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Siren Festival

2008-05-12T15:56:10Z

Saturday July 19 (noon–9pm)

@ Coney Island in Coney Island

For one special day each summer, the Village Voice cordially transforms the bizarro-Poseidean freak show that is Coney Island into something just as strange, but with far more blog cred. Yes, Siren Fest is a sight to behold, jangle pop, shoot-the-freak, fried clams, and all. This year's lineup offers an excellent cross-section of contemporary rockers, including ex-Pavement project Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, Montreal ensemble Islands, up-and-coming indie-folkies the Dodos, and more than a few others. Large crowds are the norm, but fear not: the beach is but a few steps away, and indie fans can always use some sun.

Warm Up feat. Danton Eepron

2008-06-19T15:48:01Z

Saturday July 19 (3–9pm)

@ PS1 Contemporary Art Center in LIC

This week's Warm Up provides yet another reason to hop a tugboat to Long Island City (as if you needed one). Curated by style-for-the-people outpost agnes b., the electro-leaning bill toes the line between dance music and pure pop, with an oddball spirit that befits the avant-garde surroundings. Theremin player Dorit Chrysler presents an engaging concoction of new composition, balladry, and electronic meandering, while Au Revoir Simone steer things in a more hummable direction with the aid of a few Casiotone keyboards. London DJ Danton Eeprom, meanwhile, brings Warm Up back to its disco-house comfort zone.

Backyard Couture Garden Party

2008-07-09T21:08:48Z

Saturday July 19 (5–11pm)

@ Harriet's Alter Ego

If you and your friends have backyard beer-pong BBQs, like, every weekend, it might be time to change things up. Fresh-to-death Flatbush boutique Harriet's Alter Ego throws its second garden party of the summer today, bringing together fashion, art, and music on its funky outdoor patio. Add to your wardrobe with special collections from local designers, bid on couture auction pieces, or get a complimentary makeover. If you're already fly enough, check out the lower-borough-loving group photo exhibit BK All Day, grab some free eats, and jam out to Caribbean-pop stars like fierce rockstress Malene Younglao and exotic rude-girl songbirds Nola Darling.

Matmos

2008-07-08T19:01:47Z

Saturday July 19 (7pm)

@ (le) poisson rouge

Matmos are sort of like the high schooler that wiggles in a plastic bag to convey the intricacies of Hamlet. Since 1998's quasi-objects LP, which exclusively relied on found sounds, Matmos have crafted entire albums based on literary and historical concepts — 2006's excellent The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast is a collection of abstract "sound portraits" of luminaries such as Ludwig Wittgenstein, William S. Burroughs, and Patricia Highsmith. Their recent Supreme Balloon, however, is a more joyous, less cerebral affair, replete with retro-future synths, and cheeky bloops and bleeps. Tonight, expect an abundance of digital noise, quirky melodies, and the same playful charm that made the group's intellectual bravado bearable in the first place.

Tigercity w/ Murder Mystery

2008-07-02T13:28:46Z

Saturday July 19 (9pm)

@ Bowery Ballroom

Assuming you aren't entirely wiped from a day spent staked on Coney Island asphalt (going home is so not rock 'n roll!), head to the Bowery — Brooklyn smoove-poppers Tigercity are sure to soothe your sunburn. Though the incessantly touring quartet are now in the studio, finally laying down a debut LP, they take a break tonight to lay down their funky, falsetto-fied jams on an actual audience. Think Prince… on quaaludes. Openers Murder Mystery mine a different era with simple and pleasing '50s-tinged indie-pop. The jingle-jangle sounds retro, but the lyrics are delivered in an almost sardonic monotone, recalling Jonathan Richman and his much more Modern Lovers.

The Black Ghosts

2008-07-10T14:22:54Z

Saturday July 19 (10pm)

@ Studio B in Greenpoint

If Simon Lord's voice sounds familiar, it's because the soulful Brit, before leading the Black Ghosts, held down vocal duties in the earliest incarnation of Simian — back when the band played radiant pop-psychedelia, before its current, dance-oriented (and mobile) direction. The Black Ghosts play what they've deemed "perverse, personal pop music," blending crisp production with finely tuned dance-floor sensibilities. Tonight, they take to the stage with Lord on vocals and Theo Keeting (formerly of the Wiseguys) improvising the group's cuts on samplers and sequencers. Residents Dave P and JDH open up with a smattering of new house, techno, and electro.

Carmina Soul Part Two feat. Wunmi

2008-07-09T16:34:57Z

Saturday July 19 (11pm)

@ Old American Can Factory in Bklyn

If you didn't get out of town for the weekend, no worries — the Afrokinetics crew bring their exotic broken-beat soul train to the courtyard of Gowanus' historic arts factory tonight, where they'll be rocking out till dawn. Wild-style UK vocalist Wunmi's fiery set synthesizes her Nigerian heritage and New York-house pedigree (while taking you back to the sweet Soul II Soul days), while Carmina resident DJ Chris Annibell and his percussionist Amon drop only the funkiest dance cuts for your summer-soaked soles.