The floor was shaking, hands were raised to the sky and the man on the microphone was pontificating emphatically as sweat rolled down his furrowed brow. Was I in the Abyssinian Baptist Church celebrating a revival? I might as well have been, but instead, I was at the Delta Spirit show at the Fillmore in San
Following their first two singles, “Crave You” and “Foreign Language,” Flight Facilities have a lot to live up to. But the DJ and production duo met the challenge and is sure to surpass all expectations. ”With You” featuring Grovesnor, Flight Facilities’ brand new single, is already making international waves by finding its way into DJ
This year has begun with a major change for the Los Angeles-based, Rancho Cucamonga-bred alt-hip-hop/funk/soul collective Tha Boogie—it lost a member. Where this could be detrimental for most three-pieces, Tuko and James Jet used the downgrade to their advantage, thinking of it as a new journey and opportunity to show the world their full potential.
Nova Scotia’s Wintersleep have announced their Spring tour dates, as well as released their new single, “Nothing is Anything (Without You),” which could very well be the soundtrack to your summer fling. It might not be an everlasting classic, but it’ll be stuck in your head for a memorable period of time. This track is
In her performance at Bowery Ballroom, Ane Brun was able to balance minimalism with impact, creating stirring compositions that were enigmatic in their subtlety. This was evident from the first song, “These Days,” which she sang with controlled urgency, backed by soft organ and just enough percussion to push the pulse. This, and every one
Years from now, when Las Vegas-based Imagine Dragons are playing to sold out arenas and aren’t considered a new band; fans will look back on nights like Tuesday at the Independent in San Francisco and wonder why they weren’t there. They’ll wonder how they could have missed out on such a ridiculously talented band and
Fat Possum Records is pleased to release “We Can’t Be Beat,” the lead track from The Walkmen’s upcoming album Heaven, on May 29th. The record is the band’s sixth and was produced by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Shins, Band of Horses) in Seattle. The Walkmen just celebrated their 10th anniversary and are still comprised of the
While the majority of Angelinos spent their Cinco de Mayo drinking strong margaritas at unnecessarily busy Mexican restaurants, I spent mine at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood with Ernest Greene and his band, Washed Out. I’ve been a fan of Greene’s tranquil brand of chillwave since he released his first EP in 2009, and I
For the past half-decade, Silversun Pickups have brought their brand of fuzzed out, droned guitar rock to the masses. The quartet has been one of the best new bands to come from the indie hotbed of Silver Lake in Los Angeles. They’ve garnered legions of fans across the globe with by doing what they do
Premiere “Must Land Running” Bernsden Remix On Earbuddy Debut LP Wildlife Pop Out June 12th On Black Bell Records Warped Tour Dates 05/19 – Lawrence University – Appleton, WI06/16 – Utah State Fairpark – Salt Lake City, UT06/17 – Sports Authority Field At Mile High – Denver, CO06/20 – Luxor Festival Lot – Las Vegas,