UPDATE: The 1900s ready Return of the Century for November

Richard Giraldi — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:45:00 +0000

Photo by Kirstie Shanley

Chicago indie poppers The 1900s have a new full-length titled Return of the Century set for release on Tuesday, November 2, on Parasol Records.

UPDATE: We’ve received a little more information on their new record. According to a press release from Pitchperfect PR, The 1900s stepped away from big orchestration and retro antics on their new effort, in favor of more true pop elements such as catchy guitars and hooky vocal arrangements. Additionally, they were aided in the recording of Return of the Century by drummers Graeme Gibson (Disappears) and Josh Johannpeter (Mahjongg, Lazer Crystal) and producer/arranger Benjamin Balcom. Finally, check out the complete tracklisting after the jump.

The six-piece, featuring Edward Anderson, Caroline Donovan, Andra Kulans, Jeanine O’Toole and Charlie Ransford, caught the media’s attention early in their career with sleek-yet-stimulating, folk-inspired pop gems. Return of the Century will be the first full-length follow up to their 2007 release Cold & Kind.

Additionally, according to their Myspace, the 1900s will also play at the Belle and Sebastian-curated All Tomorrow’s Parties’ “Bowlie 2″ weekend this December 10 – 12 in the UK. But you can catch them on Friday, August 27, at Lincoln Hall opening for the exceptional White Mystery.

Return of the Century tracklisting:

1. Amulet
2. Lay A Ghost
3. Kidnap Runaway
4. Lions Fur
5. Zerkalo
6. Bmore
7. Babies
8. Overreactin’
9. Jean Demon
10. Sanzimat

All Tomorrow’s Parties – The Film Chicago premiere tonight

Audrey Leon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:44:20 +0000

If you ever wished you could attend UK fest All Tomorrow Parties, Facets Cinémathèque, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., has a rare treat for you, Chicago.

The Lincoln Park multi-media center will premiere a unique documentary on the festival featuring performances by Sonic Youth, Mogwai, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Shellac, Les Savy Fav, and Portishead to name a few.

The documentary All Tomorrow’s Parties was compiled from footage taped by over 200 festival attendees on everything from traditional cameras to cell phones throughout the UK festival’s 10-year run. The film was co-directed by Jonathan Caouette and even features footage shot by famed music video director Lance Bangs.

Facets describes the rock documentary as a one-of-a-kind experience:

All Tomorrow’s Parties captures the experience from the perspective of fan, artist, and curator alike, celebrating the uncompromising vitality of this unique festival experience.

Tickets are $9 for general admission and the film begins at 11:30 PM.

Check out the trailer for All Tomorrow’s Parties and judge for yourself:

loudlooppress.com » All Tomorrow’s Parties

UPDATE: The 1900s ready Return of the Century for November

All Tomorrow’s Parties – The Film Chicago premiere tonight