Ruby Coast
Don’t you love it when you find look-alikes of musicians? I found myself extremely fixated by this man on the subway a couple of days ago who looked like an exact, Asian version of Bradford Cox (Deerhunter). I don’t know, I’m strange. And I also watch too many episodes of Look-A-Like on Star! Damn television. If you want good TV, please just watch The Office, 30 Rock or Heroes. Heroes is getting much better, I promise. Oh, and Weeds!
Anyway, back to some music…
I’ve grown a little bit of an addiction recently – a Ruby Coast-addiction. I’ve always known about the Aurora, Ontario band but I had never really listened to them. Then I heard them briefly sound-checking at the Horseshoe a couple of months ago when they played with Plants and Animals. Long story, but I missed them play. I was terribly upset as I was really impressed by their sound-checking. So I went home and looked up their MySpace right away and I was hooked. “Neighbourhood” is cute, fun and catchy as hell. Watch here. The band gives off a Tokyo Police Club-meets-Born Ruffians vibe, with the appearance of the fun-loving kids of Los Campesinos! If you want to check them out, go to their MySpace now, followed by a trip out to Sneaky Dee’s tonight as they are playing their CD release show for their new record, Projectable Collections (19+). From what I’ve heard, you’d be crazy to not pick up a copy.
Another band I’ve been listening to a lot is Toronto’s very own Lioness. I caught a brief in-store by them a couple of weeks ago at Sonic Boom and I was quite impressed by their sound, as I hadn’t heard of them prior to that show. So I noticed a copy of their EP at Soundscapes the other day and I just had to pick it up. It is amazing. It’s filled with dark, danceable rock that will just blow you away every time. I still can’t shake the similarities between Lioness and the now-defunct Controller.Controller though (they do share members) but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I loved C.C, and it’s nice and refreshing to see that Jeff Scheven and Ronnie Morris are able to transition their infectious, “stomping disco pulses” to Lioness while adding a new twist to it. Make sure to catch them on November 14th at Wrongbar for their album release party, featuring Stop Die Resuscitate, Jaime Sin & Mikey Apples (19+).
M for Montreal, now T for Toronto? As reported by Exclaim, the annual M for Montreal music showcase will be taking place from November 20-22 this year, featuring some of Montreal’s most promising acts such as The Winter Gloves, Beast, Duchess Says and many more. But what’s more important is that there’s apparently a T for Toronto music showcase in the works. Details have yet to be finalized, but Woodhands, Lioness, the Mark Inside and Sweet Things have already been confirmed as performers. As I read this, I had a tiny school-girl panic attack.
Speaking of Montreal, a quick Arcade Fire update here.
In other very exciting news, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are apparently close to finishing their upcoming album. According to the band’s MySpace blog post, the new album doesn’t sound like any of their previous albums. But do not fear, as this is what the band had to say: “DOES IT SOUND LIKE THE YEAH YEAH YEAHS??? YOU BET YOU’RE SWEET ASS IT DOES.” Sweet indeed. The album is slated to come out sometime next year.
Somehow, I totally overlooked this post on Stillepost, but Human Highway are playing a show on December 16th at the Tranzac Club along with The Magic. This will be Human Highway’s Toronto CD release party for their album, Moody Motorcycle, which was released in August. Doors are at 8:00 pm and tickets are $10 (advance) and $12 (at the door). Nick Thorburn and I demand you to go.
As you all know, I’ve been listening and reconnecting with Metric a lot lately. Here’s a YouTube video of another new song, possibly entitled, “Lazy Dancer”. I love it; Metric, you’re on a roll.
For all Architecture in Helsinki fans, here’s a new song.
That’ll be all for now! Hope you all enjoy Singing Lamb 2.0! It’s the Lamb of the future.
Musically,
Melody
