Best New Bands » Michael Rincon http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Album Review: “False Priest” by Of Montreal http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/album-review-false-priest-by-of-montreal/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/album-review-false-priest-by-of-montreal/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:00:00 +0000 Whenever psychedelic pop sextet Of Montreal churns out a new album, it’s usually another fluid trip through ingenious musicianship, quirky transitions, and unbridled emotion. On their new album, False Priest, front men Kevin Barnes has constructed another rambunctious collection of whimsical and groovy gems. “I Feel Ya Strutter,” the opening track, has Barnes signature yelping

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  1. What’s in a Name?- The Crystal Castles (II) Album Review When Crystal Castles was done crafting their second full-length album, they felt no need to come up with an original album name. The 14 hypnotic tracks speak for themselves, and the Canadian dance duo can self-title every single one of...
  2. Interview with Montreal’s Winter Gloves Unbeknownst to me before this interview, Montreal is apparently a pretty awesome place. The rent is cheap, the coffee is good, the girls are beautiful, and the music is great. Although that’s all fun and good, Winter Gloves are preparing...
  3. Album Review: Minus the Bear’s “Omni” on Dangerbird Records Minus the Bear’s fourth studio album, Omni, is a groovy trek into synth-pop that packs a powerful electronic punch with a deadly rhythm section headed by Corey Murchy (bass) and Erin Tate (drums). Frontman/guitarist Jake Snyder lays down his signature...
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  1. LCD Soundsystem’s New Album is Happening New York I love you, for bringing me LCD Soundsystem. People say that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, but those people obviously haven’t been listening to the big apple’s prodigal son lately. James Murphy has shifted gears again,...
  2. Wolf People: The Interview Though the music scene has been an abundance of bands that using the prefix of ‘Wolf’ in its names over the past few years, there is a new band that takes on the name of our favorite furry predators. The...
  3. A moment with Star Anna and The Laughing Dogs Growing up halfway between Seattle and the middle of nowhere can have a profound effect on one’s life. In the case of Star Ann, it drove her to write and perform music. With melodic, aching vocals that’s as raw as...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/qa-w-painted-face/feed/ 0 The Weekend Playlist: Michael Rincon’s Songs for Fall Season http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-weekend-playlist-michael-rincons-songs-for-fall-season/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-weekend-playlist-michael-rincons-songs-for-fall-season/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000   This picture is the image I get when I think of fall in my desert landscape home of Lancaster California. The turning colors of the leaves, the sudden drop in temperature and the re-introduction of sweaters and jackets complete the perfect 3 month equation that is the fall season. Here’s a mellow playlist for

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  1. The Weekend Playlist: Cervante Pope’s The Summer is Almost Over Mix Oh summer 2010, how you have had your ups and downs.  It seems like just yesterday I was scribbling the answer to the last question of my final and running off campus to celebrate the beginning of my seasonal freedom....
  2. The Weekend Playlist: Kelly Montgomery’s Summer Mix This weekend I share with you a playlist of songs that give me that warm, happy, what-a-perfect-day feeling. These are the songs that make me smile, close my eyes, and soak up the sun without a care in the world....
  3. The Weekend Playlist: The Lollapalooza 2010 Mix Lollapalooza starts today in Chicago, and BestNewBands.com’s intrepid reporter, Lauren Novik, will be on the scene. Lauren will be sending in her daily impressions of the granddaddy festival, as well as interviews with several bands. To help get you in...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-weekend-playlist-michael-rincons-songs-for-fall-season/feed/ 0 Q & A w/ Kathryn Ostenberg http://www.bestnewbands.com/featured-artists/kathryn-ostenberg/q-a-w-kathryn-ostenberg/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/featured-artists/kathryn-ostenberg/q-a-w-kathryn-ostenberg/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000 In addition to being BestNewBands.com’s most recent Artist in Residence, Kathryn Ostenberg is an acoustic singer/songwriter who writes heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics with a gentle-yet-engaging voice. After moving from Colorado two years ago and getting immersed in the L.A. music scene, she’s found her comfort zone amongst the various singers and musicians in the community and is

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  1. Kathryn Ostenberg @ The Hotel Cafe TONIGHT Former BlueComet.TV Artist in Residence Kathryn Ostenberg will be playing the Hotel Cafe TONIGHT. 8PM on the dot w/ Matt DelVecchio on bass and Chris Lovejoy on drums– and she’ll be playing new songs! Two amazing ladies play after her:...
  2. BackStory: Kathryn Ostenberg’s “The Starting Line” This week’s BackStory entry comes from friend of the site and former Artist in Residence Kathryn Ostenberg. In addition to sharing the lyrics and story to a brand new song, she recorded an exclusive video of it (below), so enjoy!...
  3. The Sultry Sounds of Samantha Mollen For the past few years, Samantha Mollen has been a fixture on Los Angeles’ singer/songwriter scene. She’s played venues ranging from the Troubadour to Hotel Café and everything in between. Mollen has been wowing audiences with her strongly introspective song...
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  1. Ariel Pink: Now Haunting with Added Pizzazz! Ariel Pink is one of the more intriguing characters to emerge recently from the music blogosphere recently. You would think that he might take it easy after releasing and touring his most popular album to date, but he is coming...
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  3. These United States grace California this week DC-based These United States are one of the best honest working bands alive, and they’re in California this week. After a gig at the Hemlock Tavern tonight in San Francisco and The Starry Plough tomorrow in Berkeley, they’ll make their...
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  1. Beach House Comes to Soho in Santa Barbara The Baltimore-based dream pop duo Beach House made a much-appreciated stop at Santa Barbara’s Soho Music Club on Friday, April 16, before heading into the desert heat for their Coachella appearance. The crowd was desperate to see the sold out...
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