Wednesday, July 18, 2012

LISTEN: The Blank Tapes - "I'm Back"


MP3: The Blank Tapes - "I'm Back"

Sometimes you have to break it all up to find the hidden harmony in the cacophonous whole. Taking some '60s-era garage rock jangle and harmonious pop charm, The Blank Tapes sounds like time-traveling troubadours. And while this sounds like familiar territory, it doesn't sound dated or forced. SIKE! It's from the 1960s, of course it sounds authentic. SIKE! It's from 2012. SIKE! Which one is the truth and which one is the lie?

The Blank Tapes is the project of one Los Angeles/San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Matt Adams. "I'm Back" is from The Blank Tapes' new 7" of the same name, out now on 20 Sided Records.

Upcoming Tour Dates

07.20.12 - San Francisco, CA @ Amnesia
07.21.12 - Chico, CA @ 1078 Gallery 
07.31.12 - Albuquerque, NM @ Burt's Tiki Lounge
08.01.12 - Amarillo, TX @ Leftwoods 
08.02.12 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory 
08.03.12 - Clarksdale, MS @ Rust 
08.06.12 - Memphis, TN @ P & H Cafe 
08.07.12 - Birmingham, AL @ TBA 
08.08.12 - Atlanta, GA @ TBA 
08.09.12 - Jasksonville, FL @ Underbelly 
08.10.12 - Ocean Springs, MS @ Government Street Grocery 
08.11.12 - New Orleans, LA @ TBA 
08.12.12 - New Orleans, LA @ TBA 
08.13.12 - Shreveport, LA @ The Boot 
08.14.12 - Austin, TX @ TBA 
08.15.12 - Austin, TX @ TBA 
08.16.12 - Austin, TX @ TBA 
08.17.12 - Santa Fe NM @ Cowgirl BBQ 
08.18.12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Long Wong's 
08.29.12 - Tucson, AZ @ La Cocina 
08.30.12 - Prescott, AZ @ Raven Cafe 
08.31.12 - Palm Springs, CA @ Ace Hotel 
09.01.12 - Pioneertown, CA @ Boulder House


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