LCD Soundsystem might have bid farewell but DFA continues to release some awesome tunes. We’ve been fans of Holy Ghost! for a few years now; their early single “Hold On” is still infectious (you know you love it too).
Their new single “Wait and See” is equally infectious and just a rad synth pop song. Last Friday, we had a chance to see the band perform to a sold-out crowd at Music Hall of Williamsburg. It’s always refreshing to go to a show and see people dancing! People still do dance at shows!
In the wake of the horrific natural disasters in Japan, Justine D., Greg K., Franco V. in association with United Bamboo, An Choi, Confetti System and Lovely Day have put together a benefit to help those in need in Japan.
The event HURT: A Benefit for Japan will take place tomorrow, March 22nd at the Bunker Club in New York City.
CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival happens every Fall in New York and is an awesome platform for discovering new music and films. For five nonstop days and nights, there are over 1,200 live performances in more than 75 venues across the city. In addition to showcases there are plenty of Q&As, panels, seminars, and other special events. Official CMJ events require you to register and have a badge but have no fear, there are lots of parties that are free or you can pay for entry at the door.
CMJ kicked off yesterday and we heard rave reviews from the IAMSOUND (love Kisses, Salem, and Restless People) showcase at Santos Party House. We’re sad we missed it but here are some parties that we’re going to hit up for the rest of the week!
Wednesday, 10/20
Online magazine The Swede Beat has a showcase tonight to bring the sounds and beats of Scandinavia to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The event will feature live performances performances and DJ set by Sweden’s finest O’Spada (Despotz Records), Marcus Price (Palms Out Sounds) and Ploctor (The Swedish Model). Representing the Scandinavian south side are Danish duo Fagget Fairys (ArtRebels/Palms Out Sounds)
Public Assembly, Williamsburg Brooklyn
9PM – 3AM
Open bar provided by Kanon Vodka Bar 9PM – 10AM
Thursday, 10/21 Chess Club and Neon Gold have partnered together with UK’s Plugged In PR to help bring a huge line up for CMJ this year. This event is also going down at Public Assembly from 3pm to 3am, with two stages and over 20 amazing new bands playing over the course of the evening. Tickets are currently on sale via the event page HERE, and at $12. See the lineup and flyer below courtesy of Neon Gold.
Friday, October 22nd Yours Truly (we just love their videos) is hosting the first ever Pillow Talk/Pillow Fight! It all starts at 6PM and it’s free! And there’s free beer between 7PM-9:30PM. We can’t wait to see Cults, Oberhofer, and Kisses!
Holy Ghost is currently touring with Chromeo and just dropped their video for the track, “I Know, I Hear” from their new EP Static on the Wire. We dig the whole 80′s vibe, the sea of striped shirts, and the lo-fi quality of the black and white video.
We spy Caroline Polacheck of Chairlift singing backing vocals…yay!
We’ve shown love for NYC-based band Holy Ghost! on the blog in the past and this weekend we had the chance to catch their first ever live show! We had a great time dancing with our friends from ‘Sup Magazine at Damon Dash’s Under 100 venue in Tribeca. It’s been three years since the band dropped their hit track, “Hold On” and we’ve waited patiently for new material. We can gladly say it was well worth the wait!
DFA artist Holy Ghost will be supporting labelmates LCD Soundsystem on their upcoming Spring tour. We first fell in love with the song, “Hold On” and it’s been almost two years since the band’s newest release, “I Will Come Back.”
The Juan Maclean and LCD Soundsystem member Nancy Whang and legendary producer Arthur Baker both make appearances in the video.
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