This is not the first time the Valley has met with an unruly haboob, nor will it be the last. In my infinite wisdom, I figured why not ride the dust wave and make a list of the top ten songs about dust. You can even make a nice little…
For those who felt that “Still Life” just wasn’t enough Horrors, worry not — the band has made Skying available for a full album stream via their website. The much-anticipated follow up to 2009’s Mercury Prize-nominated Primary Colours, Skying finds The Horrors comfortable in the post-punk, touches-of-shoegaze groove that Colours…
Since Anthony was found to be not guilty, the majority of reactions have been rather negative — many, including myself, felt Anthony was guilty of first-degree murder. Anthony was hardly a likable character, as well, a trait that seems to follow accused murderers like the black plague.Now that Anthony is…
Dayve Hawk lit up the blogosphere back in 2008 with his multifarious Memory Tapes remixes, as well as 2009’s debut LP Seek Magic. Then championed as chillwave, Memory Tapes is now seen as a more calculated producer effort by Hawk, and rightfully so — he has hit his stride with…
The DonkeysYucca Tap RoomSaturday, June 18The past few shows I have been to — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Givers — have wound up being pretty low-key, unassuming affairs. Crowds at either show have been modest at best and each set turned out to be a tight, enjoyable hour or so…
I will be the first to admit that I had no clue about San Diego garage/folk rockers The Donkeys until someone dutifully pointed them out for me. You see, The Donkeys have a show this Saturday at the Yucca Tap Room and I was asked if I wanted to catch…
The use of punctuation in band’s name, however, is nothing new. Exclamation points, question marks, periods and backslashes have been a included in the process of coming up with a band name since the ’60s. With one of the more recognizable punctuation mark bands coming to town this Friday –…
I came across the band’s debut album, Go Tell Fire to the Mountain, this past Friday, entering into it with mixed emotions, fueled by not knowing what the hell was about to come over the speakers. After all, WU LYF stands for “World United/Lucifer Youth Foundation” and the band often…
Those instrumental breaks certainly add a wild-card element to Sun and Shade, furthering the band’s sound rather than allowing it to rest on past laurels. That eye on progress is something that the members of Woods have quite the knack for, yet the band hasn’t, by any means, forgotten their…
Yesterday, in an interview with CBS News’ Shira Lazar, Fiasco labelled President Obama as “the biggest terrorist.” Now, there’s something rather unique about that statement, given Fiasco’s history of rallying against Obama.The kicker? Fiasco was a guest on the show What’s Trending, there to discuss his latest album, Lasers. Last…
However, may I direct your attention towards Canadian electronic pop duo Junior Boys? Their latest album, It’s All True, is set to be released next Tuesday. A solid follow-up to 2009’s rather excellent Begone Dull Care, It’s All True finds Junior Boys producing yet more electronic pop-driven music, complete with…
Well, fuck all that nonsense — it’s finally June 7th and Gloss Drop is finally out. It’s a good thing, too, since I believe Gloss Drop is one of 2011’s finest albums to date — a proper 1-B to the 1-A ranking of Fleet Foxes’ brilliant Helplessness Blues. Gloss Drop…
Yesterday, West finally released the finished version of “Monster,” which you can watch after the jump:…
GiversTrunk SpaceSaturday, June 4, 2011It’s not hard to tell when you’ve just watched a young, buzzworthy band perform. They usually thank the crowd for coming out — regardless of how big it is — while perhaps mentioning that it is the band’s first time in a particular town. Such was…
For £7.50 ($12.27), fans can download ten out of a possible twenty tracks, create their own album art and then sell the album — earning £1 every time their particular version is downloaded. Every one of the twenty Tony Visconti-produced tracks can be listened to before being chosen.Drummer Rick Wilson…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.The Rhythm RoomWednesday, June 1, 2011Spoiler alert: If you’re at all up to date on any recent NASCAR happenings, there will be a totally corny comparison later in this review. For now, however, I will focus my energies on what took place last night at the Rhythm…
The first song on the EP, “Girl Not Gonna Leave,” is quite possibly the best song — it’s also a song that the band has been working on and playing at their live shows for quite some time. Singer/guitarist James Mulhern recently took some time to share some tidbits on…
In anticipation of their debut album, In Light, being released next Tuesday, NPR Music has deemed Givers worthy of their Exclusive First Listen label, offering up a full album stream of their much-anticipated debut. Oh, did I mention Givers are playing Phoenix this Saturday?…
Bolstered by lead single “Hangin’ On To Black Metal,” Circuital finds Jim James and company yet again refining their Americana rock roots. The titular track “Circuital” is a delightful give and take between an all-out rock offering and its meandering, folk-twinged prelude. “The Day Is Coming” harkens back to MMJ’s…
When the people behind the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — Paul Tollett and Goldenvoice — announced they had a big announcement set for 10 a.m. today, my curiosity was piqued. I have been attending the festival for six years now, and no two years were under as much scrutiny in…
For those keeping track, I am choosing to write about a band named after the son of a late NASCAR legend that has recorded a downtempo, electronic cover of a Beach Boys classic. Dale Jr., as goofy and kitschy as they may seem, are as solid a new band that…
The Dirty Dozen Brass BandThe Rhythm RoomWednesday, May 25, 2011Maybe I don’t get out that much, but I can count on my hand the number of times I’ve seen a sousaphone played live in concert — especially at the Rhythm Room. Such was the case with last night’s The Dirty…
