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Fight Softly is out March 2nd on Sup Pop Records!

On May 4, 2010 Broken Social Scene will release their new album, which is untitled at this point. The new record was co-produced by BSS and Tortoise/The Sea & Cake’s John McEntire at Soma Studios in Chicago, and in Toronto at Giant Studio and The Schvitz Studio.

Upcoming Shows!

5/1/10 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
5/3/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre
5/7/10  New York, NY @ Webster Hall
5/13/10  London, UK @ Brixton Academy (w/ Pavement)
5/14/10 Minehead, UK @ All Tomorrow’s Parties
5/17/10 London, UK @ Heaven
5/18/10 Amsterdam, NE @ Melkweg
5/19/10 Cologne, GR @ Burgerhaus Stollwerck
5/21/10 Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie
6/19/10 Toronto, ON @ Toronto Island (w/ Pavement, Band of Horses)

Well, here we are. It’s our final day with Lawrence Daufenbach. Throughout the week we have learned many things about movie making and all the wonderful little things that surround its developers. I for one believe its easy to understate the beauty and genius behind another individuals creative prowess. But this week was perfect in the sense of giving us a variety of thoughts and information, which introduced us to the ethos behind the curtain of a movie, and the mind of one of its players. I was enamored with the answers coming from Lawrence. He knows his business, and reveals an honesty that only comes from someone who is real. He is  the “genuine article” as they say, and I couldn’t  be more pleased as we turn from this wonderful artist to continue to explore the rest of the worlds offerings. Below you will find the last part of our conversation, and this story will conclude with the premiere of Lawrence Daufenbach’s latest reel. Special Note: This piece comes out today in a local Knoxville Art/Culture Magazine called One Eighty.

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What kind of Character are you in a fictional world? Do you fly? Can you read minds?

Lawrence Daufenbach

I fly the morning skies and walk invisibly through the jungle floor.

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I know you’re really into music, what bands are you listening to right now?

Lawrence Daufenbach

Vampire Weekend, Jay Reatard (RIP), Devendra Banhart, Fruit Bats, MGMT, Trampled by Turtles, Head of Femur, Built to Spill

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Lost or Heroes?

Lawrence Daufenbach

Lost.  I haven’t gotten to see too much of Heroes, but Lost is very cinematic and engaging.

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Coffee or Tea?

Lawrence Daufenbach

Definitely Tea, green preferred.

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Chevy Chase or Bill Murray?

Lawrence Daufenbach

That’s a tough one, but Ground Hog’s Day is one of my favorites, so Bill Murray.

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Hiking or Bouldering?

Lawrence Daufenbach

Hiking

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Morning or Night?

Lawrence Daufenbach

The morning motivates me and I get things done, at night I think, listen, and create.

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The Velvet Underground or The Rolling Stones?

Lawrence Daufenbach

The Velvet Underground

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Before you go, is there any advice you can give to aspiring filmmakers?

Lawrence Daufenbach

It all comes down to the story. You can have a beautifully shot film, but if there is no story, it won’t matter in the end. Focus on your characters first, then let the creative energy flow wild.

Lawrence Daufenbach is the founder of Daufenbach Camera, and can be contacted through www.daufenbachcamera.com. He’s a Director of Photography.

From the Big Ears email update.

BIG EARS 2010 INDIVIDUAL SHOW TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY
The BIG EARS FESTIVAL is proud to announce its initial schedule for the weekend of March 26, 27, and 28 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Friday, March 26:
7:00 pm – Terry Riley featuring Gyan Riley, Tracy Silverman, and Ches Smith at the Bijou Theatre
10:30 pm – The xx + jj + Nosaj Thing at the Bijou Theatre

Saturday, March 27:
1:00 pm – Clogs with special guests + My Brightest Diamond at the Bijou Theatre
2:30 pm – Dirty Projectors + Bang On A Can All-stars at the Tennessee Theatre
7:00 pm – Andrew W.K. and Calder Quartet at the Bijou Theatre
8:00 pm – Vampire Weekend at the Tennessee Theatre
10:00 pm – Joanna Newsom + special guests at the Bijou Theatre
12 Midnight – Terry Riley’s In C, performed by Bang On A Can All-Stars and special guests + Terry Riley solo at the Tennessee Theatre

Sunday, March 28:
2:00 pm – Brian Eno’s Music for Airports, performed by Bang On A Can All-Stars + the Books + special guests at the Tennessee Theatre
7:00 pm – St. Vincent + special guests at the Bijou Theatre
9:00 pm – The National at the Tennessee Theatre

INDIVIDUAL SHOW TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 29
On Friday, January 29th at 10:00 a.m. EST, a limited number of individual show tickets will go onsale and the above links will be activated for ticket purchases.

A limited number of Big Ears 2010 “Inner Ear” weekend festival passes are still available for $249.50 + applicable service fees. The Big Ears 2010 Inner Ear weekend pass offers premium access to all Big Ears 2010 happenings throughout the entire weekend (subject to available capacity for each venue) as well as exclusive invitations and access to special events.

This is just the first round of shows! Additional shows will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit the BIG EARS website for the most up-to-date information on the Big Ears schedule, evolving lineup and ticketing information.

ARTIST
SAM AMIDON
ANDREW W.K.
BANG ON A CAN ALL-STARS
IVA BITTOVA
BUKE & GASS
CALDER QUARTET
CLOGS
BRYCE DESSNER
DIRTY PROJECTORS
DOVEMAN
THE 802 TOUR
THE EX
BEN FROST
GANG GANG DANCE
TIM HECKER
JAVELIN
jj
ANDY MOOR
NICO MUHLY
MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND
THE NATIONAL
JOANNA NEWSOM
GYAN RILEY
TERRY RILEY
DJ /rupture
TRACY SILVERMAN
NADIA SIROTA
ST. VINCENT
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
THE xx

Download the new Phish Album Joy, Only $3.99 on Amazon Today.

A fresh new track from Radiohead has surfaced and it’s yours for the taking. Thom York’s vocals don’t actualize until 2min38sec into “These Are My Twisted Words”, nearly halfway through. Included with the MP3 are track cover art and a 15 page pdf designed to be printed on tracing paper to re-create the track art yourself… or maybe something all new entirely. More interesting music marketing in the making. Download the track and art here.

The MySpace Transmission Sessions is featuring a performance by EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett aka E. Watch footage of E being interviewed and performing 5 songs, and download the audio for all 5 songs FREE for a limited time right now, right here: http://www.myspace.com/transmissions

EELS “In My Dreams” from The MySpace Transmissions

Few indy EPs, or complete albums for that matter, make an impression on me as Surf City’s self titled EP has. It was released late last year but I only discovered it a few weeks ago. The opening track “Headin’ Inside” begins with classic, early 60’s, southern Cal guitar pickin (though the band calls the other side of the Pacific their home in New Zealand). Then thrashes into upbeat, good times, outdoor party music complete with fun melodies to sing to. The EP continues with “Records Of A Flagpole Skater” further encouraging me to buy a long-board and hit the salty shores. “Dickshakers Union” boasts the groups delightfully playful sounds and intelligently crafted structures. This is the track I could see getting some airtime. “Canned Food” pushes their surfer vision and borderlines and early R.E.M. classic. “Mt. Kill” adds a tween summer time romance to the EP but also add epic space with the intro guitar riff taking center stage. The release closes with “Free The City” which further enforces the good time sing along grooves. The entire release embraces the lo-fi, garage-studio sound with washed-out guitar and vocals, which although I could use a tad less reverb and some decent tracking… right now, it may just be a requirement for a breakout indy release. Highly recommended. I’ll be jammin this on the way to the beach all summer.