Palma Violets took Shea Stadium by storm last weekend. Shea is known for their DIY all ages shows, that can get plenty crazy, and this London psych punkers went for it full force. They were getting talked about fiercely before they had released an album, and their first single ‘Best of Friends” was even voted
Atlanta rock n’ rollers Gringo Star brought their good time jams and kicking live show to Glasslands this past weekend, touring behind their new 7 inch Going Way Out b/w Taller that just came out in December. They got right to it, as there was really no need to feel out or ease into this
Walking into a show with signs heavily posted that warn people of the extensive use of strobe lights during the performance, I couldn’t help but smile and know I going to be in for a great night. Having already seen both Langhorne Slim and The Law and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, I knew I
k.flay tore it up at Santos Party House this past week. There were other indie bands that played, but I don’t remember them. I just remember the Bay Area-rapper coming out hard, and going hard the whole way through her set. She was so intense that her hat immediately flew off her head as soon
These are six bands that I’m happy to have discovered in 2012, and who I think are bands to watch in 2013. All of the bands below left an indelible impression on me, and I think are really onto something. We’ve talked about Ava Luna a lot recently, and seeing this band live maybe should
The Yellow Dogs at Mercury Lounge was the last show of 2012 I reviewed, and in a way it feels like an omen for the new year, to be more driven and unapologetically express individuality. And also to not ever forget to dance. By now there’s been plenty of coverage on the back story of
Josh Tillman has been a part of the music scene in one way or another for years. Whether it be with his solo work under J. Tillman or pounding out grooves behind the drum kit for Fleet Foxes, the bearded rocker has slowly garnered a loving fan base, but after moving from the forests of
I saw a lot of amazing and memorable shows this year, and discovered even more amazing new music from new and emerging bands. My favorite discoveries of 2012 may have to be another list, but here are five of my favorite live shows I went to, in no particular order. Rubblebucket at Music Hall of
As 2012 draws to a close, I’ll take some time now to reflect on some of the best festival performances of the past year. There were an abundance of festivals and as the concert biz continues to sputter, these gargantuan events give attendees the opportunity to check out some of their favorite bands along with
As part of our year-end wrapup, the staff has put together their top moments of 2012 and are sharing them with you, enjoy! 5. AU Releases Both Lights One of the first local bands I discovered upon moving to Portland four years ago was AU. Their sound was challenging and I was moved by their