Where We're At | 3T x MIFF x The Forum
Saturday night! Feeling alright. What to do?!
Our friends over at ThreeThousand are hosting the afterparty tonight for the screening of Celine Dahnier’s documentary Blank City. We strongly recommend hitting this one up as last time these guys threw a party, shit got crazy. We’ve also been promised a costume parade so dress up if you feel really inspired.
No Wave, No Worries,
Comeback Kid
About Last Night | Yeasayer
Comeback Kid is a bit bleary eyed today. We were lucky enough to wrangle tickets to Yeasayer’s late (late, late) show last night at the Prince Band Room- one of many Splendour sideshows happening this week. Heading onto stage just before midnight, the band from Brooklyn were full of energy, dismissing my concerns that they’d be sluggish from the earlier show they’d just performed. They played a tight, no-nonsense set and we danced our pants off. Song favourites of the evening were ‘O.N.E‘ and ‘Ambling Alp‘. Splendour goers- you’re in for a treat!
Another coffee please,
Comeback Kid
Hear Me Now | Splendour Bender
‘Group photo everyone!‘
It’s official. We’re not going to Splendour. Should have been in a plane/train/automobile by now. So instead of moaning and groaning about it, here are our top 5 must-see bands for the weekend:
1. The Strokes- Someday: Goes without saying really. Let’s just hope they can get through the whole set.
2. Scissor Sisters- Any Which Way: A big dose of camp fun. Kylie is rumored to be joining them on stage too!
3. LCD Soundsystem- Someone Great: They are apparently hanging up the towel so this is your last chance to see them live. Gutted.
4. Tame Impala- Solitude Is Bliss: With a debut album on high rotation, the Perth locals will be a favourite. We’ve seen them 6,124 times so you’ve got the Comeback Kid Guarantee.
5. Yeasayer- ONE: We’ve played this song 63 times according iTunes. Enough said.
Enjoy.
Grassy Eyed Envy,
Comeback Kid
Just In | The Carter Trench
From Britten Relaxed Jersey Knit “Carter” Trench in Sand (also available in Black) $250
We love it when From Britten swing by cause they always have a bag of goodies for us. We just need to train them to bring us coffee, lunch, panadol and then we’ll be sweet! In the meantime, check out The Carter Trench. It’s by no means your conventional trench, though at a glance it may seem that way. The difference is in both the fabric and the length. A touch shorter than your traditional lengthy look and made from a super soft jersey knit, this jacket is perfect as the season starts to change. Lightweight but cosy, casual but sharp this piece can slip into any wardrobe.
Get closer:
And so many facets to alter and tweak! Buckles, buttons, belts and all: roll up, down, open, close to get your desired look.
From Britten With Love,
Comeback Kid
Hear Me Now | You’ll Like One I Promise
Nice jacket Big Boi. On trend.
Big Boi has done something that’s near unheard of in the Hip Hop world: he’s released an album with something for everyone. Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty is purely, simply awesome and with a title like that you know some mad music is about to ensue. They’ll always be haters (to use a rap initiated phrase) but in this instance there may well be a lot of lovers too. Pitchfork gave Big Boi’s first solo release 9.2… um… out of 10 (people!) and published the words “inventive, bizarre, joyous and masterful” in the opening paragraph of their review to describe the goodness.
I’ve been yabbering onto a friend about how much he’ll love Chico Dusty of late and he quickly replied, “I know you’ll chose the songs I’ll like; I find it hard to get my ear around this genre sometimes”. And that’s when it struck me, Big Boi has rapped his way over so many genres for this release that it’s not really Hip Hop anymore. OK, OK I’m not about to get into the definition of what Hip Hop actually is, or rap, or the difference (there is a difference) but I am going to break this record down for you cause it needs a little attention. These songs are complex and busy and intense but above all they’re fun. I like categories and so do you:
The FM Track
Upon my first play of this album I didn’t think there was one but fear not listeners of radio-with-advertising: there’s a mainstream track. Follow Us is as poppy as Chico Dusty gets; it’s catchy, simple and above all has a memorable chorus. Good times.
The Big Scary Loud Crunky Rap Moment
Gangsta! This is it. Loud, obnoxious, momentous and proud. Anything with a chorus of opera singers and a classical music inspired bridge has got to be a good thing yeah? Cue General Patton and get ready to bounce.
Well This Is Surprising
The rock inspired opening hook is a cheeky intro to one nasty dance hit. You didn’t see that coming did you? Quick rhymes, painfully infectious drums and eerie interludes: this song is like a box of chocolates. Hoooloooohooo! What’s around the corner… Tangerine.
You Like Electronic Music?
OK. It’s not Electro per se but I promise you a computer made this beat. This is the kind of tune that can make or break a party. You drop it, and everyone either a) flips their shit and busts some freaky moves or b) leave the dance floor because they’re scared and can’t handle the truth. I suggest mixing it in with some Major Lazer and Buraka Som Sistema. That said, the track I’m discussing is called You Ain’t No DJ so maybe disregard my advice.
Drive Up Chapel Street, Play This Loud
Every good album has a car song. The kind where you roll down the windows, run your fingers through your hair and grin at pedestrians for no apparent reason. Oh yeah. This is it. Have you got the base turned up? Hit play on Turns Me On stat.
Don’t Forget
Shutterbug (which we’ve already told you about) wasn’t the first single released for no apparent reason. It’s fun and loud and the swift reference to Soul II Soul is clever and fun (repeating myself) and unexpected and YES! Go Big Boi. Massive high five heading your way.
Ears to the street and eyes to the sky,
Comeback Kid