I Said Hey Kids (Hey Kids!) - 4/4 - 4/6

If you're looking for something to do this weekend that involves standing around and listening to music, might I make a few suggestions?

Squaregirls' long time loves Princeton open for The Ruby Suns, and Le Loup. I've not listened too much to either headlining band, but I've read good accounts of their tour so far. The Ruby Suns seem particularly intriguing as they seem to be influenced in almost equal measures by African music, and the Beach Boys. This show is taking place at the Echo on Saturday April 5th.


Then on Sunday April 6th, this is happening:




Much mention has been made here about how much we adore Le Switch so I won't go on about it any more. I will say that they are a band that you should see live as often as you can. We also happen to be DJ- ing this event, so please drop by and say hello.


Oh, and Languis are at Pehrspace on Friday April 4th. Another band that you should see live as often as you can, only Languis provides you with slightly fewer opportunities.

I Said Hey Kids (Hey Kids!)

If you had any other plans in place for Tuesday March 18, it would be in your best interest to cancel them. Clearly this is the only game in town:



Princeton are pretty much our collective biggest local band crush. We keep hearing the nicest things about Amnion, and are thrilled to finally be checking out the live show. We'd heard nothing about Fol Chen until last week. Apparently they formed from the remains of a quite popular L.A. band, but refuse to say which one. Ooh, lovely mystery!

Please venture over here to download tracks from all of the bands.

We'll see you all on Tuesday!

It May be Winter Time, but Baby It's Super Fine!

I have to say (and I'm certain that I can speak for Squaregirl K as well) that we could not have been any more pleased with the turn out at our show last night. We both send out huge thank yous to everyone who braved the chilly (for Southern California) weather, and helped make our first official night such a smashing success! 

Princeton brought the crowd to the floor early with their impossible to resist pretty pop songs. The Health Club  closed the night with a solid wall of upbeat indie/garage rock that sounded so cool, I actually felt cooler just by being in near proximity to it. And Le Switch, as you may already know, had stolen my heart months ago with the power of their live show. And just when I was thinking that surely they would put on an amazing show, but they couldn't be better than they were the last time I saw them. Guess what? They were better than they were the last time I saw them. They will likely be even better the next they play so make sure to get out there and check them out!

I also need to give a huge thank you to Joe Fielder over at Radio Free Silver Lake for presenting the show along with us, and all the help he has given us along the way. It is worth mentioning, by the way, that his monthly event Let's Independent is always a good time, and this month's line up looks killer. I think I know where I'll be on Tuesday night...

And while I anxiously wait for January 9 when we get to do this all over again (more details to come on that one soon.) I'm biding my time by working on a year end list or two, and exploring the internet for some fun holiday themed goodies for y'all. So be on the lookout.

Stay Awake Until Daybreak Calls Us Back to Our Rooms

Hello! I just want to quickly remind you that Kristen and I are DJ-ing at the Scene tonight before, after, and in-between sets from our pals (and not so secret crushes) Princeton, Le Switch, and the Health Club.

You can read my recent interview with Aaron Kyle (of Le Switch) here.

The only thing that could make us any happier about the show tonight is knowing that we will see all of your lovely faces there! Leave your full name in a comment at the end of this post, the blog on our Myspace page, or email us at squaregirls@gmail.com. Then you will be added to the $3 RSVP list, and everybody wins!

Also, to help get you into the dance party spirit, I have posted the video for "Night Fever" by the Bee Gees below. Don't even try to pretend that it doesn't make you smile...