Hey! Two of our favorite Canadian bands are teaming up to co-headline a summer tour, starting May 5 in Michigan. Hopefully the stages are big everywhere they go…both bands have several members. There should be lots of pop, lots of art (remember our interview with Adrian Jewett of TMSR and their video for “Heavens to… Continue reading Annuals and The Most Serene Republic announce tour dates together
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The Most Serene Republic out-creep Grizzly Bear on Heavens To Purgatory video
So, um, Jamie’s decision to give Grizzly Bear the honors of creepiest video of ’09 was short-lived. The Most Serene Republic just set off an entirely different form of creepy on their new video for “Heavens To Purgatory.” Strewn body parts, instruments, and old-school clothing in a Victorian dollhouse setting, what more could we ask… Continue reading The Most Serene Republic out-creep Grizzly Bear on Heavens To Purgatory video
[MP3] New The Most Serene Republic: “Aveern”
Along with a slew of tour dates, The Most Serene Republic have offered up a B-side from their latest album, the critically acclaimed …And The Ever Expanding Universe. The song, “Aveern,” is easily good enough for an album (as we so often say about B-sides in general), but its raw tendencies and jagged guitar probably… Continue reading [MP3] New The Most Serene Republic: “Aveern”
Interview with Adrian Jewett of The Most Serene Republic
With The Most Serene Republic set to drop their newest effort, …And The Ever Expanding Universe, tomorrow, we thought it would be of interest to hear what lead man Adrian Jewett thinks about his musicianship, The Most Serene Republic in general, the new sound, and beyond. Good luck deciphering! Check out this previous post about… Continue reading Interview with Adrian Jewett of The Most Serene Republic
Notable Album Release: The Most Serene Republic – …And The Ever Expanding Universe
Frankly, I’m surprised I haven’t discussed The Most Serene Republic on KR yet (except for this brief mention. Can i even call that brief?), and I apologize. While the seven-piece Milton, Ontario crew does occasionally swing for the fences and miss, when they’re on, they’re on. One of the most downright enjoyable albums I have… Continue reading Notable Album Release: The Most Serene Republic – …And The Ever Expanding Universe