It’s hard to believe that a mere two-and-a-half years ago I was watching Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros play at Portland’s small Holocene club. I had been following Alex Ebert’s other band, Ima Robot, for years, so when I caught wind that he was starting a new band, I had to check it out.
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros host Open Mic Night at The Grove
Last night was third time I’ve been lucky enough to see Edward Sharpe and the Magnetc Zeros, and the music was as moving as ever. I’m not entirely sure just what about the performance had changed- but there was definitely something just a little different about last night- maybe even a little off- not that
The Magnificently Magnetic Zeros
“Press! If you DO NOT want to get HURT- get the hell out- because I’m telling you this gate will come down, and you will!” The head security guy pleaded with all of us yesterday before Edward Sharpe stormed the stage. Now I’ve been apprehensive before- I’ve been in moshpits, I’ve seen a friend get
Lollapalooza From The Front Lines- Day Two, Double The Pleasure, Double The Fun!
Intrepid reporter Lauren Novik with Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros & friend backstage at Lollapalooza 2010 Yesterday was a complete whirlwind and a half. Between hanging out backstage at Sony Bloggie with Alex Ebert from Edwarpe Sharpe (who rocked it so hard I cannot wait to see them again at Sunset
Zeroing in on Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
It all began with a psychedelic story. Edward Sharpe was a character that Alex Ebert developed during his stint in a 12 step addiction program. In an interview with Paste magazine, Ebert explained that the story was about this Jesus-esque persona being sent down to save the Earth but instead becoming troubled by women and
To Chromeo: My Sincerest Apologies
Photo by Sean Lieberman Dear Chromeo, I am sincerely sorry for what you were forced to endure on that fateful day of May 15, 2010. Everything looked to be in perfect order for the free music festival, but UCSB’s Extravaganza lacked something essential – class. I was appalled to see the way that attendees