Tonight! The Winter Sounds, with Animals in Human Attire and TL;DR at Der Rathskeller

Posted on March 23, 2012 by mollymagnolia

This Friday night at Der Rath at 9:00 p.m., join us for one of the last great rock shows in Der Rath before our Terrace season starts up!

Hailing from Athens, GA, The Winter Sounds was formed by Patrick Keenan in 2006. Shortly thereafter, the post-punk assemblage signed with Live Wire Records out of Atlanta, which was followed by a full U.S. Tour in 2008. Their second full-length album, Church of the Haunted South, was included on Atlanta A-List Magazine’s Top 10 Albums of 2009. Today, the band is working out of Nashville, and producing new material with Scott Solter, who has previously worked with St. Vincent, Spoon, and Okkervil River. Sean Moeller of Daytrotter describes the Winter Sounds as “the very definition of what the British blokes cream themselves over. Yet, there’s this very subtle American emotionalism to it that savors–oddly enough– the fragility of a thousand compressed feelings.”

A Milwaukee favorite, Animals in Human Attire started when frontman and UW-Madison student Jack Tell needed a creative outlet for his solo material. Animals in Human Attire has recently returned from a Midwest tour in support of their most recent, self-titled EP. If Modest Mouse got together with a folksy yodeler, Animals in Human Attire would surely be the lovechild.

Madison locals TL;DR will also be playing. With a 60′s garage-rock sound mixed in with a surfer-chill quality, TL;DR was one of the top four contestants in the Isthmus Band-To-Band Competition last year.

This Friday night at Der Rath will be one of the more eclectic show’s you’ll go to this year, and everyone needs a little indie-folk-rock-post-punk-surfer-garage-music in their lives. We hope to see you there.

Download The Winter Sounds’ “Merci Michelle Dupont”

Back for More: Trapper Schoepp and The Shades w/ Ferdinand the Bull at Der Rath

Posted on March 1, 2012 by mollymagnolia

A couple weekends ago, Milwaukee’s own Trapper Schoepp graced our presence at Der Rath by opening for Juniper Tar with a crowd-engaging and foot-stomping set. This Friday night at Der Rath, Schoepp is back for more; he’s even bringing his band, The Shades!

Schoepp and the Shades string together pop-rock melodies with Bob Dylan-esque Americana thrown in for some spice. Kiki Schueler of the The Punk Rock Skunk Blog described Schoepp as “what Bowie would sound like if he grew up in Pewaukee instead of the UK.”

The four-man band has just released a new album, Run Engine Run, with twelve new songs sure to instigate plenty of head-nodding and foot-tapping. The Isthmus described Schoepp as “a songwriting talent in the making.” With influences like Bruce Springsteen, Wilco, and The Clash, Schoepp and the Shades will be sure to bring that summer Terrace-feel music straight into Der Rath.

Opening for Trapper Schoepp and the Shades will be Ferdinand the Bull, a Madison band the core. With songs like “Barcelona,” the band strikes similarities with the likes of The Black Keys and Jack White, throwing in some raw guitar riffs and awesomely scratchy vocals. FTB’s enigmatic personality and rock n’ roll vibe will surely set the stage for Schoepp.

So f you’re looking for a Friday night to chillax, drink beer, and get back down to your roots, Trapper Schoepp and the Shades and Ferdinand the Bull will surely sooth your musical soul. PS: It’s FREE!!

Download “So Long” by Trapper Schoepp and the Shades

This Saturday – Astronautalis w/ Bi-Polar Bear and Hewn

Posted on February 23, 2012 by T.J.

This preview’s going to be really easy to write because Minneapolis-based Andy Bothwell, known as Astronautalis, is one of the most interesting and talented human beings I can think of. So I think one of the best things I could do is give you the facts about him and avoid fluffy rhetoric, and if you don’t want to come to this 9 p.m. show at the Sett by the end, I’m not sure what else I can do for you.

-First, the impressive: Astronautalis’ latest album, This is Our Science, has an average score of 85/100 on Metacritic, which is a collection of ratings of albums by the most respected music criticism publications like Consequence of Sound, Alternative Press, PopMatters, and Under the Radar. By contrast, Adele’s 21, winner of multiple Grammys, has a Metacritic score of 76.

-Andy has a tattoo on his index finger that says “mustache” in cursive, shaped so that when he puts it between his mouth and his nose it looks like he has a mustache. That’s only one of multiple crazy-awesome tattoos he has.

-Astronautalis has collaborated with everyone from Doomtree artists to Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara. The latter sings the hook on his hit, “Contrails,” from This is Our Science (See video and download mp3 below). He and P.O.S. of Doomtree just completed an album based on short fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald under the name “Four Fists.”

-You love Always Sunny in Philadelphia, right? Well, cast members on that show are fans of Astronautalis, and you can even see a poster of Astronautalis on the wall of Charlie’s apartment on the show.

-Andy studied theater directing and lighting at Southern Methodist University. In fact, he directed Paranormal Activity actress Katie Featherston in multiple plays. But he didn’t make the jump straight from theater to rapping – he’s also been a security guard at an art museum, a substitute teacher, a dishwasher, and is still a member of the sheet metal workers union.

-Astronautalis spent years on the freestyle rap circuit. In fact, at most of his concerts, he takes suggestions from the crowd for about five subjects on which he freestyle raps. It’s truly amazing and has to be seen. Check out this video from a visit to Madison in 2010 in which he raps about Brett Favre, TI-83+ calculators, the Yankees, sleepwalking, and bed bugs (Thanks to Jason for posting this to the Facebook event wall).

So there you have it. But that’s not all, folks – Bi-Polar Bear and Hewn will be getting us started. Hewn takes the stage at 9 p.m. Their Tom Waits-praising sound will be an excellent complement to Astronautalis, one of the many influences he also weaves into his music. After Hewn rocks, Bi-Polar Bear will represent the hip-hop side of things. The duo made a name for themselves before heading to New York City to spread their infectious beats and bold rhymes to the East Coast.

So this is clearly not one to miss. You can avoid doing so by getting down to the Sett for the 9 p.m. start this Saturday. It’s free, so there’s really nothing standing in your way from having an amazing night full of amazing music.

Check out the Facebook event for more details. Watch the “Contrails” video and download the mp3 below.

Download “Contrails” by Astronautalis

The Poison Control Center, Sat. Nite Duets, and The Fatty Acids take over Der Rath Saturday

Posted on February 22, 2012 by erinberge

Sat. Nite Duets

Cancel all previous Saturday night plans (with the excuse of “i’m going to a sick concert”), for you will not want to miss this show that WUD Music has so kindly booked for you. As The Fatty Acids start off the night with their named “quirk pop” sound (or according to the band themselves “psych polka” and “scramble pop”), standing still will not be an option. Their new album Leftover Monsterface (available for free download on their bandcamp), released in June 2011, has an unusual alternative rock feel, but also resembles electronic pop. With their hometown in Milwaukee, the band’s fan base continually grows through passionate live performances.

Next, Sat. Nite Duets set high expectations from their recent album, Summer of Punishment. Revealed in a recent CNN interview, Sat. Nite Duets use their songs to “poke fun at societal outrages” during the political tension residing in Wisconsin. Their humorous stance adds that much more to their rock and roll performance.

To end the night on a fantastic note, The Poison Control Center will take the stage, hailing from Ames, Iowa. There unique personality can be heard in songs such as “Some Ordinary Vision” or “Dracula’s Casket.” But just listening to them on your speakers does not do this band justice. The prominent sounds of the guitar combined with hard vocals can only result in a heart-pounding performance– In conclusion, it will be awesome.

Download a song from each band below and join us at Der Rath at 9:30 on Saturday.

Download The Fatty Acids’ “Memory Banks”
Download Sat. Nite Duets’ “Way Behind My Age Group”
Download Poison Control Center’s “Underground Bed”

Juniper Tar and Chaperone at Der Rathskeller

Posted on February 16, 2012 by marleealexa

Milwaukee natives Juniper Tar are coming to Der Rathskeller this Saturday 2/18 along with Chicago-based Chaperone. Be excited. Both of these bands offer something different and pronounced from the typical bass-drowning and synthesizing that goes down in much of the music today.

Juniper Tar was created in 2005 and has since released an LP, To The Trees, and EP, The Howl Street. Both are rather lovely and can be downloaded for free on their website (that’s right, free!). After listening to both of their albums, it’s evident that these guys know what they’re doing and they’re quite good at it. With a rather melancholic tune, Juniper Tar’s passion and personality is revealed in their music. Along with varying vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, the overall effect of their songs provide their audience with melodies that delve under the surface much like masters such as Mumford and Sons and Death Cab for Cutie. Therefore, you must come check them out… for free!

Want some delicious radio rock with a kind of Hawaiian influence? Say aloha to Chaperone. This quintet, right out of Chicago, is the epitome of awesome. With the release of their EP album Cripple King in 2010, Chaperone’s fan base has been steadily growing. Their sound is cheerful but tough, much like if the Beach Boys and Sex Pistols had a baby (the Beach Pistols). You can find out more about them on their blog or just come see them and hear their raucous and charming sound this Saturday at Der Rathskeller!

Download “In Cement” by Juniper Tar

This Saturday at the Sett: Night Moves with Kane Place Record Club

Posted on February 16, 2012 by mollymagnolia

Have you heard of Domino Records? This is the record company that’s nabbed bands like Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, The Kills, Real Estate… the list goes on and on. If you’re a fan of any of these bands, you’ll be happy to know that Domino’s newest sign-on, Night Moves, will be tearing it down at the Sett this Saturday night. Night Moves pairs smooth electric beats with melodies of nostalgia. Opening for Night Moves will be Kane Place Record Club, one of Milwaukee’s favorite live acts, bringing the best jam sesh you’ll ever see at the Sett. Last time KPRC was in town, headliners JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound tweeted, “Damn @kaneplace is not fooling around, we’ve played with some hot bands this tour.” Clearly, you don’t want to miss this epic raucous of a show.

Download “Headlights” by Night Moves

Stolen Silver + Will Phalen Trio Saturday in Der Rath!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Azaria

Dan Myers and Levi Britton aka Stolen Silver, released their debut album earlier this summer. The folk duo from Chicago is new, but only in terms of their latest project; Myers and Britton have been long time friends, past roommates, and band mates in another acoustic pop band called Down the Line.

Each song off of their self-titled LP is filled with emotion and delivered with beautiful harmonizing; “We put absolutely no limits or constraints on the sounds. We really wanted to exploit the inherent mood that each song, and sound, dictated on its own” Myers says.

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