International Espionage is, without a doubt, the hardest working band in the Twin Cities right now. Their self-booked tour schedule will have them traveling from Minneapolis to just about everywhere west of Bemidji from April 7 – May 3. As if this wasn’t impressive in its own right, the band has just released its new EP, Transmissions on CD, a single on and vinyl (“Drop Dead”), and even recently recorded a music video!
“Transmissions” features the band’s signature spy-themed songs enveloped in beautifully-crafted melodies and lyrical depth. No amount of camouflage and subterfuge can hide the fact that this album rocks. Agent 6, a.k.a. Tim Crimson, leads the musical attack with some scorching guitar parts that are notable for their hard-edged vibe, “Agent X-8″ totally kicks it hard on the drums. The album sways comfortably between pop and punk, while continually pushing forward with new guitar licks and throbbing bass lines that distinguish the album from its local contemporaries.
In one of the more intriguing press releases I have read to date, Stuffed Pheasant and Gastro Non Grata are promising great music and “dead meat” on Wednesday at the Turf Club. $6 gets you in to the food tasting and wine pairing featuring Chef Landon Schoenfeld and Craig of Gastro Non Grata.
Any avid reader of this blog will tell you that I LOVE SUPER MARIO BROTHERS THEME SONG REMAKES!!! Today I stumbled upon this ukulele-fronted version by James Hill. It is, perhaps, the best SMB cover I have heard to date!
Also, I stumbled on this remake that uses a ruler…not quite as good, but many point for creativity! hahah!
