Atlanta rock n’ rollers Gringo Star brought their good time jams and kicking live show to Glasslands this past weekend, touring behind their new 7 inch Going Way Out b/w Taller that just came out in December. They got right to it, as there was really no need to feel out or ease into this
We’ve got a little dose of hip hop on this one, featuring an older favorite from k.flay, who I saw thrown down at Santos Party House, and one of Zach Klasson’s top tracks from the new A$AP Rocky, which he reviewed. Also included is a track from L.A. garage rock/skater punk band Criminal Hygiene, who
If a friend of Kristine Flaherty’s hadn’t called her out on dissing something she had never actually done herself before, we may not have jams like ‘So Fast, So Maybe” to be on the soundtrack of the first episode of the new season of HBO’s GIRLS. K.flay’s earned a rep for delivering quick rhymes with
We’re back with the first Mixtape of the new year, chocked with the first fresh tracks of 2013! Already we’re seeing a good deal of electro-pop and EDM tunes coming out so far from producers and musicians like Phaseone and FLOTE, along with some fresh punk and heavier rock. It’s an interesting wave we’re riding
k.flay tore it up at Santos Party House this past week. There were other indie bands that played, but I don’t remember them. I just remember the Bay Area-rapper coming out hard, and going hard the whole way through her set. She was so intense that her hat immediately flew off her head as soon
“When the elephant fell in love with the tiny bitch” is how Dumbo Gets Mad described their new track on their Facebook, after it had premiered on MTVIggy. The Italian psych duo takes Azaelia Bank’s single “Licorice” and gives the jungle beats a super fuzzed-out psych trip treatment. That’s the best way to trip on
These are six bands that I’m happy to have discovered in 2012, and who I think are bands to watch in 2013. All of the bands below left an indelible impression on me, and I think are really onto something. We’ve talked about Ava Luna a lot recently, and seeing this band live maybe should
The Yellow Dogs at Mercury Lounge was the last show of 2012 I reviewed, and in a way it feels like an omen for the new year, to be more driven and unapologetically express individuality. And also to not ever forget to dance. By now there’s been plenty of coverage on the back story of
I saw a lot of amazing and memorable shows this year, and discovered even more amazing new music from new and emerging bands. My favorite discoveries of 2012 may have to be another list, but here are five of my favorite live shows I went to, in no particular order. Rubblebucket at Music Hall of
This is an especially good one. It’ll help you get a groove on, rock out, and also chill out, man. This past week I saw Slam Donahue live at Glasslands, so I had to give them another shout. Zach caught Poor Moon, and after being patient through their set up that really does take forever,