If there is any band in the improvisational music scene that can capture the super charged energy and charisma of their lives shows in the studio, it would have to
[rating=7.00] The first release from Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang, Four Foot Shack, sounds like it was recorded in the titular setting, perhaps situated far from civilization. It’s a no-frills
To ease the burden on the audience of remembering her name, Conway introduced herself as “the girl in the red pants.” This was fine for the anxious members of the sold out St. Lucia show at San Francisco’s The Independent.
If Murphy’s side projects are any indication, the bassist may be destined to produce punchier, potent dance music. If that is the case, where is Sound Tribe bound? Former STS9 “kids” everywhere are holding their breath, waiting for any hint of Sector Nine’s second coming.
[rating=6.00] “It’s a totally selfish effort,” Tom Petty once remarked of making albums apart from his band, the Heartbreakers. Not so for Benmont Tench, Petty’s resident pianist, who for his
The Pixies and opener Cults at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, Columbus, OH 2/7/14. Photos by Vikas Nambiar.
A hip young crowd packed the world’s most famous arena on Saturday night as the Arctic Monkey’s played their first headlining gig on New York’s brightest stage. Smoke and anticipation
Dr. Dog ended their early 2014 performance at Higher Ground the same way they kicked it off: pumping away as a unified sextet, seeming hell-bent on a mission. There’s no
A far-fetched pop fantasy involving the collision of ‘Girls’ and ‘Mad Men’ is surely something that exists. Thankfully, such a fantasy is somewhat indulged in this week’s episode — though not lightly.
This solid (if unremarkable) mid-season premiere offers few shocks but some nice character development.
