Sophomore Price Davidson, a Duke Student Government Senator, made an appearance on this past weekend’s episode of Army Wives. In this very special episode of the Lifetime drama, we learn about life at the Charleston fort during World War 2 and get a special message about racism. Oh, and what’s Davidson’s role? Western Union Messenger. In his dramatic turn, Davidson rings the death knell, announcing a fallen soldier and inciting the birth of a Greatest Generation version of a wife.
You can check out his appearance in the below video at 33:20. We can’t wait to see what news you bear on next week’s episode. Until then, keep broin’.
NOTE: A lot of records are being released this week. More than we have room for in our eight-pages every Thursday. As such, we’re running some reviews online this week. Check back here throughout the week for reviews of the new WHY?, Owen, Times New Viking and more and don’t forget to pick up the paper Thursday for those other reviews.
Perhaps most famous for being on Pitchfork’s list of best songs of the decade before even releasing an album, the Big Pink’s debut, A Brief History of Love, should be a wretched affair. A post-shoegaze, electro rock, indie pop release with a hefty title not to mention the band’s name, it’s the perfect fodder for some big in 2009, gone in 2010 band.
But Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell do one better. A Brief History of Love is a wholly enjoyable confection. The two approach their music with an all-too-British earnestness, endearing themselves with four-plus-minute pop songs about, what else–love. But what matters on these tracks is not that they are about love but how they sound. In fact, the duo could go Sigur Ros on these lyrics and it wouldn’t make a difference. (more…)
Shayne O’Neill came down to Durham from his new home in BK, NY to preview some new material from his forthcoming album and long-awaited split EP with the Never as well as play some old songs. Check out the video below of the three-person version of the Future Kings of Nowhere playing some new and old tracks (this is also the second time “Paper Napkins” has appeared in video form on this blog.)
Chapel Hill favorite Trekky Records will be hosting a label showcase at Carrboro’s Milltown this coming Sunday, Sept. 27 with quieter sets from members of five Trekky bands:
Quoth the press release: “Many will be playing new songs that aren’t quite ready for the full band, some will be playing embarrassing covers from our high school bands. A quiet celebration of the past, present and future of Trekky Records.” Check it out. Sunday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Milltown. Oh. And it’s FREE.
After the Yo La Tengo show last night, Midtown Dickens played an intimate house show in Durham with Box Elders that was, per the usual, delightful. Check out the videos below for a glimpse of what you missed (or didn’t if you were lucky enough to be there).
