So remember that post where I was bashing shoegaze bands from LA. Heres one that is pretty good. They sent me their new EP, Sometimes They Collide, gave it a listen and was quite surprised. The Hectors have all the shoegaze elements correct, except the vocals which are recorded in a pop manor which could be good or bad. For me personally I really wanted to here some dreamy shoegaze vocals but you can’t always get what you want. I do enjoy the powerful instrumentals. Anyway, they are worth checking out. They are playing a FREE show tomorrow in Hollywood, so if you are in the area come on down!

The Hectors-Proof For Sale

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Official Band Website

It’s on. 9/11/2007 Cronk, Paul, and Mr. David Yow release their first full length “Love’s Miracle” followed by a US tour. Be there wear a helmet for your own safety.

QUI Myspace

Ok all ya who live somewhere in this state. Hear is your fucking chance to see HEALTH before they become huge. I listened to their new album. Basically it’s as if My Bloody Valentine got stuck in Jurassic Park with Steve Albini. Only way to describe it. If you live in California I highly recommend checking out these shows:

July, 19 2007 at The Smell w/ Aa
247 S. Main St, Los Angeles, California 90012
Cost : $5

July, 20 2007 at Scolari’s Office w/ Aa
3936 30th St, San Diego, California 92104
Cost : $5

July, 21 2007 at 12 Galaxies w/ Aa
2565 Mission St, San Francisco, California 94110
Cost : ?

HEALTH myspace

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2007 7PM

groupworkla originated in a very simple manner—ideas on paper and word-of-mouth.

It began when the collective behind this publication chose a theme and asked individuals to contribute accordingly. They then compiled a limited number of magazines and distributed them around Los Angeles. This was self-expression under a collective effort.

May 26, 2007 marks the release of issue iv, as well as the inauguration of eighteen-thirty . As an extension of groupworkla, eighteen-thirty serves as a common space for visual and performance art, dialogue, and experimentation.

The release celebration will include a musical collaboration by Im Kino, a performance by mixed-media artist Dawn Kasper, a video installation by Bryce Way, and cuisine by Ryan Agee. Also with DJ Randallz and DJ Uncle Alex spinning all night.

ISSUE IV: a devotion to text by a diverse range of artists, writers, and free-thinkers.

EIGHTEEN-THIRTY: performance, music, and cuisine.

MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

IM KINO consists of two classically-trained musicians who are currently attending Los Angeles County School of the Arts.

DAWN KASPER: “My work investigates a space of thought that is based on emotion- driven rationalization, a system of thought that I’ve created using my life and my work to formulate a structure. By way of performance art, I’ve realized a place in my artistic work- ethic that houses a need for process, systems and the blurring of art and life.”

BRYCE WAY: “My videos are loosely- structured meditations on the felt experience of infancy, the trauma of abusive treatment by an obsessive compulsive parent, and the discovery of the ecstasy of imagination.”
Bryce is interested in exploring gay psyche, primitive emotions, bodily pleasure and shame, infancy and early childhood.

RYAN AGEE is a Pastry Chef who is currently looking for a place to live because his landlord is selling their house.

eighteen-thirty
1830 Sunset Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90026
www.eighteen-thirty.com
info@eighteen-thirty.com