Desoto Jones

Desoto Jones held their record release show this past Saturday at The Troc. Contrary to what Doug Wallen writes in the PW's feature, these guys are not emo. Clearly this guy has no idea what he's talking about and should brush up on his rock history.

Big thanks to the guys for getting my poor ass on the list. Desoto played a flawless 60 minute set to a packed balcony audience. After listening to the record, I questioned if the singer, Owen, had the chops to pull it off live. My question was answered as "Capgun" and "Don't Fail Me" were two surprise songs that really impressed me Saturday night. "Giant Magnets", which you may have heard on Radio 104.5, and "Non Fiction" are my favorites on the record and were played perfectly. The guys attained true rock star status (at least Troc Balcony rock star status) as every female in the room sang their hearts out during "Non Fiction".

I already know that their new album, "Aurora", will make my top album list at the end of the year. Desoto Jones is primed to have a breakout year in 2008, so get acquainted. Visit their Myspace, buy Aurora, and be on the lookout for an album review in the February issue of Alternative Press.

I've got a case of the Monday's,

Josh

Photo Credit: Brittany Sturges

Newsies

FINALLY made it to a show on time last night! Girl Talk absolutely KILLED it last night. I can't praise Girl Talk enough and it's just something you have to see live to really appreciate. Straight up 2 hour sweaty dance-athons are never my thing, but when it comes to Girl Talk I have to make the exception.

To the one who openly girl-raped me on the stage last night: I was pretty cool with you grinding up on my shit at first, even a little excited because you're pretty cute. Then I looked into your eyes...or at least tried. They were completely rolled back in your head and it's clear you had no idea who the hell you were dancing with, let alone remember any part of the show last night. I feel sorry for girls like you who put yourselves out there for any douche bag guy to take advantage of at clubs, then wake up the next morning trying to remember "what happened last night" only to find out you were raped. Please be smarter and safer when going out.


GO SEE DRINK UP BUTTERCUP this Wednesday or next at the Fire. Their September residency is coming to an end.

ALSO GO SEE DESOTO JONES this Friday at the Khyber. It's nothing new in terms of instrumentation, but the writing is great. "Non Fiction" is single material and sounds like old Third Eye Blind with new Moses Mayfield. I can't wait to see these guys live, as they've been on my watch for good while. I don't know who the band knows at Radio 104.5 but they were getting plays like they owned the place earlier this summer. It's toned down a little since, which is nice because I don't have to hear the DJ's pump the band like they're the next Soul Asylum (lol). Nonetheless, a good radio-friendly band that with just a little tweaking and a better look could be great.