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POPTART
SAT 9 MAY 09
FASH, THE BUTTER FACTORY
with DJs JAH, WEELIKEME
introducing GIAN ROMANO (FLUXXE Manila)

Poptart’s here again this month with our usual concoction of indie & alternative rock, punk, electro, grunge and everything else your mum warned you about.

Also, we are very proud to introduce a special guest- Gian “Gigee” Romano. A host & DJ at one of Manila’s most infamous weeknight parties- FLUXXE!!!. Started in July 2005, FLUXXE broke new ground by offering music and entertainment that sidetracked from the generic scene. Look out for his take on electro, pop, rock, punk, new wave & alternative.

We’re also giving away copies of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s excellent new album It’s Blitz during the party. Get on the dancefloor won’t you?!!
Album review is here

Into the night will you follow me?

The Butter Factory is located at:
One Fullerton
1 Fullerton Road,
#02-02/03/04
Singapore 049213

ENTRY TO FASH ON SAT 09 MAY 09:
girls - $21 , guys - $26 (includes 2 standard drinks)

Please fill the form below for guestlist requests. All successful applicants will receive a confirmation email. Slots are very limited so do it fast!
the guestlist is closed!

Is Karen O to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs what Billy Corgan is to the Pumpkins? I think the answer is yes.

No matter how you try to change the sound, or the song writing angle of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Karen O’s voice is the key to retaining the underlying essence of the band. Looking at the varying success of other bands who have survived over the years, the only ones that are still doing well are the ones who keep refreshing their songs, tweaking them a little, but still enabling them to be recognised by their die-hard fans. Of course, at the same time, winning new ones over. Radiohead is a fine example.

Back with their third studio album, the NY trio have decided to swap their amps for synthesizers, angst for pop. Thankfully, they haven’t gone all totally indie-disco-nu-rave on us, but ‘It’s Blitz‘ sounds like an art punk record given a slightly more upbeat, dance-y facelift (Art Punk as a genre was derived from noise rock and no wave bands such as Sonic Youth).

Definitely more accessible to a wider audience now, songs like ‘Soft Shock’, ‘Heads will Roll’ and ‘Zero’ feature that new synth-driven sound. “Less rough round the edges, more engineered and accomplished,” were my first thoughts on the virgin listen. For those who love the raw-ness of ‘Show Your Bones‘, ‘Dull Life’ and ‘Shame and Fortune’ are the tracks to listen to.

Give a listen to ‘Hysteric’, my recommended track for the album. A mid-tempo, mellow track that reminds me so much of ‘Turn Into’ (minus the high hats). Late into the song, about 2.45, you will hear some trumpet-section work resembling TV on the Radio’s - evidence of David Sitek slick production work on the record. A little something for that stay-in rainy day, perhaps?

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Hysteric - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Heads Will Roll (DIGIRAATII Dance Til You’re Dead Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero

We will giving out a few copies of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s - It’s Blitz CD during the next Poptart party on Sat 9 May. Details of the party will be out very soon!

A new mix is up on Abstract Relations. More Discoey goodness!

Check it out on Abstract Relations.

Poptart charts/playlist for April 09

JAH
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero
Franz Ferdinand - Lucid Dreams
Kaiser Chiefs - Never Miss A Beat
Morrissey - I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris
White Lies - Death
TV on the Radio - Halfway Home
The Rumble Strips - London
Yeti - Never Lose Your Sense of Wonder
Peter Bjorn & John - Nothing to Worry About
The Thermals - Now We Can See

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Franz Ferdinand - Can’t Stop Feeling
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Dragon Queen
Phoenix - Girlfriend
TV on the Radio - Dancing Choose
Gaslight Anthem -The ‘59 Sound
Starfucker - Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second
VHS or Beta - Bring on the Comets
White Lies - Farewell to the Fairground
The Kills - Hook and Line
Black Kids - I’m Making Eyes at You

Wow. I’ve spent a whole week having butterflies in my stomach and having nerves about the Poptart party at Fash.

All them nerves scurried away as soon as the familiar faces appeared and the dancefloor started getting kerrazy. Here’re the pics! Now i can’t wait for the next one!

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What a name for an album that totally isn’t in the least bit classical or Austrian. Named after Mozart’s First and Middle names, this is the French band’s forth offering since 2000 with United. I have been tracking the band ever since I heard the song ‘Too Young’ on one of Sofia Coppola’s indie showpieces, ‘Lost in Translation’, and I love how Phoenix has evolved their song-making style whilst staying true to their quirky french indie-pop genre.

However I suspect, Phoenix won’t stay indie for too long now. Already having appeared on SNL last week (with host Seth Rogen), the band is definitely trying to make inroads to the U.S. market, after modest sale numbers on their previous albums. Considering how catchy their songs can get, maybe all it takes is a little more PR and marketing to un-indiefy (if there is such a word) an indie band : Free MP3 download of W.A.P.’s first single, 1901, on the band’s website, twitter, facebook? These days, anyone can be an internet rockstar but you need the goods to back up the boast. Phoenix definitely has.

A follow-up to their 2006 album, It’s Never Been Like That, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix in my opinion, continues in a similar fashion: hooks galore, artfully wounded lyrics, meticulous arrangements. 10 songs of pure head-bopping and catchy quality, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, be it on your way to work on a Monday morning or getting ready to head out for a party. Due out only on May 26, have a listen to their first single,’Lisztomania’ and the free downloadable mp3, ‘1901′,  from their website in the meantime to whet your appetite!

Phoenix - 1901 (Mr Vega Remix) *electro sounding remix*

Phoenix - Countdown (Sick for the Big Sun)

Phoenix - 1901

Phoenix - Lisztomania 

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thank you all who came down for our debut party at the new butter factory. it was really fantastic seeing familiar faces, as well as the newbies. we really can’t wait for the next party in may!!

pics will follow soon. once again thank you all! never lose that feelling. indeed.