By now, you’ve probably already seen the nude computerized collage explosion that is of Montreal’s new album cover. But before you’re distracted by its glorious images — the inferable campsite orgy! the modern dancers leaping and jumping! the sad, self-conscious, sickly girl! — you should definitely take the time to do a pre-tour warmup. You may have heard that Ahmed Gallab is joining the band, but who is this silly new member?
He was the fantastic drummer who played with Caribou when they were visiting Champaign! And while my highly critical opinions are just my own and highly critical, here’s an excerpt from the show’s review:
“The drummer was fantastic, but it took me almost a full 24 hours until I remembered that he was a replacement for the actual one who recently broke his wrist. I can’t judge a drummer I’ve never seen, but if they steal this guy away for keeps, I’d wholly understand. Draped in flashing lights that changed patterns and color schemes on each song (I now understand why Daniel Snaith, the man behind Caribou was on LSD when he came up with band’s name), they were better than I was expecting, most notably when Snaith joined in on drums.“
As if we needed another reason to love of Montreal. Sigh. For tour dates and more news, check out the top post on Polyvinyl Records‘ newly designed website.
Considering this site hasn’t been updated in forever, I’m clearly a bit out of the loop (since I’m out of town.) There’s a chance you might have seen these dates, and a chance you have not yet. But, all I know is that Mike Armintrout and Seth Fein will be getting a Valentine’s Day card this February, because I love them for setting up these fanfuckingtastic fall shows:
Saturday, August 30th — NAS with Talib Kweli and Jay Electronica
Sunday, August 31st — Tea Leaf Green with opener TBA
Sunday, September 7th — The Avett Brothers with Nicole Atkins
Tuesday, September 9th — Punch Brothers
Wednesday, November 5th — Girl Talk with The Death Set and CX KiDTRONIX
If they keep this up, there will never be a need to travel to Chicago to see a concert again. And, if Canopy Club books The Wood Brothers, my bluegrass-brother-band-loving trifecta will be complete. Let’s hope for all three, hint hint…
And no, OverUC didn’t get a haircut. Or lose weight. Check out that sweet banner up top!
Matt Flowers is the creator and also designed the smaller logo…which can be spotted on the Pygmalion Music Festival website! (Scroll down to see sponsors, second row of small icons, first on the left.)
Coming soon? Tiny pins. Oh yes. Now, not only can you be pretentious about your favorite bands, but about local music in general, too.
