Essential for today: the new album from Next In Line, called Traffic. It's a definite change of pace from what's all the rage these days, and so much more vital for it. 'Low Tide' is a really good song. And the band's thank-you is actually on the end of the album, instead of the liner notes, which is a first for me. Check out NIL and their companion Indie Vision Music bands right over here.
This just in: 25 Ta Life are indeed hitting Ottawa, contrary to rumours we'd heard that it had fallen through. January 9th at Club SAW with openers Outnumbered and At The Mercy of Inspiration. It'll be a good time. [qchc]
If plans hold, tomorrow night will find yours truly at the lovely home of sweetdisaster web designer Dave Flikkema with his wife Kelly and her maid of honour Natalie ringing in 2004. '03 was a great year, sure, but out with the old, in with the new, I always say. Actually, I never ever say that. Wherever you plan on being, be safe, and if you're in Ottawa, hope that the taxi people don't strike.
Well, how 'bout this: Montreal's A Perfect Murder have signed with Victory Records; the band's label debut will be out in April 2004.
The upcoming third album from Florida's Further Seems Forever is out next July - WHEEEE! The band will once again work with producer James Paul Wisner. [punkhardcore]
From March 17th through April 8th, Thrice are headlining a tour featuring Poison the Well, Darkest Hour and newcomers Moments In Grace. I'd go watch that. Oh man. Fo' sheezy.
Blood & Ink Records' newest signing, The Emergency have had to change their name to 10-33 for legal reasons. Legal schmegal, I always say. Oh wait, I never say that either.
The Weakerthans are gonna be in Australia in February and March, alongside Fueled By Ramen Records' band Blueline Medic. I like the Weakerthans.
If this is the last update of 2003 for us, we wish you and yours a fantastic New Year's Eve. Peace.
Posted by mike at December 30, 2003 06:41 PM