Xerxes – February song+video

Xerxes – February song+video

Xerxes has released their new song and video entitled February this week via the NoiseCreep site. NoiseCreep got it a little wrong and thought it was Calvin in the video I guess (based on the blog post title, maybe I’m reading it wrong though), but everything else is on point. Max filmed and edited the footage and it looks fantastic. The song should be coming out on Xerxes’ upcoming full length release on No Sleep Records entitled ‘Our Home Is A Deathbed’. The new record is scheduled to be released on March 31st. Some more info on the upcoming release as well as pre-order/merch info is available on the No Sleep blog.

Xerxes pre order info

Also available now is Xerxes’ live set from the Sound & Fury Fest in California last year. It’s available for free from the band’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/xerxesband.

Oh, and they’ve also got a new site/Tumblr blog going that they’re updating from tour right now (which extra dates were added to I think, go check out the site for more info).

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LifePartner – Dogs

LifePartner – Dogs
Life Partner - dogs

Life Partner - Dogs

Aaron Osbourne (formerly of Plows and State Champion, among others) is the main dude behind the wheel of Life Partner, and this new batch of bummed-out, midwestern grunge folk is known simply as “Dogs.” Low-fi not giving a fuck fills up the new release on Sophomore Lounge Records newest cassette release, scheduled to make it’s small run appearance on January 24th. However, it’s possible that some copies could be available at the Chestnut House this weekend. Life Partner will be appearing with Savages, Mote (1st show I believe, ex Mountain Asleep among others), a Debauchees. The show is Sunday night (Jan 22nd) and presented by the Cropped Out collective. Five bucks, 7pm, bring a couple of extra bucks for the tape and maybe bring a box of doughnuts for Aaron.

View the FB event post -or- talk about the show on the forums.

View the full release bio as well as stream the tape for free on the Sophomore Lounge Records site at http://sophomoreloungerecords.com/lifepartner_dogs_press.html

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Coliseum – kinda almost unplugged

Coliseum – kinda almost unplugged

I can’t lie, I watched Mike almost the entire video. It’s not really unplugged, but you’re not likely to ever hear Coliseum so… quiet again.

Louisville rock outfit Coliseum incorporates everything from explosive metal to incisive D.C. punk in its power-chord, loud-quiet tunes. TOC had the band in the office for one of our least unplugged Live at TOC sessions. Here’s “Waiting.”….

Via TimeOutChicago.com

 

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Chestnut St. Christmas party show

Chestnut St. Christmas party show

Does anything else really need to be said after checking out the flyer? If so, here’s the info. Hopefully “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” doesn’t translate to the house burning down after the show. /puns.

CHESTNUT HOUSE 12/18/12
GET YOUR FUCKING WINTER BREAK ON

  • Frontier(s) – ex Elliott/Sounds like Elliott (No Sleep Records)
  • Xerxes – Hardcore/Screamo/Punk/Whatever (No Sleep Records)
  • Former Thieves (IA) – Basically Breather Resist reincarnated (No Sleep Records)
  • Lay Down & Die – Feedback drenched punk (members of Coliseum, Mountain Asleep, Xerxes)

December 18th, 2011 at Chestnut House (714 E Chestnut)
Doors at 6:30PM, Music at 7PM // $5 cover

Probably will do something stupid for this show. Like a punk xmas or some shit. Chestnuts roasting? Read the rest of this entry »

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The Foxery – Life Is Still Beautiful

The Foxery – Life Is Still Beautiful

The Foxery has recorded a new record entitled Life Is Still Beautiful and will be releasing it at Headliners on December 20th with a digital release on December 9th. Also playing the show will be Frontier Sons, The Lion in Winter & Jubalson. The show should be at 8pm, 18+, and $5. And I don’t know what this shit is, but “There will be an additional $5.00 cash surcharge for 18-20 year olds at the door.” Ain’t that some shit.**
If you want to do the Facebook thing, they have an event setup so you can get updates. If not, keep checking the message board or follow Mike around town with a pair of garden shears and threaten to cut his beard if he doesn’t keep you up to date. Then sing him the Golden Girls theme.  In addition to the release show, there will be a tour for the band to celebrate the new release. A full listing of the dates as well as a statement from the band is below.

** If you’re younger and don’t want to deal with that age surcharge deal, The Foxery will be playing at the Chestnut house on November 26th with By The Grace Of God, Aficionado, Caution Critters, Admiral Ackbar, Via Animo, and Sloux. 6pm, $5. All ages, no stages. You should know the drill by now. (edited 11/22/2011)

BTGOG, Foxery, Admiral Ackbar, more at the Chestnut House, Nov 26 2011

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