L-R: Mary Timony, Carrie Brownstein, Janet Weiss
Photo: Kyle Gustafson, Washington Post
We sing to free ourselves from the room
We love the sound, the sound is what found us
Sound is the love between me and you.
-Wild Flag, “Romance”
My previous post celebrated the music of Wild Flag … their song “Glass Tambourine,” in particular … to show that music writing can be about actual music. I know, revolutionary concept. This time around I want to celebrate the band on a more basic level. Watching the videos below, you can hear the varying influences (the angularity of Television and Richard Hell & The Voidoids, for example), but they also look like they’re having a blast. Trust me, seeing a band having fun on stage is its own reward. I’ve seen enough bands who look like they’re fulfilling a contractual obligation and fuck that.
It’s also worth mentioning that these four women produce music with bigger balls than most men. Yeah, I said it. If you’re a dude and think you and your favorite band can outrock the Flag, you know the rules. Pony up and ride.
Wild Flag - Romance
Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop (SXSW)
Austin, TX
March 16, 2011
Wild Flag - Future Crimes
http://youtu.be/BXPiYCD4l9g
IFC Crossroads Theater (SXSW)
Austin, TX
March 19, 2011
Wild Flag - Glass Tambourine
Johnny Brenda’s
Philadelphia, PA
March 6, 2011
FYI, “Glass Tambourine” is actually the last song in a 4-song video, but I cut straight to it because Mary Timony brings the full metal jacket. Why mess around?
What a great band, really have to listen to more of their music.