Keep It Fresh

Following on from the success of their debut single Love Like Nicotine, Dublin-based electronic pop act Dark Room Notes are set to release their first EP Dead Start Program on 12^th October. There’s something instantly appealing about Dark Room Notes with the band being compared to likes of New Order, Depeche Mode, Talking Heads and Interpol. Dead Program Start is sure to be an instant hit, comprised of tracks that proved popular during their high energy live performances. We pegged the band as one to watch at HWCH and from what I hear they were a huge success, playing to packed room. You can preview the entire EP by heading to their myspace…

The Dead Start Program tour kicks off this week with gigs at Cyprus Avenue tonight, Spirit Store tomorrow and Tower Records (2pm) / Crawdaddy on Saturday 13th.

***COMPETITION***

To celebrate the launch of Dead Start Program we’ve got a copy of the new EP and a pair of tickets for Saturdays Crawdaddy gig to giveaway. First answer this simple question:

Name Dark Room Notes debut single?

Then email your name and answer to freshcompetitions@gmail.com. First email in the door wins!

-phil

*** CLOSED ***

Yesterday I suggested checking out The Minutes when they play Whelans this Thursday. Well now you can for free! Thanks to the band we’ve got two pairs of tickets to giveaway and all you have to do is answer this piss easy question.

How many seconds in a minute?

I’ve always wanted to ask a really stupid competition question like that. Its the kind you get on Saturday morning kids TV. Email your name and answer to freshcompetitions@gmail.com. Tis that easy. Remember that this is an over 18’s event.

MP3 The Minutes - Harmonic

MP3 The Blonde Majority - We Got Fire

THE MINUTES
WITH SUPPORT FROM THE BLONDE MAJORITY
WHELANS
OCT. 4TH
€5

-phil

With the official (read:not so official) “Week of The Murphy” upon us (DJ set at Antics Wednesday 29th followed by LCD Soundsystem at The Picnic) I’ve been listening to a lot of James Murphy related material lately. First up is LCD Soundsystems cover of Joy Division’s ‘No Love Lost’, also fitting in light of the recent death of the great Tony Wilson. Opening with a crunchy bass line it builds and builds in true LCD fashion, then around the half way mark turns a little Iggy Pop as Murphy lays down the vocals. This is being released as one half of a split 7″ with Arcade Fire, which is being pressed for the upcoming LCD/Arcade US tour. That kicks off in Colorado on September 17th and finishes in New York October 6th. I see an October plane ride to New York in my future. This 7″ will also be available on the band’s websites so we’ll be sure to let you know when there available.

MP3 LCD Soundsystem - No Love Lost (Joy Division Cover)

Next up is a taste of things to come next Wednesday. Back in 2005 Murphy recorded a DFA radio mix for the BBC. You can download that and other mixes, from the slightly hidden DFA Radio Mixes mini-site.

MP3 James Murphy - DFA Radio Mix 2005 CD1 (51:44mins)
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MP3 James Murphy - DFA Radio Mix 2005 CD2 (1:13:33mins)
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And don’t forget we have a pair of passes to giveaway for Wednesday night DJ set. All three rooms at Crawdaddy are being opened for the event which will now hold a 900 capacity. Check out the Antics myspace for details on pre-sale tickets. LCD Soundsystem play the Friday night of Electric Picnic.

-phil

Hey kids. I’ve been away from the hinterweb the last week (boo!) cos of work but I return with news of another great night to be had at Crawdaddy’s Antics. As already highlighted in our gig guide, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem will be playing a DJ set at Antics on Wednesday August 29th. Crawdaddy is sure to be jammed to the rafters on the night in question so Antics are offering pre-sale tickets for the nights event. Head to their myspace page and drop them a message for details on getting tickets.

***COMPETITION***

The other great news is that we’ve got a pair of passes for James Murphy at Antics to giveaway, courtesy of the lovely Antics boys. To enter, just answer this simple question:

Name LCD Soundsystem’s latest album…

Easy! Email answers to freshcompetitions@gmail.com and be sure to include your name. Remember Crawdaddy is an over 18’s venue so bring ID.

-phil