You know what band is so cool it hurts? Glass Candy. Their track Rolling Down the Hills made it on to my fav songs of 2007 CD. They'll be playing a set this Friday at Taxlo, one of the best dance parties around. Seriously. We've got a pair of tickets to give away to anyone that wants them, just throw a comment down below.
http://www.taxidermylodge.com/
http://www.maddecent.com/
www.myspace.com/glasscandy
Portland's Glass Candy started out as a glammed-out no wave/ disco band back in 1996, but over the years they have transformed into a full fledged dance "band"- leaving the live drummer behind and going 100% electronic. Taking cues from cosmic/space and Italo disco, Glass Candy takes an organic approach to writing music, using all analogue gear and not a single computer. Comparisons have been drawn to Cerrone and Moroder for their approach towards making music without compromise. They have toured the USA seven times, released over 20 records in every possible format, and have a rabid fanbase throughout the world.
Previously in Misc/Awesome:
- 12/28: Terrible Boyfriend/ Girlfriend Generator.
- 12/1: The John Waters Advent Calendar-it starts today
- 11/28: It Chooses You: All I Want for Christmas is Everything from Miranda July's Pop-Up Shop
- 11/3: Things I'd Move to Minnesota For
- 9/6: PHOTOS: Maloof $$ Money Cup
- 9/2: PHOTOS: Chantilly Model Train Show
- 9/1: Libby's List: 5 Things I Want Right Now...
- 8/22: PHOTOS: Best Friends Day
- 8/10: PHOTOS: Lawn Mover Racing, Eastern Seaboard Regionals @ Bowles Farm
- 7/26: Special List: Things the BYGays Want Now That We Can Marry In DC (and NY!)
God loves a cheerful giver.
Want.
ida no/of/glass candy/is/seriously/the/hottest/little/thing/ever.
first saw them 2 years ago @ the warehouse. she totally hipnotized me w/ the mic wire wrapped around me, our lips touched.
jealous? you know you are!
I want a copy of your favorite songs of 2007, Cale.
totally amazing. i'm from portland but live out here. i've wanted to check them out for a while. check out AfterDark for a italo-disco compilation, featuring none other than glass candy.
please please please.
i'll eat sugar and whitebread for all of February!
The After Dark mix of Rolling Down the Hills is one of the nicest tracks of 2007 for sure. Where did those horns come from?
Anyway, this show is a CAN'T MISS. Also the one in Philly on Saturday with Dave Nada won't be too bad either.
the philly show on saturday also features diplo....
give it to me baby
Isn't Rolling Down the Hills like a Kate Bush cover?
Low Budget and Dave P too!
At the Philly joint for those guests! Bmore has Chris O, Em Rabbit, and an awesome visual show. Gonna be sweeeet!
cale's favorite songs of 2007 cd is stupendous.