I’m in Your Mind Fuzz isn’t easily categorized. But as varied as King Gizzard are, they’ve established one surefire safe bet with each record: They implement their “more is more” approach for maximum impact. Their songs are dense, intricately crafted, and most importantly, powerful.
Ty Segall’s most recent output has been released under his standalone moniker— Manipulator and $ingle$ 2 are solo affairs. Soon, however, he’ll release another record from the wrecking crew responsible for Slaughterhouse: the Ty Segall Band (the team of Segall, Mikal Cronin, Emily Rose Epstein, and Charles Moothart). Their Live in San Francisco LP is out January 26.
His latest LP shows an artist doing a lot more than just making novelty music. “Something Is Wrong With Jim Bob” is 90 seconds of arid, instrumental guitar. “Fatal Harmonic” is a track by the Weather Warlock, his project featuring a device that’s controlled by the elements (an undeniable highlight at Gonerfest). The best part of the album by a mile is “Do the Raid”, which is probably the best Quintron and Miss Pussycat song of the past decade. It’s a sneering track where they stare down a young student and say, “Your parents are dumb, kid, do the fuckin’ math.”
Truly, an anthem for elementary school teachers who no longer give a fuck.
Mac DeMarco stars in a goofy video sketch called “Backer”, directed by Cole Kush. He plays a character named Dave Fuck who is a “backer”, as in, it is his job to help drivers back up their cars. However, he turns a seemingly menial task into something more poetic, exploring his dreams and realizations.
Mac DeMarco discussed his recording process, how personal he gets in his writing, and internet fame in a new interview for Pitchfork.tv and Canal 180’s “Entrevista” series.
Last week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel declared September 23 to be “David Bowie Day” in Chicago. Ty Segall happened to be playing a show in Chicago that day, so he performed a medley of Bowie songs during his encore.
Arcade Fire’s Reflektor, Drake’s Nothing Was the Same, Mac DeMarco’s Salad Days, Chromeo’s White Women, Owen Pallett’s In Conflict, Tim Hecker’s Virgins, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan’s UZU, Timber Timbre’s Hot Dreams, Tanya Tagaq’s Animism, Shad’s Flying Colours, Jessy Lanza’s Pull My Hair Back, and Basia Bulat’s Tall Tall Shadow are were all up for the top prize.
The word “prolific” is risking oversaturation in this column, but it’s got to be said when you talk about Australian psych lords King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. It’s been an incredible year to be a fan of that band…
Thee Oh Sees have announced a slew of fall dates in support of their latest album Drop. It’ll take them all over North America in November and December…
Since popping the cork on his career back in 2008, Ty Segall has become synonymous with the word “prolific.” But unlike so many artists who commit their every passing whim to tape, in Segall’s case, it’s not just an impulsive quirk or random data dump—it’s the very engine that pushes him to greater heights…
They talked about Segall’s family, his childhood, his tinnitus, his bands, John Dwyer, and Mikal Cronin. They also broke down his discography…
What seems like a lighthearted video turns south all too quickly, as innocent dress-up leads to slapstick and then panicked nudity…
…latest video from Mac DeMarco accompanies “Chamber of Reflection”, from this year’s Salad Days. It’s a typically goofy, VHS-style clip with a contemplative tone, starring a woman wearing a “Simpsons” mask as she ventures around Brooklyn.
…Odd Future released a new episode of their skit-based Adult Swim show, Loiter Squad. One of the skits, “Granny, Tyler, More” features Mac DeMarco soundtracking Tyler’s incredibly uncomfortable and possibly NSFW daydream…
The White Fence split is out on September 2. It features the track “Nero (Has a Lot to Think About)” and is backed by a track called “Belly Full of Blood” from Los Angeles singer/songwriter Jack Name. Listen to a preview of both tracks above.
The ceaseless Ty Segall has somehow made it six months into 2014 with no word of a new release, but never fear: the now L.A.-based fuzz-rock fixture has announced his next LP. Manipulator is out August 26 on Drag City.
On top of releasing an extremely gross music video and putting out a great album, Mac DeMarco has added to his prolific 2014 by expanding his current world tour in support of Salad Days.
Today, Pitchfork.tv is proud to present Pepperoni Playboy, a short film about Mac DeMarco. Directed by Jon Leone, Pepperoni Playboy, a 34-minute “Macumentary” shot in part by DeMarco and bandmate Pierce McGarry…
Directed by Jon Leone, Pepperoni Playboy, a 34-minute “macumentary” shot in part by DeMarco and bandmate Pierce McGarry, follows Mac as he hams it up on tour in China, shows off his Jizz Jazz Studios in Brooklyn…
Those who enjoy thrashing around to Thee Oh Sees live, take note: frontman John Dwyer has an entirely new touring band, as BrooklynVegan reports. The touring group is now a trio, including drummer Nick Murray and bassist Timothy Hellman.
It just goes to show that, even at their most relaxed and reverential, Thee Oh Sees’ feisty, impulsive essence still cuts through loud and clear.
Ty Segall was at Coachella last weekend, where he ran through an hour-long set that included some new songs, cuts from his Ty Segall Band project, and a cover of Motörhead’s “Motörhead”.
Ty Segall was at Coachella last weekend, where he ran through an hour-long set that included some new songs, cuts from his Ty Segall Band project, and a cover of Motörhead’s “Motörhead”.
Rumors of Thee Oh Sees’ hiatus have been greatly exaggerated: the California psych mainstays will release their new album Drop on April 19 (Record Store Day), via frontman John Dwyer’s Castle Face label.
What hiatus? Thee Oh Sees are getting ready to release a new album called Drop on April 19 (Record Store Day) via frontman John Dwyer’s label Castle Face. Now, it looks like they’ve planned a few shows.
…DeMarco’s new album is also ostensibly one where the chill bro gets all mature and stuff, and here his inner conflicts return with a suitably nonchalant vengeance. The title track undercuts its narrator’s worries about aging…
So while some find his behavior repugnant, others are enthralled with his youthful abandon; either way, within the often faceless world of modern guitar rock, DeMarco demands attention by not giving a fuck.
If you’ve been keeping up with Mikal Cronin’s discography, you’ll be quick to note that on the A-side of his new LAMC single (out April 1 via Famous Class), some less-than-familiar elements crop up.
Thee Oh Sees have released an animated video for “The Lens”, a recent track from the forthcoming record Drop, which comes out April 19 via John Dwyer’s Castle Face imprint.
