Was I ever happy to see 3/4 of Lee's abandon ship after Twin Shadows and cool down Lee's Palace. Why the mass exodus I'm not sure as they were going to miss out on a super spectacular Canadian band in Memoryhouse who is signed to Subpop records and first full length is due out soon. But alas this is the world of indie hipsters behind the curve. It probably didn't help that the band had some technical difficulties which led to more flooding out. Finally they got going and we weren't disappointed. Someone yelled out Sexy to the lead singer but she just shrugged it off. The band has actually only released two seven inch records and has had some mp3 eps available but did have alot of material to play out. Memoryhouse is also known for their remixes and have remixed the likes of CFCF , Koralleven, and Luminary Youth. A strong set and definately a band to look out for in the future. I have to admit I unfortunately missed the last couple songs as I scrambled to catch the last subway home. Nice way to end the night though. Here is what Toronto said about the show:
@ebrosseau: Wild Nothing in town tonight with Memoryhouse - I am too old and too tired to go. #NXNE (IKDK: I was thinking the same thing)
@IKvsDK: Blackberry out of juice #memoryhouse #lees #nxne good night
@marqchris: Memoryhouse, good looking bunch, sound even better #nxne @ Lee's Palace
@cy_yyc: Memoryhouse, you be so sweet! #nxne
@imacgill: My Bloody Valentine cover the icing on tonite's cake. Just fell in love with Memoryhouse. #nxne
@ikvsDK: Great band @imacgill unfortunately i left early to catch last subway and missed their last songs #nxne #memoryhouse
@emilyjeanwhalen: Really dug Memoryhouse's set tonight. Did not dig all the weird dancing. I felt uncomfortable. (IKDK: Weird dancing?)
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJStWiqSOpU
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