Big week in Music this week. . . but little love for San Francisco.
The Twin Quasars of Rock, They Might Be Giants, slammed theirglass bottom boat into iTunes, thus releasing The Else for everybody to download. While I confess I haven't listened to it yet, I am eagerly anticipating a release to a hard disc outside of a computer box. If you have heard it, what did you think? Good? Bad? On par with Factory Showroom? All I know is their latest tour lacks a San Francisco date.
Also, I checked in with the otherwise retired defenders of great ska-punk music, the Aquabats. Turns out they are not only releasing a new album soon, but are launching a world tour. No, it is true. They will be playing in London, England on July 8. If I lived in the greater UK island area, I would totally drive to see their amazing show.
If I wasn't going to be in San Diego on the 28th of July, I would totally drive over to Salt Lake City to party with all the patriarchs and matriarchs sure to show up to that show. If you will be near any of the upcoming Aquabats shows, go see them. It should be worth your while. . . unless you don't like fresh, white rhymes and supernal guitarists with Mercury-grade moustaches.