Transformer Lootbag new song (10.5 MB) High Noon Saloon Madison, WI December 31, 2007

This one I think is new -- it's not on their LP, it's kind of short and is instrumental for its first half, so I'd guess it's a work in progress -- and I like where they're going with it. There's an angularness to these guys that's kind of disappeared in the last few years that I'd like to see come back. Coincidentally, I'm listening to White Denim at the moment, in advance of their upcoming High Noon appearance, and they've got a bit of it.

The one thing I really wanted to mention, though, is the beard on bassist Steven Riches. If you go looking for info on this band you may see older pictures of them featuring a much smaller beard; what once was plain is now truly a sight to behold. While they were setting up I told Emily that I wanted to have a tenure beard like that one day, and it's true. The only problem is, unfortunately, my facial hair doesn't grow quite that straight, so it may not work. I can dream, though.