Best New Bands » the dig 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 Mixtape 27: Crystal Fighters – DIIV – Michael Kiwanuka and more http://www.bestnewbands.com/mixtapes/mixtape-27-crystal-fighters-diiv-michael-kiwanuka-and-more/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/mixtapes/mixtape-27-crystal-fighters-diiv-michael-kiwanuka-and-more/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:35:51 +0000  Summer is already starting to feel like it’s blowing up, as we’ve had a busy week with new breezy tunes to chill in your beach chair by, as well as some fresh jams to sweat it out to. In live reviews, Zach Klassen was up at Sasquatch! Music Fest, where DIIV took all his doubts

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  1. Crystal Fighters Turn The El Rey Into A Dance Floor It was virtually a year ago when I saw Crystal Fighters for the first time at The Echoplex, and on Tuesday night at the El Rey, the six-piece performed an exuberant set just like the one that made me fall in love with them last...
  2. Crystal Fighters premiere a new video for “You & I” UK/Basque-based Crystal Fighters premiere a new video for “You & I”off forthcoming ‘Cave Rave’ LP due out May 28th. “You & I” draws the viewer in to a world where bohemian babes wade through tall grasses under a rainbow sky. Crystal Fighters’ signature romantic guitar plucking...
  3. Album Review: Crystal Fighters – Cave Rave   Some albums encapsulate certain seasons and feelings, and Crystal Fighters’ sophomore effort, Cave Rave, does just that, begging to become the anthem of the summer, preferably during bonfires, road trips, and late night dance parties. The Spain-dwelling six-piece wrote...
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  1. Nadler’s Third Solo LP Shows Great Promise As we discussed last week, Marissa Nadler is on the rise. The Boston-based singer/songwriter is releasing her third album, which is self-titled, independently. The album kicks off with “In Your Lair, Bear,” which is six minutes of skeletal chords and...
  2. Audacity’s Kyle Gibson Discusses Orange County, Touring And Their Upcoming Album If the guys in Audacity know one thing, it’s how to have fun. The Orange County bred punk rockers have been playing music together since Elementary school, and though they have grown up since then, they still focus on having...
  3. Marissa Nadler Serenades The Bootleg – And Gives Us The 411, First! Marissa Nadler’s ethereal voice peppered with longing is the perfect Sunday morning soundtrack- I’m talking when the first rays of light start penetrating your window pane- painfully, and the easiest solution seems to be to turn up the music and...
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  1. Live Review: Peter Wolf Crier Wows The Bootleg Theatre Peter Wolf Crier is a band that you probably haven’t heard of…yet. But after watching the duo (trio during live performances) immobilize the audience of Los Angeles’ Bootleg Theatre, I am confident you will be hearing this name more and...
  2. PAPA Celebrates Their EP Release at The Bootleg On Wednesday night, Los Angeles’ Bootleg Theatre hosted a celebratory show for local punk-meets-soul outfit, PAPA. RACES and THE FRANKS also hailing from the City of Angels, joined the duo-turned-quartet for a kickass night of rock ‘n’ roll. The guys...
  3. Chocolate Genius Inc. at The Bootleg Theater Chocolate Genius Inc. is an enigma. The musical project of New York artist Marc Anthony Thompson performed last night at Bootleg Theater to an attentive and intrigued audience, and I’m fairly certain that the majority of the audience left with...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/live-review-here-we-go-magic-and-the-dig-at-bootleg-theater/feed/ 0 A Conversation With The Dig’s Emile Mosseri http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/a-conversation-with-the-dig-s-emile-mosseri/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/a-conversation-with-the-dig-s-emile-mosseri/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:48:13 +0000 The Dig has come a long way since its first album, Electric Toys, back in 2010. In the last two years, the New York-based rock quartet has spent the majority of its time on the road, supporting bands like The Editors, The Walkmen, and Portugal. The Man. Aside from touring, the four-piece also wrote, recorded

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  1. A Conversation with Atlas Genius’ Keith Jeffery Since its inception in 2009, Atlas Genius has been a roller coaster ride for vocalist/guitarist Keith Jeffery and the other members. The band’s humble beginnings started with playing gigs in its hometown of Adelaide, South Australia. Without songs written, the...
  2. A Conversation with Yukon Blonde’s Jeffrey Innes In one incarnation or another, Yukon Blonde (formerly known as Alphababy) has been around since 2005, and in those seven years, the Canadian band has released a handful of EPs and two LPs, including this year’s Tiger Talk. The band...
  3. A Conversation With Maps & Atlases’ Dave Davison It’s been a good few years for Maps & Atlases. The Chicago-based math rock quartet’s acclaimed 2010 debut full-length, Perch Patchwork, gave it the push it needed to become a heavy hitter in the indie scene, and its sophomore effort,...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/a-conversation-with-the-dig-s-emile-mosseri/feed/ 0 The Dig on Their New Album, How to Pass the Time on the Road, and Their Love for Frisbee. http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/the-dig-on-their-new-album-how-to-pass-the-time-on-the-road-and-their-love-for-frisbee/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/the-dig-on-their-new-album-how-to-pass-the-time-on-the-road-and-their-love-for-frisbee/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:28:38 +0000 David Baldwin & Emile Mosseri David Baldwin (Guitar, Vocals), Emile Mosseri (Bass, Vocals), Erick Eiser (Keyboards, Guitar), and Mark Demiglio (Drums) are The Dig. Their roots go all the way back to middle school, and their sound has gone through some stages, but their latest release, Midnight Flowers, shows them becoming fully formed. Right before

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  1. Catching Up With Nicki Bluhm Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers were founded in San Francisco in 2008 by Bluhm, her husband Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips) and longtime friend Deren Ney. They were soon joined by bassist Steve Adams (ALO), Dave Mulligan on rhythm guitar...
  2. Catching Up With Leftover Cuties’ Shirli McAllen With an ode to Gatsby-era debauchery and smoke-filled jazz joints, Leftover Cuties will steal your heart and thrill your soul. In between albums, the band decided to release an EP of covers to serve as an appetizer while they finish...
  3. A Conversation with The Echo Friendly Emerging Brooklyn band The Echo Friendly is a name you may start hearing more often. They’ve gotten recent recognition for having their song “Same Mistakes” in the closing credits of the fourth Girls episode, but they also have a band...
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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...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/best-venues-of-2010/feed/ 0 The Joy Formidable Plays to a Packed Crowd, but Grouplove Stands Out http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-plays-to-a-packed-crowd-but-grouplove-stands-out/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-joy-formidable-plays-to-a-packed-crowd-but-grouplove-stands-out/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0000 Last night, the packed crowd at The Bowery Ballroom was in for a treat. The Dig, Grouplove, and The Joy Formidable, three groups of varying notoriety but consistent musicianship, were about to step onstage. As it turned out, the tastiest treat wouldn’t be saved for last. The Dig opened the night, and they played a

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  1. Magic Kids Play to a Packed House at The Mercury Lounge The Mercury Lounge is a cozy little venue situated close to the crossroads of the two hippest streets in Manhattan, Houston and Bowery. Weekend nights this area is bursting with club-goers, bar-hoppers, couples getting shawarma at Bereket Turkish Kebabs and...
  2. Emperor X Plays Guerilla Show in Irvine Post Office Chad Matheny of Emperor X will be playing a guerilla show tonight at the 24-hour Post office lobby  on 17192 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA 92614. Several other acts will also be in attendance, switching off between songs round-robin style. The...
  3. 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+ *** Picked By: Sherene Hilal Who: La Roux Where: Terminal 5 in...
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  1. 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 *** Picked By: Monica Christoffels Who: Ghostland Observatory Where: Crystal...
  2. BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 10/25 Picked By: Cervante Pope Who: Sufjan Stevens Where: Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Ca When: Tuesday, October 26th at 8 p.m. Cost: $35 Age Restrictions: All Ages *** Picked By: Lauren Novik This week on Thursday, October 28, Fun. will be...
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