Hey spiraldreams! Great musical taste! I need to check out some of the artists in your library. I'm curious to know what you would think of my friends' band, [url=http://www.facebook.com/musicofMANKIND]MANKIND[/url]: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bedN-v9QMwc . Cheers from Sweden

Have you streamed the new School of Seven Bells?

Haha, yes. I fail. AND yes, unfortunately Racine, born and raised. Made it out alive (somewhat).

Aw, good! Maritime is great live. I really wanted to see El Oso. That would have brought me back to the days of teenage showdom in Racine. Man, I should have gone.

Did you actually go to Cactus tonight? I ended up staying at RW Fest most of it...

Haha, thanks Nik. I truly needed that.

I like that. Thanks!

Yeah. This is heartbreaking. Emo day will become emo night. Hello Mineral, nice to meet you.

I would have to say the same of myself... But also that I am a nerd period.

Glad I could offer encouragement. It really is a fantastic album.

Heyyy, what are you thanking me for?

Hellz yeah! If you can't tell by what I've been listening to, I am beyond thrilled about both shows. This really has been a fantastic music year for me.

DO IT! Already have my ticket. I've had one for a couple months now, haha. I AM GEEKED!

Hey! No I haven't heard it yet. Have had very limited internet access this summer. Though I did see a teaser vid on the m83 site about a month ago that was awesome. Hope you are doing well!

hey! it's been awhile. how's life treating you?

Infatuated would work as well... haha.

Uhm also obsessed is not quite the right word.. that just makes me sound like a fan girl. We're going to pretend I used the word "smitten" instead. :)

Am I seeing Interpol in Chicago? Lemme think for a second... Uhm yes of course I am. I've already seen them four times on this tour.. I really just can't get enough. I met Daniel in Texas, it was the most amazing experience of my life. Uhm, I am obsessed with Interpol. If you mention them in any context I will go on a tangent for days. haha Anyways, I'm pretty excited to see School of Seven Bells open for them.. I've listened to some of their stuff and they are far better than Interpol's two other opening bands on this tour. I wanted to go to to see them at Turner, but I had previous plans soo I couldn't go, but I wasn't too distraught since I'll still have a chance to see them :)

Yeah I just recently heard their first album. Can't stop listening to it!

Yikes, Nik, sorry! I guess I don't think of you in terms of Chicago, though you are very close. :( If you can still make it, it would be great to see you! The show is at 9:00 at the Underground Lounge.

I reaaaaaaaally want to and was talking about it to some friends today, but I suck at planning things that much in advance. Right now I want to say "yes" but I don't know if friends (who can drive/want to go) will cancel last minute or change their mind or anything. But I really super hope I'm going?

I actually saw that video on your facebook, for the first time, yesterday. Seabear is pretty fantastic, but I feel like I can only cuddle or fall asleep when it's on? I might be able to drink tea in a dimly lit setting with someone to it though? But there still might have to be napping/cuddling intentions? I don't even know if that makes sense. It's just really cutesy and soft sounding? Also, I was unaware about the "joy division" tour thing. I'm not sure how I feel about that either? Hmmmmm.

Back on last.fm. Oh, and following up on my comment below: I've grown to love the new Sun Kil Moon.

fa sho I'll call you this weekend. I'm turning my phone off all week due to people problems

Really!? That's fantastic.. Amazing stuff!

I've been enjoying it. I haven't had a proper opportunity to sit down and listen to it, so I've only heard a few songs at a time. It's more of a "grower" than previous Sun Kil Moon records for me. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. There are definitely some instant highlights, particularly "Admiral Fell Promises," "You Are My Sun," and "The Leaning Tree." Anyway, I'll keep you posted.

I was pretty bummed the show was canceled as well :/ Ah, I am also going to Interpol, I've seen them a few times.. always amazing. I've been looking on a daily basis to see if the new album has leaked, I'm getting pretty impatient.. I'm sure it will be worth the wait though.

Ah, stoked for the Faint tonight at Turner Hall?

Had a chance to listen to the new Sun Kil Moon?

Hella jealous, I'm stuck here in a back room scanning files MEEEEH. Hope you're doing better

I haven't really listened to it. have so much music I need to caught up on.

It seems unlikely, and it's too bad. I had really hoped to be able to make it. Julianna Barwick is opening, and I love her music. Can't believe he isn't coming to Minneapolis.

Did you know William Basinski played clarinet on Antony and the Johnsons first album? http://www.discogs.com/Antony-And-The-Johnsons-Antony-And-The-Johnsons/release/238611

Nik, thanks for the recommendation. How did you hear this group? According to their last.fm page, they have under 1,000 listeners. Also, I'm very excited for Jonsi. I'm going with Ginny and my good friend Ian. I was considering going to both dates here in Minneapolis, but finally opted for one. If it were Sigur Ros I'd have to do both, but because Jonsi has so little solo material, I hopefully won't miss out by not being at both shows. Have you heard Julianna Barwick? I'd recommend listening to the "Florine EP" if not.

I'm not 100% on the James Blackshaw show yet. I was just browsing through his tour dates, and saw Chicago was as close as he's coming to me. If I do decide to go I would love company, and I'll be sure to let you know in advance. It is in February, so I should be able to work something out.

Not sure if you noticed the update, but the XX and JJ are coming to Minneapolis in April.

Cheers for the add, nice bunch of stuff you've got there!

I agree. I love their new album so I was happy with the set they played. It feels like I'd been waiting to see them for three years! How was the Books?

Hum = great band indeed. I am excited to see "Daniel" as your top track for the last 6 months. I love that song so much. The whole album is very good.

Happy to hear it. I'm envious you were able to see them. There is a concert lull in Minneapolis for the next few months I believe, but I'm hoping something pops up.

I enjoy moments of Ovals & Emeralds. In fact, I think it's a strong EP, but I have my biases toward the traditional Bibio sound. "Six String Marenghi" is my favorite tune on that release. Are you a Beach House fan? I think you might enjoy their latest single.

i actually didn't end up going, i'm jealous! i had to decide between peaches or camera obscura, and peaches lost. i bet it was amazing though.

What are your thoughts on "The Apple and the Tooth"? I think the new songs are fine, but with the exception of two or three remixes, I found it to be a bit bland. It seems like he got all his friends to remix his songs, and all those friends had an identical approach. Wax Stag, Letherette, and The Gentlemen Losers are the happy exceptions to my mind.

I did not make it to either performance, unfortunately. I actually didn't make it to Mt. Eerie either, as I was out of town. It's been busy lately in Minneapolis, so I haven't been able to see many of the shows I've been hoping to. Enjoy Camera Obscura though. I had hoped to see them when they came through Minneapolis last, but alas, I wasn't able to.

Yeaaahhh, heard they're actually eating a goat on stage this tour. confirm/deny? Regardless of 'trvth" status, I didn't know that was going on. Thanks for the heads up, I might make that one..

hey you :) how's it going? did you get any farther on house of leaves?

sup dude.

Going to see Ensiferum too?! Nice! Should be a ridiculously fun show. I'm jealous that you get to see Woven Hand, but I can't be too bent up about it since he stopped here last November. ;)

Thx for accepted my add^^

Yeah! Next paycheck and I am snatching that shit up!~ It will be a grand ole time as always.