Best New Bands » spaceland 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 Living Things Kick Start Their Satellite Residency! http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/living-things-kick-start-their-satellite-residency/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/living-things-kick-start-their-satellite-residency/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0000 Living Things stormed Silverlake last night to kickstart their four week long residency with a bang, and mission accomplished.  In fact, I’m anxiously awaiting their next Monday night mayhem sesh- and I’ve made catching one of their SXSW sets a mandatory obligation! Pre-set insanity aside, Yves Berlin Living Things’ bassist extraordinaire took the time to

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  1. Living Things- Putting Life In Music! It’s Monday morning, and let’s face it- most Monday’s blow.  Instant Monday fix it- and yes, there is indeed actually a remedy for the entire twenty-four hour time slot.  Follow these steps.  Do not pass go, do not collect $200.00....
  2. Mother, Mother Takes “The Stand” At Silverlake’s Satellite! Making my way to Silverlake’s  Satellite I was pretty nervous to check out Vancouver’s Mother, Mother- it’s like how exactly do you follow up tracks like “Body of Years” and “Wrecking Ball?”  Well, I don’t exactly know how they managed...
  3. Living On The Run Right Here In The California Sun With Big B Big B is responsible for the pre-summer song sensation “Sinner,” and he’s taken radio waves by storm ever since.  His new CD Good Times & Bad Advice is chalk-full of kick-ass collaborations, namely Scott Russo and Everlast among others- and...
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  1. Pegasus Bridge Takes Electro Pop Rock To New Heights! Pegasus Bridge is ripping through UK music charts- and it’s no secret why.  Their pop-rock infused with a little electro elements are keeping crowds on their toes- and most definitely unable to hold still during their onstage serenades. As with...
  2. Hilly Eye Stand Out at Goodbye Blue Monday As far as venues like basements go, Goodbye Blue Monday is like someone’s lived-in basement that over time accumulated countless random thrift store knick knacks. A wall on one side of the stage is painted to look like it’s made...
  3. Deadman, Bringing Folk To Life Deadman is literally THE perfect chill out, relaxin’ all maxin’ all cool kind of music.  Think Dirty Sweet with a whole hell of a lot more 70s folk fused into it.  It’s completely clear that the 70’s rock era really...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/mother-mother-takes-the-stand-at-silverlakes-satellite/feed/ 0 ANNOUNCING THE BEST VENUES OF 2010! http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/announcing-the-best-venues-of-2010/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/announcing-the-best-venues-of-2010/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:00:00 +0000 You voted, and we’ve tallied the votes. Here’s the skinny on our final category of Best Ofs for the year: the Top Ten Venues of 2010! In our previous announcement posts, we’ve told you what we thought of the bands, albums, songs, videos, and live shows voted into the Top Tens. This time, we’d like

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  1. ANNOUNCING THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2010! You did it! You voted, and now we can share the list of the Top Ten Albums of 2010– according to YOU! The National performs at Sasquatch! 2010 #10: HIGH VIOLET BY THE NATIONAL When Kelly Montgomery reported on Sasquatch!...
  2. ANNOUNCING THE BEST LIVE SHOWS OF 2010! 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...
  3. ANNOUNCING THE BEST ARTISTS OF 2010! Your votes are in, and this week we’re announcing the TOP TEN in each of the Year End Best Of categories. We kick off today with Best Artist, and thanks to a few ties, we’ve got a nice, long list...
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  1. 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...
  2. 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,...
  3. Weekend Playlist – Best Songs of 2010 photo credit: Sherene Hilal Before we count down to 2011, we’re picking out some of the best songs of 2010. Which was your favorite? Vote now for your favorite song of 2010! “Rope” – ArpLine In an interview with Sherene...
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  1. Weekend Playlist – Best Artists of 2010 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”...
  2. 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...
  3. 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,...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/weekend-playlist-best-songs-of-2010/feed/ 0 Millionyoung Gets Its Groove on at Spaceland http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/millionyoung-gets-its-groove-on-at-spaceland/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/millionyoung-gets-its-groove-on-at-spaceland/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:39:50 +0000 Oh, Spaceland, how I’ve missed you so. Tonight was my first visit to the quaint L.A. club in well over a year, and it was a nice welcome back. For those of you who have yet to attend a show at the Silverlake venue, picture this—a high school dance, where the auditorium walls have been

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  1. Gamble House at Spaceland The crowd was sparse but occasionally enthusiastic last night at Spaceland. The dimly lit room was adorned with sparkling wall curtains and a nonstop parade of projected laser shapes and flashing lights, but the vibe wasn’t quite enough to get...
  2. Dirty Sweet @ Spaceland, 7/16/09 Well, it took almost exactly two years, but I have finally made it to a second Dirty Sweet show. I’d say that it was worth the wait, but honestly I wish I’d made it out to see them again sooner....
  3. AA Bondy: An Enigmatic Anti-Frontman at Spaceland When watching a live performance, we often get a feel for the artist’s personality and intentions; it like we’ve gotten to know them a bit better by the end of the show, and we categorize them as ‘this’ or ‘that’...
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  1. Oy Vey in a Manger: Holiday Shows For those of us itching for an official musical kick off to our holidays, we’ve got three (Spaceland!) options of BCTV favorites fast approaching. First off is Eagle Rock’s finest, Princeton (taking a cue from Yo La Tengo’s tradition of...
  2. Q&A: Brady Erickson of The Ross Sea Party   Having been together since 2009, The Ross Sea Party has been dazzling crowds in the City of Angels with their infectious brand of indie-rock. The quintent has recently been in the studio gearing up for the release of a...
  3. BestNewBands.com’s Show Wish List: The shows we want to see this week & think you should, too The Bird and The Bee open for The Swell Season at The Hollywood Bowl this week. CALIFORNIA Los Angeles When:Monday, July 12th, 9pm Pacific Where: McWorld, 5011 W. Adams Blvd.; L.A. CA Who: David Liebe Hart & Adam Papagan, Three...
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  1. Countdown To CMJ- Evan Voytas! Evan Voytas is really rocking the music scene here in Los Angeles- breaking genre boundaries and consistently surprising listeners with his unique brand of Electropop!  The extremely busy Voytas seems to be always on-the-go, and in addition to his residency...
  2. Countdown To CMJ- Vanaprasta AND Free Vinyl? Yes, Please! Vanaprasta was an expected discovery- one of many, a result of this year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival.  I was lucky enough to catch up with them at said festival and we chatted for a bit (HERE!) about Vanaprasta’s upcoming plans...
  3. Countdown To CMJ- The Black Atlantic! In the slightly more lowkey of Culture Collide’s various venues- TAIX served as host to The Black Atlantic’s performance- and the sweet melodic indie rock was anything but ordinary.  Geert van der Velde’s melodic and lulling vocals were sweetly surprising-...
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  1. Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party Round-Up, Part I The sun was out and the atmosphere was pleasant for the 14th annual revelry of the Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle this past weekend. The three day festival at first included three stages, which became four stages, which finally...
  2. Funeral Party- Something To Celebrate There’s never a dull moment in Los Angeles.  Most times the best concert venues are in the less than stellar L.A. areas- but sacrifices must be made in the pursuit of listen worthy music.  On my way to the Bootleg...
  3. Tonight: The Dance Party, chicks in bikinis For those that haven’t sampled the ’00′s response to the ’80s, tonight is the night for you, because The Dance Party is playing another show at Crazy Girls, which is something of a strip club, but it can hardly be...
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  1. Robotanists live at Spaceland Our featured Main Stage act, the Robotanists, graced Spaceland last week, playing through a set of their effect-laden ambient rock. If Debbie Harry fronted Pink Floyd, you might have something like the Robotanists: moody, textured soundscapes with bright blonde melodies...
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