Breathing Easy with the Dandy Warhols

Right on the heels of the big Los Angeles homecoming show from Spindrift, we were treated to a visit from our friends, The Dandy Warhols, who performed at the Wiltern on October 3rd in support of their new record, “Earth to the Dandy Warhols.” It was a welcome return from our favorite psych-pop scientists who have been locked away in their Portland laboratory, (lovingly referred to as The Odditorium), experimenting with all sorts of new sights and sounds to be released through their very own, newly launched record label, Beat the World Records. In addition to their own record, the band is releasing albums by The Upsidedown and Katalyst’s own SPINDRIFT, whose new LP, “The West“ is scheduled to be released on November 11, 2008. Also due out in November on Beat The World Records will be a the digital release of a very unique collaboration between Spindrift, The Kooks and Saul Williams. The track will be among a series of songs released as part of a project called “Breathe Easy,” a benefit for the Three Rivers Land Trust. The first track from the series was released on October 21 and features J. Mascis and The Black Angels performing with The Dandy Warhols. Other participants include Spoon, David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Swervedriver, the Raveonettes, the Kooks, and Midnight Movies, among others. For more information, visit the Breathe Easy Myspace Page and check out this video of the project in making: