The explosive, cinematic, indie-pop band Saint Motel is, to put it best, hard to resist, and damn fun. In the world of Saint Motel, nothing bows to convention: Stages become forests and living rooms, and shows become kaleidoscopic mind explosions in 3D. This theatrically creative world is due in large part to the fact that
Another month, another amazing residency. We warmly welcome Saint Motel as our Artists in Residence for April 2011, and they’re kicking off their month on the site with this performance from this year’s SXSW. Enjoy!
Fans of Slang Chickens seem to go through a three part process upon discovering the band: first they’re intrigued by the name, then blown away by the crackling energy of their live performance, and then addicted to the way their songs manifest themselves in any number of ways. I find myself humming the chord changes
In their final installment as our Artists in Residence for March 2011, LA’s Slang Chickens bring us a post-SXSW serenade. Slang Chickens have been amazing this month, and we’re sorry to see them go, but we’re excited about April! Make sure to tune in for our next Artists in Residence: SAINT MOTEL!
Oh, Slang Chickens, you are hilarious. Thanks for another terrific how-to video, this week teaching us how to tour happily. The chicken cooking tutorial last week was amazing. By the end of the month, we will have learned so much from you!
LA’s Slang Chickens are back for their second installment as BestNewBands.com’s Artists in Residence for March, and this week they’ve raised the bar by giving you a cooking lesson *and* a song. Chickens on chicken.
Come fly with the Slang Chickens this month as they share with BestNewBands.com during the month that sees the end of their residency at the Echo and their time at a little festival we like to call SXSW.
In the two short years since their formation, Slang Chickens have created a unique home for themselves in the Los Angeles music scene. Honing a deliberate yet chaotic blend of tumbling rock & roll, undeniable punk anthems and muddy Americana, they stand proud in the muck of their innovations. Slang Chickens have comfortably shared the
In their final installment as our Artists in Residence for February, Seattle’s Ivan & Alyosha take us on the road with them on the second leg of their tour. Will this be the last time they’re taking shifts to drive themselves on tour? Could be, since they’ll be blowing up at the 35 Conferette in
In this week’s installment from Ivan & Alyosha, they take us behind the scenes into the RV as they hit the road for a tour!