Trent Reznor has done it again. No, we’re not talking about flipping off the record industry or trailblazing new media relationships between artist and fan. We’re talking about his astute selection of opening acts on his upcoming North American tour.
More than a dozen years ago, Reznor’s Nine Inch Nails took a then-unknown Marilyn Manson on tour. Now Reznor is bringing along Brooklyn noise maven A Place to Bury Strangers, Canadian electro duo Crystal Castles, Brits Does It Offend You, Yeah? and Atlanta ambient punks Deerhunter. Talk about having a finger on the pulse.
In New England, Reznor is presenting Deerhunter at NIN’s Aug. 7 show at Mohegan Sun and Aug. 8 show at Worcester’s DCU. It’s a shame we didn’t get the megaloud A Place to Bury Strangers or the hot-as-magma Crystal Castles, but it’s still way better than what most veteran bands have been dragging out on tour.
Reznor for the win, once again.
Music Notes
The 2008 Irish connection ICONS festival goes down Sept. 12-14 at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton. After branching out with rock acts last year, this year’s ICONS focuses on Celtic music with Liam Clancy, Lunasa and Solas, and includes forums on Irish arts, sports and dance. For more information, go to iconsfestival.com.
Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls will perform with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall on June 19 and 20, mixing Dresden Dolls selections with those from her upcoming solo album, slated to drop in September.
The Unity Tour, which has united 311 and Snoop Dogg in a college kid’s dream bill, rolls into the newly rebranded Comcast Center in Mansfield on July 18. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster and LiveNation.
