Brass Box’s Shoegaze Sonics Is Grand In Scope
ECHO PARK, CA- They often say that you should never go into business with friends. I think that there is an exception, however, when it comes to music. On June 13th at the Echoplex, I was able to catch Ammo Bankoff (Tete, Black Flamingo) and…
Spare Parts for Broken Hearts Rock Hometown Venue [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Long Beach, CA- Ever since I caught Spare Parts for Broken Hearts at The Hi Hat back in January, I was keen on seeing them perform live again. Their music- loud, crunchy and filled with fiercely emotional angst- really taps a…
Cannons Is Music For Lovers [PHOTOS]
Los Angeles, CA- There’s a sensual vibe that Cannons possess, and a lot of that has to do with their lead singer, Michelle Joy. While it certainly doesn’t hurt that she’s easy on the eyes, it’s the presence she carries on stage which captivates. As the band…
I See You: The xx Returns To NYC [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] The sinuous movements, like their hushed, intimate songs, suggest both seduction and confrontation. On Friday night at New York’s historic Forest Hills Stadium, Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim — vocalists/guitarists of The xx — traced steps…
Kid Wave Surfs 90s Sonics At Broke L.A.
FOR OUR COMPLETE BROKE L.A. COVERAGE CLICK HERE! LOS ANGELES, CA- Kid Wave had been on my for a few months prior to Broke L.A. I’m not sure how it got into my one of my playlists, but “Everything Changes” was a dreamy bit of pop goodness with…
Despite Setbacks, BRAEVES Admirably Rock Broke L.A.’s Ball Pit
FOR OUR COMPLETE BROKE L.A. COVERAGE CLICK HERE! LOS ANGELES, CA- I hadn’t heard of BRAEVES prior to Broke L.A., but I’m glad that I stumbled into the “Ball Pit” room by accident to catch their set. This four piece band played upbeat, indie rock that…
Aquilo Bares Their Soul With Every Song They Sing
AUSTIN, TX- For every artist we decided to catch at SXSW, we decided to review each performance with our own version of “Five Ws and One H” answering the questions: 1) Who are they, 2) What kind of music do they play, 3) When did they play,…
The Japanese House’s Lush Dream Pop Will Set Your Soul At Ease [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
For every artist we decided to catch at SXSW, we decided to review each performance with our own version of “Five Ws and One H” answering the questions: 1) Who are they, 2) What kind of music do they play, 3) When did they play, 4) Where are…
Liverpool’s Her’s Has The Jangle Pop That You Want [INTERVIEW]
FOR OUR COMPLETE SXSW COVERAGE CLICK HERE! Her’s is a two-piece band of Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading. They describe their music as dream pop/jangle pop, and when I caught them perform at SXSW, I was so impressed with both their music and their performance, I…
With A Listen, Her’s Could Be Yours [PHOTOS+REVIEW]
For every artist we decided to catch at SXSW, we decided to review each performance with our own version of “Five Ws and One H” answering the questions: 1) Who are they, 2) What kind of music do they play, 3) When did they play, 4) Where are…
