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 Hilal, vocalist Sam Tyndall said, “‘Rope’ is one kind of sound that we like. We
Tis the season for great music and the holiday showcases are in full swing. Case in point, Pruple Melon’s Christmas party and showcase at Crazy Girls on Thursday, December 16 at 10. The four hot little British imports ( who serenaded me pool side a while back) are ready to rock Los Angeles once again
The music industry is insanely incestuous- artists collaborating with others and six degrees of seperation later you find out someone who’s produced an album you love is an insanely talented artist himself. Case in point- L.A. Kids’ (Fight From Above) album producer Jeremy Silver. Justin Miner (Fight From Above) & Jeremy Silver – musical incest
Vanaprasta has rocked Sunset Strip Music Fest, conquered a residency at the Echo, and rocked out at the infamous CMJ Music Fest in Brooklyn- and it’s no secret why the group is gaining so much recognition recently. Their vintage vocals and eloquently composed tracks offer both an Americana/ 60s rock/ with a bit of an
Street Drum Corps have been taking over the Roxy Tuesday nights and you know that feeling where you really want to forget all the nonsense in your own life and focus on something- ANYTHING- else? This is the show for that. I’m talking blindingly loud percussion capable of causing an LA fault line to shift-
photo credit: Lauren Novik 2010’s slowly coming to an end, and at BNB we’re counting it down with a Best of 2010 Awards list. For this week’s playlist, here are songs from some of the nominees for Best Artist. “Janglin” – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros ES&MZ is no stranger to this site: the
Or, The Whale is a sextet (Alex Robins, Lindsay Garfield, Jesse Hunt, Tim Marcus, Lia Rose, Sean Barnett) making folk and Americana music sound good- a complete country-infused force to be reckoned with. It should be noted I strongly dislike country- but somehow OTW’s genre hybrid is insanely soothing! I was totally roped in by
It’s Monday morning, and let’s face it- most Monday’s blow. Instant Monday fix it- and yes, there is indeed actually a remedy for the entire twenty-four hour time slot. Follow these steps. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.00. 1. Head to your local music shop- or itunes depending on your preference. 2. Very
Picked By: Cervante Pope Who: The Books Where: Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Ca When: Tuesday, November 30 at 8 p.m. Cost: $25 Age Restrictions: All Ages
I first found out about Twilight Sleep when I went to scope out another band at the Viper Room (Useless Keys) and was totally, and quite unexpectedly, blown away by TS. Tracy Marcellino’s vocals are unavoidably entrancing and enchantingly haunting, and even she seemed completely enveloped by the power of TS’ music as she swayed