Textilesounds

LU to spin dub plates at 9:30 Club Backbar 3/16/2012

2012-03-08T18:57:26Z

LU will make a rare appearance to spin dub plates from their forthcoming release next Friday March 16th at the 9:30 Club Backbar in support of techno DJ Mike Parker. LU starts at 11PM.

Lorelei to play Chickfactor Anniversary show in DC

2012-03-08T18:50:30Z

Lorelei will be performing at Artisphere in Rosslyn, VA on the 2nd night, Saturday April, 7th, of Chickfactor's series of 20 year anniversary shows. Lorelei is the first of 4 bands (on at 8:30PM - get there early!) including label mates Lilys and Black Tambourine. See you there!

On the turntable at Textilesounds

2010-10-16T03:39:51Z

It has been forever and a day since I've mentioned any new music here but, two new releases moved me to do so. The new Menomena record, "Mines" and the new Abe Vigoda record "Crush". They are both well worth the price of admission. I probably won't get to see either of them live but, I'm sure that's good too. Dig it.

Lorelei at the Galaxy Hut - Monday November 8th

2010-10-16T03:34:32Z

Lorelei will be playing a few songs in honor of our drummer Davis White's birthday celebration. The night, entitled "I was a teenage Phil Collins" will feature Davis in eleven (!?) bands each playing a brief blast from Davis' varied past. If you miss this, you will miss out. We hope you can make it and celebrate with us.

Lorelei w/A Study In Her and America Hearts at Velvet Lounge Friday Jan 31st

2010-01-27T00:18:24Z

Lorelei will perform this Friday night at the Velvet Lounge with A Study In Her and America Hearts (feat. members of Edie Sedgwick. Doors are at 9PM, the show starts at 10PM. 21+/$8. Hope to see you there!

Slumberland 20th Anniversary shows in DC and NYC this weekend

2009-11-10T11:24:55Z

Slumberland Records will celebrate 20 years of delivering the finest poptones with two special shows at the Black Cat in Washington, DC on Friday November 13th and The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday November 14th. The line-ups include:

Nord Express
Brown Recluse
Frankie Rose
Lorelei
The Ropers
Pants Yell!
Crystal Stilts
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

Lorelei in the Northeast in Sept

2009-08-25T17:34:34Z

Lorelei will be playing two shows in Portland, Maine on Saturday September 12th and the following day in Somerville, MA. Details:

PICNIC music and arts festival
September 12, 2009, from 11am to 6pm, in Lincoln Park at Congress Street and Franklin Arterial.
Lorelei is due to play in the middle of the day (2:45ish).

SPACE Gallery
September 12, 2009
538 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 828-5600
Lorelei is first, at 9PM, followed by Cotton Candy, and Death Vessel.

P.A.'s Lounge
September 13, 2009
345 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA
617-776-1557
Appearing with:
Cotton Candy
Carlisle Sound
Patrick Bryant Reads Somerville Speakout

Lorelei w/Shortstack at the Black Cat - Friday July 31st

2009-07-08T14:53:29Z

Lorelei will be the second of three bands on Friday July 31st at the Black Cat main stage (upstairs). The first band is The Moderate and the main attraction is Shortstack. Hope to see you there!

Ashes of American Flags local premiere party

2009-04-16T14:27:16Z

"Ashes of American Flags" is a new award-winning Wilco concert film which will be shown at The Avalon on April 18th at 7PM as part of Filmfest DC. Buy tickets.

After the screening there will be a celebration to commemorate the DC premiere and national DVD release at Comet Ping Pong with a show featuring performances of Wilco songs. The lineup includes Edie Sedgwick, Big Gold Belt, Exactly, Revival, Brandon Butler, John Bustine, Peter Hayes, Mary Battiata, Lorelei, Mary Timony & many others. Performances begin at 10PM sharp and admission is free.

CANCELED - Lorelei w/Liechtenstein at Velvet Lounge, Wed May 20th

2009-04-16T14:20:45Z

Unfortunately, we won't be able to play the gig with Liechtenstein due to a work conflict that could not be avoided. We hope to play somewhere, someday.

Best of 2007 (with some 2008 thus far thrown in)

2008-07-03T11:41:08Z

The music reviews section is looking a little meek with no posts since 2006. I really do still buy music so here's what I think is worth owning. Mostly it's another list of reissues.

Chessie - Manifest. Stephen and Ben went away for years and twiddled knobs. I thought they were a bit looney to spend so much time on each track. Then I heard it. Now I get it. Results! Technically this came out in '08 but, it should be getting much more attention. You people are going to regret sleeping on this when you finally do hear it.
Fabric 34 - Ellen Allien. This is 3 years in a row now that Ms. Allien has made a record that I've thoroughly enjoyed. Tireless.
Burial - Untrue. Moody with a big 'M", frightening, interesting. Dub-tastic. Yes, please.
The Clientele - God Save The Clientele. "Bookshop Casanova" was the hit of last summer. This album shows what expert production can provide. These guys just keep getting better. And James loves Bailter Space almost as much as do. And they tour endlessly. And they are fine upstanding citizens.
LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver. Listened to this a bunch just like the rest of the world.
Nord Express - Loveland 1995-2005. Excellent collection of Nord material including tracks from nearby Maple Shade where they unplug the fridge just in case the wiring of the house might be carrying a buzzing sound to the amps. Very happy that this material made it out into the world.
Peter Bjorn and John - Writer's Block. One of the few live shows I saw last year. Very energetic. Made me want to listen to 7"s non stop. Well constructed.
Radiohead - In Rainbows. Yeah, yeah, fucking great. What else is new.
A Sunny Day In Glasgow - Scribble Mural Comic Journal. Noise. Blessed noise.
Sarandon - KIll Twee Pop!. May they continue to skronk on. No song over 3 minutes yet so much to offer. Awe inspiring. Also, officially makes me a label mate with a former member of Big Flame. I feel cooler by proxy.
The Long Blondes - Someone to drive you home. Songs you can sing along to in the car at top volume and make other drivers wonder what the hell that guy is yelling about.

]]> There were some disappointing records too. Maximo Park lost some of their intensity or focus or something. Wilco decided they want to be buried in the '70s (though live they were great despite Mr. Tweedy's denim suit and a tendency for the long jam). Neon Bible didn't set my heart aflame. Some near misses. Grinderman didn't sound enough like the Birthday Party for me. Apparat's "Walls" was in the car CD player for awhile but, a too much Prince. Matthew Dear's "Asa Breed" was good. The National's "Boxer" was also good. Taken By Trees, glad to see that surface. Swayzak's "Some Other Country" needed more Richard Davis.

Interview with Lorelei

2008-07-03T11:37:53Z

John Foster's interview with Lorelei is now on Brightest Young Things. Just one minor clarification: we really do love the Wedding Present. The Gedge can do no wrong.

Lorelei w/Mahogany at the Black Cat - Thursday July 3rd

2008-06-23T11:15:31Z

Lorelei will be playing on the back stage of the Black Cat with Mahogany on Thursday July 3rd. The show starts at 9PM and will cost you $8. We hope you'll celebrate independence with us.

Lorelei w/the Cannanes at Galaxy Hut, Mon June 16th, 9PM, $5

2008-06-01T18:58:06Z

Lorelei will be performing with the Cannanes at the Galaxy Hut on Monday June 16th. This will be our first gig in six months. Come help us knock the rust off once again. Doors are at 9PM and the cost is $5.

Lorelei w/the Antiques at the Black Cat - Tuesday December 11th

2007-11-26T15:45:03Z

Lorelei will be playing on the back stage of the Black Cat with The Antiques (myspace) on Tuesday December 11th, 2007. This will be our last gig for a little while as we'll be off recording and supporting Stephen's new Chessie release at the start of the new year. Hope to see you at the show.

UPDATE: A review of the show by Mark Jenkins for the Washington Post. Admittedly, not our best show and beset by some technical difficulties. But, I swear every song has a chorus.