Yellow Ostrich will take on Los Angeles (fresh off SXSW) next week with their show at the Bootleg Theater. If you haven’t heard of Yellow Ostrich, know that they’re much more cool cat than big bird; that is, their music is innovative and interesting–expect a unique use of of vocals and strangely catchy rhythms over
Firehorse is the latest project from singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Leah Siegel. In Sept 2011 the Brooklyn-based singer released her eclectic debut, And so they ran faster…to critical acclaim. Produced by Geoff Stanfield (Mark Kozelek, Sun Kil Moon, Moby) and with Steve Elliot on guitar, Tim Luntzel (Rosanne Cash, Loudon Wainwright III) on bass, and Brian Wolfe (Sufjan
Debut EP Full Hearts & Empty Rooms Out March 13th Announces SXSW Shows, LA Shows WIth Nic Harcourt Emma Louise is one of those people who were born to play music. She was the one who avoided math and science classes to teach herself guitar and write songs in the high school music room. It
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. will be releasing a special Detroit-themed 12″ for Record Store Day. The EP will feature “We Almost Lost Detroit,” a Gil Scott-Heron cover that also appears on their full length debut It’s A Corporate World, as well as two covers of songs by fellow Detroit artists Madonna and Sixto Rodriguez and three
When preparing for a music fest I look at the schedule, figure out my can’t miss new bands and then listen to whoever is playing at the closest stage to kill time in between. For SXSW that is not the case with several hundred new bands playing, narrowing down the “must see” bands is not
The Oxford, UK-based pop band Jonquil has gone through some major changes over the past year. The most notable of which is downsizing from a seven piece into a quartet. Recently, I had the chance to ask guitar player Robin McDiarmid a few questions about where the band is now and their upcoming album release.
South by Southwest is just around the corner, and that means the festival’s official showcases are on the brink of locking up and announcing their lineups. But for those musicians/bands that are scrambling to find gigs during the weeklong Austin-based music orgy, fear not! Quantum Collective is looking for you. QC is an innovative formation
Computer Magic Readies EP of Bedroom-Made Electronic Pop Orion, Out 3/12 on Kitsuné Orion Minimix Free Download Available Now Live Dates with Of Montreal, Kitsuné Club Night Tour, SXSW & More Computer Magic is the solo project of 22-year-old DJ/blogger Danielle, aka her blog handle Danz. She started making music as Computer Magic last year in
Following a successful headlining tour across the United States last month, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister are happy to announce their Road To SXSW Tour. The eclectic Los Angeles band featuring sibling vocalists and a tap dancing drummer will return to the road beginning on Feb 28, with a series of shows straight up the west
Around this time last year I had heard of South by Southwest (SXSW) , but that was the extent of it. I am one of those people that will pack up a car, jump on a plane, you name it. Just be gone the next day, to do whatever it is my mind has chosen