Neverever now call Los Angeles home by way of Glasgow, Scotland. I had the pleasure of seeing them live back in late 2009. They were the last band to play but MAN was I capitavated and in awe.
I am a sucker for classic rock n’ roll tunes circa late 50s early 60s. Neverever sits comfortably amid the sock hops and teenage culture of the time. Their sound is part glam, part retro with everything enveloped in a blanket of lo-fi fuzz and delicious noise. Singer Jihae Meek’s voice is deep and sultry and it almost sounds like your listening to them on a vintage radio adding even more to the summer lovin’ vibe.
Neverever recently released their debut album Angelic Swells on Slumberland Records – The label home bands like Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Stereolab. you can pick up a copy of the album right here.
If you live in Los Angeles you can catch the band at their CD Release show Tomorrow June 12th at the Kibitz Room in Hollywood and again June 14th at Synchronicity Gallery with Nodzzz, Animal Style, and Dunes.
MP3 – Neverever – Young and Dumb
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Jun 12 2010 The Kibitz Room at Canter’s, Neverever Angelic Swells RECORD RELEASE PARTY!!! Hollywood, CA
Jun 14 2010 Synchronicity Gallery w/ NODZZZ, ANIMAL STYLE, & DUNES L.A., CA
Jun 18 2010 Fresh and Fabulous Cafe w/ the Avocados & Catwalk Oxnard, CA
The Monolators New 12″ Remix EP
[MP3] Odd Modern – “We Fell Dead (Vanina’s Fancy Remix)”
(courtesy of la-underground.net)
Just a reminder THE MONOLATORS will be celebrating the release of the newet addition to their vinyl family TOMORROW NIGHT AT SILVER FACTORY STUDIOS.
So what’s the newest arrival? A limited edition 12″ remix EP for “We Fell Dead” featuring a cover by boxViolet and remixes by Odd Modern, The Sweet Hurt, and Boy Without Orange.
The record will be available on iTUNES and select Vinyl stores (think Origami Vinyl, Vacation Vinyl and the like) next Tuesday September 1st. TOMORROW NIGHT’S SHOW WILL FEATURE: Performances from Odd Modern and boxViolet as well as DJ sets by Boy Without Orange.
The 12″ EP is being released on la-underground‘s own Los Angeles Loves Records.
We here at Rock Insider are huge supporters of any and all LA music blogs who start labels. Believe it or not LA Record (White Noise), Aquarium Drunkard (Autumn Tone), and of course this very site (JAXART) all have their own labels. We’re just waiting on CGT and RFSL to get in the game 
la-underground in association with Los Angeles Loves Records presents:
We All Fell Dead 12″ record release
featuring performances by…
THE MONOLATORS
BOXVIOLET
ODD MODERN
DJ BOY WITHOUT ORANGE
Silver Factory Studios
915 Mateo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021 | Map
21+ / 10pm / $5 guestlist RSVP only
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to recent vandalism, Silver Factory Studios is now a private gated venue. You MUST RSVP to attend this show or you will not be allowed entrance. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause (we hate guestlists too). Message any of the bands or us to get on the list. It’s only $5.
IMPORTANT SIDENOTE: Anyone caught vandalizing during this show will be shot on sight.
IMPORTANT SIDENOTE TO SIDENOTE: Silver Factory Studios is an afterhours venue. The trick is to wake up early Saturday morning. Take a long nap Saturday afternoon. Go to all the early shows you want to Saturday evening. Then come by around 10pm and hang all night at one of the best new venues in L.A.
Don’t Miss The Donkeys (San Diego, CA) At The Echo Tonight
Remember once upon a time when I actually used to post concert calendars? Yeah what happened to that?
Unfortunately due to great demands of my time I decided to discontinue the feature. Still, It’s good to know what’s going on in your community so I’ve decided to start a Recommended Show feature. I’ll only list the shows worthy of your dollars.
For more detailed concert listings I suggest checking out Radio Free Silverlake, Your Set The Scene, Oh My Rockness, Metromix or Upcoming.org.
TONIGHT August 26th, 2008
[MP3] The Donkeys – Excelsior Lady
The Mormons, Manhattan Murder Mystery @ Mr. T’s Bowl – Two of the most entertaining local acts in Los Angeles sharing the same stage at your favorite venue. This is a no brainer.
Bon Iver, A.A. Bondy @ Troubadour – Bon Iver released one of my favorite albums so far this year.
[MP3] Bon Iver – Skinny Love
Delta Spirit, Dawes @ Spaceland – Re-Release show for Delta Spirit’s CD Ode To Sunshine.
[MP3] Delta Spirit – People C’mon
Katie The Pest (Long Beach, CA/Sun Valley, CA)
I think this is the month for new music introductions. There is a lot of music from Los Angeles that I have been listening to lately that never makes it up on this site. Not because I don’t like the tunes – but because I’m so self-conscious about over hyping an act that I absolutely love.
One such act is Long Beach, CA’s Katie The Pest. I have been meaning to feature them for MONTHS. They have been my secret obsession for the longest time and today I felt the need to let the cat out of the bag.
Katie The Pest have been around for years and are adored down in Long Beach. I only discovered their music last November. Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter Talia Rose’s haunting voice with dual vocals over sweeping guitars is positively mesmerizing. Their tracks may be simple and low-fi but oh are they amazing. Driving beats, sweet but sassy melodies, and angular guitars complete the mix. You could easily classify Talia with contemporaries such as St Vincent and Tickley Feather but if you ask me her voice is much more eccentric and far more fabulous. I love listening to their latest album This Giant Will Kill You in my car as I’m cruising down to the south bay. It’s perfect driving music.
The band have been recording a new album and playing a shows here and there. Warren Woodward – singer and guitarist for The Valley Arena performs with them occasionally. Check out a new track entitled “Le Weekend” that the band placed up on their myspace page as well as my favorite track from This Giant Will Kill You – “Pretty Special” posted below. “Pretty Special” includes a 30 second intro of Talia talking with the producer in the recording studio – which was intentionally left on the record
Katie The Pest will be performing at the L’Keg Gallery this Friday May 16th. Admission is only $5. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend checking them out.
[MP3] Katie The Pest – Pretty Special
[MP3] Katie The Pest – Le Weekend
BONUS MP3s:
[MP3] Tickley Feather – Natural Natural
[MP3] St. Vincent – These Days (Jackson Browne Cover)
Simon Dawes coming up in the world tonight
Incubus and Simon Dawes (congrats lads!) at the Greek Theatre
Rumpspringa, Josh Absher, and Luna is Honey at The Echo
Klaxons at The El Rey (should be freaking killer!)
Wooden Nickel, Scott Watson, and Ghost Town at Silverlake Lounge
Watkins Family Hour at Largo
Goodbye Valentine, Matcli, Goodbye Elliot, The Light Ups, and Lido Beach at The Troubador
Zombies Ate My Nation, and Parents at The Good Hurt
Maxeen, Service Group, Mandi Perkins, Astra Heights, and On The Surface at The Key Club
Thee Oh No’s, The Black Comets, and The Midnightshakes at Mr. T’s Bowl
Motion City Soundtrack, Sherwood, The Higher, and The Forecast at The Roxy
Faceless Werewolves, The Waking Hours, TheAmadans, and The Clear Keep at Safari Sam’s
Who Rides The Tiger, The Sleeping Sea King, and Iron of Odra at The Scene
The Steve Natale Band, Mariandi, Stereofix, and Last Drag at The Viper Room
