What the hell is going on in Toronto that has everybody so loud and angsty? Dilly Dally seems to be the latest in a long line of very good, very raucous bands crossing over from north of the border.
Music
This reminds me of some of that heavy stuff from the 90s that I love. Like somewhere between Circus Lupus and Flipper.
Any excuse to keep posting this lovely song off of On Your Own Love Again is a good one.
Some Canadian goodness from 2014…
If you liked the video, check out their bandcamp page for more including this great song from last year’s split 7″ with HSY.
I had a little trouble deciding on this week’s pick. There are plentiful good 7″s coming out on a regular basis but i’d lost track a little of what was released when. And the summer does seem at least a little quiet.
This week’s highlight was released in July as part of the 100 Club Series featuring London indie pop artists Chorusgirl. The 100 Club Series is a series of singles released by Odd Box Records. Sadly, actual physical records are sold out, but you can still get this single digitally.
This standard single features No Moon on the A side. This catchy, light twee song is quite delightful. It’s a great relaxing song to sit back and enjoy. The B side track Dream On, Baby Blue is also well executed. I actually prefer it. On both sides, the single has an almost shoe gaze backing. It’s a great single and well worth a listen.
Real talk: I’m scheduling pretty much the entirety of my August SOTD’s in advance since I’ll be on the road most of the month, and I’m about zonked out on describing music. If I’m putting it up here, then I like it. Good? Good. This one will appeal to fans of the Black Lips and Parquet Courts and the like.
What a great one name artist. I just love the siren effect in this song.
There was a week or two earlier this year where Woodsman’s S/T album was about the only thing I listened to, so it’s no surprise that I love this unreleased track that was recorded in those same sessions.
Titus Andronicus is a band that I usually like. Not every song hits home with me. But they are interesting. And they have a rock opera lp that just came out. So kudos to them for over achieving. They made this video as a sort of teaser for the rock opera and I really really like it.
I first saw Babes in Toyland in (I think) 1991. Around there. My friend Gypsy and I snuck our way into the Khyber Pass. It was probably my first packed to the gills bar show since I wasn’t 21 yet. All sweat and fun.
I really want Babes in Toyland to come to Pittsburgh. They have such great energy and they don’t seem to have missed a beat here.