The Soft Pack
For a band whose lineup has only really been cemented this year, The Soft Pack formley known as The Muslims have already accomplished a breathtaking amount. From San Diego but now based in Los Angels CA, the 20-something quartet, which features Matt Lamkin on vocals, co-founder Matty McLoughlin on guitar, David Lantzman on bass and Brian Hill on drums, create a fresh, razor-sharp, no-frills sound. Their fiercely infectious, stripped-down songs blew the roof off this year’s CMJ festival where they played 11 shows to increasingly packed-out crowds. Their live shows are sweaty affairs, with a pulse raising rock n roll swagger that the New York Press succinctly described as “no bullshit”.
The Soft Pack cut their teeth on the live circuit earlier this year, with highly charged shows in Southern California and trips to the East Coast with The Walkman, The Howlies and The Vivian Girls. Their untitled self-released debut 12-inch EP was pressed up with one-of-a-kind artwork shot with bullet holes by a father of a friend, a former NYPD. It sold out immediately and is currently being re-pressed with brand new tracks.
A sign that The Soft Pack are on a steadfast roll to greater things, The Breeders, The Last Shadow Puppets & Franz Ferdinand all tapped the band for main support slots, no doubt wowed by classics-in-waiting like “Nightlife”, “Extinction” and “Parasites”.
Check out The Soft Pack’s new record streaming now on Spinner!
The album is available now on iTunes.
News
Feb. 04, 2010
Primetime Sex Crime
The Bodega Girls’ digital 45 Primetime Sex Crime, featuring the tracks “Primetime Sex Crime” and “Blackout”, is available now on iTunes!
Feb. 02, 2010
Congratulations To The Messenger
The Messenger has been nominated for two Academy Awards:
Best Original Screenplay
Best Supporting Actor
Feb. 01, 2010
Upcoming Bodega Girls Dance Parties
Bodega Girls Dance Parties. from Bodega Girls on Vimeo.
Jan. 28, 2010
LA Record Release Shows Announced
The Soft Pack have released location information for their 10- show record release in LA. Info after the break..
Jan. 21, 2010
NYC - Bodega Girls Want To Party With You
The Bodega Girls are coming! NYC- if you have not experienced the band’s hedonistic dance party, you truly are missing out. It is always a party. Bodega Girls were named one of the “25 Must-Hear Artists from CMJ” by SPIN, have appeared on NPR’s Here And Now, and were featured on Entourage with their track “She’s Into Black Guys.” Dates are after the jump..
Jan. 21, 2010
@DUBband
Drink Up Buttercup has posted a new live video for “Young Ladies” off their forthcoming record Born And Thrown On A Hook coming 3/23
Jan. 21, 2010
Soft Pack Mini- Tour
The Soft Pack is excited to announce a string of US dates to celebrate the release of their self-titled debut album, out February 2nd on Kemado Records. The mini-tour will see the band take the stage with Phoenix, throw an album release party in their hometown San Diego, play select record stores and travel to the East Coast for dates in New York City and Philadelphia. On Friday, February 12th, the band will make their US network television debut with a performance on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Most notably, the band is teaming up with FYF Fest and their infamous vegetable oil-fueled bus for a run 10-shows in Los Angeles on January 30th. The marathon tour will start at 10:30 am and wrap at approximately 1am, with stops including friend’s backyards, record stores, and the beaches of Los Angeles. Fans are invited to meet The Soft Pack at their first location and follow the bus to all ten stops or meet up with the caravan throughout the day.
More info below..
Jan. 19, 2010
Young Ladies
Check out a new track from Drink Up Buttercup “Young Ladies” (via The Tripwire)
Jan. 15, 2010
The Mistake
Check out the new video from AM Taxi “The Mistake.” The band will be releasing their debut album June 2010 and play this summer’s Warped Tour.
AM Taxi - The Mistake
AM Taxi | MySpace Music Videos
Jan. 12, 2010
Tossed Out Into A Sea Of Normal
Like children, songs are born of mysterious unions, hidden from prying eyes and ears till maturity before being thrown into the harsh realities of the “real life.” Embracing this analogy to its fullest, Drink Up Buttercup will release a live video document of every song from their debut record, stripped of studio trickery & audio comfort zones, embracing the strange surroundings they find themselves in - basements filled with balloons, children’s playgrounds and old folks homes. One new track will be released every Tuesday, culminating, on March 23rd, with the release of their debut LP Born and Thrown on a Hook. The project begins today, Jan. 12th as it should, in the basement of Jim & Farzad’s parents’ houses with the record’s opening track “Seasickness Pills.”
Jan. 07, 2010
Tap Tap Revenge Is Bulletproof
Attention iPhone users: You can now play Tap Tap Revenge to La Roux’s “Bulletproof”. Get addicted! (open link in your iPhone, must have already downloaded Tap Tap 3 downloaded)
Jan. 07, 2010
“w/Somebody” Video Premiere
Check out the latest video from Zambri “w/ Somebody” (via Spinner)
Jan. 06, 2010
LA Peeps: Have The Soft Pack Play Your House!
Hey LA,
The Soft Pack want to play your house, and maybe pee on your rug. Get into it!
- FTW!
Dec. 19, 2009
White Rabbits At The Moog Factory
The band playing tracks from “It’s Frightening” on Moogs!
Dec. 19, 2009
Some caroler’s take on La Roux
Cherrytree singers take on La Roux’s “Bulletproof” kind of hilarious.
Dec. 15, 2009
Things To Look Forward In 2010
SPIN has compiled a list of albums to look forward to in 2010, check out the list including The Soft Pack!
Dec. 09, 2009
Congrats To FTW Artists..
Colbie Caillat, Pet Shop Boys, and Melanie Fiona on your Grammy nominations! We are so proud!
Dec. 09, 2009
The Soft Pack Release New Song
Check out “C’mon” from their forthcoming album out 2/2/10 on Kemado. (via Pitchfork)
Dec. 03, 2009
Zambri On BBC Radio 1
Death Metal Disco Scene remixed the Zambri track, “W/ Somebody”, and you can hear the radio debut HERE. 9pm GMT, 4pm NYC time!!!
Dec. 03, 2009
Melanie Fiona Grammy Nomination!
Congrats to FTW artist Melanie Fiona for her Grammy Nomination!!!!
Dec. 01, 2009
The Whigs Announce Album Release
“In The Dark” will be released March 2, 2010 on ATO Records. More info at Rolling Stone.
Dec. 01, 2009
Congrats To The Messenger!
On their 2009 Spirit Award Nominations:
Best First Feature: Oren Moverman
Best Supporting Actress: Samantha Morton
Best Supporting Actor: Woody Harrelson
Best Screenplay: Oren Moverman & Alessandro Camon
Nov. 20, 2009
Hatcham Social Video Premiere
Head over to Spinner to check out the video for “Sidewalk”
Nov. 19, 2009
Best Art Vinyl
Bat For Lashes, La Roux, and Pet Shop Boys are up for Best Art Vinyl of 2009. You can cast your vote for best vinyl here.
Nov. 19, 2009
Vote For La Roux!
iTunes will announce their artist and song of the year in December but this time they want your opinion too and have opened voting on their Facebook page. The most popular picks from Facebook fans will be named the Peoples Choice album and song of the year. Both In For The Kill and the La Roux album are shortlisted in the top 20 songs and albums of the year; voting is open now and closes at 5pm (GMT) on December 1. Winners will be announced early December. Cast your VOTE!
Nov. 19, 2009
Exclusive Tegan and Sara Photo Shoot & Contest
SPIN has a great photo gallery as well as a chance to win a “IN ON AT” photo book bundle!
Nov. 17, 2009
Bodega Girls / Boston Music Awards
Bodega Girls is up for “Best DJ/ Electronic Act of the Year” and “Best Song of the Year” for the Boston Music Awards. Vote Here!
Nov. 17, 2009
Looking for the perfect gift?
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Check out Anvil! The Story Of Anvil DVD in Cool Hunting’s Gift Guide.
Nov. 13, 2009
Stephen Colbert Shaves Woody Harrelson’s Head
Check out the video and go see THE MESSENGER!
Nov. 12, 2009
The Soft Pack Album Details
The Soft Pack self-titled album will be released on February 2, 2010 on Kemado Records. See below for the tracklisting!
Nov. 10, 2009
The Upwelling Are Vigilantes
New “Vigilante” tour dates with All American Rejects!
Nov 10 - Showcase Live - Foxboro, MA
Nov 11 - Showcase Live - Foxboro, MA
Nov 13 - St Vincent College - Latrobe, PA
Nov 16 - Patriot Center - Fairfax, VA
Nov 17 - Millersville University - Millersville, PA
Nov 18 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Nov 19 - The Holmes Center - Boone, NC
Nov 20 - House of Blues Myrtle Beach - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Nov 22 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
Nov 24 - Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center - Oklahoma City, OK
Nov 25 - Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
Nov 27 - IP CASINO RESORT AND SPA - Biloxi, MS
Nov 28 - Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino - Bossier City, LA
Nov 29 - The Palladium Ballroom - Dallas, TX
Dec 1 - Pavilion at Concrete St - Corpus Christi, TX
Dec 2 - Lonestar Pavilion at Sunset Station - San Antonio, TX
Dec 4 - The Swamp - Fort Walton Beach, FL
Dec 5 - House of Blues Orlando - Orlando, FL
Dec 6 - Filmore at Jackie Gleason Theater - Miami Beach, FL
Nov. 10, 2009
Port O’Brien and Urban Outfitters
“My Will Is Good” was featured on Urban Outfitters “Music Monday”
Nov. 10, 2009
La Roux Winter Tour Dates
Hot off the heels of a sold-out stateside tour, South London synth-pop sensation La Roux have just announced winter tour dates where they’ll perform tracks from their just released, self-titled debut referred to by the New York Times as “…dizzying fun.” The tour kicks off in Boston on January 31 at the Paradise Rock Club and wraps in New York City on February 11 at Webster Hall.
Tour dates below..
Nov. 02, 2009
White Rabbits Daytrotter Encore Session
Percussion Gun
Rudie Fails
Fox Hunting
The Salesman
Oct. 30, 2009
Terrific Twitter Trio Of The Week
Tegan and Sara have been included in SPIN.com’s “Terrific Twitter Trio”, you should follow them @theteganandsara
Oct. 26, 2009
Listen To Sainthood For Free
Head over to Spinner to hear Tegan and Sara’s Sainthood before it comes out tomorrow!
Oct. 26, 2009
New Soft Pack Single!
“Answer To Yourself” is the latest from The Soft Pack, their debut full-length is slated for February 2010. Enjoy 
Oct. 20, 2009
The Whigs Are “In The Dark”
The Whigs are very excited to hit the road this month and premiere songs from their upcoming album, In The Dark (ATO Records). The headlining tour covers 29 cities in seven weeks and The Features, The Dead Trees, and Mean Creek will support the run at different stages. Set for an early 2010 release, In The Dark follows up the highly successful album Mission Control, a record that captured the raw and gritty spirit of rock n roll and had countless critics scrambling to praise the band’s no-holds-barred, bare-boned aesthetic.
To give fans a sneak peek at In The Dark, The Whigs are offering the title track for free.
Dates after the jump…
Oct. 20, 2009
Hatcham Social + Echo & The Bunnymen
Hatcham Social are doing a US tour with Echo & The Bunnymen, we suggest you go to one of these shows..
Tour Dates:
Nov 15 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Nov 17 - Black Cat - Washington, DC
Nov 18 - State Theatre - State College, PA
Nov 20 - Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA
Nov 21 - Stage One - Fairfield, CT
Nov 22 - Hammerstein Ballroom - New York, NY
Nov 23 - House of Blues - Boston, MA
Nov 25 - Metro - Chicago, IL
Oct. 20, 2009
Must-Hear Artist Of CMJ
SPIN.com has named Bodega Girls one of the 25 “Must-Hear Artists Of CMJ”
Oct. 20, 2009
Tegan And Sara Goodies
“Sainthood” is now streaming on the duo’s Myspace page, and the Spinner takeover has begun!
Oct. 20, 2009
White Rabbits In Northampton TONIGHT
The show tonight in Northampton, MA is now free and the venue has changed:
The Basement FREE SHOW (21 Center St)
Northampton, MA
8pm
Oct. 20, 2009
Attention Chicago!
La Roux has canceled tonight’s show @ The Metro due to illness, they will be back though!
Oct. 13, 2009
$250 John Cusack Level
Do you want Bodega Girls to serenade your significant other? Go to http://www.thehectorfund.com for more details!
Oct. 13, 2009
La Roux Up For A Woodie, On MTV Discover & Download
La Roux have been chosen by MTV for the networks illustrious Discover & Download program which showcases new music from the most exciting emerging artists.MTV.com will offer up a free download of the track “Tigerlily” off of La Roux’s self titled debut which hit via Cherrytree Records on September 29th.
La Roux is also nominated for an MTVu “Breaking Woodie” alongside Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, and Friendly Fires.
Oct. 13, 2009
Tegan And Sara Announce US Tour Dates
Tegan and Sara have announced their US tour plans for February, April, and May 2010! The pre-sale for tickets starts this Wednesday October 14th at 10am, the password for all pre-sales is Sainthood. The public on-sale starts at 10am on Friday October 16th. Also be on the look out for the video for “Hell” coming soon. Dates below!
Oct. 13, 2009
The Messenger Official Website
Check out awards, reviews, and press from “The Messenger” opening 11/13.
Oct. 13, 2009
The Upwelling Free Download & European Dates
The Upwelling were contacted by Richard Dashut, the amazing producer of Fleetwood Mac‘s “Tusk” and “Rumors” to do a track together. They recorded “The Room Where No One Ever Goes” in The Killers studio in Las Vegas. You can check out the Richard Dashut and The Upwelling making the track in the studio here.
Oct. 13, 2009
White Rabbits On Myspace Transmissions
Check out the live performances, interview, and free EP from the session.
Oct. 13, 2009
YMSB New Years Eve Shows!
Yonder Mountain String Band brings their “Dazzling Chops” (Rolling Stone) back home to Colorado for three shows to ring in the NEW YEAR.
Dates:
12/29 Boulder, CO Boulder Theater *evening with
12/30 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium w/ Wood Brother s and Traveling McCoury’s
12/31 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium with the LEE BOYS
*special guest Darol Anger will join Yonder 12/30 and 12/31
