Welcome to the horror show, starring seven-piece Norwegian film enthusiasts, Tôg. Fronted by Lars Christian Olsen, the mysterious and enigmatic maestro cites philosophy, as much an inspiration as other music. Moody and infectious with some elements of house, the act will be playing five shows at SXSW in Austin, before playing the Northeast of the
Last night, South Africa’s and BestNewBands.com’s favorite sons (and former Artists in Residence) The Parlotones played the sold-out Mercury Lounge in New York City for an early show. I checked in early for The Parlotones’ soundcheck, examination of their new merch (a black and red Parlotones t-shirt!) and I got to say hello to the
Last month, I reviewed the debut album by Brooklyn-based, electronically-rooted but every other genre but country-fused band MEN, which you can read HERE. Talk About Body is a very accomplished debut for a trio of individuals who have an accomplished musical lineage. JD Samson, of celebrated band Le Tigre has created a robsut combination of
I can admit that when I heard The Anytime‘s EP, Crave, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I didn’t even know who they were before I was offered a copy of it. But I quickly learned that these four buddies out of Ames, Iowa are dedicated to making their special brand of hip-hop inspired
Last night, the Brooklyn trio known as BRAHMS took the stage at the GlassLands in Brooklyn, New York to reintroduce themselves. Not as something other than the drummer-less band we have come to know and love, but as more mature, confident gentleman who have really found their place in a world full of bands trying
The Heavy Pets are Jeff Lloyd, Mike Garulli, Jim Wuest, Jamie Newitt and Justin Carney, a five-piece rock n’ roll jam band out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The band began in 2005, and now have two LPs under their belts: 2007′s debut double-disc Whale and 2010′s The Heavy Pets. This all seems simple enough, with
Innerpartysystem released their EP, Never Be Content today, and with it came a six-song dance party. Never Be Content brings the club or rave party from the outside into your eardrums. The songs are fused with a new life, of sorts, that you would be surprised to expect from a band that was once considered
Electronic/dance-pop heroes Innerpartysystem are not going to have a quiet 2011. Their EP, Never Be Content will be released on February 22nd, and it’s really something special. The band: Patrick Nissley, Jared Piccone and Kris Barman, are also in the process of finishing a new full-length record, which is due this year as well. Their
Last night, Delicate Steve and Akron/Family took to the stage of a sold-out Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY. The room was an eclectic mix of hipsters, music aficionados and indie-rock fans (sometimes as the same person). Delicate Steve, or the 23-year-old virtuoso also known as Steve Marion, recently burst onto the scene with the impressive
L’Altra is Italian for “the feminine other.” The band formed in 1999 in Chicago with Ken Dyber, Eben English, Lindsay Anderson, and Joseph Desler Costa. After a couple of records and an EP, Dyber and English left the band to pursue other interests, and Costa and Anderson continued on until both were pretty much on