Your Cochlea Will Quiver...You Can Thank Me Later

You may have seen them play at SxSW, CMJ, Spaceland, a house party or even in a barn. They are Taylor, Ryan, Kelcey, Andy and Matt...Local Natives. Silverlake in Los Angeles, CA is lucky to have these guys call it home.


Some might say they are the musical lust child of Fleet Foxes, Arcade Fire and Grizzly Bear. Be prepared to hear soothing lyrics, energetic guitars and salient drums. Whether in person or CD, their sound pulls at my chordae tendineae (some of my other parts are affected too but I won't go into that). Go on, have a listen. As far as the guys...they are quite gracious and their thanks genuine.


In August, Crymson and I ventured California. As recommended by a musician friend of ours, we attended Spaceland. Local Natives had residency there, playing (a free show) every Monday night that month. Like good sex, it was hot, sweaty and too many people in one room...
We liked what we heard and saw.

Upon personal invitation, we travelled to Seattle, WA less than a month later to experience them again. The High Dive was a little less crowded which allowed room for dancing...or whatever it is you call what I do after a few strong drinks.

Most recently, Local Natives joined a terrific lineup for the NME Radar Tour across the pond. What's next on the agenda for these strapping lads you ask? Silly question. More touring! In the upcoming month they'll be all over the North American map including a handful of dates in beautiful Canada. Also, their debut album Gorilla Manor is being released November 2nd in the UK. "Cheers, bung, & how's your father?", says Lucyfer.
Seattle welcomes Local Natives back on December 5th at Neumo's. Edward Sharpe & Magnetic Zeros and Fool's Gold will also take the stage that night. You'd better believe Crymson & Lucyfer will be front row and center for that! We can't wait, it will surely be magical.

Be sure to check out Local Natives in a town near you, or hell...who doesn't love a roadtrip?? If for some unfortunate reason you are unable to attend, take a gander at their facebook, Myspace, or Local Natives Website.

In Case You're In London...

The Dead Weather will be performing a short set at the Third Man Records temporary store on Halloween, Saturday night at 8pm. It's FREE and all ages but entrance is on a first come, first served basis so be sure to show up early on Saturday. The store is located in East London at Shoreditch Church on Shoreditch High Street E1 6NJ, view a map HERE.

Can't make it to the gig, listen to the broadcast HERE at 8 PM Saturday night.

Exclusive Halloween versions of all Third Man 45s with new artwork pressed on GLOW IN THE DARK VINYL will be available at this London location only. There were only 100 of each special London editions printed, so come down early on Friday to avoid disappointment. In addition to this, they will have all of the usual Third Man records, T-shirts and miscellany from The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and more. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, THE SHOP IS CASH ONLY. There are cash points located at Old Street tube and Liverpool St. station, as well as a handy one right across the street from the shop.

Third Man Records London
Shoreditch Church
Shoreditch High Street
E1 6NJ

Hours of operation:
Friday, Oct. 30th: 11-6 PM
Saturday, Oct. 31st: 11-9 PM


THE DEAD WEATHER CHATS WITH NME

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You'd Look Nice in a Grave

There's been an obsession as of late that has only been fueled by the live shows that Lucyfer and Crymson have recently attended.

Dead Man's Bones - the dark, spooky, grave obsessed- debut by musicians Ryan Gosling and Zack Shield. And when we say musicians - we mean MUSICIANS! Ryan and Zack regularly traded instruments showcasing their skills on the guitar, keyboard, and drums. We were impressed to say the least. The show started with the song 'Flowers Grow Out of My Grave' -which brought Lucyfer to tears - and from then we were thrust into the album which sounds just as amazing (if not better) live. A local choir was featured at each show dressed to the nines in face paint, black attire (or white robes at the Vancouver show).

We were lucky enough to see them at the Triple Door in Seattle as well as at Venue in Vancouver B.C. the following night.

Here are a few pics from those magical nights:








If you haven't picked up the album yet, go do it....NOW!