tuesday at death by audio.

Tomorrow's show at DBA is so good!  JEFF the Brotherhood, Screaming Females and Stupid Party are gonna kick mother f-ing ass.

Hailing from Nashville, JEFF is a duo of brothers, hence ' the Brotherhood.'  Jake and Jamin Orrall play hard and fast.  Jake's slick vocals and three stringed guitar are such a dirty combination, only Jamin's heavy as lead playing style can match his riffs.  Despite their small numbers, the duo is as awesome and powerful as any group I've seen. I am confident in saying that JEFF is the next big thing in indie rock.

Screaming Females are a garage/punk rock trio from Brooklyn who kick almost as much ass as JEFF.  While their music is aggressive and energetic, they are not afraid to be a little bitchy with their singing styles.  Love 'em!

Meet me there around 9 for Stupid Party. [more info]

JEFF the Brotherhood - U Got the Look
JEFF the Brotherhood - Bone Jam
Screaming Females - I Do

Love,
Jake

friday night at monster island basement.

Monster Island Basement is hosting Frankie and the Outs tonight with Harlem and Stupid Party.  Frankie and the Outs is another exciting garage rock adventure for Frankie Rose, formerly of Vivian Girls and Crystal Stilts.  Frankie is writing slick pop music for the rock and roll side of the lo-fi spectrum.  Similarily, Austin's Harlem, following in the footsteps of the Strokes and the Pixies', has collected an enormous amount of critical acclaim over the past few months from a slew of respectable blogs including local blogs like Brooklyn Vegan and Pop Tarts Suck Toasted (two of my faves).  And last but not least, Stupid Party has received a veiled but enthusiastic series of reviews from underground blogs for their energetic garage punk.  Stupid Party has been around for a while and knows how to put on a show.  I tend to think that Harlem has a brighter future than either of the other two, however the three bands will combine to make a solid lineup that will deliver at least your fill of garage rock awesomeness.  [more info]

And of course some music from them...

Frankie and the Outs - Thee Only One
Harlem - Friendly Ghost
Harlem - South of France
Harlem - Torture Me
Stupid Party - 1234

Love,
Jake