This Is Book’s Music

Yes, you read that right, your mom. We know your mom thinks Anti Pop Consortium are one of the best groups out there, you don’t think her old school credentials came from watching the Kid ‘N Play cartoon on NBC while eating Kroonchy Stars, now did you? No, your mom is a true head, and she knows a damn good track when she hears it.

In fact, she probably is the one who leaked their new album, Fluorescent Black (Big Dada), on the internet. That’s right, you didn’t know your mom had credentials? You thought those acetates in her closet came from your dad? Yeah right, read the matrix numbers, they were personalized for her, PERSONALIZED.

Yeah, you may be happy that school is back and you can try to impress the ladies with that new flow you learned while doing a bit of traveling with friends, but the truth is, you heading to school and staying with your dad only means one thing: a road trip for your mom. You don’t believe me? Notice how she bought some new heels, and you’re thinking “why is mom buying heels, she hasn’t been out in years? She always wears those lo-fi sandals to church?” No, those heels were bought because she’s going to travel to catch as many Anti-Pop Consortium shows while she can, she’s not going to wait up for you. You know your mom is on Facebook, right? Oh yeah, and you know how I know? I know. Watch, she may be keeping a vlog of her stops in the following spots on the Anti-Pop Consortium tour:

9/12/09 MONTICELLO, NY ATP FESTIVAL
9/29/09 NEW YORK, NY SANTOS (CD RELEASE PARTY)
10/1/09 CLEVELAND, OH GROG SHOP
10/2/09 CHICAGO, IL EMPTY BOTTLE (CD RELEASE PARTY)
10/3/09 DETROIT, MI PIKE ROOM
10/6/09 PHILADELPHIA, PA SILK CITY
10/7/09 BALTIMORE, MD TALKING HEAD
10/8/09 BOSTON, MA GREAT SCOTT
10/10/09 WASHINGTON, DC ROCK AND ROLL HOTEL
10/11/09 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA IS LOUNGE
10/12/09 CHAPEL HILL, NC LOCAL 506
10/13/09 RICHMOND, VA CANAL CLUB

Aha! That one month trip back home sounds like the perfect excuse right, but it’s worse when you realize the one leaving is not you, but your mom. Look at the venues: Rock And Roll Hotel, Canal Club, Talking Head, Silk City: Anti-Pop Consortium aren’t playing games, they’re ready to meet up with the people again and you know what? Your mom is also ready to meet up with each and one of those guys, and they are ready to meet up with your mom.

Disgusted? I know you were going to check them out, but watch when they do a few dedications. They may be speaking in code about your mom. You’ll be like “oh damn, that’s my shit”, but no, that’s your mom they’re interpreting lyrically. You’re right, they’re going to do their thing like they always do, but your mom will be doing her thing like she has always done. She’ll be back before Halloween.

If you are familiar with The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, then you probably have made their self-titled debut album one of your favorites of the year. To continue on their mission, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart (or POBPAH, although you don’t want to sound like dork and you would prefer to say their name in full with honor) are about to release an EP that is sure to bring more fans into their web.

Okay, so mayeb EP is rock talk because in truth it’s a new single being released four different ways. “Higher Than The Stars” (Slumberland) will be released as a 7″ 45, a 12″ single, and a CD single. On top of that there will be an alternate 12″ featuring nothing but remixes. If you’re a fan, you’ll want and/or need to get all three since each format comes with tracks that are exclusive to it. Now that’s a smart band. Here is how it will look:

CD version
01 “Higher Than The Stars”
02 “103″
03 “Falling Over”
04 “Twins”
05 “Higher Than The Stars (Saint Etienne Visits Lord Spank Remix)”

REMIX 12″
A1 “Higher Than The Stars (Saint Etienne Visits Lord Spank Remix)”
B1 “Falling Over (DJ Downfall Sprechenbann Mix)”
B2 “Higher Than The Stars (Skanfrom Remix)”

As you can see, “Higher Than The Stars” was remixed by Saint Etienne and is being called the “Saint Etienne Visits Lord Spank Remix” (which you can download for free by clicking here.)

The new single/EP (call it what you want) will be released on September 22nd, and they are now on the road hoping to kill you loudly with their songs, here are the confirmed dates:

Sep 05 2009 Middle East Downstairs, Boston, Massachusetts &+
Sep 06 2009 La Sala Rossa Montreal, Quebec &+
Sep 07 2009 Horeshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario &+
Sep 08 2009 Logan Square Auditorium Chicago, Illinois &+
Sep 09 2009 Stage Door at the Orpheum Madison, Wisconsin &+
Sep 10 2009 The Slowdown Omaha, Nebraska &+
Sep 12 2009 Monolith Festival Morrison, Colorado
Sep 13 2009 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, Utah &+
Sep 14 2009 Neurolux Boise, Idaho &+
Sep 15 2009 Neumo’s Seattle, Washington &+
Sep 17 2009 MFNW / Doug Fir Portland, Oregon &+
Sep 18 2009 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California &+
Sep 19 2009 Troubadour Los Angeles, California &+
Sep 21 2009 Casbah San Diego, California &+
Sep 22 2009 Club Congress Tucson, Arizona &+
Sep 24 2009 Lola’s Fort Worth, Texas &+
Sep 25 2009 The Mohawk Austin, Texas &+
Sep 26 2009 One Eyed Jacks New Orleans, Louisiana &+
Sep 27 2009 Club Down Under (Florida State University) Tallahassee, Florida &+
Sep 28 2009 The Earl Atlanta, Georgia &+
Sep 29 2009 Local 506 Chapel Hill, North Carolina &+
Sep 30 2009 Black Cat, Washington DC &+
Oct 01 2009 Ottobar Baltimore, Maryland &+
Oct 03 2009 New York, NY Webster Hall &+
Oct 05 2009 First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, Pennsylvania &+

& = w/ The Depreciation Guild
+ = w/ Cymbals Eat Guitars