midnight movies - john
Midnight Movies are an interesting band from Los Angeles that have been around since 2002 but I am just finding out about. Sorry if this is beating a dead horse and proof that I am losing my edge but their new digital Nights EP is really great the same way that the new Portishead and Vivian Girls records are great.
The release is bookended by excellent covers of the Moody Blues classic Nights in White Satin, with the album closer beautifully sung in French. Combining galloping flutes with a strangely appropriate pseudo psychedelic guitar solos, Midnight Movies create an atmospheric sound that can be listened to over and over. I am little hesitant imagining the live show being great, but for a band from LA- they are truly noteworthy. Just ask real life rock and roll guitar heroes Nick Zinner and James Iha who both remixed songs on this release.
Below, grab Should Have Known; a track that is as lazy as it is a stampede.
MP3: Midnight Movies: Should Have Known
If you like, pick up the whole digital only Nights EP on iTunes.