Just a quick check in kids. The Veils rocked - as expected. I wish they played a longer set though, they only managed to squeeze in 5 or so songs. Even at that they were my favorite band of the day.
Meanwhile, what I saw of the Vice showcase was great; namely Fucked Up and CPC Gangbangs. They really provided a nice contrast to the slower, folkier stuff. Also, they both get points for running/jumping into the crowd and getting the indie kids moshing.
Also scoring high points were Stars and Explosions in the Sky. I'd never seen either of them live before and I didn't know what to expect. Thankfully their stage presence was fantastic and they really delivered.
And yes, I checked out a tiny bit of the Smashing Pumpkins, but truth be told they just aren't my thing. Thankfully the throngs of people there to see them seemed to dig 'em just fine.
Make sure to get there early tomorrow to catch Voxtrot get things started!
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Osheaga Saturday Recap
Friday, September 7, 2007
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Under Review: The Tough Alliance - New Chance
I was looking for some new autumn music. Personally I like fun poppy upbeat stuff sorta in the vein of the happier Jens Lekman tracks. If that's your thing too then check out fellow Swedish musicians The Tough Alliance. Their new New Chance LP is like all the best parts of Peter, Bjorn & John without all the hype. Don't get thrown off by the Arabic chanting at the start of the lead track, it opens up quite quickly into a catchy electropop rhythm that you just wanna play for all your friends. Or at least swing your hips around on those metro rides to school.
MP3: The Tough Alliance - Silly Crimes
RILY: Jens Lekman, Air France, Peter Bjorn & John
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