Since the announcement back in May that Spoon’s Britt Daniel, Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs’ Dan Boeckner and New Bomb Turks’ Sam Brown formed a band, Divine Fits have been on everybody’s radar and rightfully so. Though its members are highly influential in the indie music world, this is not your typical “supergroup,” and that was proven
Yellow Ostrich will take on Los Angeles (fresh off SXSW) next week with their show at the Bootleg Theater. If you haven’t heard of Yellow Ostrich, know that they’re much more cool cat than big bird; that is, their music is innovative and interesting–expect a unique use of of vocals and strangely catchy rhythms over
On Friday night, I was treated to a night of youthful energy, served up by the contagiously vivacious punk quartet from Oakland, CA: Emily’s Army. This group of kids–seriously, they’re still in high school–lit up The Roxy in Los Angeles and outshined the bright, colored lights beneath which they performed. Walking in to the dark
Driving to the Bootleg Theater last night, I was yawning the whole way there. School had just started, and I had spent the past two hours reading Shakespeare (seriously…). I was in serious need of a pick me up, and, fortunately, that’s exactly what I got. Walking into the old warehouse venue I could already
Bardot–a Los Angeles club tucked into Hollywood’s dense layout–is swanky. Swanky like an old-school mansion with dark weaving hallways, swanky like tentatively walking in on some exclusive party, unsure of where you belong. Old friends met and chatted holding colorful drinks in dim light, surrounding me as I squeezed onto brocaded couches. People old and
Amy LaVere is a gal about town. This rising Memphis artist is on her way to establishing her name in the music world in the wake of establishing her name on the silver screen. You may recognize her from movies such as Walk the Line, Black Snake Moan, and Hustle and Flow. As for her
If you’re in the San Diego area, or maybe escaping the LA doomsday that will ensue with the closing of the formidable 405, head on out to the Tin Can Alehouse on Saturday, July 16th for some awesome live music. Playing that night is Los Coyotes, Allah-Las (who wowed me when I saw them open
Dreamy, Folky, Spooky; Vintage, American, Soulful; Haunting, Uplifting, Inspiring. These are all very apt words to describe the Nashville duo The Civil Wars and their new album Barton Hollow (February, 2011). They make me cherish every chill their music brings me, and it’s hard to describe how they layer their sweet, warm coffee shop sound
If you’re in New York City, you should consider spending the first balmy night of July (Friday the 1st) at Fontana’s Bar with thatwasthen. This LA-based band is embarking on their first East Coast tour promoting their self-titled album, released this past January. These guys put on a serious show–I know from personal experience (read
Okkervil River I found myself back at The Wiltern last night to check out yet another of the venue’s repeatedly rocking lineups. On the bill for last night were NewVillager, Titus Andronicus, and Okkervil River. So, I paid too much for parking ($15, seriously?) and headed in amongst hoards of flannelled, plaid-ed boys.