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KELE
Does it Offend You, Yeah?
Innerpartysystem

Royale
Sept. 7th 2010
18+ / Tickets $25 / 7PM Doors
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Put KELE in a room with any person for more than ten minutes, and that person will surely emerge a fan of this electro-rocker's infectious music.  As an original member of Bloc Pary, Kele has emerged as an equally powerful solo artist, lighting up audiences on the festival circuit this summer throughout Europe and the U.S.  Kele comes to Royale, Boston's newest venue for the best emerging bands in the world, Tuesday, September 7th, and will be joined by Does it Offend You, Yeah?, who joined Bloc Party and NIN in 2008 on their tours.   GO TO THIS SHOW.

Listen here: http://www.myspace.com/iamkele
Info here: http://boweryboston.com/

Kele, who released his solo album only this June, departed on his own from Bloc Party as the band went on hiatus back in October of 2009.  His album, entitled 'The Boxer', is a testament to his independence from Bloc Party.  He states, "It was because as a boxer, you have to rely on nobody else but yourself to achieve what it is you want to achieve," he says. "Even though you take hits, you have to keep focus on your priorities and keep going. I thought that was an inspiring image."(chartattack.com)  He is in the middle of a trans-Atlantic tour that has taken him throughout his native U.K., and now brings him over for four quick stops at east coast hot spots.  See him now.  Joining KELE on the bill will be Does It Offend You, Yeah? and Innerpartysystem.

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Autolux
This Will Destroy You
The Dirty Dishes

The Middle East
(downstairs)
Friday, August 27th
8pm
18+ $12/$14

Autolux, a trio of bass drums and guitar will bring Middle East a mellow yet intense take of electro rock.  Having been invited by Trent Reznor himself to appear on Nine Inch Nails With Teeth tour back in 2005, Autolux is now completing a national U.S. tour with stops at the best venues in the best markets.  The Nine Inch Nails influence is obvious in their music, but is mellowed out by a softer take on vocals and harmonies.  They exude a confidence within their music that is hard to replicate.  It's as if this band has taken the best elements of bands like Sonic Youth, NIN, Sigur Ros, and My Bloody Valentine and mixed them up with their own unique twist.  Many of their songs, like "Supertoys" embody driving riffs and rhythm, but allow a much less intense vocal to occupy the main focus.  It feels as though Autolux is almost fighting themselves, pushing with the rhythm and pulling with the vocals.  However, the result is a synergy that creates a highly emotional and expressive bond. 

This band has a somewhat torrid past.  Their drummer, Carla Azar, after opening for Elvis Costello and having just been signed to a major record deal, fell off a stage and shattered her elbow.  Obviously, this spelled doom for Autolux.  However, Azar's musical career was saved by an experimental surgery that placed titanium pins in her elbow in order to re-establish the joint.  She made a full recovery and has since been on many major tours anchoring Autolux at the drums.  Their history has been a string of appearances that have lead to other appearances, keeping them on the road with the right people.  After playing Coachella in 2005, they toured with Nine Inch Nails, followed by a huge homecoming show at in their native Los Angeles with Queens of the Stone Age.  This was followed by a spot on Jimmy Kimmel and a composition for the Los Angeles Natural History Museum.  Their obvious rise to a national touring band will only be followed in the near future with more success.  GO TO THIS SHOW.  Before they get too big for Middle East.