VIDEO: DISAPPEARS - KONE

As Disappears get ready to release their next record this fall on Kranky, here is a video for the track Kone off of there self-released 12” that drops later this month. Described as “pretty abstract and experimental,” the Kone EP features two versions of the title track (including an edit that ends in a locked groove) and another new song called “Kontakt.” Both of which feature the band’s new drummer, Noah Leger, who recently replaced Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth.

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[RADIO] THE MINIMAL BEAT 03.31.2012

 ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM

• Shabazz Palaces / An Echo Erom The Hosts That Profess Infinitum / Black Up
• Pulp / This is Hardcore / This Is Hardcore
• The Horrors / Changing The Rain / Skying
• Desire / Under Your Spell / Drive OST
• Solar Bears / Cub [Remix Keep Shelly In Athens] / Campus Martius EP

The Moon Furies Guest DJ set

• Moon Furies - Survival - Not Earth
• Walk the Moon - Next in Line - Anna Sun
• Violent Femmes - Gone Daddy Gone - Permanent Record
• Yeasayer - One - Odd Blood
• Moon Furies - Skyy - Not Earth
• Talking Heads - New Feeling - 77
• Hess is More - Creation Keeps the Devil Away - Creation Keeps the...
• Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. - Demon Days
• Moon Furies - NYC Girls - Not Earth
• Crystal Castles - Vanished - Crystal Castles
• College - A Real Hero - Drive OST
• Chromeo - Fancy Footwork - Fancy Footwork
• Moon Furies - Way Down - Mercury
• Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye - Carnavas
• The Postal Service - Sleeping In - Give Up
• Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon - Donnie Darko OST
• John Maus / No Title (Molly) /Digital Single
• My Bloody Valentine / I Only Said / Loveless
• Smiths / Nowhere Fast / Meat Is Murder
• Sonic Youth / Disappearer / Goo

[RADIO] THE MINIMAL BEAT 03.31.2012 by The Minimal Beat on Mixcloud

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[LISTEN UP] DISAPPEARS - REPLICATE

Disappears 'Replicate' by Kranky

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[RADIO] THE MINIMAL BEAT 10.15.2011

ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM

Small Black / Camouflage / New Chain
Ford & Lopatin / Surrender [Remix Peaking Lights] / Channel Pressure Remixes
La Femme / Sur La Plache / Le Podium
Absolute Body Control / Shake / Absolute Body Control
Neon Indian / Fallout / Era Extrada
Justice / Civilization / Audio, Video, Disco
R.E.M. / Crushed With Eyeliner / 12" Single
Thom Yorke / The Hollowed Earth / 12" Single
Iron & Wine / Such Great Heights / Give Up
Jonny Rumble / Stumped / JR
Wu Lyf / Dirt / Go Tell Fire To The Mountain
Black Sabbath / Sweet Leaf / Best Of Black Sabbath
C Average / Dr Laura / C Average
Archie Bronson Outfit / Hoola / Sharks Tooth
Dum Dum Girls / Always Looking / Only In Dreams
Ramones / I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend / Ramones
Hovercraft / Thixotropic / Hovercraft
Philippe Laurent / Distortion 1985 / Hot Bip
LCD Soundsystem / Freak Out Starry Eyes / 45:33
Eric Copeland / Krankendudel / Waco Taco Combo
Lou Reed / Perfect Day / Transformer
Sonic Youth / Dirty Boots / Goo
The Horrors / I Can See Through You / Skying
Kurt Vile / Smoke Ring For My Halo / Smoke Ring For My Halo

The Minimal Beat 10.15.2011 by The Minimal Beat on Mixcloud

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[ALBUM REVIEW] THURSTON MOORE - DEMOLISHED THOUGHTS

At first listen “Demolished Thoughts” sounds like a lost Warren Zevon album that somehow found its way into Ennio Morricone’s hands. But upon further inspection the intricacies become much more apparent. Subtle guitar licks, violin, and an inconspicuous harp create a somber yet beautiful sound-scape throughout most of this record. Moore has steered from his noise rock/pop roots before, but the violin allows for much more depth and emotion. Beck Hansen’s influence is lightly marked, but can be heard in some of the western influenced arrangements and clean production style. However, it never becomes lost on you that this indeed is a Thurston Moore record. Some of his chord choices, guitar style, and subdued vocals in “Orchard Street” could be lifted straight from the low-key Sonic Youth playbook. But this only remains a small part of the song; as the rest continues you forget you’re listening to Moore and start to wonder when the movie credits are going to begin. This brings me to a rather defining point of the record: The violin is the real star. Although Moore conjures some beautiful vocal melodies, violinist Samara Lubelski remains upfront, reminding you it isn’t all about Thurston. I liked this album very much, and I recommend you go out and buy it on May 24th, have a glass of wine, stare out your window and think about the good times.
 
By Randy Nieto; May 19, 2011



Demolished Thoughts is available on VINYL from Matador Records HERE

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DISAPPEARS PLAN THEIR SUMMER

Chicago psych band Disappears just announced one hell of a tour. They hit the road May 5th in St Louis and end in San Diego byway of Europe and the UK... Disappears released a EP on a cassette this past year called Live from Echo Canyon that features new material and one cover. Oh, yeah and did i mention Steve Shelly of Sonic Youth is drumming for them! 

Live At Echo Canyon EP is out now on Plus Tapes

MAY

5.05.11 ST. LOUIS USA BILIKEN CLUB FREE!

5.06.11 CHICAGO USA EMPTY BOTTLE W/ ETERNALS AND WUMME

5.19.11 RAVEENA IT BRONSON

5.20.11 ROME IT TRAFFIC

5.21.11 PISA IT CARACOL

5.24.11 VIENNA AT B72

5.25.11 WINTERHUR CH SALZHAUS

5.26.11 BAD BONN CH KILBI FESTIVAL W/ WALKMEN

5.27.11 ST ETIENNE FR MUSIGUES INNOVATRICES FESTIVAL

5.28.11 TOURS FR TEMPS MACHINE

5.30.11 AMSTERDAM NL PARADISO UPSTAIRS PJ HARVEY AFTERSHOW

5.31.11 LONDON UK BORDERLINE W/ THE OSCILLATION

JUNE

6.01.11 LEEDS UK BRUNDELL SOCIAL CLUB

6.02.11 BRISTOL UK THE CUBE

6.03.11 HASTINGS UK THE BOHEMIA CLUB

6.04.11 NIJMEGEN NL ODDSTREAM FESTIVAL

JULY

7.22.11 TORONTO ON SNEAKY DEE'S*

7.23.11 MONTREAL QC CASA DEL POPOLO*

7.24.11 ALLSTON MA BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL*

7.25.11 NORTHAMPTON MA IRON HORSE*

7.26.11 BROOKLYN NY UNION POOL*

7.27.11 NEW YORK NY CAKE SHOP*

7.28.11 PHILADELPHIA PA JOHNNY BRENDA'S*

7.29.11 BALTIMORE MD SONAR*

7.30.11 PITTSBURGH PA BRILLOBOX*

7.31.11 COLUMBUS OH THE BASEMENT*

AUGUST

8.18.11 VANCOUVER BC THE BILTMORE CABARET*$

8.19.11 SEATTLE WA THE CROCODILE*$

8.20.11 PORTLAND OR DOUG FIR*$

8.22.11 SAN FRANCISCO CA BOTTOM OF THE HILL*$

8.24.11 LOS ANGELES CA SATELLITE CLUB*$

8.25.11 SAN DIEGO CA CASBAH*$

W/ THE PSYCHIC PARAMOUNT*

W/ ORBITS*$

Band Website: www.disappearsdisappears.blogspot.com

 

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