Critics' picks - music Dec 4, 2008
MERCURY REV The purveyors of hypnotic rock dreamscapes that leap from gauzy to noisy to arty return to bewitch with tunes from their latest, "Snowflake Midnight." Be sure to arrive early enough to catch the intimate song stylings of Dean & Britta, formerly of Luna. 9 p.m. Dec. 5. (Boston Globe)
Eating, observing, waiting for Peavy deal Nov 7, 2008
The new Mercury Rev is pretty good as well. Kinda iffy about Ryan Adams new one though. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alex James names cheese after New Order song Oct 4, 2008
The former Blur bassist has called his cheese Blue Monday in honour of New Order's 1982 hit. Moist, gooey, and quite mellow with sweet notes, apparently. (guardian.co.uk)
My Bloody Valentine Brings The Noise At ATP Sep 23, 2008
On the main stage, grunge godfathers Dinosaur Jr., epic instrumentalists Mogwai, indie darlings Yo La Tengo, hip-hop pioneers EPMD and upstate N.Y. locals Mercury Rev treated their audiences to tunes that ran the gamut from swirling guitar symphonies to head-rattling feedback experiments. ATP's second stage played host to a slew of up-and-coming and well-established indie acts, such as Brian Jonestown Massacre. (Billboard.com)
All Tomorrow's Parties Overtakes Upstate New York Sep 21, 2008
Besides My Bloody Valentine, tomorrow's bill boasts hip-hop twosome EPMD, Dinosaur Jr., Mercury Rev, Bob Mould, Yo La Tengo and Mogwai. While music is undoubtedly the focus of the weekend, ATP is also offering its patrons a number of entertaining distractions. (Billboard.com)
Back to basics v gimmicks May 31, 2008
This year they will welcome Mercury Rev, the Mountain Goats and the Wave Pictures. "We don't book buzz bands - just bands we love," he explains. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
UK's Best Rock Festivals in 2008 May 25, 2008
Finally, and living up to its name, this event draws the year to a close with Mercury Rev headlining. The copyright of the article UK's Best Rock Festivals in 2008 in Rock Music is owned by. (Suite101.com)
My Bloody Valentine Announces U.S. Tour Dates May 8, 2008
In related news, ATP New York has expanded its bill to include Dinosaur Jr., Mercury Rev, Harmonica, Lilys, Growing and Yo La Tengo. As previously reported, other confirmed acts to appear are Shellac, Mogwai, Polvo, F*ck Buttons, Autolux, the Drones, Low, Wooden Shjips, Edan and Thee Silver Mount Zion Orchestra. (Billboard.com)
Stage frightMaking cash from the bash is hard for music festival promoters Apr 16, 2008
Among its unusual features are a piano in a forest where acts from the main stage - who this year include Mercury Rev and British Sea Power- play impromptu sets. Without offering something different, it is "almost impossible" for a small festival to survive", Mr Taffe says. "There's so much saturation. (BBC News -- UK)
Today's best bets Mar 1, 2008
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This week's best bets Feb 28, 2008
T" Terrell of Dan K Theory on drums, will be playing covers by artists such as Jeff Beck and Pink Floyd and original blues, jazz and rock tunes. Special guest Ralph Roddenbery has been singing, playing and telling stories in the Classic City for more than two decades. Admission is a $10 suggested donation that will benefit Nu i's Space. or (706) 546-8209. BreastFest 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Tasty World Increase breast cancer awareness, honor those whose lives have been touched by the disease and enjoy... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Under New MGMT Jan 10, 2008
The result is 10 songs in the vein of the Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev and early Pink Floyd. VanWyngarden and Goldwasser played a host of instruments on the album, and with the assistance of Lips/Rev producer Dave Fridmann, created a sound that feels like something much larger than just a two-piece band. (Billboard.com)
Top 25 albums Oct 26, 2007
1998 Deserter's Songs - Mercury Rev ... They had inspired Mercury Rev and then topped them with a missive from the place where innocent pop met lysergic edge and everyone sang hymns of joy together. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
IODA Inks New Note, DBN, Dekanil, DLN and Jungle Records for Worldwide Digital Music Distribution Sep 20, 2007
Deals Add Music from Fulano, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Mercury Rev, Norma Winstone, John Etheridge, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, Laura Canoura and Others ... These five international music companies expand IODA's catalog of nearly one million tracks, and add music from Grammy-nominated Latin pop artist Fulano (DLN), Mercury Rev (Jungle Records), Iggy Pop and the Stooges (Jungle Records), top British Jazz guitarist John Etheridge (Dyad Records/New Note), internationally renowned jazz... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Professor Louie to perform in Wellsville Saturday at Creative Arts Center Aug 2, 2007
Professor Louie has also recorded and toured with Mercury Rev, Ireland s Four Men , The David Nelson Band, The Memphis Pilgrims and performed extensively as a duo with the late Rick Danko ... Miss Marie s strong vocals can be heard on varied recording Deserters Song - Mercury Rev, Jubilation - The Band, Long Roads - Four Men , Sip the Wine - Rick Danko, and on the new Rick Danko album Times Like These. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah May 23, 2007
A former member of Mercury Rev, Fridmann has a producing CV that reads like a Who's Who of indie bands: Mercury Rev, the Flaming Lips, Sparklehorse. What's he like. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Charlotte Hatherley: Happy to be alone at last Mar 9, 2007
The brash indie pop of Grey Will Fade has gone, replaced by a more experimental, thoughtful and mature sound informed by Hatherley's love of Kate Bush, David Bowie and Mercury Rev.. "The songs on Grey Will Fade were written five years before they were actually recorded and certainly reflect what I was into at the time," she explains. (Independent)
Mercury Rev's greatest album Mar 3, 2007
Mercury Rev's 1995 classic 'See You on the Other Side' is a sprawlingly ambitious mix of beautiful melodies, complex arrangements and psychedelic lullabies ... What a great album; but sadly, Mercury Rev s third album was as out of time in 1995 as the Velvet Underground's first was in peace n love 1967. (Suite101.com)
Magic Lantern Jan 10, 2007
Quick r;sum;: Luke has produced film installations in museums; he has done installations on location (such as at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, when he was invited to project images onto the snow-covered mountains surrounding the festival); and, since the late 80s, he s been on tour with bands such as Ed Hall, Poi Dog Pondering, Mercury Rev, and Stars of the Lid, projecting images onto the performers and the stage and in the process, becoming an integral part of the show. Luke s creativity and... (San Antonio Current, TX)
