Sam Roberts

Quick note of advice, never buy big, ugly couches that don’t fit through the door properly. It’s more tedious than sitting through shitty opening bands. I am so tired. But on the bright side, my week of hell at school is coming to an end; therefore I can return to my daily posts of nothingness and ramble about Feist! Hurray!

Okay, I have nothing to report regarding Feist, but for anyone keeping track of how many times I name-drop Feist, here’s another three. I demand someone to start a drinking game.

Here’s a little news round-up right now. Actually blogging will come later on today or tomorrow, but trust me, I have things to blog to you about! Exciting stuff!

Pitchfork reports that Bloc Party and Animal Collective have just announced new tour dates – none of which are in Toronto (YET) though. Damn.

Sam Roberts, who will be spending plenty of time in Toronto, will also add an in-store to his list of shows. He’ll be playing at Sonic Boom on November 15th at 3:00 p.m. November 15th is starting to shape up pretty well, what with the free library show that night at North York Central too (feat. Gentleman Reg, Masia One, The Winter Gloves and Slim Twig).

For the closeted and un-closeted Gossip Girl fans, this week’s episode featured a new Ramones cover by Thurston Moore and Jemina Pearl. Click here to see a clip of the show and listen to “Sheena is a Punk Rocker”. I’m not going to lie – I’m a fan of the show.

You Ain’t No Picasso reports that The Music Tapes will be making a tour stop in Toronto on December 1st. I’m not entirely sure about any further info, but I’ll let you know when I figure it out. For now, enjoy this new video for “Majesty”

While I was on Y.A.N.P., I also stumbled upon this Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s video I had never listened to them (yet), but it’s a really good song! I shall inquire more on said band…

Looking for some holiday fun? Well the Tiger Bar is hosting a two night event presented by No Shame called“Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em!” Night one (December 12th , 9:00 pm) is as follows: The D’Urbervilles, Katie Stelmanis, Mantler. Night two (December 13th , 9:00 pm) goes like this: The D’Urbervilles, Bocce, Slow Hand Motem. Mmmm, lots of D’Urbervilles. The events are 19+.

The Kinks are apparently reuniting and working on a new album. Sweet! Read more here.

That’ll be all for now, as I must run to class now! Hurray, education… at least Ryerson’s not on strike.

Musically,
Melody

OH, P.S. EVERYONE, MARK JANUARY 10TH 2009 ON YOUR CALENDARS.
BIG PLANS.
SINGING LAMB LAUNCH PARTY.
BANDS AND DETAILS TBA.
KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS OPEN.