After first only endeavoring to create a multimedia project pairing sound with images between composer Evan Abeele and photographer Denise Nouvion, becoming more of a band and releasing an EP, then doing the relentless touring thing for a few years, now Memoryhouse is now releasing their debut album, The Slideshow Effect, now out on Sub
Carter Tanton was who I went to see for this sold out Bowery Ballroom show, after falling in love with his song “Murderous Joy,” although Sharon Van Etten as the headliner could in no way be a disappointment, plus opener Glass Ghost proved themselves to be a fresh gem. Tanton is a singer-songwriter, whose musical
All the videos I had watched of Ava Luna, or any of their songs I had listened to up until this point barely do them justice. Their show at Mercury Lounge Friday night made everything else pale in comparison. They have a whole batch of new songs on their Ice Level LP due out February
Central Florida’s Orange You Glad Festival is in its fifth incarnation now, and this is probably its best line up yet. The four-day fest takes place in Orlando from March 8-11 at several venues in the best parts of town. Orlando isn’t known for its super amazing music scene, but it has its share of
Today Dot Hacker drops their new digital EP, with a full debut album on the horizon (“we promise!!!” according to their Twitter). The band is the project of current Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and friends Clint Walsh, Eric Gardner and Jonathan Hischke, who are all well known musicians, having toured with artists
Friday night’s Mates of State show at Le Poisson Rouge was the first time I’d seen them in six years or so, and the first time I was at a sold out show of theirs. A few things about their set up and sound have changed, but Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel are still cute
It’s about a month until Canadian Music Week, which runs from March 21-25 in Toronto, Ontario. This Festival packs in a whole amalgamation of music-related activities. It seems to be a lot like Canada’s version of CMJ. It’s a conference, it’s a festival, it’s a tradeshow, there are film screenings, award ceremonies, and all kinds
Recently, I got to talk with Jason Hammel from Mates of State, while they were in the studio in Bridgeport, CT, working on new stuff and recording their very first song since Mountaintops. I first heard about these guys circa 2003, when “Proofs” became my jam. Years later, they’re still going strong, improving, and expanding.
Today Amoral releases their fifth album, Beneath, in the U.S. It’s a power rock valentine. This is the one songwriter and guitarist Ben Varon spoke with us about last month. He’s pretty proud of it. And why not – this album shows their sound being honed down to a science, which any songwriter who takes
JEFF the Brotherhood packed the sweaty punkers into Death by Audio to full capacity last night, where hell broke loose in the most reverb- and beer-soaked way. Right when the band played the first note, there was a clear and crisp pop of a beer can being opened in the crowd, and the tone was