man, it was awesome! My only gripe was the flow of the show, it didn’t feel very consistent, but that’s a minor issue. Opening with Run Into Flowers was perfect as was ending with Couleurs, and I wish they played 0078h...but yeah, excellent show! Sadly, I missed School of Seven Bells :(