I suppose one might count this post as a continuation of the great bands from Ireland series, but first and foremost I would file it under absolutely outstanding fucking indie-pop as Oppenheimer's debut album has been one of my favorites all summer. The album itself is full of beautiful harmonies, lush melodies and some of the catchiest synth sounds you'll hear this year. I've no clue as to why I've not posted on them now, I guess I've been waiting for the chance to see them live, which is happening tonight and I cannot wait. I think this show is going to be one of the best I've seen in a while.
The band opening for the Belfast lads are the New York band, the Mosquitos, who I had not heard until I saw the press-release for the show. But I can say this now: I absolutely love their bossa nova meets indie/casio pop sound. I feel bad that I've not heard them before now and they're about to release their 3rd (!) album. But enough of past omissions and oversites, here's a couple tracks from Oppenheimer and some from my newest addiction, the Mosquitos:
MP3: Oppenheimer - This is Not a Test
MP3: Oppenheimer - Breakfast in NYC
Check out Oppenheimer's myspace for the video for Breakfast in NYC, which is quite entertaining.
MP3: The Mosquitos - Ele
MP3: The Mosquitos - Avocado
The Mosquitos' myspace sadly doesn't have any videos, but if you haul your lazy carcass over to their homepage you will find a ton there for your viewing pleasure. Also they have their own remix/mash-up tracks available for your experimentation here.
Here are the rest of the tour dates so go out and catch this tour if its coming near you (I'm looking at you Jane! and you too Mike, I guarantee C-Money will love this stuff so get her tickets to that LA show already!):
Oct 4 2006 8:00P Mississippi Studios w/ Mosquitos Portland, OR
Oct 5 2006 9:00P Hotel Utah w/ Mosquitos San Francisco, CA
Oct 7 2006 9:00P Hotel Cafe w/ Mosquitos LA , CA
Oct 8 2006 8:00P House Of Blues w/ Mosquitos San Diego, CA
Oct 9 2006 8:00P Anderson's Fifth Estate w/ Mosquitos Phoenix, AZ
Oct 10 2006 8:00P Solar Culture w/ Mosquitos Tucson, AZ
Oct 12 2006 8:00P Gypsy Tea Room w//Mosquitos Dallas, TX
Oct 13 2006 9:00P Cactus cafe w/ Mosquitos Austin, TX
Oct 14 2006 8:00P Walter's on Washington w/ Mosquitos Houston, TX
Oct 15 2006 8:00P Limelight w/ Mosquitos San Antonio, TX
Oct 17 2006 8:00P Exit In w/ Mosquitos Nashville , TN
Oct 21 2006 8:00A World Cafe w/ Mosquitos Philadelphia, PA
Oct 22 2006 8:00P TT the bear's Place w/ Mosquitos Cambridge, MA
Oct 24 2006 8:00P Cake Shop NYC, NY
Oct 25 2006 8:00P Darkhorse Tavern State College, PA
Oct 26 2006 8:00P Union Hall Brooklyn, NY
Oct 28 2006 8:00P galaxy hut Arlington, VA
Nov 1 2006 9:00P CMJ at Tonic NYC, NY
Nov 18 2006 8:00P Willy Rambler's w/ Mojo fury Enniskillen
Dec 19 2006 8:00P Adelphi HULL
Dec 21 2006 8:30P Christmas show @ Empire Music Hall Belfast
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