MANIKIN
HOME MEDIA DISCOGRAPHY LYRICS REVIEWS LINKS
August 25th, 2010
We just played a great show with A Giant Dog, Black Panda, and The Act Rights. I have been pretty busy lately and have not poste anything. Anyway, the image above is the unfinished flyer I was making for the show. I'll try to use it again for another show. It was Black Panda's final show supposedly. I suppose they are calling it quits. Most of them are actually in other bands already. Thanks for the show Giant Dog!
We also booked another show for the Parlors 10th year anniversary. We're playing with garage legends, the Chumps, the Ape-Shits, and the reuniting Richie Whites. It's on September 24th, I think it's a Friday show. It's another back to the future line up- the class of 1999. Even though we do not let our inhibitions loose like it used to be, it's still gonna be a fucking awesome night. I hope there's a cold front just before the show to cool us down. It's already hot enough at the Parlor with the pizza oven at the center of the room, much less with a bunch of kids sweating and huffing the second hand air in this little tiny room. I'll probably need an oxygen mask.
August 18th, 2010
We're playing Aasim's Birthday thing this Friday. It seems like all my friends birthdays are all this week. I hope I'll have enough energy for Friday night. It's been a definite busy week. Happy birthday AJ Sandoval, Jen Tran and ofcourse, Aisim. I hope you're all off till the end of the week. I will surely need the rest.
We're finally at the hottest part of the summer but I suspect it is almost over. The kids are back at school and the public pools will be closing this week- bummer. But don't worry, I'm already praying for cold fronts to come. It never fails, by September it's generally cooler here in Austin.
We have another show booked on the 4th of September at Beerland. It's our first show with A Giant Dog. I just saw them two weeks ago at the Ty Segall show at Emo's- that was the best show I've been to in awhile. Check them out if you have not seen them- I think they're on tour right now too.
August 9th, 2010
Bill's other band, Ichi Ni San Shi, new seven inch is out. You can order it at our labels website: Super Secret Records. They are headed to New York City soon so check them out! They are playing at the Cakeshop and Littlefield in Brooklyn.
We had a blast playing the party last nite. Thanks for all the people that came out. It's great seeing old friends and actualy made some new ones. Vidrios and Surrender was amazing! Surrender is touring now, they should be playing near you soon. Despite the heat, the sweat, and dry humpings- it was a really fun show. Thanks for making it memorable!
We are playing Aasim's(Awesome) Birthday Party at the Mohawk on the 20th of this month. I am finally playing with a really old friend of mine from my very first band in highschool- weird. It really has a great line up. We're playing with Glorium, Follow that Bird, The Golden Boys, The Royal Butchers (my ex-bandmate from highschools band), Shitty Carwash, Pistol Pistol and The Crystal Fawn. I can't wait- hope you can make the show!
August 1st, 2010
Sandy's Beach, Puerto Rico
We're eating bagels and cookies at the hotel lobby, the ppol is only a coupe of yards away. The hot tub is cooking but hardly inviting since it's already almost a hundred degrees out here. The surf is really small today, it's been this way throughout the whole trip. I can't hardly turn a long board but that's all they have to rent.
I love their coconut ice cream, it reminds me of home but there's also corn and pineapple. That's all I've been eating here beside the Brother's cheese pizza. My sister and her boys are vegetarians and I also think pizza is best without meat- It's greasy enough with the cheese. I still want maybe mushrooms, eggplant or garlic on my pizza but the boys are not accustomed to the taste of vegetables- weird. Yet anyhow.
I get back to Austin on Wednesday- I wish I did not have to. I miss the ocean so badly. Anyway, we're playing a show at a party on the 8th of August with Surrender and Vidrios- just behind I heart video on Airport Blvd. Come hang out, it should be a fun time.
July 19th, 2010
These sounds ringing in different level like a 3D puzzle but more random and not quite a good fit. Our reaction is almost always not to conform. And we are learning and aware where we were and where not to be. We want to move forward, dammit!
We are playing a party on the 8th of August. It's on a Sunday but Timmy promised it should end early, it should be done around 9pm. Surrender from San Fran and Criaturas are also on the bill. Location: a house just behind I heart video on Airport Blvd. Come.
Now I'm ready to close my mind
and now I'm ready to feel your hand
and lose my heart in the burning sand
and now I wanna be your dog
- Iggy Pop of the Stooges
July 7th, 2010
We were a moving target. We rode as far as we could go only to come to a dead end. I could not think of anything else to say and I really did not care. I knew these words you've already heard and it's really not a surprise where all these roads are going. It's hard to fight something that you're a part of- it's like kicking the chair from under you- everyday is a struggle and also a tease. You can almost see through the other side sometimes but also feeling the grip on your neck tightening slowly. The paranoia, a conspiracy? What, are you high? There's no escape here but in death- ceasing to exist. It's like what the Buddha said, "all you need to make a song is a girl and a gun" so we decided to make one.
June 28th, 2010
We just got our European version of our latest album from Mads of Mastermind Records and Cola Freaks. Thanks Mads- it looks great. It has a different cover from our U.S. release.
We are playing with MOTO and Midnight Creeps on our next show at Beerland- thanks for the show Timmy. It's on a Friday night, the 9th of July. It's gonna be a great fun weekend- might as well ask for some days off afterwards. Just to be on the safe side.
June 21st, 2010
It's officially summer but it's been super hot here for over a month now. Our friend Garett invited us to play this Friday with his band, Dead Space, at Beerland. I hope you're not sick of us yet- this is the most we have played in a while. The bill include Palit and The Curses. I know a few people in Palit but never heard of Curses. I'll link their website if I am able to find an address.
Reading the book "A Cultural Dictionary of Punk: 1974-1982" by Nicholas Rombes. Pretty nerdy stuff but pretty cool if you are interested in music/art history. It's not in a linear form so it's easy to read here and there.
June 16th, 2010
We're playing this weekend at Angels party. He's one of our biggest fan here in Austin. The Ape-Shits are playing with us and there's also gonna be ping pong and DJs- latino heat and the gouch
I have been watching too much soccer lately, even walking up early in the morning to see teams I'm excited about. I'm pretty sad the hosting team lost today. I wish they have a free card to the second round- I really hope they win their next game. I am not really going for a particular team but I'm just happy to see so many different people converging together and having so much fun. I can't wait to see South Korea play Argentina tomorrow. I know it seems like everyone has gone world cup mad crazy but it's the biggest party ever and how can you be against parties!
I need a vuvuzela. I love the noise it makes. I just need to incorporate it on one of our songs and that's pretty easy to do. It's probably easy to mimic on a synthesizer but I'm sure like anything else, there's no substitute for the real thing. Anyway, here's a line from one of my favorite band. RIP Robert Quine.
I was sayin let me out of here before I was
even born--it's such a gamble when you get a face
It's fascinatin to observe what the mirror does
but when I dine it's for the wall that I set a placeI belong to the blank generation and
-from "blank generation"
I can take it or leave it each time
I belong to the ______ generation but
I can take it or leave it each time
Richard Hell and the Voidoids
June 6th, 2010
We played Friday at The Scoot Inn. Man it's been awhile since we played there last- thanks to everyone that came out. Our friends Serious Tracers and The Bulemics played with us. We are also lucky enough to be playing Angels birthday party on the 19th of this month. We're playing with the Apeshits and The Ripe, tentatively I suppose. Should be a fun time; and plus, there's gonna be ping pong. I love ping pong.
We're also playing with Dead Space and Palit on the 25th at Beerland- Thanks Garret. I hope to introduce a couple of new songs we're working on for a couple of months now. I know I have been saying this forever but we really do have plenty of songs but have the hardest time writing lyrics-
I know why the caged bird sings
and flaps its tethered wings.
Birds were meant to fly away,
and birds were meant to sing.-from "CAGED BIRD,"
Abbey Lincoln
May 24th, 2010
Chaos in Tejas is just a few days away. Our drummer just got in town tonight from her tour in Europe. We have not practice in almost a month and we are playing a show at End of an Ear the 29th of May with Kim Phuc and Twin Stumps. I also can't wait to see the A-Frames Friday- I have not seen them in years. I am really excited and also overwhelmed by all the happenings in town. What to do, what to do? It's another sleepless weekend and I am hoping for a memorable adventure. Hope you can make it.
May 17th, 2010
We're playing a show at End of an Ear on the 29th of May, Saturday at 4pm. Here's the line up:
We're also playing at the Scoot Inn with our long time friend Toby Marsh of the Open Casket and Serious Tracers on the 4th of June. There's should be another band added. I'll let you know as soon as I am more informed. Have a great summer and stay near trouble.
May 4th, 2010
Introducing Mila Schindler, our bassist new born and only child. I've been meaning to post this actually, sorry it took a little while. We had a crawfish boil last weekend and I just finally got enough Milla time to actually be motivated to get into action.
Alyse flew to Europe today with the Hex Dispensers, her other band, for three weeks. Have a great time guys. We're not playing till she gets back. Our next show is on the 29th of May at End of an Ear. We might be playing with touring bands- I'll try to post more info as I get them........and oh yeah, Happy Birthday Alyse!!!
April 25th, 2010
We're playing a show during Chaos in Tejas. We're playing an in-store at End of an Ear on the 29th of May- thanks Timmy. I still do not know who we're playing with but I'll post it as soon as I find out.
We're playing this coming Thursday at Trailer Space with Horse + Donkey and Criatura. We're playing first so come early. Our show should end around ten so you have plenty of time to make it to the Blue Flamingo Reunion Show at Plush. It should be a really fun night. Friday is not gonna be very productive day.
April 20th, 2010
We finally got a show together. We're playing with one of my favorite band in Austin, Horse + Donkey, and the up and coming Criaturas. It's gonna be our last show before Alyse heads for Europe with the Hex Dispensers. I really hope we can be productive during the break. We're still waiting on the release of our last album in Europe. Madds has been very busy and had little bit of bad luck. Anyway, I think it should come out soon.
We have a couple of new songs to try out. I hope I can write the lyrics before then. Come out if you can. It should be super punk rock.
April 11th, 2010
There was a Musical Lottery League held at Red 7 last night. I was actually one of the members. The premise for the league was to get musicians into a practice space for about 5-8 hours during the day and write songs, then play their set the same night. It's an awesome idea and plus you'll get a chance to play with other musicians you probably will never have a chance to play with. We named our band Vacation Bible School- we found the name on the shirt I was wearing during the lottery pick which was held the night before the show. My band mates were Nick Yaklin from Ripe, Ian McDougal from The Riverboat Gamblers, and Brandon Crowe from Cause for Applause. We came up with eight songs but withdrew one. We also had a CCR cover but opted for The Replacements "Can't Hardly Wait". Fun times- can't wait till next year.
Nick did not make it to the lottery when this photo was taken.
March 23, 2010
SXSW was awesome. After seing so many bands, I am actually not exhausted but more eager to make music. I doubt were practicing this week but there's still lots of work that could be done individually. We do not have any shows coming up, our bass player is having a baby soon and we've alotted a few weeks for the new family member to arrive. Hopefully we can start playing again late April, but maybe it could be May till play out again. We'll try to have a couple of new songs by then. Take care and good nite.
March 7th, 2010
We got a show thank god. We're playing Creekside Lounge Saturday afternoon around 3:45pm I think. We're playing with The Lost Controls, Turbo Fruits, and Occult Detective Club, Black Panda, This Moment in Black History and others. We've never played there before but it should be pretty cool.
We're excited to play this weekend with Serious Tracers, Lenguas Largas, and Ghost Knife at Emos- just love that Emo's sound system. It's only free if you have a SXSW Interactive and Film badge, otherwise it should be around six dollars- Lenguas Largas are from Tucson. Give them a listen- they make some pretty interesting sounds and great melodies. Can't wait to see them play. See you then.
March 2nd, 2010
Our show on the 20th of March fell through- we might be stuck playing the only show we have during south by. Anyway, let us know if you have an opening Saturday. Here's the flyer we've made for our Wednesday showcase.
February 21st, 2010
We just added a new show next month. We're playing at Emo's on Saturday, the 13th of March, with Woven Bones. I'm still not certain who else is on the bill but I'm pretty sure it should be worth attending- I'll post more information soon.
Our bass player is having a baby really soon, around early April. Congratulation Bj and Tina. There might just be a song called Mila.
Here's the line up for our Wednesday night show at Beerland during SXSW, the Super Secret/Mortville showcase:
And just for your information, The Muffs, The Spits, Woven Bones, Cruddy and more are playing Beerland BEFORE our show, Beerlands free day show. If you're free, you might as well hang out all day. You can check out more NON SXSW shows at Austin Showlist.
We had a little write up on The Deli's Austin Chapter. It's a quick read but it might be at the end of the page by now. Thanks London.
February 15th, 2010
I made a mistake earlier. Our show during SXSW is on a Saturday the 20th of March and NOT Friday. Again we are playing Beerland Wednesday night and Saturday night during SXSW and both are non-sxsw show- that means you do not need a wrist band to see us or pay an enormous amount of money. I am hoping our friends from Brooklyn, the Peace Killers, can join us on our Saturday bill. Anyway, can't wait to play out the new songs.
I just read this article about this Artist Ensemble (Okay Mountain) here in Austin and I would like share it with you. Here's the link. Anyway, they made installations for Pulse Art in Miami and then Texas State University in San Marcus. Read it, it's short and inspiring. These guys are so awesome!
February 8th, 2010
Paul and Baldomero of Kingdom of Suicide Lovers
Last week was the longest ever. There was so much things going on. Three days of Rock and Roll for the Casual Victim Pile record release at Beerland and of course Super Bowl Sunday. Needless to say I'm still un-nerved by all the events but I am very happy New Orleans came on top of their game against the Colts.
We secured a second show during SXSW at a friends party in the east side of town Friday night- I can't believe it's only a month away. Anyway, I really hope you can experience SXSW this year since it seems like it shapping up to be a good fun.
We're playing this Saturday at the Parlor. Come join us. I promise you a slice of pizza and a heart shaped love song earache.
January 30th, 2010
I just posted a few songs we've recorded at WFMU and a show we played at the Scoot Inn. You can download them for free here or just go to the media link and chose music. I hope that you'll enjoy the difference of a live recording.
Our next show is at the Parlor with Acid Reflux, Hex Dispencers and The Altars. It's gonna be tight, tight, tight. I really hope the weather will be a bit cooler then. Anyway, I just made this flyer for the show- see you then.
January 22nd, 2010
Something definitely changed. This water taste different. It's a lot warmer, it has a foul smell and a yellow tinge to it. How can the Supreme Court have voted the way they did last Thursday on the Campaign Finance Reform? Ithought they suppose to keep corruption out of politics. I thought they were public servants- to serve the majority of the people. What happened? Were all fucked man. Read more here.
I do not wanna go through loopholes to fix the problem. Is there anyway we can change their mind or get rid of these people who voted for it? It is just apparent they are not on the peoples side.
The Corporations made a move. They know their time is nearing if they do not. Theres no time for complacency, we need to press on.
January 19th, 2009
Our next show is at the Parlor near our home in Austin. We're playing with the Hex Dispensers and Acid Reflux. Our friend Tim Hefner booked the show- he is also responsible for organizing the Chaos in Tejas Fest late in May. It's a free show and it should be a great time.
SXSW is quickly approaching. We are scheduled to play our annual show at Beerland for the Super Secret Records showcase on Wednesday, the 17th of March. We are also playing Obsolete Studio, our good friend Billy Bishop's screen printing studio, with the Terrible Twos and Ratas Del Vaticano either Friday the 19th or Saturday, the 20th of March. I'll try to post any schedule change or any relevant detail worth mentioning.
Still our prayers goes the brave souls in Haiti. A friend of mine was in Haiti during the Earthquake. Coincidentally, he's a freelance journalist. Here's a link to his web blog: mediahacker.org. If you wanna know what is realy going on in Haiti, this a great place to read about it. Thanks Ansel and safe travels.
Shaul Schwarz / Reportage via Getty Images for TIME
Here's a link to charities you can donate to: Charity Navigator.
January 14th, 2010
It's been a devastating week. Too much suffering. I do not wanna be negative but sometimes I just wanna kick people in the face for the things they say. I really should stop watching the television. Here's a link to a list of charities you can donate to. Hope you can find a few dollars to help. Thanks and have a great weekend
January 5th, 2010
We have some new songs we're working on but as usual can't find the words- jazz words- they come and go but seem too elusive to actually meet the paper. Stupid words.
|
|
