DUDE, WHERE'S MY BAND?

It's been awhile since we've heard any news from Low vs. Diamond, not even a peep from them or their camp. I did get word that the band was dropped from their label awhile ago, but I have no doubt in my mind that something better has already come along.

In the meantime, Lucas (frontman)has released this acoustic session for a song called, "Help Me" for Dickies Sounds. Is this new music we might be hearing on the new record? One can only hope!

BEST VIDEOS OF 2009

And of course I can't forget my boys, LOW VS DIAMOND. This band grabbed my attention one random day while I was perusing the web. They ended up having a show that night, and ever since I've been obsessed. I've probably seen them live like 20 times...ok, maybe not that many times, but definitely quite a bit.

"Don't Forget Sister" was the video LVD released in 2009. I'm hoping the boys are back in the studio for 2010, so we can have a release at some point next year with some even greater videos.

LIVE SESSION WITH LOW VS DIAMOND

A few months ago, the people at Daytrotter invited LVD into their studios in Rock Island, IL to record a few tracks live.

You can check it out here !

LOW VS DIAMOND SHINE ON...ONCE AGAIN!

Just when we thought their last performance was beyond amazing, they shocked us and rocked us with ONE more outstanding set at, yes, the Troubadour. The place was packed and full of energy brought by all of their gracious and loyal fans. Playing almost all of their tracks from their self titled debut, the I never, EVER get tired of listening to,they also graced us with a NEW song, and I have to say, if the rest of their sophomoric album is anything close to their new tune, we definitely have something to look forward to. They have been, and will be, on tour with Aussie's own Ben Lee for a bit longer, but my Musicbleep friends, I have great news! Low Vs Diamond will be playing the famous Hollywood Palladium June 25th!! I know we've talked about these gents quite a bit, considering they are resident artists of musicbleep, but this time around I thought I would give you a little background information on these fine fellows courtesy from their official website www.lowvsdiamond.com

Low vs Diamond is, in every sense of the word, an American band - with all of the members hailing from backgrounds as diverse as their hometown cities themselves… Seattle (vocals-Lucas Field), Chicago (drummer-Howie Diamond), San Francisco (keyboardist-Tad Moore) and Atlantic City (guitar-Anthony Polcino and bass-Jon Pancoast). This melting pot of musicians was established a few short years ago when they formed Low vs Diamond. Upon meeting in college at, Lucas, Howie and Tad found themselves with a common ground; music. Tad remembers, “When Lucas asked me to meet him in LA, I had only heard a few rough demos of his songs. I was like Count me in. I threw away the books and started playing. I never looked back. None of us have.”
Howie agrees, “Looking back would be a waste of time. I’m more interested in driving this band forward.” He does so with his volatile drumming that holds it’s own in power, as well as style.

After moving to Los Angeles, the trio eventually met lead guitarist, Anthony, and bassist, Jonny, two Jersey transplants, who brought their own richly textured styles to the table. “Anthony is much more in the know in terms of what guitars make what noises, and he brought that to the table,” Lucas observes. “And Jon’s bass playing has a driving feel that guides the songs.” With a lineup firmly in place, Low vs Diamond began to hammer out songs that have been described as lush, languorous and beautifully, guided by primary songwriter, Field. For Lucas it’s all about the Big Moment, the place in a song where the music swells in sync with the emotion, and it feels like time—in the space of a few chords—comes to a momentary stop. “Playing live, you get a chill, with everybody singing along,” he recalls. “It’s just this big climatic moment of melodramatic emotion. I can’t get away from those kinds of chord progressions and those kinds of melodies.”

That much is obvious from listening to Low vs Diamond’s self-titled debut, filled with sounds and hooks, putting listeners on notice that this Big Moment-loving band is on the way to bigness itself. Kevin Bronson from the Los Angeles Times explains it best writing that the band “stands precipitously between overwrought melancholy and chimey hopefulness, avoiding both excesses… the band’s music plays to an optimism that stops short of outright glee.”

While never concealing their nods to current bands ranging from U2, in scope, to the Strokes, in grit… Low vs Diamond are clearly possessed by those that passed before them. It’s these roots that define the essence of what separates this band from the rest. Low vs Diamond achieve something uniquely intimate with their attention paid to songwriting. Real songwriting. You hear the complex song styling of Serge Gainsbourg, Burt Bacharach, and even Broadway. Real songs with real stories. Lyrically, Lucas weaves in themes dealing with family (such as “Actions Are Actions” and “Don’t Forget Sister”,) and stories about saying farewell to love (“Heart Attack” and “Wasted”). Each track on their self titled debut album is as lucid and cinematic in scope.

As a unit, Low vs. Diamond possess that rare abstract quality that says, “If you don’t hold on now, this whole thing may disappear forever,” bassist Jon concludes. “We’re just a band. All we want is to be able to get out there and play this music that we’ve worked so hard on together. We’re very happy to have the chance.”

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - LOW VS DIAMOND

YOU MUST watch the new music video for Low vs Diamond's new single, "Don't Forget Sister". Self-Titled Album in stores now.

We saw them for like the 15th time last Thursday at the Troubadour with Ben Lee. I will have photos & review up shortly!!

MUSICBLEEP AT NIGHT

Lots of great events tonight if you are in the Los Angeles area. My favorite band, Low vs. Diamond play the Troubadour tonight at 9:15, followed by Aussie native, Ben Lee. This will be like by 12th time seeing them - it never gets old!



Another GREAT GREAT event happening in Echo Park tonight is the benefit for The Pablove Foundation. Tickets are just $25 and all proceeds directly benefit The Pablove Foundation & Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - fighting childhood cancer with LOVE!! This event features performances from Silversun Pickups & Eulogies.

MORE NEW MUSIC FROM YESTERDAY!!

Yesterday, indie-pop Ben Lee dropped his 4th full-length studio album 'The Rebirth of Venus'. With a mixture of acoustic, electronic sounds, and whimsical lyrics is a bit of a departure from his past recordings that give off a more singer/songwriter feel. I'm not saying that he has lost that, just added some fun elements to his new sound. If you haven't checked out this Sydney based songster, he will be headlining at the Troubadour in West Hollywood this Thursday night with opening act.....yes....LOW VS DIAMOND! If you can't make it, shame on you, but look out for photos and a review of the show, it's guaranteed to be an amazing night.

www.myspace.com/benleewww.myspace.com/lowvsdiamond

LIKE A HEARTATTACK!!

Last Thursday, my boys hit the Troubadour to finish off their last show of their current tour. LVD has been keeping busy since the release of their debut album back in like Spring. Once again, Low vs. Diamond didn't disappoint. Playing their entire album for a packed house, which is always a treat for the fans. I love seeing bands at the Troubadour, because it's so intimate. You can be right up on em...it's great!

I got to the Troub a bit early so I could check out one of the opening bands, Barcelona. Barcelona kicked it off, and I must say the lead singer had a really great voice. It almost sounded a bit like Coldplay at times, which of course I love. Think Coldplay meets Snow Patrol with a little bit of Band of Horses. Great band, and I definitely will check them out again if ever in L.A.

Seriously, it was a great night! This was probably like the 8th time seeing LVD, and it never gets old! I heart this band and it's so great to see them so successful!

Top Photos: Low vs. Diamond by Cory Radke
Photo: Barcelona By Cory Radke

IN CASE YOU MISSED EM...

LVD was on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn on Monday night. Check em out!

U can also catch Low vs. Diamond in L.A. Dec. 11th at the Troubadour. U know my ass will be there!

www.myspace.com/lowvsdiamond

IN CASE YOU MISSED EM...

It was a busy night of television on Tuesday night with both my favorite bands performing on late shows. First, The Sounds were on Carson Daily and then Low Vs. Diamond stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to play 2 songs.

Check LVD out performing 'Heart Attack' & 'Killer B'!

ROAD TRIPPEN

Tapes ‘n Tapes have mapped out their first North American tour of the new year. The band is set to kick off their jaunt on January 15th in Omaha, NE and will run through March 7th. [Source:Current.com]




Low vs.Diamond is hitting the road again as well! A message from the boys...


It's hard to believe we've just finished up a month of being out on the road with Santogold. It was an amazing tour. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us, we had a really great time.

We'll be hitting the road again this fall, starting November 3rd in Nashville. This time around we're co-headlining with Barcelona, and we'll be stopping by cities all across the US. We're really looking forward to playing shows in cities we haven't been to yet, but it will also be great to see familiar faces in the cities we've played before.

We're also very excited to announce that we'll be performing on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as well as Jimmy Kimmel Live! in November.

Last but not least, the video for our single Heart Attack will be airing on MTVu's The Freshman starting next week. Please help us by voting for it as their video of the week. Voting begins Monday October 20 and ends at noon on Friday 10/24.

You can vote as many times as you want through this link: http://freshmen. mtvu. com/


Low Vs Diamond Tour Dates:


November 3rd - Exit/In - Nashville, TN
November 5th - Vinyl at Center Stage - Atlanta, GA
November 6th - BackBooth - Orlando, FL
November 8th - Alley Katz - Richmond, VA
November 9th - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY
November 14th - Webster Underground - Hartford, CT
November 15th - Brighton Bar - Long Branch, NJ
November 16th - Great Scott - Boston, MA
November 18th - The Basement - Columbus, OH
November 19th - Magic Stick - Detroit, MI
November 20th - Subterranean - Chicago, IL
November 21st - Majestic - Madison, WI
November 24th - Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN
November 25th - The Waiting Room - Omaha, NE
November 28th - Marquis - Denver, CO
November 30th - Neurolux - Boise, ID
December 2nd - Neumos - Seattle, WA
December 3rd - Big Dipper - Spokane, WA
December 4th - Berbati's Pan - Portland, OR
December 6th - The Independent - San Francisco, CA
December 8th - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA

You know I'll be at the L.A. show!

LVD LIVE AT THE WILTERN

This is why I love them so much! THEY KICK ASS!! This is Low vs. Diamond performing "Killer B" at the Wiltern this past Tuesday night.

The guy who filmed this was standing directly next to us...so close you can even hear us yelling...course we were really the only ones amongst the non energetic crowd, but still!

PHOTOS FROM "ABOUT LAST NIGHT"

Here are few of many photos from the show on Tuesday night. I take great photos, huh? I totally need a way better camera with more pixels! A new camera is on my x-mas wish list or maybe I'll start taking donations!

ABOUT LAST NIGHT

THE SHOW WAS INSANE! SUCH AN INSANE SHOW…that all I can say. I mean, FIRST LVD WAS OOC (out of control) AMAZING! However, I have beef with whoever put the set list together, cuz this American Idol BIZNATCH (ALICE), should have opened the show instead of LVD. Second, she didn't even fit the vibe of the show. I seriously could have stayed home and watched Dreamgirls if I wanted to see that type of show. Also, I think LVD needed to be on a different bill...I LOVE THEM TO DEATH, but they need to do a gig with similar acts. SERIOUSLY – my friend and I were the only ones going ape shit over them – the rest of the crowd were like zombies ( I mean some peeps were screaming but there was like no energy). Im like what the ef is wrong with these people?

The crowd went crazy for Santogold and The Ting Tings, which is probably why most of them were there. In the future, LVD needs to be on a bill with like Coldplay or The Killer – something with a similar fan base! I am sure they have gotten great exposure from this, but still not the greatest fit for them! Anyhoo…LVD were once again amazing! Hopefully they gained a few more fans from the night and at least they got to play the Wiltern. Santogold was hot and one bad ass beyotch! Mates of State were RAD and the cutest mates I have ever seen.

The Ting Tings were BRILLZ but had a few tech difficulties which totally upset them. They unfortunately had a different crew for this performance, which is what brought on those tech issues, leaving them to exit the stage early – PEEPS were PISSED! I still heart them though!! And reports (we received first hand) were they had all intentions to come back to the stage last night, but the crew didn't know what to fix and how to resolve the sound issues, thus leaving all us fans angry and yearning for more TT.

GOOD NEWS is that The Ting Tings plan to make up for last night with another show in early November. I will keep you posted on all the latest with that! All in all it was an amazing night of music! LOVED IT! I have many photos to post, but I just haven't had time as of yet. The show went from 7pm to Midnight, so it was basically like a mini festival…SO TIRED today!

LOTS OF PHOTOS COMING SOON!


In the meantime, check out an acoustic version of "Shut Up And Let Me Go" on KROQ's Kevin & Bean this past Monday.

THE MAGIC KINGDOM

I never thought today would get here fast enough. I feel like a kid the night before you are about to spend the day at an amusement park.

Well, tonight is my amusement park and I am going to be taken on a ride with Low vs. Diamond, Mates of State, Santogold and The Ting Tings as they roll through L.A. and make their stop at the Wiltern.

If you have no plans, you must must must see this show. All these acts put on an amazing show and I'm sooo excited to be able to see them again.

LVD goes on at 7pm, so make sure you get there early so not to miss!

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - LOW VS DIAMOND

Last night while I was watching the Emmy's over at my friends house, I got word that Low vs. Diamond has just released their new video for "Heart Attack." I was sooo excited to finally know that they completed their much anticipated (by me) video for one of my favorite songs from their album.

I immediately ran home to watch the video and to get it up for you this morning! It's a bit of a freaky video, but it's BAD ASS! Thanks to the magical world of Hollywood you get to see his (Lucas) entire life flash before your eyes.



And here they are on The Tonight Show in case you missed them. All this gets me amped to see them again in October with Santogold, The Ting Tings and Mates of State! This is going to be a killer show - get your tix now!

lvd on leno

PICK ME UP...I JUST FAINTED!

UH OK....I THINK I JUST SHIT MY PANTS!!! MY FAVORITE BAND - LOW VS DIAMOND IS GOING ON TOUR WITH SANTOGOLD, MATES OF STATE , AND IN L.A. - THE TING TINGS GET IN ON THE ACTION!! I'M TOTALLY FREAKING OUT, CUZ IM IN LOVE WITH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE ACTS!!!

I'M NOT SURE WHEN TIX GO ON SALE, BUT I'M SOOOOOO THERE! KEEP YOU POSTED!!

YOU CAN'T MISS THIS SHOW!

IN CASE YOU MISSED EM...

My boys were on Leno last night, and of course killed it! This is the second late night appearance Low vs. Diamond has recently done over the past few months.

In case you missed it...CLICK HERE!

P.S. Love the Tupac shirt!

ARTISTS TO WATCH

RollingStone just named six acts that are "defining rock and pop in 2008." Guess who was on the top of the list? Yep...LVD!

Check out the great article on Low vs. Diamond from RollingStone.com

NO CURE FOR MY LVD

The long awaited debut album from LVD dropped last month and last night they took to the stage in celebration. The boys performed their entire album amongst friends, family and fans at the Troubadour for their first ever record release party.

I don't know what else to say, except that the show was AMAIZING as usual! I could seriously sit and watch them perform all night. My obsession will not quit me! Anyway, they have a few gigs on the east coast with Carolina Liar and then their back in LA for a night with Leno on August 27th.

Check these boys out if they hit a town near you!

www.myspace.com/lowvsdiamond