Well, this really sucks.

I just read on Neumos Twitter feed that tonight's Art Brut show is canceled due to illness. Refunds are available at point of purchase.

Fortunately, there are a lot of other things to do tonight (like The Rumble at the Crocodile, which is free, or Beardo, if you're willing to brave the Mickey Avalon audience).

Apologies and well-wishes.

The staff at TIG doesn't agree on many bands, but the closest we ever come to reaching consensus seems to be on Art Brut. Whether it's singer Eddie Argos' unique style of singing (which is neither irony, nor rock and roll) and hilarious lyrics or the kick-ass rock band behind him, most of us here seem to love Art Brut.

Even better: Art Brut is coming back to Seattle to once again rock Neumos next Monday night (November 2) - and we get to send a lucky TIG reader to rock out with both us and Art Brut. If you want to be said lucky reader, just e-mail us at tig@threeimaginarygirls.com before 9am on Friday, October 30 with "AlcoholicsUnanimous" in the subject line (also, please be 21 or older) and we'll draw someone's name at random and notify them shortly thereafter.

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When I interviewed Eddie Argos of Art Brut a few weeks ago, we talked briefly about another band he's in, Glam Chops.

They're, if you couldn't tell by the name, a glam rock band - and they just filmed a movie and are starting to screen it (it doesn't have an IMDB entry yet). The description of the film, from the trailer's page on YouTube says:

If you thought Glam Rock died in the 1970s then let me introduce you to Glam Chops. Lead Singer Eddie sees the band as light relief but Bassist Paul takes wearing a catsuit seriously. Follow Glam Chops as they prepare for the gig that could make them or break them...

You can watch the trailer here. I think it looks hilarious.

Art Brut could very well be one the few bands that Imaginary Dana, Imaginary Liz and I agree on. Both live and on Memorex, they are one of the most enjoyable bands to listen to. Lead singer Eddie Argos doesn’t so much sing as wax poetically over punk rock instrumentation about varying topics, from working crappy jobs, to wanting to be in a band, to unrequited loves and everything in between.

The band’s latest album, which just came out in April, Art Brut vs. Satan has the band taking on the prince of evil, but, As Argos sings, “don’t worry; [they] can take him”. It’s a fantastic record that continues with the same clever and funny lyrics the band has built their reputation on. My favorite songs on the album deal with being a music fan, with “Demons Out” having Argos declaring in exasperation “The record buying public shouldn’t be voting” because “how can you sleep at night when nobody likes the music we like” and “The Replacements”, where he discovers his new favorite band.

Art Brut is currently on a tour of the US and played a completely entertaining set to a packed crowd last Saturday night as part of the Noise for the Needy festival. Just a few hours before that set, Eddie Argos sat down with me in Art Brut’s green room at Neumo’s to talk about working with Pixies frontman Frank Black, touring and when we can hope to see Art Brut back in Seattle again.

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The primary complaint I’ve been hearing against Art Brut’s new album, Art Brut vs. Satan, is that it’s not as fantastic as their debut album but merely “good” or “great.” Art Brut is a fantastic band and even their weakest material is head and shoulders above most other bands out there today.

Bang Bang Rock And Roll was solid gold, a witty mixture of Post-Punk musicality and rock deconstructing lyrics. The follow up album, It’s A Bit Complicated wasn’t gold, but it was still shiny. This latest release is also shiny and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

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Hey kids, do you like sleazy little mustaches, argyle vests, and lyrics followed by exclamation points? Do you like songs about erectile dysfunction, alcoholism, and modern art? Does Eddie Argos make you want to rock out (AAAAAAAAAAGH!)?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, come check out Art Brut as they play the Noise for the Needy Benefit this weekend.

Ready Seattle?

They're playing! At Neumo's! On 6/13! (now repeat this 4 times to yourself)

Tickets! Are! 13 dollars!

All! Ages! Bar with ID!

Miike Snow! Opening Act!

Miike Snow is tingly, electro-ey Brittish pop that sounds like what catching snowflakes on your tongue feels like. They will be an interesting compliment to the glorious racket that is Art Brut.

See you there. (I am officially exclamation point-ed out.)

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Other bands went and other bands came, and we still can't get over Art Brut. Luckily, they're coming back to Seattle this Saturday, June 13th at Neumo's as a part of the Noise for the Needy festival! And, to sweeten the punch even more, we have tickets to give away! That's right, you and a friend can go see Eddie Argos and co for free!

Just e-mail tig@threeimaginarygirls.com by Friday at 9am with the subject line "ArtBrutus", and make sure to include your full name, especially if your e-mail address is something like emilykane@iheartartbrut.com.

Check out this video from Bumbershoot 2007, and wait til the rant about Jay-Z in the middle to see what you might be in for!

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One of the albums I've been most anxious for this spring is Art Brut's Black Francis-produced Art Brut vs. Satan, which finally hits record stores today. The band just released a video to the first single "Alcoholics Unanimous".

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I spent all morning trying to find an embeddable (is that even a word?) version of Art Brut's T-Mobile commerical that aired during the Grammys last night to no avail.

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If you're not already sick of Christmas music (and who could blame you if you were?), are there any songs this holiday that you are especially enjoying?

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