I bought some concert tickets today!

I'm so glad autumn is coming up, summer is always awful for shows in Montreal. In fact, summer is pretty awful for anything in Montreal. Except for ogling hipster chicks in short shorts. But I digress.

First up is Shonen Knife, a japanese punk band. I hear they have a great energy, and they were one of the first true japanese bands I discovered, so they hold a very special place in my heart!

Then the day after, Swans, the influential no-wave band. I really like their later albums, even though their first ones are more revered by critics and fans alike. They play songs from all over their career though, so everyone should be pleased.

Then Xiu Xiu, the... uh... weird-ass drama-goth-pop duo. Last album's really, really good, but I'm not sure I dig the new bandmate. I'll see.

All three back to back. Probably unhealthy, but I'll be the happiest sleep-deprived person on the planet!

A few days later I'm seeing Blonde Redhead. Tickets were a bit pricey, since they're getting more popular... I heard they'll be releasing a new album sometime soon, before the show. If the last two are of any indication, it's gonna be another instant cIassic!