Friday night’s Mates of State show at Le Poisson Rouge was the first time I'd seen them in six years or so, and the first time I was at a sold out show of theirs. A few things about their set up and sound have changed, but Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel are still cute as ever, still constantly looking to each other to give cues, and still look...
A Conversation With Jason Hammel of Mates of State
Published in
Interviews
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 17:14
Recently, I got to talk with Jason Hammel from Mates of State, while they were in the studio in Bridgeport, CT, working on new stuff and recording their very first song since Mountaintops. I first heard about these guys circa 2003, when “Proofs” became my jam. Years later, they’re still going strong, improving, and expanding. Below is my conversa...
Yawn Releases Their Long Awaited LP "Open Season"
Published in
Album Reviews
Tuesday, 30 August 2011 14:00
There is something magical about listening to a new album in full, not just a single, or a random track here or there, but to listen to a creation that a band has spent much time debating and configuring until they were ready to release their “baby” into the world. Chicago natives Yawn’s new album Open Season is a prime example of what happens wh...
From web
A must have! RT @ThatEricAlper NPR's guide to the running gags from Arrested Development: http://t.co/L6rXmSvkz5
From web
RT @msuster: Lol “@levie: 48 more hours until your parents find out about -then subsequently join- Tumblr. Enjoy it while it lasts.”
From web
TV Appearance: LA rockers @BewareoDarkness just made their network TV debut on @ConanOBrien. New album and tour. http://t.co/F2bkpYkoKR
From web
Interview: Samuel and Sinosa of LA avant pop band @folchen discuss their latest album and musical etch-a-sketch. http://t.co/yzE3rFnINV
New On BestNewBands.com
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Showcases New Material at The El Rey
19 May 2013
Whenever a band uses extensive synths and heavy, yet interesting productions in their sound, there will always be a challenge in trying to get that music to translate well in a live setting. This is...
Beware Of Darkness Perform Single, "Howl," On Conan
17 May 2013
Los Angeles-based rock band Beware of Darkness made their network television debut this week on Conan. The three-piece tore through their loud, bold, blues-rock single "Howl," a s...