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SpoonX3 Fest Features Atlas Sound, Low and More (and Spoon)
Artists don't often just up and make their own festivals, but Spoon has—and the band's upcoming three-night stint in Austin, Texas has some pretty great supporting acts. ... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsAll Tomorrow's Parties 2008: Day 2
[Above: Thee Silver Mt. Zion]Day 2 of ATP began with a scare: there was a rumor, spread over Blackberries and touch-and-go Internet access, that Kutsher's and the surrounding Catskills hotels near the festival site had severe bedbugs infestations. It was hard to determine which was scarier: the idea of carrying bedbugs back to our homes, or standing too close to the stage during Les Savy Fav's set.... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusPresidential box set to make history fun, rock
Whichever presidential candidate finds himself the winner this November will be honored with an additional prize... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsLow ready album, plot tour
After some time off spent funding the construction of a school in Kenya, Sub Pop vets and budding humanitarians Low have readied their Drums & Guns and will soon launch phase one of a two-prong attack on slowcore fans nationwide. Kicking off in April, their tour will support the March 20 release of Drums & Guns, Low’s follow-up to 2005’s The Great Destroyer. Swedish labelmate Loney, Dear, whose debut LP hits stores February 6, will join Alan Sparhawk and company for four of their April shows. Tour dates include: 2/15 London, England - The Spitz 2/16 Bruges, Belgium - Concertgebouw... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLow To Release New Album, Tour
Low gave Pitchforkmedia.com the lowdown on their upcoming LP, tentatively titled The Violent Path,which will be released on Sub Pop. This is the first album with new bassist Matt Livingston with production by Flaming Lip Dave Fridman, who also produced Low’s 2005 release The Great Destroyer. Low will go on a short tour to support the album. Tour dates: December 5 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom 6 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom 8 - Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Folk Music * 9 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue February 15 - London, England... read more
Found in: Music, NewsZak Sally leaves Low
Bassist Zak Sally has quit Low. Matt Livingston, who has performed with Low in the past in addition to frontman Alan Sparhawk's side project, Retribution Gospel Choir, will replace Sally. Sally issued a statement concerning his bandmates and the future: "I sincerely hope that someday we can sit in the basement and make music together, but for now, there are more important things than music. On a personal level, I can't hope to express what the folks who have helped, supported, and listened during my 12 year tenure in Low have meant to me. This band has been my entire... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSparhawk and Kozelek launch new collaboration
(Pictured above: Alan Sparhawk of Low) Alan Sparhawk (Low, Black Eyed Snakes) and Mark Kozelek (Sun Kil Moon, Red House Painters) will join forces for a Fall 2005 tour. Longtime friends and musical compatriots, Sparhawk and Kozelek will be part of the The Retribution Gospel Choir, featuring Duluth, Minn., residents Eric Pollard on drums and Matthew Livingstone on bass. Breaking from their respective traditions, The Retribution Gospel Choir will be a classic-rock band, performing covers ranging from the Rolling Stones and Neil Young to Pink Floyd, along with interpretations of Sparhawk and Kozelek’s own catalog. In other news, Low has... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLow Turns It Up
“When we first started, we knew everyone was gonna hate it,” Alan Sparhawk sighs. “But if you believe in what you're doing... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesLow - The Great Destroyer
Destroying Preconceptions: Once-quiet rockers blow the doors off your local public library... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsLow - Trust
When I first heard Low, I enjoyed their slow, minimal sound and pristine execution, but I wondered how long they could mine the same sonic territory without repeating themselves or painting themselves into a corner... read more
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