SAFE HARBOR

2011-07-10T21:58:00.000-07:00

We've moved to Tumblr. Follow us at http://safeharborblog.tumblr.com.

Please note that it's more of a music journal (of music we like) than a blog; it is not one where you'll regularly find news on new bands and such. It's strictly whatever we're feeling on a given day. We think Tumblr is much more suited for Safe Harbor's taste and needs. Hope to see you there!

We're moving

2011-07-06T17:36:00.001-07:00

Please stand by...

M&D

guilty pleasures

2011-07-06T16:02:00.000-07:00

WISE BLOOD - "@fuckwiseblood" (2011)

Mercy me gimme something, I'm a get-getting hungry!

Perma-grin

2011-06-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

FEELINGS - "x" (2011)

This master of disguise is moving to SF in a month! Sorry, Portland! But you can still catch him at least a couple more times: Friday, July 1 as FEELINGS and July 22-24 as GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

boat daddy bob newcups chub dance electronic goth hobbit marina rock music pop portland pr0n psychedelic rock sex Portland

2011-06-29T10:48:00.000-07:00

Time is Brain by Wampire

WAMPIRE - "Time is Brain" (2011)

So much fun

2011-06-19T18:47:00.000-07:00

SOFT METALS

2011-06-19T18:40:00.000-07:00

THE SOFT MOON - "When It's Over" (2010)

nobunny on chic-a-go-go

2011-06-17T17:11:00.000-07:00

NOBUNNY (Chic-A-Go-Go, 2011)

Six years ago, Nobunny played "Chuck Berry Holiday" on Chicago's we-have-cool-bands-play-and-we-invite-you-to-come-and-dance kid show, Chic-A-Go-Go. Here he is making a 2011 return (with a clean and complete mask)!

I always love watching the kids look at him in awe and/or confusion.

Cherub-faced behemoth!

2011-06-12T21:04:00.000-07:00

DIAMOND RINGS - "All YR Songs" (2010)

Come see this fantastic man tomorrow June 13th @ the Independent! It's quite a show. Watch the video, and you'll sort of know what you can expect.

BROTHER, Oakland still misses you.

2011-06-12T20:42:00.000-07:00

BROTHER - "Trees" (2007)

As far as I know this band no longer exists (although there are current tour dates posted on Bandcamp). One of the two members moved to SoCal. Nick, the guy who stayed behind, is now in RELIGIOUS GIRLS, who are pretty damn fantastic. Next time we catch an RG show, which will be on June 21st @ Bottom of the Hill, I will ask Nick what the deal is with BROTHER. In the meantime, download this album for free at Bandcamp.

Nod your head to this

2011-06-05T13:28:00.000-07:00

DEERHUNTER - "Nothing Ever Happened To Me" (2008)

daydreaming while skydiving

2011-06-04T15:26:00.000-07:00

YOUTH LAGOON - "July" (2011)

This track and another titled "Cannons" are available for free download at Bandcamp.

Holy Shit

2011-06-02T16:29:00.000-07:00

FEELINGS - "Lonesomedove" (2011)

Ian Hunter Anderson of GUIDANCE COUNSELOR's new project! This track and a few others are on Soundcloud.

If you will be in Portland, OR this Friday--June 10th, 2011 you must attend this: Uncapped, a FREE show curated by THE THERMALS featuring WAMPIRE, PURPLE RHINESTONE EAGLE, and FEELINGS.

let's push away the world outside

2011-05-31T12:52:00.000-07:00

HEFNER - "When the Angels Play Their Drum Machines"

Yum

2011-05-28T14:49:00.000-07:00

SOFT METALS - "The Cold World Melts" (2010)

I had the pleasure of seeing these two open for GLASS CANDY last year. SOFT METALS is coming back to SF next month, June 18th (2011) @ Amnesia for O.K. HOLE

Come, dance.

2011-05-28T12:06:00.000-07:00

BIKINI - "ACheerleader" (2011)

New music video for "ACheerleader" by Bikini.

this is really very good

2011-05-26T13:14:00.000-07:00

HMPSCNTRMX-FAMUEL by VACATION DAD

A remix of Vacation Dad's "Hemp Scented Body Lotion" by Famuel.

2011-05-26T12:20:00.001-07:00

VACATION DAD - "Hemp Scented Body Lotion" (2011)
via

Vacation Dad's music makes me miss someone. It makes me long for something amazing. It makes me say shit like this and it leaves me feeling okay to say shit like this.

I am particularly fond of "I'll Always Find You," the first track on Miss You. Best with headphones or really really loud!

MISS YOU by VACATION DAD

Epic

2011-05-25T16:41:00.000-07:00

GLASS CANDY - "Candy Castle" (2007)

2011-05-25T16:33:00.000-07:00

WOLF FEET - "Dead Hands" (2011)

Mikey from BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD's side project. Free download of this EP right here.

Update:
We saw these guys at Rickshaw Stop the other night. We were not impressed; however, it was only their second live performance, and Austin Wood (vocals) was a very nice guy. So, we're not giving up on them just yet. Although, if they don't lose the Violent Femmes cover....I'm out!

anthemic

2011-05-18T16:04:00.000-07:00

GIRLS - "Lust for Life" (2009)

It's summertime!

2011-05-15T13:45:00.001-07:00

We cannot wait any longer for the next GUIDANCE COUNSELOR album! Hopefully this track is representative of it...

BROOKLYN by guidancecounselor (2010)

STRFCKD!

2011-05-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

STARFUCKER - "Julius" (2011)

STARFUCKER - "Quality Time" (2011)

2011-04-29T11:43:00.000-07:00

HARLEM - "South of France" (2008)

"I'M ON DRUGS
I'M FREAKING OUT"
...A day in the life of Austin, TX's garage trio, HARLEM.

2011-04-28T16:34:00.000-07:00

WAMPIRE & GUCCI MANE - "I'm da Shit (Bitch) vs. Orchards" (2011)

2011-04-27T13:02:00.000-07:00

FAKE DRUGS - "Lens Flare" (2010)

Side project of Shawn Glassford from STARFUCKER, makes me fiend for some GUIDANCE COUNSELOR!

2011-04-27T12:58:00.000-07:00

BECK - "Jack-Ass" (1996)

2011-04-25T17:35:00.000-07:00

going to our church

2011-04-25T07:57:00.000-07:00

ODD NOSDAM - "Going to Our Church" (2002)

We heard this yesterday on KALX and our non-religious selves couldn't help but dance and sing along.

I'm not sure if I want to hear what else Odd Nosdam has to offer or if I want it to start and end right here.

2011-04-21T17:55:00.000-07:00

Hello to nobody who's reading this right now since we haven't told anybody about it... Tonight's Wampire show at the Fuzzplex has been moved! To 1628 15th St. (15th @ Peralta).

3 years, 6 months

2011-04-21T11:32:00.000-07:00

DIRTY BEACHES - "Lord Knows Best" (2011)

Please form a band!

2011-04-20T20:12:00.000-07:00

CRYSTAL CASTLES - "Air War" (2008)

2011-04-20T19:40:00.000-07:00

2011-04-19T00:02:00.000-07:00

STEPHIN MERRITT - "Heather Heather" (Pieces of April motion picture soundtrack) (2003)

2011-04-17T19:52:00.000-07:00

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - "I Don't Wanna Speak" (live on KXLU Demolisten) (2010)