photo credit: Lauren Novik 2010’s slowly coming to an end, and at BNB we’re counting it down with a Best of 2010 Awards list. For this week’s playlist, here are songs from some of the nominees for Best Artist. “Janglin” – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros ES&MZ is no stranger to this site: the
Santa Cruz will be overcome with Passion…Pit!
Oh, beautiful Santa Cruz. Its surf-worthy waves, fun festivities at the boardwalk and eclectic downtown shops have granted this city one of the best in California. And now, for those of you (like myself and fellow BNB writer Liz Livengood) who are fans, you have another reason to back that statement. The Santa Cruz Civic
BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 11/29
Picked By: Cervante Pope Who: The Books Where: Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Ca When: Tuesday, November 30 at 8 p.m. Cost: $25 Age Restrictions: All Ages
Weekend Playlist – November 26, 2010
photo credit: Laurel Kathleen Happy Black Friday – or Buy Nothing Day, whichever you prefer. Before you start your holiday weekend, BNB invites you to check out this playlist of songs from the week’s featured artists. “Percussion Gun” – White Rabbits:On Saturday, Kristina Villarini shared her interview with White Rabbits. Here’s an excerpt of their
A Happy Birthday Spent at the Roxy with Jennifer Quiroz
A glorious day was celebrated last night at the Roxy. Jennifer Quiroz took the stage in sparkled garb for her birthday, playing seven original songs and a cover of Will Give’s “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” to an excited crowd of friends, family and new fans. With her band rocking out behind her, Jennifer
Weekend Playlist: November 19, 2010
photo credit: Liz Livengood Here are some tracks to relive a few of BNB’s musical happenings this week. “Fake Out (Glass Ghost Remix)” – Bear in Heaven“When We’re Dancing” – Twin Shadow On Monday, we released our weekly list of concert picks from across the country. Kristina Villarini picked Bear in Heaven’s show with Twin
Freelance Whales Make the Detroit Bar Bounce
Last night, Freelance Whales played for all the wide-eyed locals at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. Opening for them were Miniature Tigers with a little help from The New Limb, an up-and-coming band from the Detroit Bar’s home. The artificial smoked filled air combined with the mesmorizing lights created the perfect underground indie atmosphere
BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 11/15
Picked By: Jesse Dierner-Bennett Who: The Joy Formidable w/ Grouplove and The DigWhere: The Bowery Ballroom, New York, NYWhen: Tuesday, November 16th at 8 p.m.Cost: $13 Adv, $15 Day ofAge Restrictions: 18+
The Weekend Playlist for November 12, 2010
photo credit – Kelly Knapp In our latest installment of the newly-revamped Weekend Playlist, we look back on some of the week’s posts, accompanied by music from our featured artists. Cameras – Matt and Kim:Last Saturday, Cervante Pope reviewed Sidewalks, the latest album from Matt and Kim. Cervante wrote, “The album opens with ‘Block After
BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 11/8
Picked By: Daniel Kohn Who: Florence and the Machine Where: The Wiltern in Los Angeles, Ca When: Monday, November 8th at 7:30 p.m. Cost: SOLD OUT Age Restrictions: All Ages ***