Seattle – Two local indie bands filled Neumos with a celebratory atmosphere the other night when SISTERS and Motopony performed their hearts out to the packed venue. It’s amazing to watch a band grow over the passing of time; what’s even more amazing is when you recognize how much they’ve evolved over the course of
Chicago – Thank goodness the temperature dropped the other night because Subterranean was packed to the rafters. With Fall approaching, the usually stuffy venue was cooler than normal, making the show much more enjoyable. Über cool LA trio Sir Sly and UK symphonic rockers Wolf Gang sold out the Wicker Park concert hall. These Cherrytree
San Francisco – This past Friday at San Francisco’s Fillmore, LA newcomers In The Valley Below were given the chance to stretch their legs and show their stuff as the opening act for fellow SoCal residents The Airborne Toxic Event on the first night of their tour together. They played a short, yet powerful, six-song
New York – Fans of 22-year-old performer Charli XCX will have to wait a bit longer for her new album, Sucker. Word arrived today from her label, Neon Gold/Atlantic Records, that the full-length, originally scheduled to be released next month, has been delayed until December 16 stateside and January 26 in the U.K. and
Chicago – Grammy Award winner Gary Clark Jr. brings his live performances to an even wider audience with Gary Clark Jr. Live, out this week on Warner Bros. Records. The release features two-discs filled with electrified originals, like “Blak and Blu,” and classic covers, such as Jimi Hendrix’s “Third Stone From The Sun.” To quote
Portland – When a goddess descends from the heavens, the men of Earth tremble. She could rain fire from the skies and collide vast oceans at a whim; and yet, her true menace lies in her intoxicating allure, the way she builds a knowing and sensual trust before crushing everything you love. She is a
Seattle - Jose James came through town for a perfect weekday show, visiting The Crocodile in support of his new album on the legendary Blue Note label, While You Were Sleeping. The singer-songwriter put on a relaxed show full of talented musicians. The result was a sultry, soulful, and sexy show. When James entered, the crowd
New York – Since the early nineties, the Madden Brothers have played in the pop punk band Good Charlotte. Their side project, The Madden Brothers, began taking shape in 2011, but it wasn’t until this week that they released Greetings From California (on Capitol). The record is a hodgepodge of radio pop, country and adult
Seattle – Influential radio station KEXP has just released a live, filmed session of electronic group Poliça, with six songs from their recent performance at Bumbershoot Festival. Poliça recently released their Raw Exit 10″ on Mom+Pop. The EP includes the lead single, “Raw Exit,” and the band’s rendition of the Lesley Gore ballad, “You Don’t Own
Los Angeles – Tennessee alt-rockers Colony House recently embarked on their first headlining tour to support their recent debut album, When I Was Younger. At The Satellite in Los Angeles, lead singer Caleb Chapman told the animated crowd that they have connected with loyal fans throughout the band’s tour. While When I Was Younger didn’t