LIVE ACT: Slowdive @ Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London, 05/18/2014

Here's an up-close-and-personal performance from ethereal shoegaze rock legends, Slowdive, from their massively successful 2014 reunion tour (which led to the recording of a new album, soon to be released). 

Slowdive @ Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London, 05/18/2014

LIVE ACT: Blancmange - Live At The Ritz, 1985

A terrific concert from British synth-pop duo, Blancmange, broadcast on MTV in 1985! 

Blancmange: Live At The Ritz, 1985

LIVE ACT: Algebra Suicide - Boys In Bed

Speaking of Lydia Tomkiw and Algebra Suicide (see previous post), here is a rare clip of one of their live performances in their hometown of Chicago, sometime in the 80s. 

Algebra Suicide: Boys In Bed (Live in Chicago)

LIVE ACT: Ultra Bidé @ Cake Shop, NYC - October 26, 2013

A blistering live set from Koyoto, Japan's ultra grunge rockers, Ultra Bidé.

Ultra Bidé @ Cake Shop, NYC - October 26, 2013

LIVE ACT: The B-52's @ Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ - November 7, 1980

You don't want to miss this one. Everyone's favorite party band in an early live show, performing songs from their first two albums!

The B-52's @ Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ - November 7, 1980

LIVE ACT: xex @ Hurrah, New York City, April 9, 1981

I love the fact that this footage exists. A full live set from the New Jersey underground synth band, xex! Be a good Bolshevik, don't be no no-goodnik. 

xex @ Hurrah, New York City, April 9, 1981

LIVE ACT: Mary Timony @ Irving Plaza, NYC, 1999

Indie rock legend Mary Timony (Helium, Ex Hex, Autoclave, and many others) is on top of her game in this live set from 1999! 

Mary Timony @ Irving Plaza, NYC, 1999

LIVE ACT: The Donnas @ Maxwells - New Jersey, Nov. 10, 1998

Here's a totally bitchin' early live set by the little darlings of rock n' roll, The Donnas!

The Donnas @ Maxwells - New Jersey, Nov. 10, 1998

LIVE ACT: Beat Happening @ Kelly's, Norman, OK April 12, 1992

Have a happy time with those indie boppers, Beat Happening! A full hour of Calvin, Heather and Brett!

Beat Happening @ Kelly's, Norman, OK April 12, 1992

LIVE ACT: Kate Bush @ The Hammersmith Odeon (1979)

The beautiful 50+ minute concert from the one and only Kate Bush's Tour Of Life. Chills!

Kate Bush @ The Hammersmith Odeon 1979

LIVE ACT: Sonic Youth @ Rockpalast – Dusseldorf, Germany (April 4,1996)

Here's a completely mesmerizing live set from Sonic Youth, back in 1996. Like, far out, man!

Sonic Youth: Live @ Rockpalast - Dusseldorf, Germany (April 4, 1996)

LIVE ACT: Toni Basil - Street Beat

Here is a fantastic performance by Toni Basil on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, 1988. This video proves that she has so much more to offer the world than "Mickey". Those dance moves are phenomenal - while hitting those vocals with near perfection! Her choreography for this performance was even nominated for an Emmy!

Toni Basil: Street Beat

LIVE ACT: Sebadoh - Melkweg, Amsterdam, November 17th, 1996

The kings of indie rock, Sebadoh, kicking ass in their heyday! A full 80+ minute set!

Sebadoh: Live in Melkweg, Amsterdam, November 17th, 1996

LIVE ACT: Final Fantasy (Owen Pallett) - He Poos Clouds

A wonderful performance by Final Fantasy for They Shoot Music. 

Final Fantasy (Owen Pallett): He Poos Clouds - Live - They Shoot Music

LIVE ACT: GusGus - NiteClub 1997

Here's an amazing early live performance by the legendary Icelandic electronica collective, GusGus. This will knock your socks off!

GusGus: NiteClub 1997