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Murder City Devils @ Roseland Theater, Portland OR

Posted: 01 Mar 2009 11:30 AM PST

The Murder City Devils‘ return to Portland was a hot and sweaty one. Anticipation had been growing since their last show here was canceled. Down near the stage, the bodies pushed forward and back with each song, and when the band launched into a fast one, the dancing grew spirited and rough. The crowd knew pretty much every word, singing along when not bobbing and bouncing into each other. The joyous mood made for a very friendly pit. [Question: when did the pit fill up with beards? Is that just a Portland thing?]

The Murder City Devils had ditched their all black clothing for your typical indie rock attire — Spencer Moody was sporting a sweater and a Portland worthy beard — but hadn’t given up the theatrics. The songs still had all the over-the-top goth charm that made them fun to shout eight years ago. Judging from the band’s energy, and the way Moody and his scream stalked the stage, they seemed glad to be back to support the release of their new box set.

It’d been a couple years since I listened to anything more than my favorite tracks off In Name And Blood. Their set reminded me how much I liked shouting along to bad drinking decisions and murder. I don’t think I’ll be able to let their albums sit that long again.

The Murder City Devils: website | myspace

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Posted: 01 Mar 2009 08:00 AM PST

(@indierockjess) I wish it wasn’t so cold (or that I wasn’t such a wuss) so I could ride my bike to the show tonight…. car-ing it up #
(@indierockjess) quick glance at SXSW day 1 sched. and I’m already buggin’ on who to see when and where and omg so much overlap #
(@indierockjess) also, not watching the Oscars — couldn’t care less. Off to the M Room to dance around to Tigercity, what what! #
(@indierockjess) this just ink winner of Best Picture, Tigercity! #
(@indierockjess) Taraji P. Henson’s stylist: do want. #
(@davinic) Attention all Kansas City area Tilly and the Wall Fans: http://bit.ly/qNTXK #
(@davinic) testing something cool for #sxsw #
(@davinic) testing something cool for @sxsw #
(@indierockjess) happy mardi gras! #
(@glowah) The mix the label didn’t want you to hear-Stairsailor feat. The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: http://tinyurl.com/cujpcq #
(@indierockjess) damn you error 500! #
(@indierockjess) not at all feeling the new Boomkat, nor something else (forget) I listened to in the car this morning, but Mt. St. Helen’ #
(@indierockjess) Seriously diggin’ on Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band. Listen! http://tinyurl.com/mtsthel #
(@indierockjess) not totally loving The Veils. #
(@indierockjess) Audrye Sessions is kind of cheesy and not so great #
(@indierockjess) not really feeling Divisible either. #
(@indierockjess) I hate you 500 internal error! #
(@indierockjess) needed: more hours in a day or nothing but caffeine coursing through my veins. …bed time! #
(@indierockjess) Fight Like Apes http://tinyurl.com/flapes might be my new favorite band…of the week at least #
(@indierockjess) sorry for no free music friday, y’all - working on getting it up soon/at all #
(@indierockjess) at starbucks drinking tea and posting (for the first time ever in a sb). feeling like a real blogger! haha #
(@davinic) ryan adams at the Uptown tonight! Excited.!@#$%^& #
(@davinic) the cardinals will take the stage promptly at 8:30 #
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Buy Cursive’s New Album for $1

Posted: 01 Mar 2009 07:30 AM PST

Cursive knows you’re impatient to have more of their indie rock goodness enriching your music library, so rather than waiting until their new album Mama, I’m Swollen drops on March 10 with Saddle Creek Records, you can download the digital version today, March 1–and it’s for just a $1 to boot!

Now, there is a catch. Each day, the album goes up another $1 in price until the actual release date, 3/10. So don’t take too long to decide.

To get your hands on the album just head over to Saddle-creek.com.

Tracklisting:
2. From the Hips
3. I Couldn’t Love You
4. Donkeys
5. Caveman
6. We’re Going to Hell
7. Mama, I’m Satan
8. Let Me Up
9. Mama, I’m Swollen
10. What Have I Done

Cursive: website | myspace | “From the Hips” stream | “I Couldn’t Love You” stream |@ the Barbary