Sacramento – The last day at TBD Fest drew a larger crowd than I had seen all weekend, especially during the evening sets. (Ed., Best New Bands’ Day One coverage is HERE; Day Two is HERE.) The festival was clearly coming to a close, and while I was exhausted, my lungs were full of dust,
New York – This mix is full of musical love that goes beyond Valentine’s Day, encompassing all the different ways to feel passionate about something, whether it’s science, adventure, new and old relationships, and recognizing that sometimes you’re just too busy to think about any of that mess. In recent coverage, Liz reviewed So Long, See You
New York – Total Slacker’s Record Release show at Baby’s All Right Wednesday was a total sold out success. The band took the stage with big grins, and played like it was a party. Their second full length Slip Away just came out the day before, but everyone knew the songs anyway. Total Slacker ripped through their set, with Tucker noting
New York – Last time I spoke with Total Slacker for BNB, The whole Occupy movement was in full swing, and we were talking about inspiration taken from public assembly, corporate weirdness, and cultural development. That was a little over two years ago, and since then the Brooklyn-based “slimegaze” band has challenged Olive Garden, been
Los Angeles – As another year kicks off, there are a lot of great new bands (and solo artists) coming to our attention. So many in fact, it’s easy to miss some really amazing music. So, we decided to try and put a list together to help us keep track of it all. We know
Total Slacker totally has the chops to back up any buzz they get as they proved at their last Glasslands show, but Tucker, Emily, and Ross also have smart and creative minds to add to their credibility. Behind all the humor, irony, and rocking, are three real people who have a lot to say. Remember when
Total Slacker The implied apathy of Total Slacker is all just a rouse – these guys put a lot of energy into their shows. They are adept musically and mentally. Their lyrics, despite being based around many a joke on irony and the 90s, are culturally conscious and politically aware. Their music clearly draws from