Austin – Watching Savages perform live is a necessary, energizing experience, a group bringing together the powerful guitar riffs of Gemma Thompson and invigorating percussive sounds from Fay Milton. Frontwoman Jehnny Beth leads the group with a strong, deep vocal component, sharing lyrics that are dark and simple, but never alienating to listeners. The fast
Austin – The sisters Haim (rhymes with time), rocked the main stage on Saturday afternoon at Austin City Limits this year, riding high off the release of their debut album, “Days Are Gone“, just two weeks ago. The twentysomething San Fernando Valley natives have experienced a massive wave of success all summer, with their catchy
As we highlighted this week in our Artist of the Week profile, Gary Clark Jr. has an album that’s been a long time coming, but it finally has a firm release date. Though it’s yet to be titled, the long-anticipated full-length debut album for Warner Bros. will be coming out October 23. The album, for
So why is a picture of Stevie Wonder on a site called BestNewBands.com? Because he’s Steve F-ing Wonder that’s why and because he, along with some notable BestNewBands.com alumna, is playing the Austin City Limits festival this weekend. If you’re any where near the festival, stop what you’re doing and get the best possible vantage
You voted, and the votes are tallied. Here’s the list of the Top Ten Best Live Shows of 2010! #10: TREASURE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL / SASQUATCH!– TIE When Kelly Montgomery hit Sasquatch! this year, she returned with terrific photos and a great round-up of the acts she managed to squeeze in. Here’s how she kicked
At 11 pm on Wednesday night at the Music Box on Hollywood Blvd., San Diego-natives Delta Spirit took to the stage for their largest headlining show to date in the City of Angels. Having recently sold out the El Rey Theatre, this was a big step up for the band in terms of venue size.
Last night Bear In Heaven returned home… To the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The indie sensation played for a sold-out crowd eager to bop and sway to their brand of danceable, experimental funk. The crowd was a varied bunch, from hipsters and audiophiles to the punk-rock sect that usually moshed to Dead Kennedys.
It’s hard to believe that Austin City Limits is nearly over! Last night I had the pleasure of seeing GAYNGS at an ACL after show at Emo’s in Austin’s Red River district The show opened up with Brooklyn-based Indie outfit Bear in Heaven. I didn’t make it in until about half-way through the set, but
It has been a busy year for The Henry Clay People. Like the great compromiser, the Los Angeles-based outfit has seen years of hard work pay off in 2010. With the release of its album, Somewhere on the Golden Coast, in addition to touring with Silversun Pickups, Against Me! and Drive-By Truckers, the band is