MP3: Phantogram – When I’m Small
MP3: The Antlers – Two
I used to get Phantogram confused with Pomegranates. I probably won’t anymore after finally listening to Phantogram, a duo from Saratoga Springs, New York that instantly brings to mind the xx. But it’s not necessarily a “if you like xx you’ll love Phantogram!” kinda thing. Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel don’t go the minimalistic route. Despite that rather serious video of “Moutful of Diamonds” above, Phantogram is often more playful, less effete and feels more like you should be dancing instead of just nodding your head. The band released its debut LP, Eyelid Movies, on Barsuk in February.
I love The Antlers, always have, even way back in their Attic of the Universe days and in March of ’09 when they played Cafe Bourbon St. to approximately 3 people. I still like Hospice (#5 on the ol’ Favorites of 2009 list) better than the live experience, but I’m curious to see how the Antlers have grown as a live band since then. I imagine it takes a little time to go from Peter Silberman’s intimate bedroom project to a full-band stage show.
Phantogram and The Antlers will play the Basement this Friday, and we’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away. So if you want to go to this show without paying a dime, send an email to contestdonewaiting@gmail.com with the subject ANTLERS ON MY PHANTOGRAM!! We’ll pick a winner on Thursday. …Oh, and since this is the Basement, it goes without saying that you should show up early unless you want to watch the bands on TV or stare at a large structural-support column. Doors at 8pm, $12.
The Antlers’ new video for “Bear” after you click on that little ‘more’ link over there
I remember catching The Black Bear Antler Deer Wolf Kids back when they were the Blue Jesus Buffalo Fish. I bet they still put on one helluva show. I learned about them at webkinz.com. Check it out!
If i wasn’t at Coachella, I’d be at this.
If Broken Social Scene, Ghostface Killah, and Milkman weren’t coming here together on the same day, I’d definitely go to this. Luckily I got to see The Antlers in Akron a couple months ago, but I’d like to see Phantogram as well.
Phantogram is friggin’ great. I’ve been spinning mouth full of diamonds since the album came out. Really cool CD of their review here: http://beyondrace.com/reviews/music-reviews/2271-phantogram-eyelid-movies-90
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