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Weekly Roundup: Shannon and the Clams, Honeymoon, GRMLN, Mikal Cronin, The English Singles, Books of Love

Posted by Billy Gil, May 16, 2013 11:31am | Post a Comment

Shannon and the Clams – “Into a Dream”

shannon clamsShannon’s sweet snarl leads us through a tunnel-of-love melody and ’50s pop arrangement. The gloriously lo-fi production and Shannon and her Clams’ disorienting harmonies make the whole thing a fun, woozy ride. Dreams in the Rat House is due out May 21 on Hardly Art. Listen or download for free from Amoeba. Check ’em out at Amoeba San Francisco Thursday May 23 at 6 p.m.!

 

 

 

Honeymoon – “Sure Stuck”

honeymoonHoneymoon is an Australian-born, L.A.-based production duo whose upcoming album is said to be an update of ’60s/’70s psychedelic pop. It sure sounds that way from “Sure Stuck,” the second song they’ve released from the upcoming album. Think a more electronic Tame Impala. Honeymoon’s one to keep an eye on.

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Weekly Roundup: FIDLAR, The Soft Moon, Classixx, Cillie Barnes, Thee Oh Sees, Shannon and the Clams, Sonny and the Sunsets, Audacity

Posted by Billy Gil, March 7, 2013 03:52pm | Post a Comment

FIDLAR – “Max Can’t Surf” video

FIDLAR Amoeba HollywoodLoveable L.A. garage punks FIDLAR have a new video for “Max Can’t Surf,” one of the best tracks from their self-titled debut record, built on classic-rock riffs with lyrics about Del Taco and a dude with no balance. The video follows band members on an acid trip via interstellar skateboards that look like the hoverboards from Back to the Future II. Too fun! See more pics from their Amoeba performance here, and read my interview with the band here. They’re also going on tour with Wavves, whose upcoming Afraid of Heights is due March 26 and it up for preorder; check ’em out together at the Echo March 20 and The Smell April 21.

 

The Soft Moon – “Insides” video

The Soft MoonOakland-based The Soft Moon aka Luis Vasquez has a video for “Insides,” a standout from last year’s darkwave release Zeros. Really nice effects on this, sort of looks like a graphic novel streamed through a projector and fits the gloomy nature of the song. It also puts the shy-seeming Vasquez in the center of the video, as does the song for an artist who primarily lets the music do the talking but who steps out of the shadows on this track.

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7" Fix: Grass Widow / Shannon and the Clams Split for Hollywood Nailz

Posted by Kelly S. Osato, February 17, 2013 11:13pm | Post a Comment

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I can't think of the last time a seven-inch split lead me to a TV show, let alone a scrummy back-bridge of DIY television programming like Hollywood Nailz. All I thought I was getting into when I slid the 45rpm slice of block-rockin' Bay Area vibrations onto the ol' hi-fi was some good time 90's cover tunes redressed and turned-out by Grass Widow (who tackled EMF's "Unbelievable") and Shannon and the Clams (who snagged "The Power" by Snap!). And, for a fact, much enjoyment ensued. But, as luck would have it, I wanted more.
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Gripping the record sleeve, flipping it over, and eyeing the artwork during that first listen, my mind swam with questions as to what the impetus was behind this particular joint funfest (as if a reason for such is needed). Questions like: what is this, Hollywood Nailz™: the Record? Why is everyone so wigged-out and googly-eyed? A wee visit to the web, et voilà, I found myself tucking into a near twenty-five minute acid rainbow of a variety show that could very well double as testimonial to thrift stores, dumpster diving, and other such pursuits that, coupled with not a small amount of ingenuity, have the power to fulfill even the most ludicrous of 1-900 intergalactic phone sex wishes and Neon Desert battle-of-the-band dreams. Speaking of the battle-of -the-bands, who knew Grass Widow could breakdance?

The Haley Butcher Organization Takes Over SF with Help from Amoeba Favs Shannon and the Clams, Grass Widow, Carletta Sue Kay & more!

Posted by The Bay Area Crew, June 4, 2012 07:30pm | Post a Comment
The Haley Butcher Organization is a non-profit that hosts music and art events for the benefit of terminallyHaley Butcher Grass Widow Carletta Sue Kay Shannon and the clams ill children. Named after Haley Butcher, who passed away at the age of 17 from an extremely rare blood disorder, the organization perpetuates her memory with live shows and events that raise money for other sick kids. They are usually based out of LA, but are venturing north to Haley's favorite city for an amazing show with some of Amoeba's favorite Bay Area musicians!

June 22nd
Verdi Club
2424 Mariposa St., San Francisco, CA 94110
21+, $12 at the door
8:00pm

With:
GRASS WIDOW
CARLETTA SUE KAY
HINDU PIRATES
NICOLE KIDMAN 
And a special DJ set with SHANNON AND THE CLAMS

RSVP on Facebook HERE!

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New Shannon and the Clams Track

Posted by The Bay Area Crew, February 8, 2011 04:17pm | Post a Comment

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Amoeba favorites Shannon and the Clams will release a brand new album on April 5 called Sleep Talk! Mark your calendars and check out the title track below!