Concert Wed Aug 20 2008

Swingin' from the Chandeliers

With all of the excitement surrounding the local hip-hop scene right now it is all too easy to overlook all of the other quality sounds coming from the city's clubs. One of the most impressive and original "scenes" is what some are calling avant-rock. I've never been one for names or genres but bands like the Icy Demons and Mahjongg are starting to carve a path in sound that is wild, aggressive, and completely fun to dance to. As highlighted in last month's feature by Graham Sanford, a great deal of this sound is stemming from the Shape Shoppe. Chris Kalis, Dan Jugle, Scott McGaughey, and Harry Brenner, otherwise known as Chandeliers, are residents at the Shape Shoppe and they will be releasing their debut album The Thrush via Chicago's Obey Your Brain on October 14th.

Coming together in 2004, the band has spent the last four years perfecting their live performance. When they arrive at shows they pack no guitars, just synths and drums. This gives them a sound that reaches deep into the '80's and pulls out something fresh. Their impressive and entertaining live show began to attract attention and saw the band sharing the stage with like-minded acts like Jamie Lidell, Cluster, Bobby Conn, and a trip to SXSW to open for Icy Demons and Man Man.

The Thrush (Obey Your Brain, Oct. 14th)
1. Mr. Electric
2. Maldonado
3. Mango Tree
4. The Thrush
5. Big League
6. Gold Rush
7. Bamboo
8. Grafitti
10. Body Double (UK Mix)

[MP3] Chandeliers - Mr. Electric
[VIDEO] Chandeliers - Mr. Electric

Chandeliers will be performing with Lazer Crystal at The Hideout on August 22nd. The show starts at 10:00pm and ticket are $8.

- Jason Behrends