Although tonights CD release party is for Cock and Swans masterfully meticulous Marshmallow Sunset, openers Beast, Please Be Still, a seven-piece instru-emo ensemble, are also in the throes of celebrating their recent self-titled debut. But its not only release dates and animal-referencing names that make this a well-suited pairing. Both bands musically tend to venture into tripped-out, moody, experimental landscapes. C&S do it on the simple, electro-ambient tip, while BPBS play oh-so-pretty, highly dramatic ditties that come on with a sweeping, almost prog-rockishness (you can sample their track Mastodon March Smilodon Smile online). Expect this crowd to be of the smart, head-swaying, slightly stoned variety. You know your friend who takes a bong hit and spends two hours deeply contemplating everything in existence, including which T-shirt to wear out that night? Take him or her and enjoy. With guests. MACHELL DUMA LAVASSAR
Listen to a sample of Cock and Swan’s “Mornings Window.”
Thu., Jan. 24, 9 p.m., 2008
