Archive for February, 2013
VIDEO: Foals perform “Milk & Black Spiders” off new album, ‘Holy Fire’
On the same day Oxford-based Foals released their anticipated third album Holy Fire, they also uploaded a video for one of my favorite new tracks "Milk & Black Spiders" which you can view now. This song gives a good representation of the growth the band has achieved since 2008's... more
VIDEO: Alabama Shakes make their SNL debut
Alabama Shakes, formed in 2009 in Athens, Alabama are certainly making 'the leap' into the mainstream rather quickly, performing on last night's Saturday Night Live as the musical guest. The band played their hit "Hold On" and the song "Always Alright" from the Oscar-nominated Silver Linings Playbook. Here are... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Ra Ra Riot @ El Rey Theatre, LA 2/12/13
A zesty energy with lots of love was all over El Rey Theater right as the night's heroes, Ra Ra Riot, took to the stage for their much awaited return to L.A. The fact that the band had recently lost a valuable member didn't stop Wes, Mathieu, Milo and Rebeca... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: The xx, Austra @ House of Blues, NOLA 2/8/13
So Mardi Gras is officially over and the season of Lint is upon us. If someone told me I had to give up music for Lint, I would be deeply saddened but could look back on The XX show as inspiration to get me the next forty days. ... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Today in Phish History, 2/15/03 Las Vegas, NV
Hard to believe it has been ten whole years since Phish's 2003 Winter Tour. February '03 can certainly go overlooked in the Phish world, surprising considering the jam-heavy five-song sets that scattered much of the tour. It was also a month that included two absolute barn burners on the... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: moe. @ Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/13
"One more bottle...For this Happy Hour Hero," the song about the pretty girl and a shot of Jack, opened up the moe. show at the Stage AE in Pittsburgh last Wednesday night. Although a mellow song for an opener, once the train started chugging, it left the crowd begging for... more
Radiohead to start work on their ninth album in September
In an interview with the South African Mail & Guardian, Colin Greenwood drops the news that Radiohead will begin work on a new album (their ninth) this September. This would be the first news regarding a follow-up to 2011's The King of Limbs unless you count the rumored recordings... more
VIDEO: Thom Yorke Solo Acoustic Set at 2002 Bridge School Benefit
A Thom Yorke solo set is an all too rare occurrence, so when he played at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit in 2002, Radiohead fans all over the world took notice. I vividly remember my excitement when a stealth audience recording of the two sets popped up on the... more
Hangout Festival Announces ’13 Lineup – Tom Petty, Trey Anastasio Band, Kings of Leon, Jim James, Moe. & more
The Hangout Festival just announced the initial lineup for their now annual event on the Gulf Shore. The three festival headliners are Tom Petty, Kings of Leon and a mystery band TBA soon. The band/artist's name is blurred out on the official poster. The event takes place... more
GOLDEN TICKET / RECAP: Gary Clark Jr. @ Roxy Theatre, Hollywood, CA 2/9/13
Grammy weekend in LA is always filled with secret shows...surprise shows...shows you couldn't get on the guest list even if you were sleeping with the doorman. 2013 was no exception: Muse @ the Grammy Museum. Frank Ocean @ the Ace. Deadmau5 @ House of Blues on... more
Marco Benevento Tigerfaces San Francisco, Mentions New Album in the Works
San Francisco got Tiger Face'd last weekend with a double dose of Marco Benevento's first shows in the city proper since December 2011. Anyone who has seen him knows that Marco always puts on a clinic of infectious grooves, top notch musicianship, and circuit bent wizardy, all while maintaining... more
TOUR DATES: Psych Dance Rockers !!! announce upcoming shows and album
Kicking off in February with the promotion of their upcoming LP "TH!!!ER", the psych dance rock kings !!! (Chk Chk Chk) will finally start touring again. With initial warm up dates starting in San Francisco and LA, the troupe move on to Europe for a spell, then head back stateside for... more
Trey Anastasio will join the National Symphony Orchestra on May 22nd in Washington, DC
Trey Anastasio's interest in performing with orchestras around the country continues and we should all be thankful for it. On May 22nd he will join the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, DC for a special performance of solo and Phish material. ... more
Postal Service release first new music in ten years, “A Tattered Line of String”
The Postal Service have released a new track, "A Tattered Line of String" just ahead of their 'comeback.' The duo (vocalist Ben Gibbard and producer Jimmy Tamborello) released the critically acclaimed and genre defining Give Up in 2003, and will re-issue it as part of their 10th Anniversary. ... more
Phoenix announce new album details, Bankrupt! out April 23rd
Phoenix just updated their website with details on their much anticipated follow-up to 2009's Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Their fifth album will be titled Bankrupt! and released April 23rd on Loyaute/Glassnote Records. It was reported last week the band purchased the recording console Michael Jackson used on Thriller to... more
WATCH: Jim James Premieres “A New Life” Video
A week after releasing his solo debut LP Regions of Light and Sound of God to the public, Jim James of My Morning Jacket has just released the new video for "A New Life", the album's 2nd single. Check out the video, tour dates and song lyrics below.... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Cosmic Love Ball w/ Rubblebucket and Materialized @ The Fillmore, SF 2/9/13
The Cosmic Love Ball was billed as San Francisco’s annual celebration of life, love, and music. More so than many of the shows I attend, it was apparent to me that the crowd was there to fully experience all three. From the space suits to the horns to the dance... more
Cosmic Love Ball Promises Funky Beats, Glitter in SF
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. While for some that means another Hallmark holiday of feigned appreciation, if you’re in the San Francisco area this weekend, for YOU it can mean an evening of revelry, brass and plenty of booty shaking. For the third year running, the Cosmic Love... more
NEW MUSIC: Darkstar “News From Nowhere” LP Out Now
"like being pushed off a skyscraper and discovering wings…altogether beyond words" - The Quietus Here's yet another outstanding record from an already-exciting year for new music. In a notably singles-focused era, it is increasingly refreshing to hear such a markedly cohesive collection of stunning music. News From Nowhere bends the boundaries... more
Fans Getting Antsy, Fake Hangout Fest Posters Begin Flooding In
This lineup looks more expensive than your average Glastonbury. If you're going to make a fake festival poster, you can't have five headliners (especially when one of them is a Beatle). Real or not, these are always fun to look at. It's like SIM City for an amateur festival talent... more
Fans Getting Antsy, Fake Bonnaroo Posters Begin Flooding In
Underwhelmed by Coachella's headliners? Perplexed by Pitchfork Fest's oddball selections? Confused as to why Maroon 5 is playing at Jazz Fest? Don't worry because (a) there's always plenty to enjoy in the smaller print at the aforementioned festivals (for P4K, we assume) and (b) there are still plenty of big... more
