An Ann Arbor-based post-afrobeat band called NOMO pulled through New York City last night, although I had some dinner plans and missed the gig (spoiler: I tried the veal). But
Every now and again, for lack of anything better to say or post, we like to dig through the SugarMegs streaming server and present the best shows you’ve never heard.
Dr. Dog will make available ten unreleased tracks beginning July 2nd on their new website, www.weallbelong.net. Offered for streaming only, the Philadelphia five-piece will release one song every Monday. Each
week of 7.8.07
Stateside, the Kaiser Chiefs are known for their highly infectious pop punk smash, “I Predict a Riot,” from their first album, Employment. And with the release of Yours Truly, Angry Mob,the Leeds-based quintet of Ricky Wilson (vocals), Simon Nix (bass), Nick Baines (keyboards), Andrew White (guitar) and Nick Hodgson (drums and backing vocals) all have the hopes of winning over American fans.
Easy Tiger is not a disappointment or a bad record, it just fails to take any kind of grip by playing it too safe. Minus the humorous rocker “Halloween Head,” Adams isn’t looking to raise any eyebrows on Tiger.
