School Of Seven Bells | Windstorm (A Place To Bury Strangers Remix)

Meh. Not as good as the first tastes of their new album. This reimagining of the song leaves a lot to be desired. But, maybe I'm missing something.

School of Seven Bells Hit The Ro-Ad

School of Seven Bells, or SVIIB, will hit the road in support of their latest album Disconnect From Desire. They will hit up Hailey's on October 8. Don't disconnect from your desire and go out and see them...

October 8 - Hailey's - Denton, TX
October 9 - Mohawk - Austin, TX
October 10 - Warehouse Live - Houston, TX

School of Seven Bells Get Deluxe

Dallas related School of Seven Bells are getting there stunning 2008 debut Alphinisms re-released with the deluxe treatment. The album will feature nine extra tracks of remixes, alternate versions, demos and live cuts y'all.

The alternate version of "Iamundernodisguise" is a little pointless. Gone is the buzzy, dreamland visions and replaced with a de-buzzed, de-glitched version... completely toned down but not completely reworked. Everything that, for me, makes the song great (aside from the vocals) has been pushed to the back to showcase the dreamy vocals. Only, it doesn't work as well for me... I prefer the original version.

MP3: School of Seven Bells - Iamundernodisguise (alternate version)

MP3: School of Seven Bells - Iamundernodisguise (original version)

I you like, get the deluxe version of Alphinisms here.

School of Seven Bells "My Cabal" Video

The new video for School of Seven Bells shows me two things:  fish-eye lenses apparently are not only cool in the 90s and that sets from public access television shows are cool locations to film.  

School of Seven Bells SXSW Interview

Yep, I missed South By Southwest this year too.  I've never actually been, but, I can't wait until I have the opportunity to roam the streets of Austin, fighting against sweaty people to get to a show on time...it would be an adventure.

So, while I missed out on the festivities I also missed out on seeing Camera Obscura and School of Seven Bells.  But, Pampelmoose has an interview with the NYC via Tejas (kinda) band.  

After watching this I'm not too sure that Claudia and Alejandra Deheza are exactly identical twins.  Being an identical twin myself I'm usually pretty fascinated by twin girls.  So, that being said, the one on the left has been added to my crush list.

MP3:  School of Seven Bells - Half Asleep

School of Seven Bells In Denton!

I found out today that School of Seven Bells is finally coming to...Denton?  I really, really, really wish a promoter in Dallas would have brought SVIIB to Dallas, but, Denton seems to get more indie bands--so what can you do, no?  It really has more to do with that I don't want to drive all the way to Denton to see a show.  But, I've been wanting to see a show at Hailey's and I think this one may actually pop my lil' D cherry.  

6/3/09 - Denton, TX @ Hailey's

MP3:  School of Seven Bells - Chain

School of Seven Bells "Half Asleep" Video

Finally, the kids of School of Seven Bells release a video.  I've been wondering if they ever were, I mean their album has only been out three months!  Anyhoo, check out the video for "Half Asleep" from their fantastic album Alphinisms.

School of Seven Bells Decompose

So, I was-a-pokin' around yesterday on Stereogum and they started up a brand new feature called "Decomposed."  Think of it as Unplugged for the Indie crowd.  Anyhoo, their first guest was School of Seven Bells who released one of the best albums this year, Alphinisms.  

The band is an odd choice for this project since it's supposed to play stripped down versions of their songs...which could be kind of difficult for a band that relies heavily on electronics.  But, SVIIB pulled it off quite nicely.  The dual voices of the Dehaza sisters are supurb and shows they aren't in need of studio magic to sound good.

Below is the vidie for "iamundernodisguise."  You can check out the other videos for "Connjur" and "Caldo" and get mp3's for "Chain" and "Connjur" here.

School of Seven Bells "Connjur"

I get this from the most reliable source in the world Wikipedia: The band is named after legendary pick-pocketing training academy. It's on the Internet, so it has to be correct, right? Right.

Anyhoo, SVIIB will support M83 on tour this fall.  It would've been nice if they came through the D...but, it's not happ'nin'...yet.  M83 is ok, but, School of Seven Bells is much cooler.

But, until then have a listen to the newest track a listen.  It's good y'all!

MP3:  School of Seven Bells - Connjur

Tour dates:

11/13/08 Washington, DC @ Black Cat *
11/14/08 New York, NY @ Webster Hall *
11/15/08 Philadelphia, PA @ Starlite Ballroom *
11/16/08 Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street Nightclub *
11/18/08 Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs *
11/19/08 Montreal, QC @ Studio Juste Pour Rire *
11/20/08 Toronto, ON @ Opera House *
11/21/08 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge *
11/22/08 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club *
11/25/08 Seattle, WA @ Neumo's *
11/26/08 Vancouver, BC @ Richards On Richards *
11/27/08 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge *
11/28/08 San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore *
11/29/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theater *

*supporting M83

School of Seven Bells "Half Asleep"

Stereogum has posted the new single from School of Seven Bells, "Half Asleep." And I have to tell you, it's pretty fn good. I really like "Chain" and I can't wait to pick up their new album.

"Half Asleep" sounds like it has a sample from a song on the Twin Peaks soundtrack. I may be thinking of the shows theme song. SVIIB's debut album, Alphinism, is coming out in October.

Anyhoo, it's a great track and you can check it out here.

But, check out "Chain" too...it's below.

MP3: School of Seven Bells - Chain

School of Seven Bells "Chain"

I’ve been waiting patiently for the arrival of this single “Chain” by School of Seven Bells. It’s a very ethereal track by former Secret Machine-ist Benjamin Curtis and twins Alejandra and Claudia Deheza formerly of On! Air! Library!. It’s a lot like the shoe gazer stuff of the early/mid 90s.

School of Seven Bells - Chain (mp3)