Now that you mention it, I’m starting to see the resemblance too 🤔
I was actually a bit thrown off by the name; they have that Gagarin vibe going on, yet there isn't any actual connection to Gagarin Records. They don't quite hit that heavy electronic mark, either.
Since I don't have the same level of clout as Mate, I’m sticking to a more informative approach here 😬
And honestly, those artists from Puerto Rico are going to be incredible—think of them as a sort of fusion between Black Lips and Ricky Martin 🤔
It's also quite a coincidence that we have two six-piece bands playing back-to-back; I'm not entirely sure how that's going to fit into the overall schedule.
So, tomorrow is the night for ZHOD -> the live show where you can catch them . Columbo sent over their promotional blurb, and since I’ve already spent enough energy arguing about the previous post—plus I really need to get my laundry hanging up before I crash—I’m just going to paste it here. They’re trying a bit too hard to be funny, but don't hold it against them; they are, after all, German, so just come out and enjoy the music.
Zhod is an ex 2 ex 2 actually 4 PIECE born in The mad but excellent bionic brain of som Guy called Rokko Anal - Who claims to be The First inhuman being that created a human(lookin) band to spread his debile but Genius plans all over the human race.
Of course everyone knows that this is bullshit , because everyone knows and obeys man or Astroman.
Trapped within a sticky ( thumbs up ) Situation between cultural damaged goods such as monstertrucks, jabba the butt, the mae shi, the famous Crocodile rock n roll Club, volume, and of course mincemeat - the mighty zhod are struggling for an identity consisting of Rather untraditional reverb-drenched guitars, spreading fuzz, Feedbacks, hyperactive lightspeed drumming, straight edge bass, theremin and crackling toy sounds. You may ask yourself or your secretary now - are they contributing anything to this world, that they are taking so much from?
Through a collaborative effort, Live Nation and Live Nation are presenting a brand new concert series:
BEAT CITY
Thanks to some local generosity, most of these shows will take place at our usual haunt—that familiar bar/club scene located right in the heart of the NSBA district. Between the warmth of the city and various municipal supports, much of the drink revenue helps fund these events, meaning they are essentially subsidized by taxpayers; this allows those who might otherwise struggle to afford a night out, or even those who simply prefer not to spend their own money, to walk in and enjoy the music completely free of charge.
To be clear, this doesn't apply to the shows at The Fillmore—you’ll still have to pay for those, so don't complain.
With that said, we are offering you a diverse selection ranging from the young and contemporary to the seasoned, the obscure, the cult favorites, and everything from garage and rock to punk, noise, and post-punk:
Friday, Sept 17th ZHOD (Zentralheizung of Death) Germany surf/ noise rock
Monday, Sept 20th Nobunny, The Welcomin' Committee in Flames USA, America/ Japan garage rock n' roll, trash'n'roll at The Fillmore! $15
Saturday, Sept 25th Foul Geese United Kingdom post punk
Friday, Oct 1st Delaney Davidson New Zealand folk/ blues
Saturday, Oct 2nd The Kidnappers Germany punk rock
Monday, Oct 4th Guess What United Kingdom mimicking Felix Kubin
Tuesday, Oct 5th viva L'American Death Ray Music USA rock/ krautrock/ psychedelia/ misc
Tuesday, Oct 19th J. C. Satàn, David & Jonathan France/ Italy garage rock
Wednesday, Oct 20th daviti 666 Portoriko Puerto Rico garage rock n' roll
Monday, Oct 25th Digital Leather, Contract USA, America synth punk/ indie, synth punk at The Fillmore! $17
Let’s aim for about ten. Generally speaking, we should have the sets ready to go by 11:00 PM. Even though tonight might be a bit more laid back, which could push things back slightly, we’ll just play it by ear and see how it goes.
It was such a highlight when EL, DE, and SAUNDSISTEM took the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
But honestly, they were a bit of a letdown. I personally enjoyed it, mostly because I was still riding that high from watching the New York band perform; I actually ended up messing up my knee again from jumping around too much, so I was already a bit physically compromised. Still, the set itself wasn't anything special. Their newer material just lacks that certain spark, which is a real shame.
We shouldn't overlook how, right after the show ended, he bought a dozen beers and handed them out to those folks he recognized from the front rows, then spent the rest of the night digging through my old vinyl collection while playing Deep Purple for us all.
Regardless of everything else, they were an incredible band.
I just found it kind of amusing how much you seem to dislike ironic names, to the point where you feel the need to call them out even when the context doesn't really call for it 😬
Yeah, I just stopped by the branch over on Flower Street. They told me the tickets should be available later today. It’s almost funny—I’ll probably have to deal with a massive crowd later when I could have just grabbed them now while there isn't a soul in sight. Honestly, I'm just glad I don't bank with them.
They told me I could just show up for the solo set, so I didn't bother grabbing a ticket, but then they changed the plan and now I'm stuck having to pay full price for these guys anyway. 😢
Darko is wearing a Haymarket shirt—which is his go-to whenever he isn't sporting an Ex Models tee, so you could have guessed that without even looking at the photo. Kelly’s tattoo is just nonsensical no matter which angle you view it from, and honestly, I can't fathom why anyone would actually want a high-res look at 🙂Fred . Regardless, if I were to upload four 1024x768 images here instead of the four 500x333 ones I used, someone would probably start a massive argument about it.
The versions on Flickr are 800x533. Sure, they could be larger there, but I'm a bit old-fashioned when it comes to this stuff; I'll always prioritize quick loading speeds and ease of use over raw image quality. 🙂
