Music, photography, and art done outside typical technical standards.Tumblr (3.0; @noficulture)http://nofidelity.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/37323332?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><h2>The Shins - Simple Song</h2> <p>Via <a href="http://anexcusetoloiter.tumblr.com/post/18210914597/theduty-the-shins-simple-song-perfectly" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">anexcusetoloiter</a></p>http://nofidelity.com/post/18226658879http://nofidelity.com/post/18226658879Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:01:58 -0700the shinssimple song<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/18168068888/tumblr_lzvngmGCb11qc1qy1&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h2>Sleigh Bells /// Crush </h2> <p>Pretty sure this is the highlight song of the whole album. Fucking amazing. The whole album is pretty solid. </p> <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzvncg8ThR1qbbl9l.jpg"/>http://nofidelity.com/post/18168068888http://nofidelity.com/post/18168068888Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:09:58 -0700sleigh bells<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzpxmozWBX1qc1qy1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://nofidelity.com/post/17981636549http://nofidelity.com/post/17981636549Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:04:00 -0700<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcu5m6C6R1qzikspo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2> VICE’s Guide to Getting High</h2> <p><a href="http://vicemag.tumblr.com/post/17574637223/12-years-ago-we-published-a-guide-to-drugs-its" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">vicemag</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>12 years ago we published a guide to drugs. It’s still good.</p> <p><strong>DMT:</strong><span> Aka the-single-most-fucked-upthing- that-will-ever-happen-to-you. We can’t even start to explain how intense this is. No one can. It is one of the strongest hallucinogens known to man. Therefore, not the most social drug in the world. DMT is the chemical released by the brain in the final moments of life as your body shuts down to ease the moment of death. The great thing about this drug is that it only lasts for 10 minutes and there is no comedown from it. You could probably do it during lunch break at a court case and no one would be any the wiser.</span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.vice.com/read/drugs-101" target="_blank">Continue</a></span></p></blockquote>http://nofidelity.com/post/17597136630http://nofidelity.com/post/17597136630Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:08:50 -0700vicedrugsget high<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzbfpvMm9B1qbhetko1_500.gif"/><br/><br/>http://nofidelity.com/post/17596829176http://nofidelity.com/post/17596829176Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:59:44 -0700<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=3907562647/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=00b9a5/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://jogginghouse.bandcamp.com/album/relations" target="_blank">Relations by Jogging House</a></iframe> <p>Check out Germany’s Jogging House.</p> <p>This 7 song lo-fi R&B EP is available for free download <a href="http://jogginghouse.bandcamp.com/album/relations" target="_blank"> here</a></p> <hr><h2>Jogging House</h2> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/jogging-house" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/jogging-house</a><br/><a href="http://jogginghouse.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">jogginghouse.bandcamp.com/</a><br/><a href="http://jogging-house.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">jogging-house.tumblr.com/</a><br/><a href="http://facebook.com/Jogging.House" target="_blank">facebook.com/Jogging.House</a><br/>http://nofidelity.com/post/17318231028http://nofidelity.com/post/17318231028Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:29:23 -0700germanlo-fir&amp;bsynthchillsubmission<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lynbldly6S1qc1qy1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h2>TWIN SISTER</h2> AVA LUNA, ROAR<br/><br/> TOMORROW! Tuesday January 31, 2012<br/> Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm<br/> Crescent Ballroom<br/><a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/77989?__utma=1.800351572.1315674406.1327779836.1327984593.59&__utmb=1.1.10.1327984593&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1323624926.33.20.utmcsr=statesidepresents.com%7Cutmccn=(referral)%7Cutmcmd=referral%7Cutmcct=/&__utmv=-&__utmk=117425798" target="_blank"> Get Tickets </a></p>http://nofidelity.com/post/16804620544http://nofidelity.com/post/16804620544Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:39:00 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw4i4nKXQ71qbqlh1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://nofidelity.com/post/16804351756http://nofidelity.com/post/16804351756Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:33:55 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykvbpfJrj1qggcgwo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/>http://nofidelity.com/post/16751845995http://nofidelity.com/post/16751845995Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:22:16 -0700<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyhx2vb4af1qau74jo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h2>unknown pleasures</h2></p>http://nofidelity.com/post/16751769970http://nofidelity.com/post/16751769970Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:19:20 -0700Joy DivisionUnknown Pleasureslo-filomography<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfnkpolE91qc0cxpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://nofidelity.com/post/16675084759http://nofidelity.com/post/16675084759Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:33:07 -0700<p>Hontestly could not decide which of these songs to post <h2>Dead Gaze // There’s a Time to Be Stupid</h2> <object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F29951456&show_comments=false&auto_play=false&color=5ddbb8"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F29951456&show_comments=false&auto_play=false&color=5ddbb8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed></object> <br/><h2>Dead Gaze // Glory Days For Sure</h2> <object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F29951457&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=5ddbb8"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F29951457&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=5ddbb8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed></object> Both are off their self-titled EP. Which you must acquire <a href="http://deadgaze.bandcamp.com/album/group-tightener-10" target="_blank">here.</a></p>http://nofidelity.com/post/16454114470http://nofidelity.com/post/16454114470Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:03:27 -0700dead gazeshoegazelo-fi<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx3ihlyR4s1qfnnoto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><h2>Seapunk.</h2> Not an excuse for shitty photoshop work. Case in point.</p>http://nofidelity.com/post/16442346775http://nofidelity.com/post/16442346775Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:25:17 -0700seapunkbeautiful<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7xdqDfuk1qbqq5fo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://nofidelity.com/post/16367380369http://nofidelity.com/post/16367380369Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:47:05 -0700<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/16336387925/tumblr_ly8kbyZAgc1qc1qy1&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><h2>hum /// stars</h2> Resignation is sometimes not a bad thing.</p>http://nofidelity.com/post/16336387925http://nofidelity.com/post/16336387925Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:23:00 -0700humnostalgiastars<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxyjv4puXD1qheunio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://candyclawsfuture.tumblr.com/post/16017123234/the-very-first-photo-of-these-two-photo-by" target="_blank">candyclawsfuture</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>the very first photo of these two (<a href="http://lightbox.com/w2Pl02M" target="_blank">Photo</a> by <a href="http://candyclaws.lightbox.com/" target="_blank">candyclaws</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://nofidelity.com/post/16026354384http://nofidelity.com/post/16026354384Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:35:05 -0700<p>In the times of heavy stagecraft electronic sets, sometimes we are shined with a back to basics demonstration of just plain good music.  This past thursday I was privileged in attending a Cass McCombs performance.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxykprdClW1qbbl9l.jpg"/></p> <p>We are introduced to this evening with Frank Fairfield.  This heavy-mustached twentysomething’s brilliant grassroot folk set kept the audience engaged and wanting more.  In addition to his musical talents, what shined the most was his humble charming personality.  He might see himself as “just a kid that writes songs,” we perceived him, however, as a musical craftsman.</p> <p>Cass opened with Buried Alive, a track off WIT’S END. this was followed by a short intermission, which wasn’t surprising since there was hardly any prep after Frank’s performance, or at least that we noticed.  </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxykq8OtSP1qbbl9l.jpg"/></p> <p>It was an overall deep-hearted performance, and the motif of “musicians just jamming out” followed throughout the night.  Being referred to as “unobtrusively brilliant” by music industry legend John Peel was nothing sort of presaging of the show.</p> <p>After the show, we briefly conversed with Cass backstage. Although I’m not usually “starstruck” with artists, I was a bit intimidated given his musical genius.</p> <p>We greeted him as he was smoking, incidentally right next to the propane gas tank cage. Following a quick step away from the propane tank for safety, I asked him why releasing two albums in one year.  To which he answered  that “he couldn’t release three.”  Of course, the man if not short of material. Both WIT’S END and Humor Risk have completely different moods,  to which can be stand-alones.  A double album wasn’t necessary, and neither was waiting to release Humor Risk.</p> <p>We then discussed the influence of Arthur Russell.  I suspected of him being one of this influences, specially when I heard WIT’S END.  After a bit more short talk we exchange goodbyes and I exited with an embarrassing nervous giggle.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxykqjgNU71qbbl9l.jpg"/></p> <p>The show was exceptional and if the Winter 2012 tour happens to hit your town do not hesitate to attend:</p> <p>WED 1.18  -  NASHVILLE . FOOBAR<span><br/></span>THU 1.19  -  ATLANTA . THE EARL<span><br/></span>FRI 1.20  -  SAXAPHAW, NC . HAW RIVER BALLROOM<span><br/></span>SAT 1.21  -  BALTIMORE . OTTOBAR<span><br/></span>SUN 1.22  -  PHILADELPHIA . KUNG FU NECKTIE<span><br/></span>WED 1.25  -  NEW YORK, NEW YORK . BOWERY BALLROOM<span><br/></span>THU 1.26  -  MONTREAL . IL MOTORE<span><br/></span>FRI 1.27  -  TORONTO . THE GARRISON<span><br/></span>SAT 1.28  -  PONTIAC, MI . PIKE ROOM @ THE CROFOOT<span><br/></span>SUN 1.29  -  CHICAGO . LINCOLN HALL<span><br/></span>MON 1.30  -  MADISON, WI . HIGH NOON SALOON<span><br/></span>WED 2.01  -  MINNEAPOLIS . 7TH STREET ENTRY<span><br/></span>THU 2.02  -  OMAHA . THE WAITING ROOM<span><br/></span>FRI 2.03  -  DENVER . HI-DIVE<span><br/></span>SAT 2.04  -  SALT LAKE CITY . KILBY COURT</p>http://nofidelity.com/post/16017930924http://nofidelity.com/post/16017930924Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:56:56 -0700cass mccombsshowtournew yorkchicagodenvermontrealfrank fairfieldfolkbanjo<p>I am currently giving away two tickets for his show this upcoming Thursday, January 12th at the Crescent Ballroom.</p> <p><strong>Ways to enter:</strong></p> <p>Follow this blog, and Re-Blog this post.</p> <p>or…</p> <p>Tweet this out using #humorrisk (I need to find you)</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="40" src="http://emanueltrevino.com/shows/cassmccombstweetbutton.html" width="75"></iframe></p> <p>or… <a href="mailto:etrevino.gdesigner@gmail.com" target="_blank">Shoot me an email</a> with, your full name and #humorrisk as the subject line.</p> <p>Deadline to enter is Wednesday, January 11 at 9 PM.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxkbi4HL6G1qbbl9l.jpg"/></p> <hr><p>Cass has been a busy man. Releasing both WIT’S END and Humor Risk last year, and embarking on this extensive tour.  He will be making a stop in phoenix this Thursday, January 12, at the Crescent Ballroom in support of <a href="http://www.dominorecordco.us/usa/landingpage/17-08-11/cass-mccombs-humor-risk" target="_blank">Humor Risk.</a>  <a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/78725" target="_blank">Get tickets immediately</a>, or via <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=5084428399566119566" target="_blank">Stinkweeds</a>.</p> <p>Here’s the video for the track “The Same Thing” from <a href="http://www.dominorecordco.us/usa/landingpage/17-08-11/cass-mccombs-humor-risk" target="_blank">Humor Risk.</a> <iframe frameborder="0" height="369" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QUfLXvH4fN4" width="500"></iframe></p> <p>If you are a fan of Papercuts, Kurt Vile, Atlas Sound, or Arthur Russell, you cannot snooze on this.</p>http://nofidelity.com/post/15602662188http://nofidelity.com/post/15602662188Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:35:00 -0700Cass McCombsphoenixarizonamusicshowfolk<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxiqc0R43w1qbbl9l.jpg"/></p> <p>Crescent Ballroom | 7PM | $10 - $12 | With Frank Fairfield</p> <p>Cass has been a busy man. Releasing both WIT’S END and Humor Risk last year, and embarking on this extensive tour.  He will be making a stop in phoenix this Thursday, January 12, at the Crescent Ballroom in support of <a href="http://www.dominorecordco.us/usa/landingpage/17-08-11/cass-mccombs-humor-risk" target="_blank">Humor Risk.</a>  <a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/78725" target="_blank">Get tickets immediately</a>, or via <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=5084428399566119566" target="_blank">Stinkweeds</a>.</p> <p>Here’s the video for the track “The Same Thing” from <a href="http://www.dominorecordco.us/usa/landingpage/17-08-11/cass-mccombs-humor-risk" target="_blank">Humor Risk.</a> <iframe frameborder="0" height="369" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QUfLXvH4fN4" width="500"></iframe></p> <p>If you are a fan of Papercuts, Kurt Vile, Atlas Sound, or Arthur Russell, you cannot snooze on this.</p>http://nofidelity.com/post/15557773883http://nofidelity.com/post/15557773883Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:55:24 -0700cass mccombsnofidelityshowscrescent ballroomphoenixarizonashowtourtickets<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/15539271418/tumblr_lxf08hfYVD1qauc3q&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><h2>Wave of Mutilation // Pixies</h2></p>http://nofidelity.com/post/15539271418http://nofidelity.com/post/15539271418Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:39:05 -0700