As I mentioned a while back when Low’s C’Mon first came out, I am a late-comer to their party. I know the band hates the term “Slow-core,” but it doesn’t take a genius to hear why that term is probably as apt as any. Who cares? this is another great tune with a great video.

WHITE ORANGE – DINOSAUR BONES from made in china records on Vimeo.

I recently discussed both the sweet, slow metal of San Francisco’s White Orange and the noise rock of EMA (aka Erika M. Anderson). Well, they’ve both got new videos out. For EMA’s video version of the hidden track from Nirvana’s Nevermind album (recorded for Spin Magazine) go here… Enjoy…

WATERS – Out In The Light Teaser 1 from Waters on Vimeo.

Rising from the ashes of Port O’ Brien, Waters has a new album with a rocking new direction. The new project, led by Van Pierszalowski, is a rare instance where a band splits for creative differences and the resulting project is actually different than what the previous band would typically put forth. So far, so good, as far as we can tell. One mp3 has been released (“For the One”) and the record, Out in the Light, will be out in September via TBD Records.

LISTEN: Waters – “For The One”

Waters Upcoming Tour Dates:

AUG. 10         LOS ANGELES, CA              THE TROUBADOUR*

AUG. 11         DAVIS, CA                        SOPHIA’S THAI KITCHEN*

AUG. 18         PORTLAND, OR                  BRANX#

AUG. 19         VANCOUVER, BC                BILLMORE CABARET#

AUG. 20         SEATTLE, WA                    CHOP SUEY#

AUG. 22         SAN FRANCISCO, CA           THE INDEPENDENT#

AUG. 24         SALT LAKE CITY, UT            KILBY COURT#

AUG. 25         DENVER, CO                      HI DIVE#

AUG. 27         LAWRENCE, KS                   THE BOTTLENECK#

AUG. 28         NORMAN, OK                     OPOLIS#

AUG. 29         DENTON, TX                      HAILEY’S#

AUG. 30         AUSTIN, TX                       THE MOHAWK#

SEPT. 1         PHOENIX, AZ                      RHYTHM ROOM#

SEPT. 2         SAN DIEGO, CA                   BAR PINK#

* supporting Vetiver

# supporting Mister Heavenly

figurine from lisa dawn on Vimeo.

Hailing from San Francisco, dream-pop shoegazers moonbell have a sound that I haven’t been able to resist since first getting a hold of their new EP Figurine.

In fact, the title track is a classic take on the type of fuzzy, reverb-eriffic tunes that any fan of Jesus & Mary Chain will surely appreciate. The three-piece, consisting of Garen Ingleby, David Paslay and Lisa Colvin have only been together for a year or so, but this initial four song effort is a tripped-out keeper.

Not really sure what else to say about them. After a few spins of the album that will be available on September 20th, it’s clear these guys like their psychedelic 70′s rock with an updated, sharp-edged bite to it. A recent vinyl picture disc single, the oddly named And This Is Why I Speak To you In Parables, provided a glimpse into what the full-length would bring.

Aside from the musical side of this band’s art, the actual artwork is also remarkable. There aren’t enough bands out there placing the emphasis on the visual presentation of their music in this downloadable, disposable age. The artwork for the album and the previously released single is in a word: tripped-out (OK, two words).

There are many comparisons to made sonically. Eagles of Death Metal, The Sword and Mastadon are a few of them, but even those don’t really describe this album. There’s a fuzzed-out, and in many cases, melodic, component to White Orange that isn’t necessarily present in the work of those other, fine bands.

LISTEN: White Orange - “Dinosaur Bones”