Show us ya teeth

Teeth are a 3 bit band from London consisting of Ximon Tayki, Simon Whybray and Veronica So. They make an ace noise of rave influenced synth, electro and heavy beats. They're bringing out an awesome single 'See Spaces' on August 16th on Moshi Moshi Records. The band have been scrabbling round the east-end's underbelly for a year or so now pounding out some parties, forming their sound as they go. I really rate their first single. I've heard a couple of demos floating about the webbernet too that bode well. Exciting times are afoot. Teeth are playing a few gigs out and about including Latitude and Offset fests. Winner.

Teeth - See Spaces
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Primavera

Primavera Sound 2010 was one of the best fests I’ve been to in years. Top fun, top bands, top city. After not writing for an age – here’s a monster round up of some of the hottest acts there…




Thee Oh Sees

One of my favourites as you probably know, Thee Oh Sees were ace face to face. First time I’ve seen them live and I wasn’t disappointed. They played a massive crowd at the Vice stage in the early eve and filled the air with slaggy riffs, and a din of delayed harmonies. So good. They played all my favourites off last years album ‘Dog Poison’ and a good few off their latest album ‘Warm Slime’ which can out a month ago. John Dwyer wins best front man of the festival.

Thee Oh Sees – I Was Denied
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Chrome Hoof

They are the future. Effin awesome live too. If Grace Jones and James Brown fused together they would probably create the leading lady Lola Olafisoye. She is amazing. Not only that but the deathrock jazzy crazy shit that is produced by the band is too tight to mention. They just had a new album out ‘Crush Depth’ a couple of weeks ago which is good, but it’s that track ‘Tonyte’ off their last effort that pipped my post on the night.

Chrome Hoof – Tonyte
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The Almighty Defenders

Not only do the Californian gospel garage boys have a rage on stage, but they possibly did one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. The half Black Lips, King Khan and Mark Sultan had to endure the annoyance of Florence (of the Machines) skanking around backstage hankering for attention. To my horror, she launched onto stage wailing into a microphone on the Defender’s last track. Khan calmly wandered over to her, picked up her mic, switched it off and handed her a tambourine. Amazing! I will be indebted to them forever. Their self titled album is ace and it’s out now.

The Almighty Defenders – All My Loving
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Other highlights…

Sleigh Bells – Tell ‘Em
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Here We Go Magic – The Collector
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Wild Beasts – Devils Crayon
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Snat Preview...

I can't begin to talk about how much I'm anticipating Connan Mockasin's forthcoming album 'Please Turn Me Into The Snat'. The lovely people at Phantasy Sound have put up a preview of the album on Soundcloud. It's sounding beautiful. The album comes out 17th May exclusive to Rough Trade and you can catch Connan tomorrow night at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen supporting Pete & The Pirates for a double preview night.

Connan Mockasin 'Please Turn Me Into The Snat' Preview by phantasysound

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Future Echo

THE OSCILLATION 'Future Echo' from JULIAN HAND on Vimeo.

I witnessed The Oscillation at Barden's Boudoir a couple of weeks ago and was very much engrossed. The London four create a beautiful din of psychedelia. There like a cross of Wooden Shijps and Higamos Hogamos and Stone Roses, which is a crackin combo. The O's have just released a proud EP entitled 'Future Echo' which is available to buy now. The title track is featured in the video which you an hear here. Also the band have been kind enough to give you a little b-side treat 'See Through You'. If you can see them live, you'll be shoegazing and swaying with the rest of them.

The Oscillation - See Through You

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SUPER ACE EVENT #1

Get your ears around a double headline extravaganza of post-punk, left-field dance rock with some rockabilly garage thrown in. A right good night for a fiver.

May 14th @ Rich Mix, London. 8pm - 1am

ELECTRICITY IN OUR HOMES
East London’s finest purveyors of post-punk and art rock.
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Electricity In Our Homes - Don't You Want To (Follow) by superaceblog


NOT SQUARES
Hot, busting, Belfast dance rock.
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Not Squares - Asylum by superaceblog

VINNY AND THE CURSE
Garage and rockabilly rawness from the Birmingham duo.
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Vinny And The Curse - The Suicide Twist by superaceblog

We've also got DJ sets from Portasound, Heartbeast and yours truly.

You can get £5 tickets from here...
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We got the event on facebook too...
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Come down for a crackin' eve.

♥

Lifeguard

The great London tag team that is Friendship are about to release a great single called 'Lifeguard' on April 19th. It's on a split 7" with New Zealand's punk experimenters Die! Die! Die!. I was obsessed with Friendship's single 'The Graveyard Shift' which I posted last year. The newbie doesn't disappoint either. Twiddly riddims and sun filled joy. The lads have a few tour dates in and around the UK including being involved on the Sex beat Tour. I've seen them play a few times now so would urge you to go see 'em. Get you're tropicana and your tropicalia on to this...

Lifeguard - Friendship by superaceblog

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New Caribou

The new Caribou album 'Swim' is streaming and ready for your ears. It's a belter. It hits the real world on April 19th. I won't describe it because you can hear it hear for yourself. Enjoy...

Swim by Caribouband

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Reet Neat

The Neat - In Youth Is Pleasure from Danny North on Vimeo.

I love The Neat's soon to be released single 'In Youth Is Pleasure'. You can watch the vid to listen to it. I'm well into the Mark E Smith style vocals and grimey northern riffs. The single is out on April 26th on 7". Little belter. Can't wait to hear more from them. They're playing a good few gigs around the UK to promote the release to. I for one am definitely going to make it down.

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Book my face

Super Ace now has a facebook fanpage.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

Become a fan to hear about the usual band stuff AND about new Super Ace Events which are going to happen really soon! How very exciting. Hope to see you there.

Carnival time

Spring is springing, I have the internet once again and it's time to spread the joy of Erland & The Carnival. I heard a cracking track called 'My Name Is Carnival' the other day and was very excited by the bands blend of Romani basslines, plucky guitars, smooth sixties vocals and general magic that's entwined within it. Love it. The lads released their debut entitled 'E&TC' in January so you can get your paws on it for more flamenco claps, hammondesque keys and fairground flare. Their taking up a tour to promote the aforementioned to, so get your eyes to their myspace to peruse the European and UK dates. Lovely stuff. You can listen to the song on their myspace as I have been asked to remove it from here. Thanking you.

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