Videorama // High Places

High Places - The Longest Shadows

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Double Dagger // Masks EP

There is really something special going on with Double Dagger. From the first moment I heard them, via last year's phenomenal More, I have to admit I very much hooked. There are no new paths in the current musical landscape being treaded here, mind you, but perhaps... perhaps that just it: this is straight-forward post-rock of the angular variety reminiscent of bands like Slint, Shellac, June of 44 and Part & Labor delivered in a very honest and efficient manner. As such, Double Dagger do not sound violent. Sure, their sound is fierce at it's most effusive moments, but it never actually reaches that stage that makes you want to break shit up. (c'mon, admit it, we all get that) They are the perfect example of music that seems intent on making yourself let go and just have fun. And for that, they should be adored *everywhere*.

The Mask EP is out now via Thrill Jockey. There is no video as of yet, but you have a freebie just below of the brash Pillow Talk, courtesy of Stereo Gum.

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Of MIDI samples, sea urchins, cats in space and STDs

New signees for Thrill Jockey. Avenue D much? In fact, it might the girls singing. At least they sound spiteful enough for it. Or is it Casiotone on happy pills? Subdued Crystal Castles/HEARTSREVOLUTION? Check their myspace bag of goodies... seriously awesome stuff!

Javelin - Soda Popinski


Javelin - STD Fury

Javelin - Education

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Look out for desperate youth // New kids in town

Math-rock shenanigans of Slint & Tortoise proportions, out now on Thrill Jockey. Not exactly new since they've been around for some years now, but they sure as hell sound refreshing.

Double Dagger - Vivre Sans Temps Mort

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Out now on Transgressive, home of Foals and The Young Knives. Mozzer lookalikes for greater justice, please. The world needs them.

Esser - Headlock

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Crashing guitars over walls of distortion. Seriously epic. Due on the 14th of September via 4AD.

The Big Pink - Velvet

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Blatantly stolen from paxxxeco. Album out on the 17th of August, label to be assigned.

The XX - Crystalised

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label Young Turks (Single)