Tonight: Death Set, Hussle Club @ Lit; Ninjasonik @ The Shank

Lotsa good parties tonight but if you're looking for some crazy shows then here's where it's at. First it's Death Set and Hussle Club downstairs at Lit. Then late night Ninjasonik destroys shit at the massive warehouse space formerly known as The Shank. Get hype! You'll need all the energy you can muster.

Details Here

No flyer for Ninjasonik/Shank Party. Click here for details.

MP3:

Shoot The Lazer - Ninjasonik w/ Snakes Say Hiss

 Ninjasonik - Shoot The Lazer 

Tonight: FREEwilly First Thursday @ Coco66; Gold Whistle @ Gallery Bar

If you're in the mood for a good show then Coco66 is your spot for the night. FreeWilliamsburg put together an awesome lineup with Beach Fossils, Apache Beat and more. There's also an open bar if you get there early (really early, 7pm). If you're more in the mood for an insane party than check out Gallery Bar for Gold Whistle. I could go over all the details and people involved but it would just take too damn long. Check out the flyer for more info.

RSVP & Details

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MP3:

Daydream - Beach Fossils

Chikita Violenta Is Playing Mercury Lounge Tonight + Tour With Ra Ra Riot

Chikita Violenta is an indie band from Mexico I've been meaning to write about for awhile. I saw that they were playing tonight so I figured it's now or never. Their tunes are light and airy, even when they speed things up and start rocking.

I have a feeling these guys might get fairly big so if you check them out at Mercury Lounge tonight in three years you can brag to your friends about how you saw them when nobody knew who they were. Your friends won't believe you because you make up bullshit stories all the time but at least you'll know the truth.

Starting on September 27th they join up with Ra Ra Riot for a tour all the way across the good ol' US of A. I'd list the tour dates but that means copying and pasting from MySpace and that just gets sloppy so just go and see for yourselves.

Link:

Chikita Violenta MySpace

MP3:

 Chikita Violenta - War by BrooklynSkiClub 

Conan Announces Name Of New Show

Well, I'm not really sure if this is news worthy or not but hey, we haven't heard from old Cone Bone in awhile so why not?

Link:

Conan Announces Name of TBS Show

Previously Unreleased Pantera Track Surfaces "The Will To Survive"

Pantera is working on some deluxe edition albums and has apparently dug up a bunch of old unreleased tracks. "The Will To Survive" comes from the Cowboys From Hell sessions and it's fucking awesome! You can stream it on Facebook (link below).

It's obvious why they cut it though. Pantera was in the middle of a makeover during the CFH days. They wanted to ditch their roots as a high pitch, glam metal band (yes, they were totally glam at one point) and establish themselves amongst the whiskey drinking, tattoo'd maniac bands like Slayer. They succeeded a thousandfold at this, mostly by ditching tunes like "The Will To Survive". But that doesn't mean the songs weren't totally bad ass. In fact this track has the heaviness of a CFH track but with the vocal style of their earlier stuff, which overall gives it an almost Iron Maiden / Judas Priest type of feel.

Pay close attention and you'll even hear the riff from "This Love" in there!

Link: 

Pantera Facebook Page Streaming Track

via The Gauntlet

New Matt & Kim Track "Cameras"

Matt & Kim have released a single from their new album. The track is called "Cameras". I'm listening to it as I type this and well, it's different. I mean it still sounds like Matt & Kim but just going in a totally different direction. They've ditched the minimalist approach and have layered on the multi-tracking. The general vibe is a bit more mellowed out than the high energy, up-tempo party jams we all grew to love. But is it bad? Nope. I just don't think I'll be cranking it up at my next BBQ.

Link: 

 Cameras by mattandkim

Deer Tick Adds Brooklyn Show (11/10)

Last week I mentioned that Deer Tick was going on tour but skipping good ol' NYC. Well, it seems that the situation has been remedied. Deer Tick will be stopping by Music Hall of Williamsburg on November 10th.

Today: Out In The Streets Music Festival & JellyNYC Rock Yard

If you want some fun in the sun and you're in Brooklyn you've got two killer options. If you're in Bushwick there's the Out In The Streets fest, which is a street party with tons of bands including Sigmund Droid, Shadowbox, Fan-Tan and more. They're handing out free beer from 3-5pm, cover is $10. If you're in the burg then check out the JellyNYC Rock Yard. Motel Motel is playing that one with CSC Funk Band and bunch more. That party is free!

MP3:
Liverpool Sluts - Sigmund Droid

The Two Tears Playing Beauty Bar Tonight + MP3 (Free Download)

I got an email about The Two Tears about a week ago and have been meaning to write something up about them. Today seemed like a good time for a post since they're playing at Beauty Bar Brooklyn tonight. The Two Tears play really well done garage rock. There are so many fucking garage rock bands these days it's almost impossible to stand out but this band manages to make a splash. I haven't seen them live but with tunes like this it just has to be a good time.

Link:

The Two Tears MySpace

MP3:

 The Two Tears - Eat People

The Two Tears, featuring KERRY DAVIS on guitar and vocals, Ryan Spoto (Des Roar) on bass and Justin Ennis (Mutilation Rites) on drums, combines pop influences and clever lyricism with elements that come straight from the garage. Davis started out in 90's LA girl group the RED AUNTS, who boasted producer credits by BRETT GUREWITZ and the much revered MICK COLLINS of GORIES and DIRTBOMBS fame. She went on to join Collins as drummer in the Screws (In The Red Records) and played in Beehive and theBarracudas (Flapping Jet, Swami), which feature San Diego's finest musicians, including former members of the Rocket from The Crypt and Hot Snakes.

Spirit Family Reunion Playing Tonight + MP3 (Free Download)

About a week ago I saw Spirit Family Reunion for the first time. They went from being completely off my radar to one of my favorite Brooklyn bands after only hearing one or two songs live. Tonight they're playing Zebulon in Brooklyn with Morgan O'Kane, who they played with last time. Morgan O'Kane is more than worth coming out for alone, the dude is brilliant on a banjo, so coupled with Spirit Family Reunion I don't think you can miss this shindig.

If you're a fan of Forest City, O'Death, The Goddamn Rattlesnake or any other Brooklyn band rooted in folk, bluegrass, country or any other Americana roots music you'll love this band. They have a way of taking you straight out of Brooklyn and bringing you right to Appalachia. Seeing Spirit Family Reunion live is like going on a 30-minute vacation to place where life is simple and sweet.

Link:

Spirit Family Reunion on MySpace

Morgan O'Kane & SFR @ Zebulon Event Page

MP3:

 Spirit Family Reunion - When My Name Is Spoken