DAILY RECORDS: LCD Soundsystem, The Riverdales & Teenage Fanclub

by | Jun 15, 2010 | MUSIC

LCD SoundsystemThis Is Happening (DFA/Virgin)
Hipster dance music that seems horribly outdated to me, but for some reason is still loved in indie circles, even though it’s not 2003 anymore. And thank god, because all of this jaded electro for ironic dancing has always gotten on my nerves, no matter how wry its lyrics are.

The RiverdalesTarantula (Recess Records)
As Ramones tributes go, this Screeching Weasel side project is a cut above. Ben Weasel understands the importance of 60s girl-group melody and 50s rock n’ roll, and effectively incorporates those influences into The Riverdales’ sound. The result is a superfun three-chord punk record you can dance to.

Teenage FanclubShadows (Merge Records)
These Scottish power-pop veterans may not be as grungy as they were in their early-90s heyday, but the smoother pop songs they crank out today are every bit as gorgeous as the early classics that made them (kinda sorta) famous. Shadows is a solid addition to their discography.

LCD SoundsystemThis Is Happening (DFA/Virgin)
Hipster dance music that seems horribly outdated to me, but for some reason is still loved in indie circles, even though it’s not 2003 anymore. And thank god, because all of this jaded electro for ironic dancing has always gotten on my nerves, no matter how wry its lyrics are.

The RiverdalesTarantula (Recess Records)
As Ramones tributes go, this Screeching Weasel side project is a cut above. Ben Weasel understands the importance of 60s girl-group melody and 50s rock n’ roll, and effectively incorporates those influences into The Riverdales’ sound. The result is a superfun three-chord punk record you can dance to.

Teenage FanclubShadows (Merge Records)
These Scottish power-pop veterans may not be as grungy as they were in their early-90s heyday, but the smoother pop songs they crank out today are every bit as gorgeous as the early classics that made them (kinda sorta) famous. Shadows is a solid addition to their discography.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

I created Richmond, Virginia’s culture publication RVA Magazine and brought the first Richmond Mural Project to town. Designed the first brand for the Richmond’s First Fridays Artwalk and promoted the citywide “RVA” brand before the city adopted it as the official moniker. I threw a bunch of parties. Printed a lot of magazines. Met so many fantastic people in the process. Professional work: www.majormajor.me




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