I’ve Just Discovered :: Lower Dens
I went down the block to Reckless Records Saturday afternoon to check out the instore featuring Future Islands. Albeit a weird setting for a vocalist as theatrical as Samuel Herring, their sound was impressive nonetheless. But while Future Islands were exactly what I was expecting (and also hoping for), I left wanting to hear much [...]
Being There :: Bachelorette & Beach House @ Black Cat :: DC
I will be the first to admit I was not in the best of moods to attend this show, don’t get me wrong, I wanted to be. Beach House has been on permanent rotation in the jukebox of my mind since I first heard Devotion a couple of years back. And their newest album Teen [...]
Being There :: Phantogram @ DC9 :: DC
Seeing the sold out crowd attending Phantogram’s DC show, I was pleasantly surprised by not only the usual indie rock and electro fans, but also a large contingent of hip-hop enthusiasts. And once the lights dimmed and the thick, sampled beats and horns of As Far As I Can See erupted through the speakers, I [...]
CREAM OF THE CROP :: The 15 Best Shows I Saw In Chicago
This has been a difficult year for music in Chicago. Electronic music particularly took a hit with Sonotheque closing it’s doors and the recent announcement that Lava Lounge would transition from a DJ-centric venue into a cocktail lounge in the new year. Nightlife by and large felt at a standstill and I personally chose to [...]
Analog Blog :: Girls
My scanner has been out of commission for the past few weeks, which delayed the posting of this particular Analog Blog. I woke up early today with the mission of bringing it back to health and I’m happy to (finally) share Jams Dean’s illustrated take on Girls with you. —Ed.
Read more about Girls here and [...]
Being There :: Binary 2 Year Anniversary @ Echoplex :: LA
Friday night the Binary crew threw the second of their Two Year Anniversary parties, featuring performances from Little Red Radio, Tigercity, Keenhouse and Neon Indian. The lineup was definitely not to be missed, and knowing that I hustled my ass to the show.
I got there just in time to catch the last half of Little [...]
Being There :: The XX @ DC9 :: DC
The XX are one of those rare bands, clean and polished immediately out of the gate. After hearing about and witnessing firsthand so many “amazing” blog bands turned mediocre live performers, I was hesitant to expect anything less than juvenile antics, amateur playing and novice vocals. Instead, what the enthusiastic and remarkably respectful sold out [...]
Analog Blog :: Bird Talk
The track below is one of Bird Talk’s more melodic, but you can check out some of their louder material here and find out more about Weirder Park here.
Bird Talk – Underground (192 kbps)
