This didn’t quite make up for missing them at the Scala on Monday, but the band seemed on good form previewing Sacred Trixter and Antenna from upcoming LP The Eternal before letting loose Teen Age Riot. Hard to believe that this was 17 years on since their first Jools performance, and I think their last UK TV appearance, where they played Sugar Kaneand Drunken Butterfly. Wonderful glimpse into the new record, still over a month away from the shops…I’m not a big fan of waiting!
UK readers can see the full show, featuring a vampish Lily Allen and a rejuvenated Depeche Mode for a week here
I’d have given anything to get a ticket to this gig. Anything. The bastards at See Tickets put them on sale early – meaning that when we went to check at 9:50 (tickets due onsale 10am) they were already sold out. I wasn’t happy. Anyway, for those luck enough to be at this ’secret’ show I reckon it promises to be one of the events of the year. I mean how often do you get to see behemoths of music such as Sonic Youth play cupboards like the Scala? Once in a lifetime… If any of you are heading to this, I’d love to hear how it was – let me know via a comment!
Elsewhere this week I’d recommend heading to Matter on Saturday to catch Miss Kittin & The Hacker. Last time I saw the Kittin was on a beach at Benicassim and it was pretty damn good. Also, Doves play a couple of big ‘uns at Brixton Academy the Juan Maclean follow their Ether festival performance with a slot at Madame JoJo’s and somewhat bewilderingly Friendly Fires play the cavernous Forum.
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1. Primal Scream – Beautiful Future
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=3. Micah P. Hinson – And The Red Empire Orchestra
=3. The Hold Steady – Stay Positive
Some crackers out this week, topped by Brighton’s Blood Red Shoes. Their album was leaked so long ago it barely feels like a new release, but has the advantage of borne out repeated plays. Elsewhere the biggest release has to be The B-52’s first studio album in 16 years. Perhaps surprisingly, it still sounds fresh and well, good. I Am Kloot attempt to atone for their simply God-awful Gods And Monsters and Forward, Russia release the follow up to the excellent Give Me A Wall. Sonic Youth release the 7th in their occasional series of experimental works entitled J’accuse Ted Hughes, available as a 12″ only. Elsewhere, The Accidental is well worth a listen as is the second release from Frightened Rabbit.
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