The Alarmists Announce New Album The Overhead Left

It's been a while since the scene has heard from The Alarmists in record form, though the band has been keeping plenty busy in terms of playing live gigs. But now, in a post on their MySpace blog, the power-popsters have announced that a new album is coming this summer. The record is titled The Overhead Left, and the record will be released sometime in early June. The Alarmists have also lined up a record release show to celebrate Left. That will take place on June 12th at the Varsity Theater. If and when the band debuts new material from The Overhead Left, MFR will let you know.

In the meantime, check out some of their older material here.

The Alarmists MySpace Page

(Jon Graef)

The Alarmists announce last minute show @ The Turf Club

From the group's MySpace Bulletin:

We were asked to hop on to what was already going to be a great bill. We're rocking with mpls' own Red Pens and a band from Italy called Afterhours, they are on tour with the Gutter Twins right now.


Alarmists 12pm
Afterhours 11pm
Red Pens 10pm

The Alarmists MySpace Page

Turf Club Website

Doomtree Headline Free "Best of City Pages" Show, Post Exclusive Remix on MySpace

There probably isn't a more apt way of celebrating your win as City Pages "Best Concert of the past 12 months" than putting on a live show, and Minneapolis hip-hop collective Doomtree are about to demonstrate tonight why they won that award. The show at First Ave. is absolutely free, but 21+. Flier above has all of the pertinent details.

To get a taste of what you'll be in for, check out this video that The Current uploaded of the hip-hop group performing their song "Stand Up" at. The footage was taken from the award-winning blowout at First Ave. last year:




Also playing with Doomtree will be indie-rockers The Alarmists and Country-tinged romanticists Romantica.

In other Doomtree news, the band posted an exclusive mash-up of their song "Slow Burn" on their MySpace Page. Check it out by clicking the hyperlink in the previous sentance.

(Jonathan Graef)

Minneapolis in Chicago: The Alarmists at The Hideout

Download: The Alarmists - "Hired Gun"

The Hideout is widely regarded as being one of the best venues to see live music in Chicago. As a Chicagoan, I can tell you that the reputation is duly justified. Hopefully, MPLS bands that play in the Windy City will find that out for themselves by stopping by the venerable Chicago institution. Tonight, The Alarmists happen to be the group that will have the privilege of playing the intimate Wabansia ave. watering hole. The psychedelic alt-rock quintet will be opening for Judson Claiborne and Ezra Furman and the Harpoons at a 21+ show that will cost you $8 bucks. Be sure to get there at 8:30, as that is when the band goes on.

Oh, and if you have the time, stop by Stanley's if you need any fruits and vegetables of any kind. By far, one of Chicago's hidden (well, until now) treasures, and only about half-a-block west of The Hideout. Trust me on this, you'll love it.

(Jonathan Graef)

The Alarmists MySpace Page

*Full Disclosure: A writer for this blog has recently worked publicity for The Alarmists. Their mention in this blog is in no way due to favoritism, nor should be viewed as an endorsement, per se.