The Shape Of Things was the first to introduce us to the brilliant clash of early-90’s indie rock, California surf themes and the group’s inherent Oakland flare. And now, “Don’t Waste It” shows that the same concept has room to grow. The band may be transitioning from their introductory joyous and poppy sound into more dark and mysterious one, but this highly anticipated evolution that will certainly be exciting to hear.

Beep – Robo Pup (Elephant and Castle Remix) Via RCRD LBL

Still Flyin’ - Bull Riff (Elephant and Castle Remix) Via XLR8R

You can see Beep live this month at:

October 3rd
Totally Intense Fractal Mindgaze Hut w/White Hinterland
Oakland, Ca

October 4th
The Makeout Room
San Francisco, Ca

October 15th
Jazz School
Berkeley, Ca

October 28th
Cafe Revolution
Oakland, Ca

A lot of hazy, stuttering electronic music is coming from the West Coast lately. The latest California knob-twiddler is Oakland sound engineer David Reep, who does his bleepy-and-bloopy thing as Elephant & Castle. Here’s a choice cut from his forthcoming EP, Analogue, out August 30 via 3rd Culture Records. (via Double Denim Records)

Sunlight and Circuitry finds James & Evander wrapped inside their synthesizers and drum machines, exploring new territory while continuing to reference their long standing influences (Dntel, The Album Leaf, and Kompakt Records). Much of the EP was written and recorded in their West Oakland basement (dubbed “The Turtle Shell”) where the one corner window let in the sunlight that covered their scattered mess of keyboards, cables, and pedals.

“He makes beats for those of us with the temerity to occasionally enjoy music unadorned by gun shots. Unlike much of this stuff, it’s not bleak and punishing noise, it employs swing and understands how to use space. The tracks are allowed to breathe. And I’m down with anyone who invokes the spirit of LA Gear. Gotta own the light, if you wanna’ own the night.”

elephantandcastle.bandcamp.com

Side A: Butterfly Bones – <3

Side B: Man/Miracle - Other People

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“Bay Area artists Butterflybones and Man/Miracle are teaming up with Third Culture Records to combine a spectular sampling of sound with the most tortuous title I’ve ever had to type. Man/Miracle’s use of a foreslash has rendered the traditional way of listing groups participating in split releases immensely confusing, and Butterfly Bones have chosen to stick it to the Windows file name protocols by using that pesky “less than” symbol. Although your downloaded version of the song may appear as “_3,” I promise that if you’re into slick and sexy synth grooves you will still very much heart this release. If equally dancey guitar jams are your thing, you’ll definitely want to flip your vinyl over to the B side for the feedback laden Other People.”

Butterfly Bones – <3

The Bay Bridged Presents: Bay Area Takeover
Thursday, March 18 from 11:30 am to 6pm
Beauty Bar, Austin, Tx

Emusic Luncheon
Wednesday, March 17
More Info TBA

The Bay Bridged reviews Man/Miracle’s show and Butterfly Bones

The Owl Mag reviews Butterfly Bones

Wednesday, August 24th

ROGUE WAVE + MAN/MIRACLE
WITH: PRINCETON, TWO SHEDS
BOTTOM OF THE HILL

Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM
Adv: $15, Door: $15 / 21+

SOLD OUT!

Friday

PRESENTED BY LIVE 105
WALLPAPER / BUTTERFLY BONES
THE LIMOUSINES
WITH: BATTLEHOOCH
SLIM’S

Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM
Adv: $14, Door: $14 / All Ages

SCISSORS FOR LEFTY / JUDGEMENT DAY
WITH: GHOST AND THE CITY, GLACIERS
BOTTOM OF THE HILL

Doors: 8:00 PM, Show: 9:00 PM
Adv: $12, Door: $12 / All Ages

Check out the tour page for more details!

Man/Miracle on Emusic

The stops include:

February 11

Smiley’s Saloon – Bolinas, Ca.

February 12

Bluesix w/ Scott Allbright of Poor Bailey – San Francisco, Ca

February 13

Echo Curio w/ Karabel Nightlife and Ash Reiter – Los Angeles, Ca.