Happy birthday man, hope it’s as fun as last year…
Or, was that the year before last?
We’ve decided to make our February 5th show at Cafe Du Nord a benefit for Doctors Without Borders and their efforts in Haiti. Please purchase tickets in advance and support the cause. The event hasn’t been promoted as a benefit yet but all four bands have agreed to donate their percentage of the door/ticket sales.
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=767665
Purchasing tickets in advance for this event is HIGHLY recommended:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=767665
We will be playing new material off our upcoming EP, Three Words in addition to all the hits… we might do our Pixies cover again too…
Hello, to everyone out there. This is my [Sean] first post on the site, and it’s a pleasure to have the opportunity to do so. Up until today/this afternoon, I’ve been entrenched in studying for finals. I’ve got three down, just one more to go. I’ve been up til 4 am multiple nights, going over the finer points of the English language and medieval literature. It’s been nuts to say the least.
I thought I’d share with you what’s been keeping me sane this past week and a half. No, it’s not adderall, it’s a copy of Beach House’s unreleased album, Teen Dream, and it’s pretty fudgeing sweet. I used to say that Beach House was one of those bands that I enjoyed listening to but felt in someways they were a “one trick pony.” All of their songs were in some way spooky and romantic at the same time, the production on the first album was generally the same for every track, and the song writing was catchy but not altogether mind blowing. That was just the facts of life. I still appreciated what they were doing nonetheless. In light of hearing this third album though, I must say the band has reached a new level of songwriting and musicianship. It’s so damn catchy and pop-sensible. Some of the “spookiness” is missing, but in it’s place is stronger, fuller sounding songs. I am altogether pleased.
For a band with a sound like Beach House’s, follow up albums can be difficult to navigate. With such a distinct sound, it’s hard to not hash out the same material as the debut while trying to maintain the sound that people like about your music. Teen Dream is everything I could have hoped for. A departure without leaving everything behind.
It should be addressed that though I illegally obtained an unreleased copy, I did pre-order the album on vinyl. So in someways my money has already gone to the album. Regardless, try not to steal music.
With that said, I love this album. Check out performances of the new songs on the youtuber.
We sincerely apologize for the lack of recent updates. Fortunately, it’s for good reason. Last we spoke, we were involved in Live 105’s Not So Silent Night Local Band Competition. We did not advance to the top 5. However, we sincerely appreciate everyone going out of his or her way to vote.
Some of you may have tuned in a few Sunday nights ago on Justin.TV where we did a live webcast. We normally don’t fancy that type of thing but we found it to be quite enjoyable. I believe we may start doing a monthly webcast where we’ll welcome questions and comments. To watch our last broadcast and for future reference, our Justin.TV profile can be found here-
www.justin.tv/misterloveless
Moving along, we were recently awarded the Bay Bridged Recording Grant. The grant is for three days of studio time at John Vanderslice’s prestigious recording studio, Tiny Telephone in San Francisco. Tiny Telephone has had an amazing clientele over the years. Including, but not limited to, Death Cab For Cutie, Deerhoof, Rogue Wave, Spoon, and Two Gallants. We are very excited about this for a number of reasons.
1. Because of it’s vast collection of analog gear, impressive roster of clients and house engineers, we have always wanted to record at this studio!
2. Because of the grant, we are able to record a new song that we wouldn’t have otherwise been able to do for the Three Words EP.
3. Scott McDowell, the engineer we will be working with has done some amazing work. Most of which can be heard here – http://slowchildren.com/
To prepare ourselves for these upcoming sessions, we’ve been rehearsing rigorously and demo recording the new song (currently untitled) in our unbelievably cold practice space in Walnut Creek. We’re really proud of it and think you’ll understand why once you hear it…
In more member specific news, Nick Clark (aka Dick Shark) has recently moved into a new apartment in Berkeley and off the floor of mine. He’s also gotten himself a pretty sharp new haircut, too. Nick’s place happens to be right around the corner from Sean “Moon Dragon” Gaffney’s sweet pad. So, as you can imagine, they’ve been spending some real quality time together.
Charlie Koliha aka Funky Down Preston has been living life to the fullest – at Nick’s place. In fact, I’ve never been to Nick’s place without Charlie randomly dropping by. Also, we’ve been talking a lot about people’s spirit animals lately. We came up with a Camel for Charlie. You be the judge:
That about wraps up this episode of “Rob updates the Loveless site cause the rest of the band is too lazy.”
Till next time!
Yours,
rob
Today is a glorious day. Family, food, drink, and song. I am thankful for all the great people in my life. Enjoy this time. Then, vote from all your friends and family member’s computers…
http://www.live105.com/pages/5673030.php
RIP Comb House Family Thanksgiving
MISTER LOVELESS are one of only fifteen local bands in the running to open this year’s Not So Silent Night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland with Vampire Weekend, Metric, Muse, AFI, and 30 Seconds to Mars.
Listen to new song, “From Burning Bridges” and VOTE:
http://www.live105.com/pages/5673030.php
Our live last performance of 2009 will commence this evening at San Francisco’s Bottom of the Hill. Joining us are good friends, The Downer Party and Holy Rolling Empire (AZ)
Doors open at 8:30pm, show starts at 10:00 and I believe we will hit the stage at approximately 12:00 midnight. Although, you should come early, grab a drink, and give your attention to the other acts sharing the stage. The Downer Party brings it every time, guaranteed. And yes, this is a 21+ affair, sorry my underage homies.
We will debut a new song this evening, cover a Pixies classic, and of course, play all the hits. Hope to see you there.
Yours,
rob
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