Let's remember a fantastic evening a few weeks ago. FIDLAR rocked Berlin's Bii Nuu, preceded by Shields from Newcastle and Vimes from Cologne. You can read my interview with them on NBHAP, they were the funniest and nicest band I have had a chance to talk to in awhile. Plus, it was talking to Californians, which is just like wrapping myself up in a warm blanket of familiarity. The fellas put on a great set, which was recorded by Arte and available to watch. So pour yourself a cheap beer and live vicariously through the internet.
Well, it's all over the internet now, with reviews in PASTE and PITCHFORK and what not, but here is mine, courtesy of NBHAP. Just so you know, I was listening to this band in August, check out earlier review here. They are playing Berlin February 13th at Bii Nuu.
Coming up soon on NBHAP, an interview I did with Rover, a tragically talented musician who is as good as he is gregarious. Be sure to check back for the link. Tomorrow I'm off to see Spleen United at Berghain Kantine, turned down an opportunity to see Conor Oberst, I guess I want to dance with some Danish guys more than anything....
And you though punk was dead...check out these So Cal skatepunkers, who sing about all kinds of important stuff, like getting drunk, high, skateboarding and being broke. I know I know, it sound cliched, but this quartet of early 20 somethings have made it work. For fans of the Germs, and of course Minor Threat, mixed with a bit Steve Cabellero's band, The Faction. Just off a successful tour with the Hives, they are heading to France and the UK this December and download the decent free EP here. Who knew singing about getting fucked up could be so much fun? Lastly, it's gone now but they had an awesome hostage spoof video, 2 guys in masks with a "victim" holding a newspaper, kneeling in front of them, while they shouted "We want beer!" Awesome for being tasteless, I mean.
