You could view Austin-based Black Angels in a couple of ways: as a groove-heavy version of college rock that collectively bought a copy of VU's White Light/White Heat at Urban Outfitters, or as a generous merchant of the murky depths of a much more frightening and toxic pool we'll refer to very loosely here as neo-psych. A marriage of those two perspectives is probably more on the money: here you've got a band that simultaneously shines a light on the monoliths of yesterdays psych heroes while still appealing to the masses. And there is absolutely no harm in that. The Black Angels are smart enough (and tasteful enough) to understand their place in this lineage, as privileged torch-bearers holding your hand as they lead you into the emptiness. I see tomorrow night's show at the 9:30 Club as a sort of recruitment campaign. The Black Angels cordially invite you, with open arms, to finally let go of your dance-pop records and never look back. It's tough, I know... but the grass is always greener, or in this case, scorched and more the color of raw umber.
The Black Angels are killing it in a few weeks with the 4th annual Psych Fest in Austin. These guys are pulling together some great sounds as they curate and taste-make the best three day line-up we've seen at a music festival in years: Lumerians, Beach Fossils, Crystal Stilts, No Joy, Fresh and Onlys, Crocodiles, Bass Drum of Fucking Death. Shitting yourself yet?
Now for the main event: we've got one ticket to the show tomorrow night that we're giving away for free - or, as Dorothy Moskowitz sang in 1968: "the price of one admission is your mind." Just say something, anything, in this here comments section, and the ticket is potentially yours, if we like the way you say "please." Or, hell, if you like rules, then answer this one, smartass: who really shot JFK? You out the assassin, and we'll either send you to a show or put one to the back of your head. Fair is fair.
(We probably shouldn't have to say it, but leave us some way to get in touch with you in your post if you want to be able to claim the ticket: facebook link, twitter account, whatever floats your 21st century ego.)
WINNERS CHOSEN BY NOON TOMORROW, or really whenever I can wake up and peel my face off the lime and tequila-stained cutting board on my coffee table.
And you'd be a fool to miss out on opener Suuns, especially if you missed Clinic last year (watch/agree below).
The Black Angels are killing it in a few weeks with the 4th annual Psych Fest in Austin. These guys are pulling together some great sounds as they curate and taste-make the best three day line-up we've seen at a music festival in years: Lumerians, Beach Fossils, Crystal Stilts, No Joy, Fresh and Onlys, Crocodiles, Bass Drum of Fucking Death. Shitting yourself yet?
Now for the main event: we've got one ticket to the show tomorrow night that we're giving away for free - or, as Dorothy Moskowitz sang in 1968: "the price of one admission is your mind." Just say something, anything, in this here comments section, and the ticket is potentially yours, if we like the way you say "please." Or, hell, if you like rules, then answer this one, smartass: who really shot JFK? You out the assassin, and we'll either send you to a show or put one to the back of your head. Fair is fair.
(We probably shouldn't have to say it, but leave us some way to get in touch with you in your post if you want to be able to claim the ticket: facebook link, twitter account, whatever floats your 21st century ego.)
WINNERS CHOSEN BY NOON TOMORROW, or really whenever I can wake up and peel my face off the lime and tequila-stained cutting board on my coffee table.
And you'd be a fool to miss out on opener Suuns, especially if you missed Clinic last year (watch/agree below).
Give me the ticket because I'm the first one to reply and while your at it, give me a ticket for a guest so I don't have to go alone. p.caroline.abraham@gmail.com
ReplyDeletei know who shot jfk, but i can't tell unless i have the ticket. so please give me the ticket and we will both be better off. deal?
ReplyDeleteDon't give me a ticket even though this is really good music
ReplyDeleteHere it is: Black Angels kick some serious musical ass, and I would like to see them kick said ass in person. Of course, as Caroline also pointed out, their ass-kicking would be much more enjoyed with company.
ReplyDeleteOn the JFK note, I am fairly certain my roommates grandfather or some now deceased relative shot him. She recently told us how we was a part of the CIA and was a suspect - he even has a conspiracy webpage dedicated to him. So yeah, he would definitely be my answer.
But let's stay on topic, you should give me two tickets (yes, I am being ballsy and asking for two - hey while you're at it why not 4 so my whole apartment can go) for Sunday night's show so that we can all appreciate some musical ass-kicking genius.
Please give me the ticket. I don't know the Black Angels, but I suffered through HEARING so much about SXSW but not being there that I think that I karmically deserve to experience how awesome they are. In person. Thank you!
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If I am on the guest list for The Black Angels at the 9:30 Club Sunday Afternoon, I will grab my telephone and ride the Roller Coaster while avoiding the Bloodhounds On My Trail.
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Give me two tickets because the Black Angels sound like '70s-era Vietnam rock.. and we just started another Vietnam.
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UPDATE: This giveaway is a PAIR of tickets (meaning you plus whatever blood-sucking leech currently enjoying your sharp wit). No need to go alone.
ReplyDeleteVeteren 9:30 clubber dating back to @1983 when it was on "F" street in the old Atlantic Building ... Would love to see the Black Angels again. Saw them open for The Ravenettes in October 2009, so would love to see them perform a full show. Amazing music.
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I know who killed him.my mother. She is incognito as a crazy lady at th washington home. But don't let her fool you. The chick is v i s c i o u s.
ReplyDeleteI love The Black Angels and the 9:30 club. You can give me the tickets because I'm unemployed. sodajapone@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your comments... the witching hour is upon us and we've chosen a winner. Each and every one of you are winners in our eyes, and we know you'll grow to become industrious and well-meaning leaders of your community.
ReplyDeleteStay tuned, as the 9:30 Club will be partnering with us for more ticket giveaways in the near future.
MY MOTHER IS GOING TO BE VERY ANGRY AT HAVING HER IDENTITY REVEALED AND NOT GIVING ME THE TICKETS!!!!!!!
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