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Boston Manor guide to life: Be Nothing.

Felipe — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:27:25 +0000

Previously covered in February, the Blackpool five-piece is back at it again, out with their debut LP. I’m not gonna lie, there’s a really good chance I’ve been listening to this album nonstop over the last two weeks. Is it the best album of 2016? I wouldn’t go that far given that 2016 has been a great tunes year. Now, is it the best “first” album I’ve heard this year? Hmm… that’s a way better question for sure. I’d have to say it’s probably between them and Trash Boat for best first album of 2016 (maybe even The Sun Days?). And given that Boston Manor are really only just getting started (Trash Boat’s been at it a while), this is a sign of great things to come. Oh ya, have I mentioned the UK is making all the best tunes these days? I can’t remember… That said, Blackpool, sadly, is not the diversity sidekick or little brother of Marvel’s anti-hero Deadpool, it’s a touristy seaside town just north of Liverpool. The Tangerines (as they are known because of their soccer team) and their town became fashionable in the middle of the 18th century (that’s 1700s for you math majors), as the practice of “sea bathing” to cure diseases was in full swing (swimming in the ocean and drinking sea water cured you of diseases back then). These wealthier folk, who also realized not smelling terrible was kinda cool, would trek to Blackpool to “get cured” of whatever nasty diseases they got living in 1700s London. As they continued travelling to and fro, pop-up services started appearing, because well, one needs certain amenities in order to maintain a certain lifestyle. Therein came the birth of Blackpool, as hotels, bowling greens, archery stalls, and holiday cottages started popping up, eventually capped off with the arrival of the railway. Still heavily dependent on tourism to this day, Blackpool has all sorts of (what seem to be) cool stuff (don’t quote me, I’ve never been), and is sometimes referred to as the “gay capital of the North” (I’ve never been, I swear :-/), with Brighton being the gay capital of the South. Being a cultural hub, and that this is supposed to be about Boston Manor, it’s no coincidence that Blackpool hosts the world’s largest punk festival every year, Rebellion Festival, a four day collection of over 200 bands. Much like Coachella, 2017 presale tickets are already sold out. Godspeed.

Feli Says Be Nothing all wknd

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PUP puns are pawful

Felipe — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:00:23 +0000

So PUP is a pretty cool band from Toronto. The four childhood friends originally named their band Topanga – yes, like THAT Topanga. They named their band after Boy Meets World… smh – but ended up changing it when they found out Disney was rebooting the franchise (some things should stay dead). Stefan Babcock, vocals and guitar for PUP, and yes, his real name, said his grandma used to tell him he was a “Pathetic Use of Potential”… and voila, PUP. Ugh, aren’t grandmas just the best? Inspiring us to be all we can be. Telling us to eat something, that we look hungry, then telling us we look fat. Not “are” fat. “Look” fat. Way worse. Where are my great grandkids? Why can’t you find someone nice? Are you EVER gonna settle down? Why haven’t you come visit me? You must not love me very much. Have you met my hair dresser’s granddaughter? She’s a little young for you right now, but in a few years she’ll be in college and just the right age for you to scoop her up. Thanks Nana. It seems Stefan really wanted to stick it to his grandma cuz his band’s new album The Dream Is Over is tight. Not only that, but the video they made for the track “DVP” is truly killer for anyone who played video games in the 80s and 90s. They play Music Hall of Williamsburg Sat. June 25.

That’s all Feli has to Say about grandmas

Rando Trio of Forthcoming new tunes

Felipe — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 19:47:13 +0000

Seems like a lot of the new tunes out right now really stink. They’re just kinda…. “there,” and in turn super frustrating. So it’s been a bit annoying trying to find cool stuff to post cuz so much is all the saaaaaaame blah. So here’s a random assortment of jams I’ve been listening to a lot lately, some oldies but goodies. First up Nai Harvest, a slacker punk gruesome twosome from Sheffield, UK (also refer to themselves as “pop scum”…). They’ve been featured as a “Band to Watch” on StereoGum and put out a pretty solid album last year. From that album: “Melanie.” Next up, in hot anticipation of their 2nd full length out later this year, Moose Blood, a sweet band on No Sleep Records from Canterbury, England. Seriously, these dudes are just awesome. They’ve been compared to Brand New’s Deja Entendu, The Get Up Kids, and American Football, and were nominated for APMAs 2016 Best Underground Band. Their album I’ll Keep You In Mind, From Time to Time is in my “Saved” folder, if that says anything. Finally, not new, but touring this summer in support of their forthcoming album out in May, The Hotelier, the only band here not from the UK. These dudes are from Worcester, MA, and are definitely the most serious of the bunch. A fave of super serious music reviewer-man Ian Cohen, and rightly so, cuz their last album is tight. Ok that’s it. Happy Friday.

Feli Says Happy Friday!