Tonight: Everybody Was In The French Resistance...Now @ Mercury Lounge

Eddie Argos (Art Brut) has his new(ish) band in town for a show at the Mercury Lounge. I haven't actually given them a spin so I'm not 100% sure what to expect but Eddie knows how to have fun so it'll be good times, I'm sure.

Everybody Was In the French Resistance...Now (feat. Eddie Argos) - 10:30

Murder Mystery - 9:30

Blackbells - 8:30

Phil & the Osophers -7:30

Free Art Brut Track "Weird Science" On RCRD LBL

The new Art Brut album Art Brut VS. Satan hit stores today. I'd tell you to go buy it but no one sent me an advance so I haven't heard it yet. Let's assume it's awesome though, Art Brut is pretty solid.

Anyway, RCRD LBL is giving away a new track called "Weird Science"

Link:
Weird Science - Art Brut

Art Brut Tour Dates - 5 NYC Shows @ Mercury Lounge

Art Brut is hitting the States in June to support their new album Art Brut Vs. Satan. They're playing five shows in NYC at Mercury Lounge.

US June Tour

June 1 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 2 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 3 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 4 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 5 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 6 Philadelphia. Johnny Brendas
June 8 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 9 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 10 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 11 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 12 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 13 Seattle, Neumos
June 15 San Francisco, Independent
June 16 LA, Spaceland
June 17 LA, Spaceland
June 18 LA, Spaceland
June 19 LA, The Echo

Art Brut & O'Death @ Studio B 4/18

On Wednesday night Art Brut and O'Death played at Studio B in Greenpoint. During the past few weeks I've been hearing great things about O'Death so I was really excited to see them on the bill. It was a bit unusual considering their sound but that also made it more interesting.

The show started at 8PM but I was at a meeting and I didn't get there until about 9PM, or so. O'Death was already more then halfway through their set when we got there. I only got to hear about 4 songs but damn were they good. The energy this band has is awesome, which is necessary when you're playing bluegrass to hipsters. I can see why this band just keeps getting more and more attention.

After O'Death finished up we headed to the lounge area on the side and relaxed on the couches. I have to say more venues should have an area like this. I also have to say I hate Studio B for shows. It might have the worst sight lines of any venue in NYC. Those fucking beams really make it hard to get a good angle. Despite the large space everyone has to cram into the middle area if they want to see anything.

We waited for about 20 minutes or so and then Art Brut came on. So we abandoned our couch and pushed ourselves toward the stage. Like the other times I've seen Art Brut this show was very entertaining. Eddie is fucking hilarious and really knows how to have fun. There were a bunch of drunk fratty looking dudes around us singing very loudly to every song. The funny thing was they were singing in English accents (they weren't British), which I guess is mandatory with Art Brut.

They played a few new tracks which seemed to slow down the dancing and singing - as new songs often will. All of the classic Art Brut songs were played and they were fucking brilliant - Emily Kane, Bang Bang Rock & Roll, Moving To L.A., etc. Again, I can't stress enough how great Eddie is as a front man. The between (and sometimes during) song banter is a top notch comedy act. Eddie went on a rant about "people listening to people in bands" and told everyone they were dumb if they listened to anything he said - which is true.

The show was great but I've been to better Art Brut shows. Next time they come around the crowd should be familiar with the new stuff which will make for a better show.

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O'Death

Tonight: Art Brut & O'Death In Brooklyn

Art Brut and O'Death are playing a show at Studio B. Last time I checked (earlier today) tickets were still available, which is surprising considering it's Art Brut and the tix are only $12. Anyway, I'll be there and have a recap tomorrow.

Tonight: Art Brut After Party (Bonus: Download New Songs)

Are you going to the Art Brut show tonight or are you waiting until the Studio B gig tomorrow? Either way there will be an after party tonight at The Annex with free beer and DJs and all that shit. I'm pretty sure I'll be there...

Details:
Art Brut After Party


Download:
Art Brut 5 Songs New LP(zip)

MP3:
Emily Kane - Art Brut

***Update: I just checked my email and I had the below flyer in my mailbox. So now I don't know what is the official after party. Annex has free booze, which is nice. R Bar will be debuting the new album, also nice. So...um...free booze it is.