Oh, The Spanish Moss interviewed in the OC WEEKLY

Artistocracy contributor Tom Madden and his bandmates Ian Caddick and Jason Tennies were interviewed by The OC Weekly this week. 

It was a cheeky time, chalk full of some belly laughers. 

Give it a go by clicking here.

and download there ep off their myspace page. 

www.myspace.com/ohthespanishmoss

Oh, The Spanish Moss Plays the Derby and Becomes The Artistocracy's Favorite Band

Oh, The Spanish Moss, filled The Derby's VIP Room to near capacity last week as the Californian-based rock band ran through their set with much fervor. They were everything one expects at a rock concert, but infrequently receives. They take from their Los Angeles neighbor's, No Age's, foundation of having their drummer take lead singer responsibilities, but for what No Age lacks in skillfulness, Oh, The Spanish Moss makes up for, and actually surprises, with raw loud songs and sing along melodies. Their "Till All Hours" takes from the Raconteurs' recipe of success, while their "Favors Are Simple" starts off gently before crashing into a soulful ditty that's as much McCartney's Ram as it is Cold War Kids. Oh, The Spanish Moss also knocked out the Derby crowd with their ear-piercing "Coal Black Lungs", which clearly ranks Lead Guitarist Ian Caddick up with the newest crop of young guitarists who can take it to the next level. I saw a band who I know I'll see again(and enjoy it immensely).

Music This Week

Last week, we here test drove Albert Hammond Jr.'s sonic treat and must admit we were mightily impressed.

Well, thankfully (for the both of us), Railcars keeps the eartastic fun rolling with their new EP Cities Vs. Submarines.

Now for some history.

Lead singer, Aria Jalali, has been somewhat of a digital companion of mine for awhile(along with his 28,730 other Myspace friends) and has blessed us with a new heavy dose of crackling guitars and toy keyboards, all in effort to acquaint us all with his "most vivid and reoccuring dreams."

A mixture of Velvet feedback and Sigur Ros' rhythm, the band notorious for blue Vinyl's and free condom giveaways really matures from laptop band to something grand.

The EP, along with their upcoming album, was produced by Jamie Stewart from XIU XIU, but their indie-cred doesn't stop there. Back in April, the band toured with Wolf Parade side project, Handsome Furs to the delight of many of The Artistocracy's Bay Area friends.

Railcars is a must listen, "their is ice it is blue" and "bohemia is without a sea", will get yer toes wiggling for a summer crunkfest.

This has been this weeks installment of Music This Week, go take a gander and support your artists.

For Railcars Myspace Page click HERE

Music This Week

We here (in "we" meaning "I") really enjoy music. It makes us really happy, and driving amongst you crazy folk tolerable. This week Albert Hammond Jr.'s second album called "Como Te Llama" was released. Albert is the rhythm guitarist for one of my top acts, The Strokes, and his side project is just as great. His first album was a must have last year, and I assume he wont disappoint this time around. Go see him this friday at Spaceland, I caught his set two valentines days ago and it was fab. He covers a great guided by voices song called postal blowfish, that my cousin and I happen to cover quiet impressively. 

FYI Beck's newest album has also dropped. Its produced by Danger Mouse, who did an amazing job with the Black Keys latest effort. 

So go ahead buy some vinyl's and enjoy this weeks finest sonic treats.