Something Like Sound

Hot Congress recently posted about some of the press surrounding Indiscretions, the newest release from Achille Lauro. As part of their post they used a video I shot of the group while I was living in Chicago. Seeing that video reminded me that I did an interview with singer Matt Close following the show (and promptly forgot about it). Unfortunately the video was ridiculously dark, so I decided to save face by sprucing up the audio from that interview for this post (there’s still some motorcycles in the background, sorry). So now, even though the references about being in the Midwest are all outdated, you can enjoy my chat with Matt Close.

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This will likely be the last post until I regain consciousness some time next week. That’s because I’m coming back to Denver this weekend and need to pack and tie up my loose ends around Chicago-towne.

Either way, here’s a video I shot at the recent Achille Lauro show I covered. “No Brakes” is probably one of my favorite Achille Lauro songs and this rendition was certainly something to write home about.

It was a Hot Congress invasion on the Windy City Wednesday night as Achille Lauro came through to play Martyrs’ as part of their midwestern summer tour. The group, as always, brought a unique blending of styles which resulted in a set that turned out to be rather danceable (a couple ballroom-style-danced during most of the songs). My personal favorites “No Brakes,” “Summertime,” and “Unicorns and Consent” made appearances in addition to a new song called “Technicolor Heartache.” Denver-based poet Ken Arkind opened with an extended version of his poem about Los Angeles titled “Maggie.”

For more Achille Lauro and Ken Arkind visit Hot Congress. While you’re there, download Hot Congress #1, a compilation featuring both artists. To see more photos from the show click here.