Best New Bands » the echo 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 BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week 9/26/11 http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-9-26-11/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-9-26-11/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:31:17 +0000 Who: Hanni El Khatib with We Break Cameras, Feeding People, Kissing Cousins, and Jeremy SoleWhere: The Echo, Los AngelesWhen: Monday, September 26th at 8pmCost: FreeAge Restrictions: 21+ Who: Braids w/Pepper Rabbit & Painted PalmsWhere: Bottom Of The Hill, SanFranciscoWhen: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 9pmCost: $10/$12 at the doorAge Restriction: 21+ Who: The Album LeafWhere: Le

Continue Reading →

The post BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week 9/26/11 appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week 9/12/11 Picked By: Kelly K. Who: Grave Babies, Xray EyeballsWhere: Death by Audio, NYC When: Tuesday, September 13th @9pmCost: $7Age Restriction: All Ages Image (Grave Babies) by EMILY DENTON Picked By: Claire Gallagher Who: The Joy Formidable with Races and Telekinesis! Where: The...
  2. BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 8/22/11 Picked By: Claire Gallagher Who: Active Child with White Sea, Correatown, and Random Patterns Where: The Echo, Los Angeles, CA When: Monday, August 22nd at 8:30pm Cost: Free Age Restrictions: 21+ *** Picked By: Kelly Knapp Who: Stephen Malkmus Where: Academy Records, NYC When: Thursday, August 25th, at...
  3. BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 8/29/11 Pic by Nick Maggio Picked By: Laurel Kathleen Who: The Ross Sea Party Where: Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles, CA When: Monday, August 29th at 11pm Cost: FREE Age Restrictions: 21+ *** Picked By: Jesse Diener-Bennett Who: Ball of Flame Shoot Fire...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-9-26-11/feed/ 0 Day 2 of SXSW: Sacramento’s Sister Crayon at Malaia http://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/day-2-of-sxsw-sacramentos-sister-crayon-at-malaia/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/day-2-of-sxsw-sacramentos-sister-crayon-at-malaia/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Remeber the name Sister Crayon, because you’re going to see/hear about them everywhere if you haven’t already. I reviewed their show at The Echo with Fol Chen as well as when they opened for El Ten Eleven at The Bootleg, and both times I was completely enthralled by the Sacramento foursome’s performance. Their song “Here

Continue Reading →

The post Day 2 of SXSW: Sacramento’s Sister Crayon at Malaia appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. Fol Chen and Sister Crayon Light Up The Echo Last night, The Echo was for lovers. Couples held hands, sat in each other’s laps, and held each other up as they swayed to a melee of electronic and live sounds coming from the stage. It was the last night...
  2. Quick Change Artists El Ten Eleven and Sister Crayon at The Bootleg I caught El Ten Eleven back in Denton last winter, and I was amazed at how two people could create such a pleasant racket. I wondered: how can they walk around with all of that inside them? Are they constantly...
  3. Scott Bartenhagen talks SXSW, Radiohead, and why lyric writing is the bane of his existence There’s a lot to like about Scott Bartenhagen. When I first saw his performance of “Delta Fog” (see video below), I was struck by his haunting voice and dextrous guitar playing. It was immediately apparent that he’s a talented musician,...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/day-2-of-sxsw-sacramentos-sister-crayon-at-malaia/feed/ 0 Band on the Run: Interview with Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/band-on-the-run-interview-with-ben-thornewill-of-jukebox-the-ghost/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/band-on-the-run-interview-with-ben-thornewill-of-jukebox-the-ghost/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Jukebox the Ghost has traveled many miles since they formed as a trio in Washington D.C. back in 2008. And I don’t just mean the metaphorical distance between their debut album and their recently released sophomore effort because it was in fact, great (as all should be). The now-Philadelphia based trio has played over 300

Continue Reading →

The post Band on the Run: Interview with Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. Miniature Tigers Interview: Bringing Modern Art Pop to Life Miniature Tigers are four busy cats. In addition to the nationwide tour they’ve embarked on in support of their second album Fortress (available here), the modern art/beauty pop foursome has received nods from the likes of Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly,...
  2. Interview with Elizabeth and the Catapult I admit, it was the name that originally piqued my interest in Elizabeth and the Catapult. But after listening to their Myspace page, I adored the group’s music as much as the thought-provoking moniker. When I got an opportunity for...
  3. Double Feature: The Parlotones at The Viper Room + Post Show Interview Walking into The Viper Room last night to see the much heard about and highly underrated (as of yet!) Parlotones- I had literally crossed into a whole other country, South Africa to be exact.  After parking in Siberia, Laurel Kathleen...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/band-on-the-run-interview-with-ben-thornewill-of-jukebox-the-ghost/feed/ 0 The Smith Westerns at The Echo http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-smith-westerns-at-the-echo/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-smith-westerns-at-the-echo/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000 Ah, to be young and a rock star. The Smith Westerns have a lot going on at the moment. They just released their sophomore album Dye It Blonde to widespread acclaim. They recently started a nation wide tour that will see them not only headlining smaller venues like the Echo but also playing some of

Continue Reading →

The post The Smith Westerns at The Echo appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. The Morning Benders play Big Echo at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge San Francisco four-piece The Morning Benders played with Cults and Twin Sister at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge on Tuesday night in support of their recent breakthrough release, Big Echo. The two openers played lively sets that seemed to intrigue the...
  2. Sonny Smith’s 100 Fake Bands Really Rock This is one of the best feelings ever: you’re rooting through a bargain bin in that favorite record store of yours – you know, the only one in town that still lets you sample records before committing to them –...
  3. Slang Chickens’ Monday night residency at The Echo: A must-hear for all Slang Chickens is the kind of band that makes you want to start a band. Taking a very generous definition of “alternative”, the SoCal quartet combines alt-country, punk, post rock, and pop in ways that seem to redefine the very...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-smith-westerns-at-the-echo/feed/ 0 Slang Chickens’ Monday night residency at The Echo: A must-hear for all http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/slang-chickens-monday-night-residency-at-the-echo-a-must-hear-for-all/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/slang-chickens-monday-night-residency-at-the-echo-a-must-hear-for-all/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0000 Slang Chickens is the kind of band that makes you want to start a band. Taking a very generous definition of “alternative”, the SoCal quartet combines alt-country, punk, post rock, and pop in ways that seem to redefine the very boundaries they are exploring. Last night at The Echo they began their February residency with

Continue Reading →

The post Slang Chickens’ Monday night residency at The Echo: A must-hear for all appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. Tristen at The Echo: An engaging and effortless blend of country, roots rock, and pop Tristen is by no means new to BestNewBands.com. I spoke with her last October, and we discussed the impending release of her debut album Charlatans at the Garden Gate (for the full BestNewBands.com exclusive interview, please click here). Her song...
  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. Turkuaz and Zongo Junction funk up the Echo Last night I saw something at The Echo that I had never seen before: the dance floor was being used as an actual dance floor! When I got there at 9:30pm, the small space usually reserved for stylish hipster crowds...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/slang-chickens-monday-night-residency-at-the-echo-a-must-hear-for-all/feed/ 0 Tristen at The Echo: An engaging and effortless blend of country, roots rock, and pop http://www.bestnewbands.com/reviews/tristen-at-the-echo-an-engaging-and-effortless-blend-of-country-roots-rock-and-pop/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/reviews/tristen-at-the-echo-an-engaging-and-effortless-blend-of-country-roots-rock-and-pop/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000 Tristen is by no means new to BestNewBands.com. I spoke with her last October, and we discussed the impending release of her debut album Charlatans at the Garden Gate (for the full BestNewBands.com exclusive interview, please click here). Her song “Baby Drugs” ranked #5 on our list of Top Ten Songs of 2010, and we

Continue Reading →

The post Tristen at The Echo: An engaging and effortless blend of country, roots rock, and pop appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. How Do You Make Waves as a Singer/Songwriter in Nashville? Just Ask Tristen! Singer songwriter Tristen is one of the hardest working gals in the music business. In addition to writing and recording an album due early next year, she’s been steadily in demand in her adopted home town of Nashville. She was...
  2. Walter Meego Weaves Dreamy Synth Pop Fantasies at the Echo Walter Meego is a five piece synthpop band that sounds like of Montreal meets Islands meets Vampire Weekend.  Last night at The Echo, they filled their headlining set with the kind of dreamy dance pop that’s so in vogue right...
  3. The Surf Roots Tour: Currently Working its Way Through the Pacific Northwest Eugene, OR certainly missed a great show last night. The Surf Roots Tour, featuring Tamarama, The Green, Stranger and Anuhea, stopped at the WOW Hall, but only 25 or so people came to see it. A small audience didn’t affect...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/reviews/tristen-at-the-echo-an-engaging-and-effortless-blend-of-country-roots-rock-and-pop/feed/ 0 Turkuaz and Zongo Junction funk up the Echo http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/turkuaz-and-zongo-junction-funk-up-the-echo/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/turkuaz-and-zongo-junction-funk-up-the-echo/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0000 Last night I saw something at The Echo that I had never seen before: the dance floor was being used as an actual dance floor! When I got there at 9:30pm, the small space usually reserved for stylish hipster crowds was overflowing with all manner of folk young and old. I was glad I had

Continue Reading →

The post Turkuaz and Zongo Junction funk up the Echo appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. Fitz and the Tantrums live at Sunset Junction Fitz and the Tantrums have only been together since 2008, but they sound as if they’ve been playing together for much longer. This incredibly tight band of performers boasts a killer horn section, rock steady rhythm section, and the stunning...
  2. Pollyn Performs at the Sunset Junction Street Fair in Los Angeles 8.21.10 I came across Pollyn when perusing the lineup for the Sunset Junction Street Fair. Held in Los Angeles Saturday August 21st through Sunday August 22nd, Sunset Junction features a full two days of artists, vendors, and bands (local, national, and...
  3. Walter Meego Weaves Dreamy Synth Pop Fantasies at the Echo Walter Meego is a five piece synthpop band that sounds like of Montreal meets Islands meets Vampire Weekend.  Last night at The Echo, they filled their headlining set with the kind of dreamy dance pop that’s so in vogue right...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/turkuaz-and-zongo-junction-funk-up-the-echo/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

Continue Reading →

The post ANNOUNCING THE BEST VENUES OF 2010! appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  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...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/announcing-the-best-venues-of-2010/feed/ 0 LA Font Rocks The Echo! http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/la-font-rocks-the-echo/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/la-font-rocks-the-echo/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 I showed up at the Echo last night- not entirely sure of what to expect, but ready to hear some good music.  LA Font did NOT disappoint when they graced the stage at ten sharp.  Think Nirvana meets the Fratellis with a little Rumspringa similarity.  Suffice it to say, they rocked, and I saw why

Continue Reading →

The post LA Font Rocks The Echo! appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. Fol Chen and Sister Crayon Light Up The Echo Last night, The Echo was for lovers. Couples held hands, sat in each other’s laps, and held each other up as they swayed to a melee of electronic and live sounds coming from the stage. It was the last night...
  2. David Liebe Hart and Adam Papagan at Echo Curio The first time I saw Daniel Johnston play, I wasn’t properly briefed on the phenomenon. I only knew everyone in the NYC antifolk scene worshipped this legendary songwriter from Austin. So when an old, obese guy took the stage in...
  3. Dancing In The Streets With D.J. Echo Sometimes you need to just be dancing in the streets- down in Chicago, New Orleans, New York City- Sunset Junction- and to give you your fix of cardio craziness via dance-off, Sunset Junction brought in Deejay Echo to fuel your...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/la-font-rocks-the-echo/feed/ 0 Walter Meego Weaves Dreamy Synth Pop Fantasies at the Echo http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/walter-meego-at-the-echo/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/walter-meego-at-the-echo/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000 Walter Meego is a five piece synthpop band that sounds like of Montreal meets Islands meets Vampire Weekend.  Last night at The Echo, they filled their headlining set with the kind of dreamy dance pop that’s so in vogue right now. They began the set wth a host of soft, bustling synth sounds, and then

Continue Reading →

The post Walter Meego Weaves Dreamy Synth Pop Fantasies at the Echo appeared first on Best New Bands.

Related posts:

  1. Active Child’s ‘Hymntronic’ Heaven There was a distinctly reverent vibe in the audience at Echoplex last night. Though the crowd applauded as much as is deemed polite, Active Child’s performance was less like like a concert-going experience and more like watching a man plumb...
  2. We Barbarians and Superhumanoids: Eclectic Sets @ The Echo Last night We Barbarians (pictured) and Superhumanoids filled the Echo with sounds and people of all shapes and sizes. I thought the diverse crowd perfectly reflected the eclectic mix of the two groups’ styles, supporting both the soft, glow of...
  3. The Morning Benders play Big Echo at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge San Francisco four-piece The Morning Benders played with Cults and Twin Sister at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge on Tuesday night in support of their recent breakthrough release, Big Echo. The two openers played lively sets that seemed to intrigue the...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/walter-meego-at-the-echo/feed/ 0