Peter Zimmerman

Bleached Is Thinking Of You

Peter Zimmerman September 19, 2011 No Comments

Jessie and Jennifer Clavin returned to writing music together after a brief pause, but this time under the name Bleached. Fully entrenched in the SoCal scene, their music is beginning to spread around the country, thanks in part to the well-received Carter 7inch release and their wildly enjoyable and raucous live show. Look for the Clavin sisters this fall as they tour to and from the CMJ festival.

Brandi Carlile: El Rey Theatre, Chico, CA 08/01/2011

Peter Zimmerman September 16, 2011 No Comments

For an artist so deeply in touch with her musicianship and songwriting, it’s important for the listener to cede some control and go along for the ride. If Carlile has proven anything since her debut in 2005, it’s that she’s fully capable of taking her audience on a journey that remains firmly and fondly affixed in their minds.

Melissa Ferrick: Still Right Here

Peter Zimmerman September 15, 2011 No Comments

Still Right Here fits nicely into her catalogue and reminds listeners why Melissa Ferrick is such a venerable force in the music industry, and, despite some missteps, it’s a fine work from a wickedly gifted artist.

Tori Amos: Night of Hunters

Peter Zimmerman September 9, 2011 No Comments

Building from the open-hearted honesty of her debut, Tori Amos has amassed one of the most impressive discographies of any artist over the last twenty years. The one thing, however, that she has never shied away from is concept, and its first truly successful fruition in the last ten years is Night of Hunters, out September 20 on Deutsche Grammophon Records.

The Antlers Continue To Burst Apart

Peter Zimmerman September 6, 2011 No Comments

While their sophomore release Burst Apart veers away from any heavily constructed concept and instead soaks in the electronic rock stratosphere, it is in no way a disappointment. Glide Magazine’s Peter Zimmerman recently spoke with Silberman about the writing and release of Burst Apart.

The Avett Brothers: Fox Theater, Oakland, CA 07/20/2011

Peter Zimmerman August 29, 2011 No Comments

Oftentimes hype way exceeds the result, but in the case of the Avett Brothers, it really is a act you have to see and experience for yourself, because you sincerely won’t regret it. Here’s to next year’s West Coast tour!

Dave Stewart: The Blackbird Diaries

Peter Zimmerman August 27, 2011 No Comments

[rating=4.00] When Dave Stewart’s new album, The Blackbird Diaries, opens, the initial shock of finding a smoking, swinging roots-based rock jam is quickly assuaged by digging into the caliber of

Catie Curtis: Stretch Limousine on Fire

Peter Zimmerman August 26, 2011 No Comments

Surprising, then, are the few rare times when language meets product, and an album breathes new life into a seemingly static journey. A great example of this is Catie Curtis’ new record, Stretch Limousine on Fire, which after a string of fairly nondescript and traditional Curtis folk/pop records thrusts her square back on top of her game.

My Brightest Diamond Continues To Add It All Up With All Things Will Unwind

Peter Zimmerman August 25, 2011 No Comments

Glide Magazine’s Peter Zimmerman had the pleasure of speaking with Shara Worden as the wheels behind the gradual unveiling of All Things Will Unwind started to turn. Among many other things, they spoke about the history of the collaboration with yMusic ensemble, her approach to songwriting and rhythmic construction, plans to tour this record and why she loves the musical Annie.

Outside Lands Festival 2011: Sunday: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

Peter Zimmerman August 24, 2011 No Comments

Sunday was the final day for Outside Lands 2011, with arguably the most stacked lineup of the weekend. Whereas many chose to show up around 2 PM on Friday and