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Roller boogie at the of Montreal Listening Party {Saturday, August 21}

of Montreal Listening Party

{ed note: originally posted 7/27 -- but it's this Saturday! Let this serve as a reminder that it's time to get rollin'!}

Join us on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 5pm-7pm as get a sneak listen to False Priest, the new of Montreal record that wont hit the stores until September 14 (on Polyvinyl).

And this isn't just any old listening party, it's a radtastical roller skating par-tay at the Lynnwood Bowl & Skate and is going to include a room dedicated to double dutch jump rope (courtesy of Double Dutch Empire), a costume contest (dress up as your favorite of Montreal stage character or band member) with prizes to see of Montreal (Paramount Theatre on October 27) and prize packs from Polyvinyl Records.

There will be a $7 cover (includes roller skate rental!!!) and the event is all ages (bar w/ ID). Of course, as with any respectable outing involving the hokey pokey, the bar will have drink specials.

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Latest comment by: Kiku: "Wow I really completely hate that I didn't see this until just now! This must have been the coolest thing ever! Filled with regret."

Faux Hoax = Folks?

The great Dave Allen of Gang of Four, Danny Seim (Menomena) and John Askew (Tracker) have a new project: Faux Hoax, crazily pronounced "Folks".

The Portland trio are creating a canvas of lyrics and music onto which all sorts of collaborators will make their stamp as well, birthing an experimental-style approach that challenges the conventional idea of a band. A rotating cast of members will basically perform or accompany songs written by the core trio.

Who could resist a lil listen to the song "Hippies Will Rule", of their first (and maybe only?) release on Polyvinyl Records this May, Your Friends Will Carry You Home.

Listen to "Foxworthy" and judge for yourself.

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Latest comment by: Imaginary Shrie: "I'll have to check out that Gnade track AND "The Wild Home Sick". Thanks for the tip, Keith."

Of Montreal extravaganza at Showbox SoDo

Finally, the fascinating and sometimes disturbing cacophony of OF MONTREAL will bring their sideshow act to the Showbox SoDo on November 19th w/HEALTH.

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Latest comment by: Imaginary Shrie: "Ouch Dylan! And Grim, I will most definitely be keeping my ear on the music. "Skeletal Lamping" is stellar I think, albeit less accessible and more experimental. I'm going for the music! IGshr*e"

One more day until Of Montreal LAASSEERR SPECTACULAR!

I, for one, am looking forward to this odd listening party. Look for me... I'll have my brownies in tow and my head clear for fun.

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Ticket Giveaway! And the skinny on Skeletal Lamping Lazer Show Spectacular!

Of Montreal will be taking over the Laser Dome at the Pacific Science Center on Friday September 12th for a night of seizures, pot brownies and some durn good pop music. Here's the 411....

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"Skeletal Lamping" set to... lasers? Yep, and we have free tickets.

The impeccable genius of quirk-masters Of Montreal strikes again.

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Latest comment by: Imaginary Shrie: "Well, I, for one think this is awesome. I can't wait to go! IGshr*e"

Latest comment by: Dylan: "yes i remember that hahaha funny."