A lot of bands with complicated sounds like to take their act to the stage and put on a big, complicated show. Sometimes, this works very well (see Holy Fuck) and sometimes this falls short (see Cymbals Eat Guitars). But sometimes a band with a very simple sound and a very simple show to match… Continue reading Harlem @ Siren
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[MP3s] Your Siren Music Festival Preview (2010 Edition)
Taking a page from last year’s pre-Siren coverage (for photos and reviews of every act last year, checkĀ here), here’s your 2010 preview in mp3s. I, unfortunately, won’t be there this year. Jamie, Jon, and helpful contributor Brittany will provide you with extensive coverage of the festival – all published over the next few days. And… Continue reading [MP3s] Your Siren Music Festival Preview (2010 Edition)
Harlem go acoustic on “Tila and I” in streets of Amsterdam
Harlem released their great LP, Hippies, a few months ago, toured extensively and now can be found playing a wonderful acoustic version of “Tila and I” on the streets of Amsterdam. Great! Amsterdam Acoustics made the video, which features a very tired-looking Harlem playing a much softer, sweeter version of the song. It’s an interesting… Continue reading Harlem go acoustic on “Tila and I” in streets of Amsterdam
Harlem’s Hippies is instantly classic bubblegum garage rock
Harlem’s sound isn’t anything new. We’ve heard such similar material recently from the likes of Black Lips, The King Khan and BBQ Show and Smith Westerns (to name a few). But there’s still something great about Harlem that makes them stand out like they’ve been here for years. They have a certain playful charm on… Continue reading Harlem’s Hippies is instantly classic bubblegum garage rock
[MP3] Harlem: “Gay Human Bones”
It’s appropriate that Austin boys Harlem should release another new single the week before SXSW. The song is “Gay Human Bones” (I just won’t ask, I guess) and it’s the second single from their upcoming full-length, Hippies. Like their previous single, “Friendly Ghost,” “Gay Human Bones” isn’t quite living up to my expectations after their… Continue reading [MP3] Harlem: “Gay Human Bones”
[MP3] Harlem: “Friendly Ghost”
Matador has released a look at Harlem’s second LP, Hippies, in the form of a song about ghosts (??). “Friendly Ghost” is a fitting title as the song is certainly much more friendly than the stuff from their debut record, Free Drugs. I’ll be honest, one of the things I’ve always loved about Harlem is… Continue reading [MP3] Harlem: “Friendly Ghost”
[MP3] Harlem: “Sometimes (Flamin’ Groovies cover)”
It’s a good thing You Ain’t No Picasso has been keeping close tabs on Austin band Harlem, because I almost missed this one! The boys like doing covers and their latest attempt is “Sometimes,” originally released in 1965 by Paul Revere And The Raiders. Story goes, though, that Harlem never heard the original, just the… Continue reading [MP3] Harlem: “Sometimes (Flamin’ Groovies cover)”
Harlem announce U.S. tour dates
Gritty Austin boys Harlem are finally leaving the nest and touring the country. They turned some heads with last year’s LP, Free Drugs ; ), and the album’s singles, “Witch Greens” and “South of France.” They’ve been recording new material, but nothing new has surfaced yet. As I understand, they’ve torn up Austin pretty well,… Continue reading Harlem announce U.S. tour dates