My Post-Bumbershoot Blog, Part IV
By Erik Schultz
Videos by Erik Schultz
Posted September 8, 2008    

And more stuff from Bumbershoot 08! Keep checking back!
 

WEST INDIAN GIRL

     West Indian Girl took a year between their debut record and the sophomore follow-up but they have assured us that it will not be the case from now on. Their current album, 4th and Wall, came out just about a year ago, and the band is set to release a full remix of that record and then an EP in the new year to test run some new material. 

 

THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES

     This home-grown Seattle band formed after the dissolve of notable bands Botch, Nineironspitfire and Kill Sadie. October and November take the band across the pond for a full European tour. The Seattle based indie record label, Suicide Squeeze, will release the bands next full length in October; right in the middle of their European tour.

 

PAUL SCHEER (HUMAN GIANT)

     You have seen him everywhere but you might not know his name. Paul Scheer is a "do-everything" type of comedian.  Maybe you have seen him in VH1's Best Week Ever or as the head page on NBC's 30 Rock or maybe you caught him in the film School for Scoundrels or the incredible stupid Eddie Murphy movie, Meet Dave, but chances are you have seen him someplace. If you want to catch him today, just flip on MTV and check out Human Giant. He is truly an indie king of comedy.


  

RAVENS AND CHIMES

     Hailing from the big apple, Raven and Chimes are set to show that they are their own band not just a comparison. Being compared to the likes of Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes and Wolf Parade. That is quit an eclectic mix of comparisons. They are just trying to balance life as a touring band, and the everyday tasks of paying bills. Combining melancholy vocals and beautiful haunting instrumental arrangements, Ravens and Chimes are set to be an indie sensation.