Album Review: Moonface – Dreamland EP: Marimba and Shit-Drums

By Drew Litowitz on February 4th, 2010

If you like Krug’s songwriting style and his obscure, metaphorical imagery, then you’d be foolish to pass on Moonface.

CoS Year-End Report: The Top 100 Albums of ‘09: 75-51

By Michael Roffman on December 15th, 2009

75. Florence Valentin – Spring Ricco

Spring means run in Swedish. Ricco is an allusion to the wealthy 16-year-old Riccardo Campogiani who didn’t survive the injuries caused by kicks to his head from his equally wealthy peers after a party in central Stockholm. If economic independence doesn’t prevent violent and extreme social behavior, then what [...]

On Sale: August 8th, 2009

By Will Hines on August 8th, 2009

The following tickets are on sale beginning August 8, 2009…

Sunset Rubdown feels it’s imperative you see its live show, announces world tour

By Alex Young on August 5th, 2009

Imperative or not, for the second time this year, you’ll have the opportunity to check out the Montreal outfit support its recently released studio album at a venue near you.

Album Review: Sunset Rubdown – Dragonslayer

By Drew Litowitz on June 25th, 2009

For those who follow Spencer Krug and his numerous projects (Wolf Parade, Swan Lake, Frog Eyes, etc), there always seems to be room for more of him in our lives. The Canadian rarely falters, more often than not delivering a profound listening experience with each release. Luckily, Drangonslayer, Sunset Rubdown’s fourth LP, is no exception. In fact, it may be the strongest Krug-related record since Wolf Parade’s glorious debut.

Sunset Rubdown rolls out “Idiot Heart”, summer tour

By Drew Litowitz on April 17th, 2009

Nobody is going to argue if you exclaim, “Damn, Spencer Krug is the man.” You’ll probably find less people who will get on your case with statements along the lines of, “Damn, Spencer Krug never quits.” With eight total releases in the past four years, amongst the various outfits to which he contributes and/or fronts [...]

Sunset Rubdown readies Dragonslayer

By Drew Litowitz on March 30th, 2009

I don’t know if it’s me, but it feels like Spencer Krug and the rest of those dudes (you know which ones), never sleep. I mean seriously, we’re unable to go a month or two without a new album from Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Swan Lake, Destroyer, Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach, or Handsome Furs (let [...]

ACL Aftershow: Sunset Rubdown (9/27)

By JR Dill on October 2nd, 2008

With Okkervil River and Man Man rocking 6th street, the Swell Season soothing Congress Avenue, and the Butthole Surfers reuniting at the infamous Stubbs, the night following day two of Austin City Limits seemed to be nothing short of entertaining. After finding that Okkervil River tickets had finally sold out, I decided to trust a [...]