Lockett Pundt is Lotus Plaza. He is also the lead guitarist for my favorite band, Deerhunter. As I waxed rhapsodic last October in reference to his cover of Cut Copy’s “Where I’m Going,” as well as in describing many of my favorite Deerhunter tracks (seemingly often penned by him), Pundt excels in crafting beautiful, guitar driven anthems. On “Strangers,” the lead single from forthcoming sophomore effort Spooky Action at a Distance, the chiming guitars once again prove lushly gorgeous. Pundt is also an understated vocalist, allowing for the instrumentation to occupy more space. As the tracks progresses, the guitars wind down and the tempo slows, until the track finishes abruptly.
I’m strongly anticipating this record, and might venture to my old stomping grounds in Ithaca for his live date mid-April.
Perhaps I’m being naive, but it seems the production value, storytelling and overall quality of music videos has been more impressive lately. Directed by AG Rojas, the not at all safe for work video for the new Spiritualized track “Hey Jane” continues this trend. A brutal look into the life of our protagonist, the story fittingly accompanies one of Spiritualized’s more coarse tracks. Enjoy isn’t the right word for this harrowing ten minute short film, but appreciate might be it.
I’ve been a poor blogger lately. I’ve not found much to be interested in for various reasons, and thus posts have been few and far between from my typing digits. Searching for quick inspiration, I found some in and old standby. Real Estate’s latest single, “Easy,” from 2011′s superb Days is getting its own 7″ from Domino. The b-side to the release is a track entitled “Exactly Nothing,” and it’s another breezy, rolling number from the New Jersey outfit.
NOTE: Concerts are in Rochester unless otherwise noted.
2/22: William Fitzsimmons
2/24: Mike Doughty
2/25: Charles Bradley (Buffalo)
2/29: Summer People
3/3: Matthew Good
3/5: Evening Man
3/23: The Men
3/30: tympanogram’s 3rd Birthday with Born Gold, Old Tapes, TBA
4/20: fun.
4/23: Cults (Buffalo)
5/6: Bear In Heaven (Ithaca)
5/7: M83 (Buffalo)
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Basically, it sounded like a cool name for a blog intended to be primarily about music. We’d both had other blogs previously, but over beers it was decided that more damage could be done as a joint venture. And here we are.
We share a passion for the undiscovered and under-appreciated, and hope that you’ll be able to find something you love as well.
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About the Author: Dave
I like music. I can't describe how I came to like the music I do, because I don't know how or why, I just do.
Many years ago, Napoleon's brother, my great-great-great-great-great-great Grandfather, came to America. He was asked his name on Ellis Island while being processed as an immigrant. Not understanding English, he was under the impression that he was being asked how he had arrived in the new land. So he turned around and pointed at the sea vessel and said, 'LaBarge.'
About the Author: Andy
I come by my music taste of my own free will. My friends listened to 2Pac, my parents to contemporary Christian and me? Sunny Day Real Estate. I can’t explain it.
“Music, true music, not just rock ’n’ roll, it chooses you. It lives in your car, or alone, listening to your headphones…” - Lester Bangs
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