So, lots of people this weekend were attending a different music fest than me. While I caught Dan Deacon, Monotonix, and Black Mountain at the Pygmalion Fest, plenty of other peeps saw a far more incredible lineup featuring Polvo, Yo La Tengo, Shellac, Lilys, Mercury Rev, Built to Spill, Tortoise, and headliners My Bloody Valentine at All Tomorrow’s Parties (New York). Talk about a college homecoming weekend: Tortoise performed Millions Now Living… and BTSpill peformed Perfect from Now On. Some “newer” bands that I would have enjoyed seeing were also there, including The Drones and Wooden Shjips. The fest was curated by My Bloody Valentine and of course marks the highlight of the band’s long-awaited summer reunion tour. It’s hard not to feel a wee bit nostalgic for my younger days. Even though I don’t spend a considerable amount of time listening to any of the above mentioned bands anymore, each remains a vibrant part of the fabric of my musical past. In a way, I don’t need to listen to MBV too often, because their distinct music is likely forever lodged in my cranium.
Did you know they took their name from this early-’80s slasher film?
