Month: May 2015
Review: American Wrestlers – Self-Titled
American Wrestlers = Phoenix x Crushed Beaks + Sunbeam Sound Machine … read more
Review: Aerial – Put It This Way In Headlines
Aerial = The Decemberists + Animal Collective + Sonic Youth … read more
Review: Abyss – Heretical Anatomy
Abyss = Bolt Thrower + Napalm Death + Repulsion … read more
Review: Acid Witch – Midnight Movies EP
Acid Witch = Horrific + Shitfucker + Druid Lord … read more
Localized: Porch to Porch
Porch to Porch are an upbeat, folky bluegrass ensemble with fast-picking fingers and a wailing harmonica. They live by their motto, “For the love of music,” which harmonica player and designer Willus Branham penciled into their band logo five years ago. They’re a big, happy, whiskey-drinkin’ family who dedicates their Wild Western project to spreading good vibes, jamming and going right into the crowd. … read more
Vaadat Charigim – Hummus and Heidegger
On their 2013 debut, The World Is Well Lost, Israeli shoegazers Vaadat Charigim took listeners beyond the shroud of Levantine politics and shattered perceptions of their home with a universal-sounding and instantly classic shoegaze album. … read more
Matt & Kim – Code Name: Butta Milk Pancake
Matt & Kim weren’t always this big mass of awesomeness you see today dominating YouTube, airwaves and the cheeky hearts of their fans—they did, in fact, start out somewhere a bit lower on the totem pole. … read more
Lightning Bolt @ Kilby Court 4.25 with Baby Gurl, Birthquake
The sound of muffled bass echoed across 300 West as I walked closer to Kilby. The closer I was, the more decipherable the music became. By the time I was in the alley, it was clear that Baby Gurl had taken the stage earlier than expected. … read more
Animated Emotions: A Pixar Presentation
The Black Friday-esque line of people flooded into the auditorium. They quickly sought out the free seating—rushing with frantic anticipation. … read more
A Brief Moment with William Control
The lyrical content of Control’s music provokes strong thought on sexual topics, some people find taboo in society. He finds the passion for his songs in the world around him. … read more