KV live in Phila !!! Tuesday May 26 !!!

KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS
w/ Times New Viking

Tuesday May 26
8pm
@Kong Fu Necktie
in Philadelphia

bring $$

An image of Rollins (Jimmy) & others

A CLOCKCLEAN ER TIMEPIECE FOR SALE IN HONG KONG !!!!!

Well it's official. The Chinese are tasteless even though Chan Ho Park had a quality start vs. the Dodgers. Take a peak at this watch which ships from the Orient..

JAYSON WERTH STEALS HOME.... WHOA BRO

Go Phils.

NEW MUSIC FOR AMERICANS TO BUY

RR//TT#22 WATERY LOVE'S "Debut 45"

"In the never interesting saga to determine Punk's best primitive hooligans, MEN will blog & sputter endlessly about Drunks W/Guns or Brainbombs as martyrs of the cause. And who amongst us would deny either their berth on the altar? As an agnostic, I cannot count the stations of said cross, but I do respect it nonetheless. So it's refreshing to see a band wander into this Garage of Gethsemane & fire up their own corroded engine, pistons wheezing, oil belching, you know how it goes; many are crucified, but few resurrected. Where Watery Love fit into this scenario remains to be determined, but when it comes to archaic beats, they're already dragging their knuckles over sainted simpletons such as Butter Utter, Deutscher Abschaum & Just Urbain. 45 rpm's haven't sounded this hairy in many moons & as debut's go, they don't come more scabrous. Get one now before they learn to talk".

Roland Woodbe, Siltblog

**** NOTE: THIS RECORD IS AVAILABLE FROM REVOLVER/MIDHEAVEN, FUSETRON, FLORIDAS DYING, FAN DEATH, ACADEMY ANNEX, & MORE *****

How much?
$7 to the USA by paypal to TestosterTunes [at] gmail [dot] com

Allow about 2 weeks for delivery.

A GERMS clip courtesy of YouTube

FREE LIVE MUSIC FOR A FRIDAY EVENING

FRIDAY MAY 1st
ANDY GILES
DAN DIMAGGIO
U.S. GIRLS

@

Juanita & Juan's

125 North 11th Street (corner of 11th & Cherry in Chinatown)

Philadelphia, PA

STARTS PROMPTLY at 7pm

Contact info for KNOWN QUANTITY by WILLIE LANE

Those interested in KNOWN QUANTITY by WILLIE LANE, which was discussed in a previous entry, can send a note to silversleeve@gmail.com.

RR//TT #21-1 SOLD OUT

The 12" vinyl format of THE HUNCBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS is sold out. Please do not try to buy it from me or my staff.

The CDEP format is available for $10 postpaid to TestosterTunes [at] gmail [dot] com. Please expect up to 2 weeks for delivery.

Other Voices...

Occasionally, voices other than that of God will be published on this web log -- voices that are under-represented in the Media. So here's the voice of first-time, long-time Max Milgram. We asked him to discuss a turtle, some ducks, and the correct way to roast some pork. Instead he got on his high-horse and decided to tell you all about some new record or some shit..

"Known Quantity" by WILLIE LANE
a review by Max Milgram

"Known Quantity" is a slow crawl through nocturnal guitar ragas and blues. Some of it is reminiscent of Sandy Bull at his most FX-damaged but this is much more time-warping and dislocating and much less mustache- and heroin-driven than Bull ever was. This also appears to be less linear, if I may be so bold, than many current and past six string wrestlers, giving a pleasingly disorienting and alien vibe. Lest anyone accuse me of uncharacteristic optimism, I guess I could complain that the song titles aren't racist enough. Regardless, this is an excellent contemporary psychedelic guitar burner that sounds equally at home during late night binge drinking as it does at an early morning frittata preparation.

TUES DAY NIGHT MUSIC NIGHT

It's the third Tuesday again.. time for Music Night at Atlantis: The Lost Bar w/ DJs Democracy & Penetrator. Guest bartender this time around... Cassandra. On the television? Phils vs. Brewers. Probably some NHL and/or NBA playoffs as well. Kenzinger Beer for $3 a pint. Cheap.

checking in with the HOMOSTUPIDS...

A photo of Lean Steve w/ Stupids manager, named in honor of an Irish poet who prefers to write in French.

Karen of Cleaner and Josh of the Stupids. Possibly dancing or cheering on a great American sports team like the Phillies, the Eagles, the Flyers, or the 76ers. Or maybe Bernard Hopkins.


Good news for HOMOSTUPIDS fans. The OG Skull Music group out of Clevo has granted us a rare glimpse into their fascinating minds. They've answered some questions for us. Their responses are just as coy and hostile as you would expect from these animals...

TestosterTunes: What the fuck is a Homostupid?

HOMOSTUPIDS: A sin.

TT: Which one of you guys is the leader?

HS: Ask Beckett our manager.

TT: Where do you get your ideas from?

HS: Our manager.

TT: You guys seem like you’re into snuff films and that kind of bullshit.

HS: That is a nonquestion.

TT: What can we expect from the Buffalo Sabers this postseason?

HS: Golf and heavy petting with the Flyers.

TT: How intimidating is it to be a working rock band in the shadow of the Hall of Fame?

HS: It is very inspiring all those artists have really done it.

TT: Do you ever see that Dave E. guy walking around or riding the bus or anything? How about Dwid?

HS: Who is Dave E. and how about Dwid.

TT: Does everyone in Cleveland abuse alcohol?

HS: I know you are but what am I?

TT: Do your neighbors like you?

HS: Yes.

TT: Do you parents respect you?

HS: VERY WELL THANK YOU.

Checking in w/ BLUES CONTROL

When the music ethnographers exhaust worthwhile periods and they get around to investigating the train wreck early 2000s, surely BLUES CONTROL will rank highly. Formed in Harlem, the duo was recently chased out of the greater-Brooklyn area for being overly in-touch with reality and insufficiently wacky and full of shit. Some readers may charge that BC's low-key avant-soothing sounds are inconsistent with the generally macho focus of this web log. To those people we say, "go fuck yourself."

Russ Waterhouse & Lea Cho will be choosing between-band music at Saturday's Cleaner gig (starts early... 8pm). They were characteristically gracious enough to answer a few questions in anticipation of the event..

TestosterTunes: What's the best album by the Scorps?

Russ Waterhouse: Wish I could say Virgin Killer, because of the killer cover, but it's pretty weak. Fly To The Rainbow is a favorite, but Love At First Sting was the hit, so that must be the best.

Lea Cho: Taken by Force is the most underrated early Scorps record. the last song sounds like a chorus of mail-order brides...Sharkey would probably be into it.

TT: Better frontman.. Larry Lifeless or Diamond Dave?

RW: Larry David.

LC: When a man wearing a Boston Sewer Commission t-shirt puts his arm around you, asks if you know "Adolf Satan", tries to make out with you, and then takes you backstage to demonstrate power tools.....how can you not be infatuated??

TT: Spring rolls or egg rolls?

RW: Egg drop soup. The mo egg the better.

LC: I got some hot wings that'll last all night.

TT: What size t-shirts to you guys wear?

RW: XXXL, with a Padres logo. U Gotta Go 2 Mo's 4 That.

LC: I prefer a mens small. If you don't have any, just use Max as a reference.

Checking in with THE LAMPS

THE LAMPS are a fine vitriolic guitar band from the Los Angeles area and they don't sound half as delicate as the above photograph suggests. Truthfully, they produce the type of reductive, lashing-out type of rock music that we can all agree kicks ass. THE LAMPS have two self-titled full-lengths on In The Red that definitely kick ass and a handful of singles that probably kick ass. In fact, THE LAMPS kick enough ass to warrant an invite to CLOCKCLEAN ER's final gig in Philadelphia. There's a first time to visit the east coast for everyone. Catch 'em at that event or in NY if you didn't meet the standards for the Philly performance. Have a listen for yourself right here.

Here's what frontman MONTY BUCKLES has to say for himself...

TestosterTunes: What the fuck is a Lamp?

Monty Buckles: Got the idea sitting in someone's car in the pacific northwest watching streetlights go by. Like non-specific names that can kind of mean anything.

TT: Do you actually think it's worth your time to visit the East Coast?

MB: That remains to be seen. Here's hoping. I've never been to Philadelphia. Hopefully be able to see the Liberty Bell or something. Honor & a privilege to be asked to play C.C.ER's last show and get to play with a bunch of great bands. Looking forward to playing for people that haven't seen us before & haven't had their minds poisoned by our vast track record of lot's of lackluster local shows.

TT: Here's one for the singer.. why so angry? What's all the yelling about?

MB: Dunno, at first it just seemed like the easiest way to try and sing when you're tone-deaf with a voicebox like an old rock. Just seems better then 'singing' - makes me picture dipshits at a piano belting out show-tunes, or longhairs wailing over 60's inspired drone, or sensitive folky types warbling out of their beard-holes. Lots of local bands, with overly ambitious, anti-intellectual, pretentious vapid copycats make me want to go out to skin them alive and roast them on a spit.

TT: What do the Lamps prefer.. long-boarding or water-skiing?

MB: I went water skiing once when I was a kid an immediately erupted into cowardly, shameful. tears. Went surfing once and spent most of the time getting water forced into every cavity in my dome while getting scraped on the bottom. Beach culture makes me want to start an oil spill, or at least choke someone to death. Tim likes surfing.

TT: L.A. is known for fit bodies and plastic attitudes. What's your secret to success?

MB: All the cliches about LA are true. Everytime I am ready to defend the place I'll meet someone that should be executed on the spot to prevent their pestilent and awful genetic material from further contaminating the already vastly imperfect gene pool. Lots of dumb and shallow people. But there are also great pockets of humanity, little oases of people that are all the more remarkable for where they have taken a foothold. Roses growing in shit.

If I ever get successful, I'll let you know, constantly have a financial sword over my head. If you look up my credit the video from The Ring comes on. Right now I have received a summons for nonpayment of debt, might have my bank account seized, have been having to sell things to make rent, have no idea how I am going to pay for a variety of bills that require attention not to mention my rent. Also, I am single and spent my considerable spare time glowering or feeling sorry for myself instead of getting things done. If my life was visualized, it would be a guy on a treadmill not going anywhere. If I had known how my life would turn out in this no-longer young period of full-fledged adulthood, I would have slit my own throat long ago. If anyone wants to know how to do any of these things, I'll happily share any lessons glomed from a misspent and puerile life.

TT: How do you guys feel about the Sex Pistols?

MB: I like them. Great powerful production, good clever/stupid lyrics, and its hard to fault Steve Jones, silly as he may be. Has aged well, tickles the wanna-drive-fast-and-sing-along gene but good, and Lydon had great tastes. McClaren can dry up and fly away, though.

TT: Any new Lamps music that we should start getting wet for?

MB: Have like 1/3rd of new record written, more or less. We've been practicing WEEKLY (a Lamps record!!!) for a few months now and intend to try and record another full length to vast local indifference.

thanks dude.....

HARRY KALAS: "2008 World Champions of Baseball"

RIP HARRY KALAS

Some Jewelry

all right...

What an attractive hard rock band.

CLEANER gig in Philadelphia, PA USA coming up soon.. Saturday April 18. Show up on time for rare east coast appearances from the HOMOSTUPIDS out of Cleveo and the LAMPS from way out in the Los Angeles region. PINK REASON is going to be there as well, hopefully as a full-on rock ensemble. And let's not forget RUSS WATERHOUSE & LEA CHO of the avant-lick, skull-embraced BLUES CONTROL jocking some hot tunes on the hi-fi over the course of the evening.

And we're not just letting every Tom, Dick, or Carrie into the venue. Plead your sorry case to Steven@r5productions.com to see about cramming your sweaty, soft body into the bar and making a miserable evening into something altogether unbearable.

a roving gang of thugs, a black-mailer, an angry husband, a gay lover...

Checking in w/ BIRDS OF MAYA

Some hard rock bands are slick, and some are sleazy. BIRDS OF MAYA are both. For the most part, two knuckledraggers lock into some type of drooling pound/groove while a third dirtbag skips around like he's standing on hot coals and he teases about 2 thousand bent notes out of his Mexican Strat. Burn with em tonight at the Silent Barn in Ridgewood, NY w/ KURT VILE and tomorrow night at Danger Danger in Philadelphia w/ BLUES CONTROL, & MEG BAIRD.

We bribed the BIRDS for an rare interview at their practice space inside of an abandoned and unusually small walk-in freezer. Here's the answers that they were able to agree on between fits of coughing...


TestosterTunes: What the fuck is a Bird of Maya?
BOM: Some nonsense Tommy Hall made up

TT: So time travel… do you dirtbags jet to the past or to the future?

BOM: The future's uncertain, and the end is always near

TT: Sometimes I see you greaseballs at the bar and all you do is giggle uncontrollably. Do you have a favorite comedian?

BOM: Mitch Hedberg!

TT: Who dresses you guys?
BOM: What's that supposed to mean?

TT: The Doors. Pro or con?

BOM: way pro

TT: Do your neighbors like you?

BOM: Jason's the block captain

TT: Do your parents respect you?

BOM: as much as you would expect them to

THE HUNCHBACK E.P. on C.D.E.P.

Yo world.. THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS is now available on compact disc.

$10 ppd to the USA
$12 ppd to Canada/Mexico
$15 ppd to the World

If you own or manage a music retailer, get in touch. We deal direct.

The reviews for this E.P. are overwhelmingly positive. Here's one from a guy named Larry at Blastitude..

KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS: The Hunchback EP 12" (RICHIE) Mr. Vile's 'official debut' full-length Constant Hitmaker was Blastitude's favorite album of 2008, but on this brand new follow-up he kinda sidesteps away from the one-man constant hitmaking... now he's got a backing band and they casually throw down a few loud machine-trance workouts, getting into a cool grinding city rock, a little more brooding and grim. On the first album there was a fair amount of sun breaking out of the haze, but now it's definitely night-time. Also, this EP doesn't use any of the zoned-out solo fingerpicking styles that are on the first album, and while on first spin that was slightly disconcerting, on second, third, and now fourth, I don't mind at all. Mainly because the Violators are a serious band - drummer is basically perfect, and so is the way the other two (on guitar, bass, baritone guitar, more) blend with KV's six-string brilliance. I don't even mind that four out of the six cuts are instrumentals, or that the record is over way too fast... makes it that much easier to play it again and again...

The scene at THE HUNCHBACK E.P. record release event...

As expected, the evening was an overwhelming success and everyone had a goddamn blast. Weapons were checked at the door and we all received $5 worth of live music inside the second-wildest Frat House I've ever been to. Kudos to the UPenn Greeks of Pi Lamda Pi for hosting a kick-ass Friday night. Kurt & His Violators flipped off a killer laid-back and luxurious set including "Hunchback", "Good Lookin' Out", and crowd-favorite "Freak Train." I truly pity those who didn't turn up, as the VIOLATORS won't be seen on a stage together for many months. Time between acts was spent talking turkey, praising Richie Records // TestosterTunes, and drinking beer from coffee cups. For photographic proof of good times, see below...

Tonight in Philadelphia

TestosterTunes: You excited for LIQUOR STORE'S Philadelphia debut?

SARIM: Ffffuck yea. Im tryin to fix all the gear. Were practicin too. Probably takin two cars.

Come see Sarim (pictured above, left) lead LIQUOR STORE, a Hard Rock band from North Jersey with 9 guitarists and 2 drummers, at Pi Lambda Pi Frat House at 3914 Spruce Street in Philadelphia. Other acts include WATERY LOVE & KURT VILE & the VIOLATORS. Probably the last time you'll see all the Violators on-stage together until late 2009...

PINK REASON gig announcement, etc..

There's a gig on Wednesday at 11th & Race in the Loft District of downtown Philadelphia. Details above, everyone with $5 is invited. Those without $5 can go get fucked in hell.

Also be sure to listen to MUSIC FOR YOUR METHLAB on your iPod, or if times are tough, on your Zune. Click here to peek at a playlist and download the broadcast.

And THE HUNCBACKBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS continues to be available. Buy it from your favorite music retailer or (if you live in the United States) paypal $13 to TestosterTunes at Gmail . Com to have it sent to you.

Lastly, there's a record release event for KV & the Violators on Friday March 27 @ Pi Lambda Pi Frat House at 3914 Spruce Street. Be there.

KURT VILE & FNU RONNIES live at SXSW and elsewhere

Yo America and beyond.. Two big acts on the Richie Records // TestosterTunes roster are performing around the United States soon. Be sure to check them out and drink a beer and applaud after each and every song.

THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS seems to be flying out the door at this early stage. You can give the title track a listen over here. Check your favorite underground music mailorder seller or independently owned record store today. Astute readers and listeners will notice that the word 'percussion' is misspelled on the back cover and that there is no written indication that the record is meant to be spun at 45 revolutions per minute.

FNU RONNIES are peppering the continental U.S. with performances. They've been absolutely fierce the last few times in Philadelphia. Let us know how they unleash their contempt away from home. Read a rare interview with the band over here and ask about buying a copy of Golem Smoke when you seem 'em.

KURT VILE (SXSW dates w/ Violators Jesse Turbo & Mike Zeng. Other dates with all the Violators if you're lucky.)

Mar 19 2009 7:00P
Club 1808 w/ CRYSTAL STILTS, VIVIAN GIRLS, + a bunch of others... mexican summer party, etc Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 3:00P
House Show w/ EAT SKULL, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT, RTFO BANDWAGON, and others... Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 7:00P
the Moose Lodge w/ SILVER PINES, NITE JEWEL, and others... Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 11:00P
the Music Gym w/ ENDLESS BOOGIE, and COCONUTS: No Quarter showcase Austin, Texas
Mar 21 2009 5:00P
Woodsist Party @ Ms Beas w/ BLANK DOGS, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT, WAVVES, WOODS, EAT SKULL, + more... Austin, Texas
Mar 22 2009 8:00P
beerland Austin, Texas
Mar 27 2009 8:00P
RICHIE RECORD RELEASE SHOW: at pilam w/ Liquor Store west philly, Pennsylvania
Apr 3 2009 8:00P
silent barn w/ US GIRLS, BIRDS OF MAYA ridgewood, New York
Apr 4 2009 8:00P
w/ US GIRLS, GARY WAR ithaca, New York


FNU RONNIES

Mar 18 2009 8:00P
HOUSE X HOUSE feast Denton, Texas
Mar 19 2009 8:00P
Siltbreeze showcase @ soho lounge Austin, Texas
Apr 17 2009 8:00P
TOTALLY WIRED VEST: Belvedere’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Apr 19 2009 8:00P
wesyelan UNIVERSITY w/ WHITE SUNS middletown, Connecticut
Apr 21 2009 8:00P
SILENT BARN: w/ DRUNKDRIVER-GOLDEN ERROR-POP.1280 Brooklyn, New York

TUES DAY NIGHT MUSIC NIGHT

Yo Philadelphia.. come celebrate 30 years of Last Straw's Max Milgram (pictured above) tonight at TUES DAY NIGHT MUSIC NIGHT at Atlantis: The Lost Bar on 2442 Frankford Avenue. No cover, 3$ PBC Pints, and fine recorded music will keep you captive until last call. No green beers or Bangers or Mash or anything like that will be served either.

Also, preorders of THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS will all be in the mail by tomorrow.

THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS

KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS
“THE HUNCHBACK E.P.”
12" Vinyl Record + mp3 download
Compact Disc in late March
Richie Records // TestosterTunes #21

Here’s the timeless record for 2009. Electric studio (mostly) recordings from Philadelphia’s Constant Hitmaker. New fans of his last CD will cry into their pillows and accuse him of selling out the bedroom rock scene. The initiated few will know he’s been doing it for years… plugging in with a full on rock band called the Violators and gigging in all corners of Philly. With baritone guitar/bassist Adam Granduciel, rodeo slide & fuzz guitar from Jesse Turbo, and perfect percussion from Mike Zeng, the Violators are Kurt’s Crazy Horse, slugging it out with him when he feels like playing with a full band. Oddly pleasant singing, in-the-red fingerpicking, twisting swells of feedback, totally POUNDING drums, and Krautlike-zen fill both sides of this record. Loud and proud, The Hunchback E.P. looks right filed next to your Neil, Suicide, and Spacemen 3 records.

Check for west coast tourdates and SXSW appearances here.. myspace.com/kurtvileofphilly

READY TO SHIP NEXT WEEK.. Pre-orders cost $13 check or PayPal to TestosterTunes_@_gmail_._com.

Checks and Money Orders to Richie Charles / Box 63603 / Philadelphia PA / 19147

Pay $16 if you want us to throw in a copy of Kurt's out of print split vinyl single w/ the Beat Jams, containing the tunes "Freeway in Mind" and "Everyone is Talkin'" from 2007.

Non-U.S. buyers can expect a lower standard of living and a higher price for this item. Get in touch before paypaling.

Distributors? Send an email.

Quick update..

Here's a typical question from a CLOCKCLEAN ER fan. It comes from Mike Robinson of Austin, Texas. He asks...

"What's up with this gay ass ticket stuf for the show?"

Answer: Just do what it says and leave me alone.

In other news, check back real soon for ordering information for THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS...

The Scene down in Clearwater

Kurt Vile in Europe, West Coast, & SXSW

Freshly home from seein' the Fightin's in Clearwater. Expect a report and some photos shortly. Mayberry looks promising. Hamels still has his stuff.

Also, international music fans should check out Kurt Vile in exotic locales this month. Kurt's bringing known Violator Jesse Turbo along for the ride. Sweet-voiced strummer Meg Baird will be at some gigs as well. This crew should fit in nicely with the dated weirdos of Old Europe and the unemployed layabouts on the west coast of the USA. Eager rock jocks at the endurance test called South by Southwest ought to take note as well.



So yeah take a peak..

Upcoming Shows ( view all )

Mar 6 2009 8:00P Le Blockhaus Nantes, France Mar 7 2009 8:00P KRAAK festival Brussels Mar 8 2009 8:00P The Pits Kortrijk, Belgium Mar 9 2009 8:00P OCCII Amsterdam Mar 11 2009 8:00P Kenton Club w/ EAT SKULL Portland, Oregon Mar 12 2009 6:00P Sonic Boom Records w/ Meg Baird Seattle, Washington Mar 12 2009 9:00P the Josephine w/ MEG BAIRD, and THE DUTCHESS & THE DUKE Seattle, Washington Mar 15 2009 8:00P Amnesia w/ MEG BAIRD, + THE JAZZ BAND San Francisco, California Mar 16 2009 8:00P echo curio w/ MEG BAIRD & LUCKY DRAGONS Los Angeles, California Mar 19 2009 7:00P Club 1808 w/ CRYSTAL STILTS, VIVIAN GIRLS, + a bunch of others... mexican summer party, etc Austin, Texas Mar 20 2009 3:00P House Show w/ EAT SKULL, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT, RTFO BANDWAGON, and others... Austin, Texas Mar 20 2009 7:00P the Moose Lodge w/ SILVER PINES, NITE JEWEL, and others... Austin, Texas Mar 20 2009 11:00P the Music Gym w/ ENDLESS BOOGIE, and COCONUTS: No Quarter showcase Austin, Texas Mar 21 2009 5:00P Woodsist Party @ Ms Beas w/ BLANK DOGS, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT, WAVVES, WOODS, EAT SKULL, + more... Austin, Texas Mar 22 2009 8:00P beerland Austin, Texas

It's Just the Goddamn Truth

From the source...

The Big Auf-Wiedersehen In The Sky. Final Show Details.
Current mood: adored
Category: Life

Clockclean Er will perform for the last time in public on April 18th 2009 at 1248 N Front st. Philadelphia, PA. There are 120 tickets available. If you wish to attend you must first send a cursory request to attend in writing to clockcleanerlastshow@yahoo.com. If you are allowed to attend you will be given a link and allowed to purchase 2 tickets. There is no guest list and we will keep a running tally of who and who is not allowed to attend. If you pass the ticket link onto a friend or simply purchase a ticket we will know you or outside party did not ask permission and you will be denied entry. Tickets on sale now. The supporting acts are Lamps, the Homostupids and Pink Reason.
Thank you.

MUSIC FOR YOUR METHLAB for DOWNLOAD

Here's a treat: 2 non-consecutive broadcasts of MUSIC FOR YOUR METHLAB all bundled up and available for download on sendpace.com where they send big files the easy way. Playing all manner of guitar-driven rock music made by dirtbags for a dirtbag audience, MUSIC FOR YOUR METHLAB delights Philadelphia area listeners on terrestrial radio each and every Thursday morning at drive-time from 7 to 9AM on 91.7 FM and on the web at wkdu.org.

Here's the playlist from February 19, with a clunker out the gates and a hot streak of American Midwest HC down the stretch...

Mittagspause – Herrenreiter
So Cow – Moon Geun Young
Gods Gift – Discipline
The Sussed – I Wanna Conform
Aus Lauter Liebe – Ein Herz in Not
Suzannes – Teenage Abortion
Squad – Red Alert
Last Rights – Chunks
Dogs – Are You A Boy Or Are You A Girl
GG Allin – I Live To Be Hated**
Chain Gang – Satanic Rockers**
Killdozer – Man vs. Nature**
Die Kreuzen – In School (demo)**
Necros – Police Brutality (single)**
Negative Approach – Your Mistake**
The Fix – Vengeance (EP)**

Die Kreuzen – Land of Treason**
Bored Youth – Outcast**
Big Black – Cables (live)**
Skrewdriver – You're So Dumb
Group Bombino – Amidinine*
Romford Stompers – Dead Girls
Predator – Punk Man
S.Y.P.H. – Lachleute & Nettmenschen
Rivals – Skateboarding in the U.K.
Homosexuals – Nippon Airways
Cro-Mags – Malfunction*
Mayyors – Airplanes
Homostupids – Waiting for the House

Homosexuals – Jesus
Blues Control – Snow Day*
Art Attacks – Punk Rock Stars
Ruefrex – Capital Letters
Red Transistor – We're Not Crazy
Happy Flowers – I'm the Stupid One*
Culture – Two Sevens Clash
Suicide Squad – New Day in the Morning

* DENOTES PICK BY THE MONTHLY VISITOR
** DENOTES WORKFORCE BLOCK COURTESY OF THE MONTHLY VISITOR

And here's the download links, each 1 hour long...

7-8am - http://www.sendspace.com/file/mbm0k9
8-9am - http://www.sendspace.com/file/3hdjcf

And here's one from the vaults... November 6 2008, still high from the Philadelphia Phillies triumphant romping of the Rays in the 2008 Fall Classic.

Playlist..

The Gun Club – Preaching the Blues
Dust – Chasin' Ladies
Tits – We're So Glad Elvis Is Dead
Vopo's – I'm So Glad the King Is Dead
Amon Düül II – Archangels Thunderbird
Stooges – Down on the Street
Slugfuckers – Schizo Revolution
4-Skins – One Law for Them
Sun City Girls – Let's Just Lounge
Screamers – Sex Boy
No Trend – Mass Sterilization Caused By Venereal Disease (12")
Brainbombs – Sadist Action
Holocaust – Heavy Metal Mania
Venom – Acid Queen*
Motörhead – The Watcher*
Real Kids – Do the Boob
Germs – Land of Treason*
Psychedelic Horseshit – Portals*
Drunks with Guns – Melissa Explains It All
Kurt Vile & the Violators – Good Lookin' Out*
Homosexuals – Snapshots of Nairobi (instrumental) + Charlie Watts (vocal) + Flying
Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band – Why*
Rocket from the Tombs – Life Stinks*
Melvins – Antitoxidote
The Stereo Shoestring – On the Road South
Sprung aus den Wolken – Sei Still
Homostupids – Taping the Worm
Pentagram – Lazy Lady
Primitive Calculators – Casualty Ward + Glitter Kids

* DENOTES PICK BY THE MONTHLY VISITOR

And here's your download...

7-8am - http://www.sendspace.com/file/gy5yf0
8-9am - http://www.sendspace.com/file/rcspa8

You're welcome.

Evening DJ'ed Social Event

DJ'ed Social Event
Friday Feb 20
@ Atlantis, The Lost Bar
2442 Frankford Ave

John Joseph "I Got Your Back" After-Party
No Cover. No baggy clothes and no weapons.

Music for your Methlab on WKDU

Music for your Methlab host Sully, pictured at left.



How would you feel about a visit tomorrow?

Sully: The Monthly Visitor is due for an appearance. I insist. My listeners will appreciate your on-air personality and they'll drool over your timeless musical choices.

Can I play the Cro Mags?

Sully: Absolutely.

How about the Happy Flowers?

Sully: Sure.

Listen to Music for your Methlab each and every Thursday morning at drive-time, 7 to 9 AM EST, on WKDU 91.7 FM in Philadelphia and/or online at WKDU.ORG.

HOMOSTUPIDS MUSIC VIDEO

WAITING FOR THE HOUSE from THE BRUTAL BIRTHDAY E.P.

INTERVIEW W/ JESSE TRBOVICH

Jesse Trbovich, of the Violators, pictured on the left.



me: are you nervous about the gig?

jesse: No!

me: I would be. All those eyes staring at me.

jesse: I'm psyched... I need to play with those cats and vent some. This week has been mildly annoying...

Well, are they gonna close 'em during the Watery Love set?

me: Do you take out your frustrations on your baritone guitar?

jesse: Well, sometimes... I'm actually doing fine. This morning was a little weird, and I've been busy at work this week...

Seriously though: I'm not nervous.

Sent at 2:40 PM on Wednesday

See Jesse w/ KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS on Thursday Feb 12 @ Kong-Fu Necktie at Front & Thompson in Philadelphia. opening acts: WATERY LOVE, BOGAN DUST

SKULL PACK

Yo... exciting news. We were crawling out of a K-Hole and what did we find? Copies of Richie Records // TestosterTunes titles that were thought to be in short supply. So it's all going cheap. We've got monkeys on our backs and we need the cash.

THE SKULL PACK
4 releases
$17 by paypal to the US
$15 by check/m.o.

CLOCKCLEAN ER "Frogrammer" b/w "Early Man"
Perhaps Cleaner's most tuneful offering backed with a twisted staple of their live show. Punish your mother.




HOMOSTUPIDS "The Brutal Birthday EP"
Not much like other Stupids records. More like the FACTORYMEN. Your copy might arrive with a bent cover. Hand bent by a member of the group.


FNU RONNIES "Meat" 45
Debut from Philadelphia hard guitar group. Now bi-coastal. Keep an eye out for the forthcoming 12".




VIOLENT STUDENTS "Street Banger" cdep
Worthless live compact disc from 2006. Loud and slow and laden with the sound of shrieking girls wet for the Students.




So US residents should paypal $17 to TestosterTunes @ Gmail . com if you want it.
Individual copies of each release cost $5.50 by paypal to the US. $5 by check/m.o.