December | 2012 | Flowerhouse Podcast

0 LA Bands to Watch

I was working during my winter break (surfing actually) and stumbled upon LA Weekly’s list of bands on the verge of blowing up in 2013. I was pleasantly surprised to see that several familiar names had made their list including Haim, Cayucos, Lord Huron and Rhye.

http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2012/12/stand_back_these_los_angeles_b.php

Of course, I would have added PAPA and HiHoSilverOh but then again I’m biased.

What do you think of LA Weekly’s list?

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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Friends. From the flowerhouse family to you, we hope Santa makes all of your wishes come true. xoxo

(sorry for some of the audio clips, i’m too lazy to edit them out tonight)

Thumpers – Dancing is Done

Night Beds – You Were Afraid

Bastille – O’ Holy Night

Great Lake Swimmers – Hang a String of Lights

Jonti – Christmas Worm

Bad Taste – Christmas Song

Govs – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Susy Sun Music – White Christmas

Miss Tnile – Christmas Light

Modern Electric – Northcoast Christmas

The xx – Last Christmas (Live on BBC 1)

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0 A Very Indie Xmas Parody

You need to check out this indie xmas album parody starring Beach House, Bon Iver, xx, and others. The Bon Iver song is uncanny.

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0 Best Concerts of 2012 (Alex edition)

Its been a week since we dropped our best of list and I have to say that the songs are sitting pretty well with me so far. Sure, there were some tough calls but I never really understood the value of putting out a top 50 or even 100 songs of the year. What exactly is the value in that? As the adage goes, when you prioritize everything, you actually prioritize nothing…

That said, Brandon and I were sitting around the table last week trying to figure out just how many bands we had seen since January when the topic of best shows came up. Interesting question and it got us thinking that a post might be in order. Unfortunately, we don’t have video for every one of our top shows either because we simply haven’t uploaded it yet (LAZY) or….well, someone (*cough*cough*me) was singing too loud during the show and absolutely ruined the video. Ok, but for the record that was one show out of hundreds so I really don’t feel too bad.

Here are my top 5 shows of 2012 in no particular order;

Papa – (opening for Milo Greene @ the Rhythm Room)

We have seen Papa four times over the last year and something outrageous like six shows over the last year and a half. Suffice to say, we love Darren and Danny. That they happen to be completely down to earth, approachable, and funny only makes their music that much better. Not surprisingly, they also put on an incredible show as you can see for yourself. (I still get chills watching this video)

Tennis – @ the Crescent Ballroom

Tennis is another band that we have seen multiple times this year and loved every show. While we would have liked to throw “Origins” up for our dear friend Caylee (truce accepted. =), this is the one we had uploaded so enjoy. (bonus: you can hear Brandon singing his falsetto in the background at the start of the video)

Nurses – (supporting Stephen Malkmus @ the Crescent Ballroom)

At the first Nurses show we hit in 2011, they played with Dominate Legs and like 11 people showed up. Kinda sums up Phoenix’s indie scene – definitely growing but still has a ways to go. Growing pains aside, Nurses are an incredible band and Dracula was probably the most under-appreciated album of 2011. Come back soon guys.

Hi Ho Silver Oh – (house show @ the flowerhouse)

Ok, the video sucks and the sound certainly doesn’t do them justice but I’m telling you that Hi Ho Silver Oh is one great damn band. Besides being our first house show ever, this one has sentimental value because Roxy, Kevin, Jon, and Casey have become such great friends over the last year. Yep, another group of great people who I could sit around and chat with for hours without ever touching on music. Like Papa, I want nothing but good things for Casey and the boys because 1) they are super down-to-earth people and 2) they write great songs. They are based in L.A. so if you happen to be able to catch them live, do so. (i’m including their video for I confessor below to offset the crappy video above)

TIE – Twin Shadow @ FYF Festival in L.A. (video is from the Crescent Ballroom show two days later in Phoenix)

TIE – The Cults @ the Rhythm Room

This is cheating but it would be hard to leave out the FYF festival or the Cults from this year’s list. The FYF fest because of the sheer number of great acts that we saw, which included Father John Misty, Twin Shadow, The Chromatics, Yeasayer, Papa, Beirut, Purity Ring, Future Islands, and Tanlines just to name a few. The Cults because, well…they are the Cults and the Rhythm Room is smaller than your typical walk-in closet. Yes, it was dark as hell for the Cults and the FYF fest was awfully hot but it certainly didn’t take away from the sets any.

Honorable Mention: TV Girl’s private skype show for Brandon on his birthday, Friends, Wilco.

I also have to give a big shout out to Stateside Presents and the Crescent Ballroom for consistently bringing great indie acts to Arizona. The folks that we know at both these organizations, from Ernie and the doormen to the great barstaff to our dear friend Corrina, have been nothing but wonderful to us. Thanks for another great year of shows and here’s to 2013.

What were your favorite sets of 2012?

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