Handsome Furs Thursday, Jay Reatard Friday

Wolf Parade has so many like-minded spin offs that I'm starting to wonder if the name "Wolf Parade" is more a state of being (or sound) than a band.

Handsome Furs, not Sunset Rubdown, who will also be at the Echoplex, completing a dynasty of Wolf Paradians, tomorrow. People are comparing it to Bruce Springsteen's butt-jean record, Born in the USA - which means I'm buying a ticket. Both are repped by big time indie labels - Jagjaguwar (Dinosaur Jr, Bon Iver) and Subpop (everyone that's good).

Also, Aquarium Drunkard is sponsoring the speed-punk Jay Reatard on Friday at the Echo. Be sure to stop by for pizza, and some serious teeth-rattles. Reatard is on Matador records.

Both bands have new albums coming out the next few months, so look out for that.



Handsome Furs - Radio Kalingrad

Handsome Furs - I'm Confused