Thursday, October 26th, 2000
Frank Black Jumps Labels for New LP
This is nothing new for the man's solo career, which has seen his seven
post-Pixies albums-- including Dog in the Sand-- released on four
different labels, with another available only through a website-direct
special. What Are Records? tells us we can expect the new album in late
January, 2001. The record sees Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago, and Eric
Drew Feldman (producer of Black's self-titled debut and Teenager of
the Year) as part of its line-up, though it is rumored that recent
mainstay Nick Vincent will produce this time out, and that the album
will again be recorded live to two-track.
More Tour Troubles for Elliott Smith
Another hitch in the campaign trail is that Grandaddy have been forced
to cancel their appearance at shows in Denver (November 6th) and Idaho
(November 8th). "No, it's not the usual rock n' roll reasons-- mineral
water not cold enough, dressing room not big enough, towels not properly
folded to specification," Grandaddy's web site reports. "Surprisingly
enough, there's a perfectly good reason this time." The band is set to
tape a session for England's "Later with Jools Holland" television show.
According to Elliott Smith's official web site, the band will rejoin him
for the rest of the tour. The remaining dates with Grandaddy opening are:
10/24 - Asheville, NC - Music Zone
Belle & Sebastian's Stevie Jackson Readies Solo Project
He thought about his space and it really got him down
Frank Black is becoming quite the promiscuous label-hopper. His next
release, titled Dog in the Sand, will be released on What Are
Records?, according to an announcement on the label's web site. The
album was originally expected to arrive on SpinART, which released his
below-fi, two-track masterpiece, Pistolero. SpinART's site
declared simply that they would be releasing no further material from
Black. No details were provided on either site as to why the switch
was made.
Even his bus hates him
Did Elliott Smith break a mirror recently? First, one of his guitar pedals
is stolen in Scotland, inciting a near riot, then he gets a bad live review
in the NME, and now this: apparently, his bus broke down after his
Las Vegas show on Sunday, October 15th. But like Tom Petty, he would not
back down. Instead, he flew solo to his next show in Tempe and performed
unplugged. His band and their equipment couldn't make the trip.
10/25 - Charlottesville, VA - Trax
10/26 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
10/27 - Towson, MD - Recher Theatre
10/28 - Boston, MA - Avalon
10/29 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
10/31 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rangos Ballroom - CMU
11/1 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
11/2 - Newport, KY - Southgate House
11/3 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
11/4 - Lawrence, KS - Granada
11/7 - Salt Lake City, UT - DV8
11/10 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
11/11 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
11/12 - Seattle, WA - The Moore
11/13 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
11/14 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre
Yes, the guy with the really bad voice
Belle and Sebastian's members' side-project mania continues, for better or worse. According to an interview in the fall issue of (what else?) Chickfactor, Stevie Jackson will follow the lead of Belle and Sebastian alumnus Stuart David (Looper) and current member Isobel Campbell (Gentle Waves) with his own side-project, Stevie Reverb.
In describing his LP, tentatively titled Reverberations of the Mind, Jackson said, "I'm not sure if it's what the world needs right now-- another Belle and Sebastian related album with a sticker saying so in front." Expect the album, sticker and all, to hit stores in February 2001. No label was mentioned, but if the other Belle & Sebastion side-projects are any indication, Stevie will stay with the Jeepster Records family.
New Atari Teenage Riot EP to Feature Lots of Rage
Destroy. Please.
According to the website for Alec Empire's Digital Hardcore label, Atari Teenage Riot, the group that uses angry riot slogans as song titles, will be releasing an new EP on November 6th, simply entitled Rage. The EP features remixes of "Too Dead for Me," a song from their 1999 release 60 Second Wipeout, along with a video directed by John Hillcoat.
As an added bonus, the title track features guitarist Tom Morello from Rage, packing more rage into Rage. A remix version also includes the Arsonists' MC Destroy taking over on the mic. Apparently, it's just like carrying a grenade with the pin loose. Except nobody cares if you drop it.
Alkaline Trio in the Studio and on Tour
At the same time!
According to their website, Alkaline Trio is set to go back into the studio this week to record the follow-up to this year's Maybe I'll Catch Fire. After the decision to leave the ska-heavy Asian Man Records, the Trio has signed with the more suitable pop/punk-oriented Vagrant label. Additionally, the band plans to record a 7" for the crazy pop enthusiasts at Lookout! Records. Alkaline Trio is set to record outside of Minneapolis at Pachyderm Studios with Matt Allison, who also produced Maybe I'll Catch Fire.
After recording, Alkaline Trio will show just how tough they are when they embark on a non-stop two-week east coast tour with their always surly buddies, Hot Water Music. Tour dates are as follows:
11/4 - Atlanta, GA - Echo Lounge
11/5 - Columbia, SC - Fubar Concert Club
11/6 - Carborro, NC - Cat's Cradel
11/7 - Richmond, VA - Twisters
11/8 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
11/9 - College Park, MA - St. Andrews Church
11/10 - Manville, NJ - Manville Elk's Lodge
11/11 - New York, NY - Knitting Factory
11/12 - Waltham, MA - Brandeis University
11/13 - Buffalo, NY - Showplace Theatre
11/14 - Pittsburgh, PA - Club Laga
11/15 - Detroit, MI - Shelter
11/16 - Chicago, IL - Fireside Bowl
11/17 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
