I visited the studio in the midst of perfecting a track on the forthcoming Danielson album Ships. I think the world is going to be pleasantly surprised by this album, it’s very orchestrated with many intricate parts and part was recorded with support from Deerhoof. Emil gave me a cd-r of his latest Serena Maneesh recordings that he’s been working on in NYC for the past few weeks. Think My Bloody Valentine meet Sonic Youth meet Swans with a proper dosage of Velvet Underground. It’s really cool. I did some horsetrading with my old friend Wes who now works for Barsuk Records in Seattle. He sent me a big batch of their latest stuff and I finally got to listen to Jesse Sykes after reading many reviews making me think I’d like her stuff and I did. Anyhow, thanks Wes, it’s been good talking to you again. :::scott:::
Month: April 2005
Cakeater was in town last night and a bunch of us met up since we haven’t seen him in months. He’s leaving us soon to move to NYC and try out his luck for a bit. I wish him all the best. My friend Emil is in the US from Norway and has been working on a new record in NYC for a few weeks. He’s down in Philadelphia to help out on the new Danielson album. We should be meeting up shortly, it’s been way too long. I have this memory of Emil taking me to the bus stop with a big suitcase at 6am in Oslo so I would make the right train to Copenhagen. :::scott:::
I just got back from seeing Half-Handed Cloud, Vollmar, and some psych space jams from Otto (of Espers) and Andy at the Kensington South Forum. It’s a newish venue that’s sponsored by the Kensington CDC, a non-profit group attempting to provide low-income and affordable housing in neighborhoods where housing prices are skyrocketing. Anyhow, props to Daniel for setting up the show. I was there with Denison. We stopped in the area to snag some amazing chorizo/oaxaca cheese tacos (I love the word Oaxaca) and catch up on life. Great seeing so many friends–Daniel, Elin, Lenny, Adam and Kate, Ken, and especially John who rocked the house, even though we didn’t get those silver dollar pancakes this time. :::scott:::