This space is once again derelict, neglected and uncared for. How sad indeed. We do have some news to fill our cups with, something that may elicit some kind of response. Our good/best/ultimate friend, Zack Burgess, no longer drums for the Group. He's decided to devote his energies to taekwando and knitting, both worthy and absorbing hobbies for a young mind. Lurking in the darkness near at hand are several candidates that have presented themselves in the hopes of playing the role of Drummist in the Group. The answer is nigh.

In the mean time there are concerts to play. They will be filled with dancing, merriment and the usual order of crossed arms and looks of consternation that I have come to know as the Toronto Musical Appreciation Society. No emotional responses, please. It's best to stand still as a statue at all times, the night's only beer held for safekeeping, not be consumed but admired.

There will be much new material in the coming weeks and months to come.

Colby the Christian Robot

This video is impossible to explain, you'll just have to watch it.



via Classical Gas Emissions

First tour w. Sloan

Hello all

Last night was the first of our five dates with power pop savants, Sloan. The Hits are being brandished without regard for the safety of those crammed into the venues, much to their delight.

I hesitate to call this a tour as we'll be within a few hours of home at all times. We can hardly call it he '2010 Expedition w. Sloan' though. It isn't far removed from going to overnight camp in 4th grade.

These shows have forced us to get our act together and (finally) release a physical version of our latest EP, 'All the Things We've Been Told'. It looks (and sounds) sharp, one and all should do their best to secure a copy for themselves.

Best,
Modern Superstitions

Fluid Piano

This instrument is fluid in the sense that the notes aren't anchored to standard western tuning (eg, A440), or the belief that there are 12 notes in a scale. It's a hybrid of the sitar and piano, a neat piece of design without much practical use.

Sloan Tour

Hey all,

Really excited to announce (declare?) that we'll be opening for Sloan in late April for a quick tour through Ontario. It'll be our first time playing outside of Toronto, hopefully we wont get homesick.

Hamilton
Monday, April 26, 2010

Waterloo, ON
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

London, ON
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Peterborough, ON
Friday, April 30, 2010

Musical Education

"It was a crazy time for music."

Class is in session.

Spring Cleaning

These are a few photos taken during our time recording with Patrick Pentland and Ryan Haslett in the glamorous Junior Panthers HQ.

Matthew & Zack search for 'tone'.


When asked how he gets his signature sound, Harry responded with 'It's all in the beard'


Unimpressed, with good reason.


Zakk Wylde Jr.


Vice President of Super Wizards Inc. and COO of Jack of All Trades LLC, Ryan Haslett.


Creamsicle.


Compressor pedal = technical ability substitute