2013

Neil Young : Waging Heavy Peace

Doug Collette January 23, 2013 No Comments

The cover of Neil Young’s Waging Heavy Peace is a remarkably accurate reflection of its contents. The Canadian rock icon’s name is emblazoned across the front and a present-day head-shot of the man himself with head down and eyes shaded by a fedora juxtaposes the back cover B & W portrait of a much younger version of the man sporting long black hair with the resolute eyes and mouth of an individual with as much purpose as direction.

Mountains: Centralia

Nathan Rodriguez January 23, 2013 No Comments

Centralia is mood music, perhaps enjoyed best as a palate cleanser in a music library shuffle, or in certain settings—with a nice pair of headphones, during a yoga or meditation session, or as a soundtrack to the television during a 3am post-party.

Christopher Owens: Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY 01/21/13

Warren Miller January 23, 2013 No Comments

Midway through Christopher Owens’ set at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom this past Monday night, the ex-Girls’ frontman posed a question: “What if I’m just a bad songwriter?” In the lyric, from “Love Is in the Ear of the Listener” off of his new record Lysandre, Owens proceeds to wonder aloud whether his words are unoriginal and if he possesses the knack for entertaining an audience. Fortunately, his struggle with these and other insecurities are only momentary, as he ultimately concludes, “Beauty’s in the eye of the beholder/love is in the ear of the listener.” Had Owens continued to experience this self-doubt and lack of confidence, one would merely have to point out the 11 tracks on his new record to persuade him of his obvious songwriting talents.

Akron/Family Releasing New Album Sub Verses April 30th

January 23, 2013 No Comments

Yesterday Akron/Family premiered the first song on pitchfork from their forthcoming record, Sub Verses, out on Dead Oceans on April 30th (29th in the UK). "No-Room" showcases the heavier, more

Martha Wainwright’s Triumphant Return With Come Home To Mama

Peter Zimmerman January 23, 2013 No Comments

"Come Home To Mama" is a true return to form for Wainwright, and proves that not only does she have a place in contemporary music, but she deserves one. Glide Magazine recently spoke with her about this new album, what it was like working with a 3 year-old and her love for LCD Soundsystem.