Brooklyn's The Loom are gearing up to head West, with a stop at SXSW, on tour in support of their debut LP, Teeth! Out now on Crossbill Records, Teeth sways from somber drones of distortion and lonely French horn to manic layers of trumpet, guitar fuzz, and cymbal crashes, its resonance lies in the way these contrasts conjure the idiosyncratic personal details and experiences, both immense and minute, of everyday life. They tell stories of regret and renewal – of characters “doing their dishes in the dark” even while “trying to make the days feel long” – offsetting minor notes with major keys and tempering squall with calm, just as DM Stith’s striking cover image evokes both lightness and dissonance, growth and decay. Or, as “The Middle Distance” says, in a line that could be a statement of purpose for the record, “This is for the ones who still have joy inside their hearts – may you always find it where you don’t have to look.” Live, the band brings a kinship to the stage that results in close harmonies, rich instrumentation and sonic exploration that leaves attendees in joyful awe!
Tour Dates:
03.10.12 - Savannah, GA @ Stopover Fest
03.11.12 - Burro Bar Jacksonville
03.12.12 - Allways New Orleans
03.13.12 - Overflow Fest Houston
03.14.12 - Austin, TX @ SXSW
03.15.12 - Austin, TX @ SXSW
03.16.12 - Austin, TX @ SXSW
03.17.12 - Austin, TX @ SXSW
03.18.12 - Denton, TC @ BarByBar Fest
03.20.12 - Denver, CO @ Walnut Room
03.21.12 - Salt Lake City, UT @ University of Utah
03.22.12 - Boise, ID @ Treefort Fest
03.23.12 - Eugene, OR @ Luckeys
03.24.12 - Seattle, WA @ Columbia City
03.25.12 - Portland, OR @ Rontoms
03.26.12 - Redding, CA @ Vintage Wine Bar
03.27.12 - Sacramento, CA @ Bows & Arrows
03.28.12 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
03.29.12 - Davis, CA @ Sophia's
03.30.12 - Pitzer College (students only)
03.31.12 - Los Angeles, CA @ Satellite
04.01.12 - Mesa, AZ @ Lo Fi Cafe
04.04.12 - Lawrence, KS @ TBA
04.05.12 - Kansas City, KS @ Middle of the Map Fest
04.06.12 - Louisville, KY @ TBA
04.07.12 - Harrisonburg, PA @ Macrock
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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