Sasquatch 2008: Day 2
The early hours of Day 2 were less than stellar, but not for lack of talent. To quote the legendary Milli Vanilli, "Blame it on the rain." Although the drops fell for much of the first part of the day, the music played on, ultimately winning out over the weather.... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusWhite Rabbits join Radiohead's label, schedule many dates
Things seem to be going pretty well for White Rabbits these days. Tonight, they play a benefit for the American Museum of Natural History in New York City (tickets are still available here), the theme of which is "Enchanted Forest" (awesome!). They then hit the road, starting with a few SXSW dates, followed by a U.S. stint with Spoon and The Walkmen, followed by some headlining European gigs (see below). Oh yeah, and they signed to TBD Records, which means they're labelmates with Radiohead and Underworld. That's none too shabby company for the still-young band. According to a recent statement,... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWhite Rabbits stream "Untitled," director talks forthcoming doc
[Above: screenshot from Andrew Droz Palermo's forthcoming White Rabbits documentary] Fresh off a stint of tour dates with The Walkmen, White Rabbits are back home in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Nevertheless, there is no rest for those weary leporids, as they already have a few new tracks floating around as well as a documentary in the works. White Rabbits played one of the new songs, currently untitled, during their visit to the Paste Culture Club studio this past November. While a future podcast episode will feature both recordings and videos from the band, you can stream a startlingly pristine mix (props to... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFollow White Rabbits on rescheduled tour
First of all, a bit of autobiography. When I was attending the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., I was dimly aware of this group called White Rabbits. They had some good buzz behind them, but really hadn't done anything to set themselves apart from the other mainstays of the Columbia scene, bands like Mahjongg, Kingdom Flying Club, Witch's Hat, Warhammer 48K, John Henry & The Engine, and the Foundry Field Recordings. Then White Rabbits moved to Brooklyn, and we Columbians wished 'em well. I had never gotten the chance to see the group live. Over the next few months,... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBand of the Week: White Rabbits
London is rather fond of unyielding, smash-guitar-and-everything-in-sight rock. Which is why the stoic response the city gave White Rabbits on their recent England jaunt is surprising, especially when you consider the six members of the band specialize in locomotive-piano rock... read more
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