If I could only keep my eye on one band that released an album in 2010, Local Natives would have to be the one to truly hold my attention. The quintet is almost too talented, and after seeing their performance last night at Soho, I’m feeling a little freaked out. The fact of the matter
Phoenix and Neon Indian are a match made in heaven for fans of artists on the forefront of synth rock. Both bands are incredible live performers, and both are riding on the crests of the massive waves of popularity that their 2009 releases garnered them. Before I even set foot in the Santa Barbara Bowl
Picked By: Todd Prodanovich Who: Local Natives Where: Soho in Santa Barbara, CA When: Monday, September 20th at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $16.85 Age Restrictions: All Ages These Los Angeles natives have won the hearts of droves of indie-rock lovers as of late, and for good reason. Their sound captivates with gorgeous instrumentals and vocal harmonies that raise the
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That saying basically has an unlimited amount of possible applications, which is why I love it. I’m guessing Chromeo love it too, as the duo has returned from the studio with Business Casual, an album that continues down their previous path of celebrating the good times with some
Vocal harmonies are the name of the game for these rising stars hailing from Los Angeles. The rest of the locals (or the natives) of Los Angeles are certainly showing plenty of love for the band, as they are preparing to play two sold out shows at the Henry Fonda Theater in their hometown before
Picked By: Daniel Kohn Who: Will Knox Where: Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, Ca When: Monday, September 13th at 9 p.m. Cost: $10 Age Restrictions: 21+
When I first “discovered” Phoenix (actually, more like when I found out that I was the last one of my friends to realize how awesome they are), I was awestruck. It was like the feeling that you get when you realize that someone you see all the time but barely know is actually awesome, and
When the Klaxons first came to fruition and were heralded as champions of nu rave and the defining voice of contemporary rock music by British press back in 2007, it didn’t seem like a stretch. Their debut album Myths of the Near Future had everything that people wanted and needed to hear in a rock
Last night the Spanish quartet arrived at Soho with a beat in their heads and more than a little pep in their step. Their upbeat indie-dance tunes head everyone on the dance floor cutting loose, including themselves (see keyboardist Unai Lazcano rocking out in the video below). Everyone had a lot to be excited about.
The Aikiu is the musical concoction that occurs when you add two parts disco and one part electronic pop into a boiling pot with a classical broth. That’s because Alex Aikiu was trained in classical piano, learning the ropes by practicing the work of Chopin and Mozart before ever hearing the more dance worthy tracks