Crocodiles are a duo from the SoCal noise/rock scene (see Mika Miko, Dum Dum Girls, etc) that are grabbing the attention of many with their cooler than thou demeanor and better sounding drum machines than you would expect. It doesn’t hurt that lead man Brandon Welchez danced around stage in a bit of an awkward…
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Ponytail ::: Hi-Dive ::: 05.05.09
Ponytail is the new bangs. They are carrying the torch for Deerhoof if Deerhoof existed in an amazon jungle way over yonder in a giant tribe of fifty. The sometimes decipherable vocals from the ever so energetic Molly “Malibu” Siegel sounded like a Pokemon character, but not as annoying, but rather endearing. Their frenetic live…
My Bloody Valentine ::: Fillmore ::: 04.24.09
Hands down, this show was the loudest I have ever been to in my life. Even louder than the White Stripes show I went to in 2003, this show took the cake. My hairs on the back of my neck were trembling because of how loud the show was. I took some pictures that I…
Brightblack Morning Light ::: Fillmore ::: 04.24.09
Would it be too much to ask for the group to set up their tepee on stage, create a campfire, and have a 30 minute improvisational jam? The funny thing is that the last thing did happen, or at least it felt like it. The ganja smoking (hearsay) and peyote swigging (more rumors) Matador alumn…
::: The Kills w/ The Horrors & Magic Wands ::: Fox Theater ::: 04.23.09
The lovely and talented Bree Davies took in the infamous show where a certain leading lady collapsed on stage. She was kind enough to contribute a concert review… The Kills- No Wow (MSTRKRFT REMIX) [mp3] Magic Wands-Kaleidoscope Hearts [mp3] The Kills may be the last real rock n’ roll band left in existence, with proof…
Thievery Corporation ::: Fillmore Auditorium ::: 04.17.09
Religious experiences can occur outside of churches, mosques, or synagogues, and I think I may have had one on Thursday night. The DJ duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton with their supporting cast of Benetton-esque style female vocalists from around the world and eclectic backing band created a dubtastic atmosphere that ohh’d and ahh’d…
Black Kids ::: Oriental Theater ::: 04.15.09
Black Kids played an energetic set last night that put my doubts in their ability to translate their polished album sound to a hip-swaying set before a crowded house. The group poked fun at their own expense when they downplayed their horrific performance at the Larimer Lounge, claiming that it was “reverby”. The Floridians exude…
Zizek Tour & 20:12 ::: Marquis Theater ::: 04.10.09
(photos by La Prima, word by Star) Axel K Soundsystem-Cumbierton Rutero [mp3] Soda Jerk presented Zizek Club featuring Fauna, Douster, El G of ZZK Records with 20:12 at the Marquis Theater, Friday, April 10, 2009. Opening for Zizek Club was 20:12, the Colorado hip-hop group that have been gaining acceptance for the last four years….