Warmth through Sound

it is 
just
too
cold
////
so here's a bit of heat to share through the speakers.
cuz i've got no hot tub and no fireplace..
bring on the spring sounds...i might just fill the shop with sequins..

PDX DJ Duo favorites//Linger+Quiet's podcasts get me through the grey quite often

King Sunny Ade

OG Chicago House Godfather, Jesse Saunders

All time Favorite, Larry Levan-hear the final nights of his residency at NYC's legendary Paradise Garage here//

                                                            

Liquid Liquid..New York's finest post-disco/post-punk, circa 1981,j'adore this incredible album art..

V.I.D.=Very Important Drums,yes indeed

The Giorgio Moroder produced/mixed Donna Summer classic track..yesss

Brazilian Samba Goddess Beth Carvalho

ridiculous mid 90's video effort but an amazing chill song from Orbital..

Lavender Mirror reviewed without a record!?

this guy is the boss of not allowing bands to get reviews without first making a record.

photo azsa west

here's how we feel about that guy's rules.photo minhternet.com

here's the review by anika sabin!

ooh he's so mad at us!

oooohh we are so happy!

here's the cover of the magazine!

Kerby and me have a band, we've not recorded yet- but we got a very complimentary review of our practice tapes and live show in this month's amazing magazine about female drummers- TOMTOM!!
We are also super in love with the band Warpaint who gets a shout, as well as our friends Corrina and Joe from Tu Fawning!

We are really excited to make a record now with the nice push of a secret listener.

Thanks, Anika Sabin!

To listen to our songs and keep up on our next shows:

LVNDR MRRR ON TUMBLR

It also has a link to our facey bookie.

THX fer lookin!

Lovers Live at KEXP..looking great in Sword+Fern !!

Shameless self promo..
Had to be done: the girls look amazing at their KEXP in-studio performance.
Kerby's wearing one of George Hutchinson's sailor knot bracelets and some necklaces from my upcoming Spring collection.
Enjoy!

my Teen Dream

VICTORIA.VICTORIA.VICTORIIIIAAAAAAA.
last night.your oversized white blazer. your mesmerizing stare. and THAT VOICE that VOICE THAT voice. and umm, did you have confetti system make all those giant prismatic disco pinatas especially for you?? they were subtly spinning to the music just in time for you to wildly whip and wrap your unapologetic lady-on a-horse-in-the-dusty-dry-desert-hair all over your microphone and your vintage farfisa?wurlitzer? what kind of electronic piano is that?..PERFECT. Jesus and Mary Magdalen's baby, woman, you killed me. killed me dead.drop everything. it's over. i'm sure it probably took you years to write those songs. but it seems like you made them up just for us, just for 2010. i loved your other records, but these songs, these sounds. these are for NOW. i love NOW.
i had to post a little homage to a few of the other rad women you reminded me of all at once...




THAT'S ALL FOR NOW. THANK YOU FOR LAST NIGHT.
backtoworkandbacktolisteningtoyourrecordanother17timesinarow thanks

things today:sunny spring times and summer gear wishlist

***note-
these things are not for sale at sword+fern..they are just on my personal birthday/wishlist..but hmm..maybe i should think about carrying some of it?**
above:sweet 90's love from Cerrone+Frankie
machinefabriek- experimental drone from the netherlands-click here to listen
images from top:
1.vintage floral sunglasses
2.jupiter swimsuit from we are handsome
3-4. jumpsuit and grey sweatshorts from isabel marant @maryam nassir zadeh
5. ian mculloch's hair, 1978
6.blooming Magnolia X soulangiana in my backyard today
7.plume poppy leaves
8.different alphabets

BE NOT AFRAID. we'll play you songs on Valentine's day.

Holocene presents... {{{ LOVEWAVE }}} : A Valentine's Day Experience. Featuring one-of-a-kind collaborative sets from... Ana Rodriguez & Ethan Jayne (Magic Johnson/Total Bros) Dan Wilson & Brighid Thomas (Sigmund Henry) Dusty Springfeelins (Rock set by Emily & Kerby - of DJ New Moon Poncho) A rare dj set by Miracles Club Linger & Quiet DJ Linoleum & Legolas Brkfst Sndwch & Magic Impact We've assembled a slew of our favorite musically inclined Portland couples for a night of unique collaborations. Whether they've hardly played together or they'vejust never played together like this, these sets will be one-of-a-kind romantic expressions. Valentine's Day may be a greeting card holiday, but it sure as heck doesn't mean you can't have some fun: catch the wave! The looooovewave!

we're Djing at valentine's on december 5th

so i put a little collaborative music project together recently. it's really really making me happy- the first edition of MOONUNITS will be complete on december 2, and we will be DJing out at valentine's december 5th, and debuting the first edition of the project along with playing all our favorite disco and funk classic jams.
the way it works-women are invited to compose and record -solo- individual songs, in any genre, between each lunar cycle, to be started and completed on the full moon of each month. then each edition will be archived on the website kerby and i are designing for it- it will be ready by the first of the year.
contact me if you want to contribute..it will be an ongoing project and open to anyone interested.

DJ New Moon Poncho at PICA 'blackout' halloween party!

PICA is throwing a halloween party at the ACE Hotel & Kerby+I are DJing!
Come dance to Paradise Garage disco classics, Brazilian funk, New wave, and more with us AND see a special performance by our sweet friends FLESHTONE! on a spooky night at the Cleaners!!!
here's the link to the party where you can buy tickets-only $6!
We'll also be playing set at Valentine's on Dec. 5th..cozy winter beats!

emergence sea

poster by sword+fern
arthur russell video by p.niblock/live in seattle -1985
our portrait videos by happyplayground.com/christine taylor