Gang of Four

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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Thursday, May 14, 2009

by Imaginary Shrie

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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."

Are bands "in the t-shirt business"? Should they be?

Dave Allen, from the Pampelmoose blog and Gang of Four, argued that bands are in the t-shirt business now? Do you think he is right?

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

by ChrisB

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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "I'm with Liz on this one - pay-what-you-can just makes me uncomfortable. I'd rather just know what the cost is and pay it... otherwise I feel like that Monty Python skit. "$20 for that you must be mad!" Ya know the one... "

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