A pesky leak forced the eccentric NYC quintet to move their latest album’s digital release date from mid-September to August 3rd, which for you couch potatoes is today. As a small sample of what’s to be expected from “Root for Ruin”, Les Savy Fav’s fifth full length if you wanna count them, I present you with “Let’s Get Out of Here”, a densely guitar packed, full stomp anthem. Yeah, typical Les Savy material, which is…
If only had to use one word to describe Les Savy Fav’s latest brand new song, titled “Shoes” and recorded for kids show Yo Gabba Gabba, then it would definitely be awkward. Hey, don’t get me wrong, they’ve made plenty of crazier stuff, but it’s this new cute side of theirs, which the band just unveiled as part of their soundtrack for the latest YBB episode, that really freaks me out. Even frontman Tim Harrington…
[Sorry I was unable to write a new “Polarity” this week, but it should be returning next time. This is a piece I wrote recently in honor of the start of another National Hockey League season last night, and my inability to not connect it with music in some way. If you have any other suggestions on top of my five, hit me with them in the comments!] John Buccigross, hockey analyst for ESPN, is…
The post-punk New Yorkers of Les Savy Fav are set to go on tour this fall, that’s sure to delight their fans around the country, although the dates are stretched quite thinly. More dates, however, are sure to come up in time. Just be patient, and the band might just come to a city near you. Their latest album, “Let’s Stay Friends,” is out now via French Kiss Records. Les Savy Fav – 2008 Tour…
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