Russian Circles are hitting the road with the always-unpredictable and polarizing Daughters for an early summer tour. Whether it’s the deep throating of a mic or flashes of male nudity, just be careful if you plan on getting up front for Daughters. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. It’s well worth it though and you can find the dates after the jump.
Who thought that even as a duo Russian Circles could still retain their unabashed heaviness while still throwing in some crazy technical guitar riffs to hurt your brain? Well, shame on you for thinking otherwise! Get yourself psyched for the upcoming Station, due out May 6th on Suicide Squeeze, by checking out the track “Harper Lewis” over on their MySpace page.
This was one of those shows where if you forgot your earplugs, you had better hope to sweet baby Jesus that someone brought an extra pair, or be prepared to face the consequences. The operative word of the evening was “heavy.” Despite the disparate genres making up the lineup, each band took their unique music to the hardest, doomiest level possible. Is that even a word? After this show, it is.
The Barbary is Philly’s newest music venue, and this was the first all-ages show they staged. On a sidenote, if you’re visiting Philly, The Barbary is normally a DJ venue, and is a most fun place to go dancing. But, I digress. I could hear Young Widows beginning their set from two or three blocks away, at which point I began to worry for the health of my eardrums. My fears were confirmed when I stepped through the doors and immediately went deaf. However, it turned out to be one of those “it hurts so good” situations. Young Widows is a three piece from Kentucky that puts bass as the centerpiece of their hardcore Thanksgiving table. The combination of this, sung/shouted/screeched lyrics, and dissonant guitars had me standing slack-jawed in the back, trying to figure out what was happening to me. By the time I realized I was a witness to awesomeness, the band was finishing up their last song. Young Widows delivered the first truly face-melting performance of my year, and they come highly recommended if they happen to pass through your town.
Read more after the jump!
Instead of making fifty posts about all the bands that just announced tour dates, we here at LNWF have decided to give you one, comprehensive post summing it all up. To see dates from Matt Pond PA, Crime in Stereo, The Carrier and more, click after the jump!
Heavy, crushing, and….instrumental? Chicago’s Russian Circles are back again with their adrenaline fueled post-rock and they’re taking the show on the road. In support of their latest effort Station, out May 6th on Suicide Squeeze Records. The group will be cramming into a van along with Dälek and Young Widows for a tour that is surely not to be missed. Check out the dates after the jump!
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