“Along with the album’s 458th reissue, Universal Music and Castle Face Records are commemorating the 45th anniversary of The Velvet Underground & Nico with a covers album featuring a bunch of Bay Area psych rockers.” Included is a rendition of “Femme Fatale” by Ty Segall.
Thee Oh Sees cover “European Son” on The Velvet Underground & Nico by Castle Face And Friends. The covers album will be available on vinyl for pre-order only, to be released November 6th, though the songs will also be available to download via various websites from October 15th-29th.
“Here’s ‘Freaking Out the Neighborhood’, the new single from Montreal garage-pop impresario Mac DeMarco’s new album, 2, which is out October 16 via Captured Tracks.”
San Francisco’s Yours Truly gives us a sneak peak of what to expect at Mac DeMarco’s Friday, September 14 show at Rickshaw Stop with video from his 285 Kent performance of “I’m A Man.”
“Now, with their reputation as one of America’s most redoubtable live acts wholly assured, Thee Oh Sees use Putrifiers II to explore the possibilities of the studio and more lustrous modes of psychedelia.”
MTV Hive breaks down Thee Oh Sees discography and where you should start based on the mood that strikes you. Oh, “and let’s not forget they’re easily one of the greatest live acts in America right now.”
RockStar Motel’s Artist Limelight shines on guitarist Petey Dammit of Thee Oh Sees. “His retorts were instantaneous and irrelevant, his smile devious yet intriguing, and his demeanor demure but erratic,” states interviewer, Travis Gillett.
Check out the new video for “The Hill”, the first track off upcoming solo album Twins, out October 9 via Drag City. “Directed by Segall himself alongside Peter Grimm, it’s a VHS-looking adventure featuring masks and a giant stuffed bear.”
“Mac DeMarco is a talented, impish kid who hasn’t quite decided what kind of rock songs he wants to write– which is fine, because he’s sounded pretty good doing anything he’s tried out so far. “
“In her guide to San Francisco, she gives insight into how she spends her time around the Bay Area, from quiet moments in the city’s pristine parks and beaches, to the best live venues, vintage shops and Mexican eateries…”
“For a few hours in the afternoon (mostly) young and (mostly) off-kilter garage and punk bands, including Ty Segall and Thee Oh Sees, took the wheel,” states Jon Caramanica of the New York Times. “Just prior, on a smaller stage, Milk Music played impressive, slightly sludgy punk that felt insular, a rarity.”
Thee Oh Sees & Ty Segall announce co-headlined tour in September. Click to see tour dates and a track listing of Thee Oh Sees next album, Putrifiers II, out September 11 via In The Red