Oneida
by Brian Miles
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In the 10-plus years Oneida have been together, they've become known for their energized and propulsive kraut-rock--just think of a more punk version of Can. Indie Jagjaguwar is the their longtime home (Oneida even run an imprint, Brah Records, under the label's umbrella) and on August 5 they released their latest, Preteen Weaponry. It's the first in a triptych dubbed "Thank Your Parents," first conceived a few years ago and just now seeing the light of day. According to Kid Millions, drummer extraordinaire, the albums are a commentary on the state of recorded popular music. Oneida is known for misinformation and hooliganism, so that statement could very well be a bit of both. On Weaponry, the band finds their Secret Wars-era pulse again, but keep things a bit more meditative.
Mon., Aug. 18, 9 p.m., 2008
Mon., Aug. 18, 9 p.m., 2008
