A band that I really started to get into a few years ago was BJM or Brian Jonestown Massacre. They are the throwback band to end all throwback bands in my lofty opinion. Formed in the early 90's they are an amazing conglomeration of psychedelic rock and erratic behaviour. It is no small feat that in a decade they have independently released 11 albums, 3 of those recorded in one year. It's difficult to keep up with the constantly changing members however due mostly to ecclectic leader of the pack and only forever member, Anton Newcombe. There are very few people I would slap with a genius label but he my friends is one of those few, he's insane (in an awesomely good and inspiring way). The band was documented in a Sundance grand jury winning film called Dig!, you should see it, it will change your life. Several members have left BJM to join other bands such as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Warlocks, and Dead Meadow...there have been about a dozen different members at least.
Anyway
you should check them out. Anton never lets you down.
BJM - the ballad of Jim Jones
Anton being Anton at an industry showcase (excerpt from the movie Dig!)
Check out their Myspace
-Kaeti
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My band of the week is a band called "Logs". They hail from Olympia.Washington and is comprised of members of the band KidCrash. You'll probably see a lot more posts of bands like this from me. If you would like to buy their album, there are still a few pressings of it and you can get them from their record label.I know what you are all thinking...."Why would you post a band on here if we can't buy it from you". The answer is simple. We want you to support independent artists. Some of the smaller bands don't have as big of a distribution, or they make things so limited it's hard for us to get our hands on.
Anyways, check them out, hopefully you like them as much as I do.
Logs' Myspace
-Caaaarol
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