Crystal Stilts I’m late to the party. Like, we’re talkin’ everybody’s half in the bag and the keg is floated late. Better late than never, but I have to give my two cents on this album. Imagine if the Beach Boys went all goth and were named the Night Boys. The debut album is moody…
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Crystal Stilts I’m late to the party. Like, we’re talkin’ everybody’s half in the bag and the keg is floated late. Better late than never, but I have to give my two cents on this album. Imagine if the Beach Boys went all goth and were named the Night Boys. The debut album is moody…
Blitzen Trapper The clever story telling on Black River Killer has me wanting to go to the Rio Grande and stirrin’ up some trouble. The group’s ability to weave from O.G. twang rock to soulful funky 70’s sounds is almost like a reflex and doesn’t warrant an explanation for not sticking to one genre. The…
Takka Takka I still don’t get their name. Seriously, I thought they were from Norway when I heard their name. More importantly, I try not to pimp on Music Tuesdays, but this album has me smitten like a 13-yr old girl crushing hard on the Jonas Brothers. The close proximity of Takka Takka’s relationship w/Clap…
Takka Takka I still don’t get their name. Seriously, I thought they were from Norway when I heard their name. More importantly, I try not to pimp on Music Tuesdays, but this album has me smitten like a 13-yr old girl crushing hard on the Jonas Brothers. The close proximity of Takka Takka’s relationship w/Clap…
Ra Ra Riot The new album from permanent East-Coaster’s Ra Ra Riot to many could have been an easy affair to get. They had toured the hell out of an EP and a 7″ but the final day of a proper full length was something I didn’t expect this soon. One of the best pickups…
Ra Ra Riot The new album from permanent East-Coaster’s Ra Ra Riot to many could have been an easy affair to get. They had toured the hell out of an EP and a 7″ but the final day of a proper full length was something I didn’t expect this soon. One of the best pickups…
The Magnetic Fields Stephen Merritt and Co. only tour about once every four years. Catch them performing songs off of one of my favorite albums of the year.The Magnetic Fields-Nuns Litany (Alternate Vocal) [mp3] Oct 10: Minneapolis, MN The State Theater Oct 11: Madison, WI Overture Center for the Arts Oct 13: Dallas, TX The…
The Magnetic Fields Stephen Merritt and Co. only tour about once every four years. Catch them performing songs off of one of my favorite albums of the year.The Magnetic Fields-Nuns Litany (Alternate Vocal) [mp3] Oct 10: Minneapolis, MN The State Theater Oct 11: Madison, WI Overture Center for the Arts Oct 13: Dallas, TX The…
:: Tonight Tonight:: This is going to burn the house down or leave you swaying your hips and pumping your fists for the evening. Constantines album is easily in my top 5 of the year , thus far. If they don’t convince you, maybe the other two great acts opening up will…. Constantines-I Will Not…