Fav Tracks

Remix Artist Collective (RAC) recently put out this fine collection of remixes entitled VOL 2.  The volume contains remixes of some our favorites including Phoenix, Surfer Blood, Delorean, and Washed Out.  As usual RAC takes great songs and creates something new and equally as great, sometimes better.  Standout tracks for us are the Suckers, Washed Out, and Phoenix remixes but by all means find your favs.  Head on over HERE to check out more of their awesome work.



I learned awhile back that I could save money buying in bulk (I’m pretty sure there’s still a washing machine sized jar of pickles somewhere in my garage).  Cincinnati’s Midpoint Music Fest continues this frugal way of life.  The annual indie celebration launched in 2002 and offers over 250 acts on 25 stages from September 23-25.  For $39 concert-goers get a Thursday through Saturday wristband for access to all of the venues in downtown Cincy and surrounding areas.  Not only are there countless local talents waiting for their big break (see Enlou, Pomegranates), there are a decent amount of higher profile names that quickly make up for the ticket price.  Acts of interest include Best Coast, Holy F*ck, Caribou, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Surfer Blood, Fang Island, Colour Revolt, A Place to Bury Strangers, and our fav up-and-comers The Pass.  It’s refreshing to see a fest with a wide range of talents at an affordable prices.

MPMF is coming up Sep 23-25 so make sure you get check out their website to get check out the schedule or get tickets.

Breaking the news in an interview with BrightestYoungThings, Surfer Blood front man J.P. Pitts spoke of having nicer equipment and more resources.  Cue ominous music, enter Warner Bros.  Next year, SB will release one last EP on current label Kanine Records before moving on to a full length joint release between Warner and Kanine. They’ll be joining the ranks of other indie-gone-Warner bands such as the Artic Monkeys, Built to Spill, the Flaming Lips, and the White Stripes.  We’ve enjoyed all Surfer Blood has offered us in the past year and wish them the best of luck, but we can’t help but think that some of the fun might be over.  But hey, at least Janet Jackson might be joining the indie parade. Right?

From the mouth of J.P.:
"I think we’re going to have more resources for the next record, I think it would be a shame to overlook that, or turn your nose up at that. I’m not opposed to work with nicer equipment and having more resources, it’s just a matter of being in a comfortable environment and working with people that we like and trust. I think that’s the most important thing for any project."

Show Review

Your friends here at slapthebass were able to break away from their demanding social schedules to attend the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival.  Held annually in Chicago’s Union Park, Pitchfork is known for consistently bringing stellar artists of all genres.  Due to overlapping schedules of so many great acts in a short three day timeframe, decisions had to be made.  Here is what we saw.

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