Edited by Jimmy R. Smith email: [email protected] Fresh off a five-year hiatus, Supreme Beings of chronological journey through the course of a Leisure are eager to bring their signature tex- day, beginning with the lush flow of the open- tured soundscapes back to the genre that they ing track, "The Light," and closing with "Lay helped define. The new album titled 11i is set Me Down." for release February 12, 2008 on Rykodisc. Other songs expand on themes of self-real- ization and catharsis. "Swallow" builds slowly Ramin Sakurai and Geri Soriano-Lightwood, over Sakurai's hypnotic layers of synthesized the guiding forces behind pulses, which drift by like Supreme Beings of Leisure, smoke as a mid-tempo have grown wiser with time groove asserts itself and and experience since their Soriano-Lightwood intro- 2002 sophomore release, duces the melody. An am- Divine Operating System. bient R&B track, its lyrics With 11i, Supreme Beings swirl around someone who mark a seductive and pro- is too busy self-medicating foundly reflective return to the scene. "Yes," agrees So- riano-Lightwood, "It's been a long time coming, but it was worth the wait." 11i is already off to a great start at radio, having re- cently been the No. 1 most added album at College RPM (electronic music) chart, as well as being added to tastemaker stations such as KCRW/Los Angeles, KEXPI Seattle and the Sirius Radio Chill Sta- tion. The 11 tracks that encompass 11i resonate with a sensual undertow that pulls you slowly beneath the surface, where there is much more to discover. The seductively chill al- bum will find a home anywhere, from dark, smoky underground clubs, to the deliciously swank clubs of Eu- rope. The album's title alludes to the duo's mutual fascination with the number 11.The disc has 11tracks, as does ev- ery Supreme Beings recording - and as Soriano-Lightwood says, "Ramin and I were both born on '11' days." The album is an interconnected work of art that takes the listener on a to find themselves. "Take another swallow/ lean back and disappear," she sings. "One to fill the hollow/One to make you clear/One to hide the mess/And one to keep me running." By the time the album reaches its seventh track, "An- gelhead," it slips into a twilight zone that Soria- no-Lightwood terms, "more metaphysical." Soriano-Lightwood adds, "We try to reflect what we like and who we are and hopefully this is a byproduct. People turn to music for a tran- scendent experience. And depending on your mood, certain things will take you where you want to go. Musiciansare modern-day shamans. For some of us, music is the only church we've got." Rykodisc, home of Supreme Beings of Leisure, is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2008. As a way of saying thanks for supporting PRESENTS our music, Rykodisc is offering five free down- loads on the 25th day of each month in 2008. The downloads are available at www.rykodisc. com. Keep listening! And that's music...This Week In Texas. W.R. WATT ARENA Ex~$23 WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER FORT WORTH, TEXAS MnRCH 1-2 WHERE THE REAL WEST BEGINS Ia of which will be given back to the community. Every dollar. The FOCCERS are a social organiza- tion of real friends helping others in need through the Bullfrog Benevolence Fund administered by River City Living Church. Tickets are available at On Main - Off Main, 120 W. Mistletoe, and Luther's Cafe, 1425 North Main Avenue. Because of the exotic nature of the show, only adults will be admit- ted to the event. Girls Get Out and Hike Enthusiasts, a group of area ladies that enjoy the outdoors and the hiking expe- rience, hosts their monthly hike tomorrow, A Toast....to Life f Saturday February 16, at Los Maples Park, about an hour and a half away from San Antonio in AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO Vanderpool, Texas. Participants will meet at the park registration office at 11 am, and are encour- The United Court of Austin presents Super Heroes Pushing the social boundaries of sexual expression, aged to bring lunch and water and to wear comfy v. Super Villains, a battle of the sexes pitting boys the Red Square Gallery presents POProtica, an clothes and shoes. After the hike, everyone will against girls - AND celebrating Saffire Trinity's 22nd exhibit that is inspired by POP art of the 60's, 70's take a short breather for lunch before heading back birthday. It all takes place next Friday, February and 80's and the flourishing of the porn industry to town. For those who wish to carpool, please e- 22, with a show at 9 pm and partying all night long around the same time. The saturation of color, sim- mail Rita at [email protected]. For more infor- during Boy Bar Fridays at the Rainbow Cattle ple lines, and delectable excess created memorable mation about Lost Maples Park, please visit Company, 5th and Lavaca. Best of all, the evening images that created icons ever-present in popular tpwd.state.tx.us. benefits both Out Youth and Alternative Prom. For culture today. The art and film that were born from more information, please contact RCC at 512-472- these industries created such a fervor and shift in To have an event listed in this column, please 5288. sexuality and expression in the midst of political forward all pertinent information to us at turmoil and war that the effects of these move- [email protected]. ments influence artists still. The exhibit will consist DALLAS of eight artists from San Antonio, Italy, Oklahoma If you love to eat - and love to help others even and New York, including Michael Belardi, Lili Pena more - then you're definitely not going to want to Dyer, Kimberly Garza Campbell, Laurel Gibson, miss the 10th Annual Toast to Life Gala scheduled Myriam Lanau, Randolph Leighton, Gianluca & for Saturday, March 1 at the Women's Museum at Stefano R., Cody Westmoreland. Their work Fair Park. The centerpiece of every Toast to Life is explores a variety of media, including video, sculp- the culinary delights presented by a collection of ture, photography, painting and mixed media. Color Dallas' most prominent restaurants, along with is the thread that binds them, concept is the force free-flowing wines and spirits. In addition, guests that unites them, and the final ingredient is the participate throughout the evening by bidding on audience that interacts with them. POProtica opens exclusive silent auction items, purchasing tickets at 7:30 pm next Saturday, February 23, at The for an extraordinary raffle prize and enjoying won- Friedrich Building, 1617 East Commerce Street, derful entertainment - all with the knowledge that and runs through March 15. For more information, 100% of the evening's proceeds directly benefit the please contact Ryan Whittington at 210-843-7586. work of the Resource Center of Dallas. With an annual attendance of over 800 people, Toast to Life "Becoming Visible-Bisexuality 101" is the topic Dr. has raised over $1.6 million since its inception in Heather Aidala will discuss in a guest lecture at 1999, and has become one of the most eagerly- Trinity University in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. awaited events of the year. Tickets for this delight- 19 at 7:30 pm. 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