White Rabbits Interview (w/ Steve Patterson)
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Aural States chats with White Rabbits' vocalist and pianist Steve Patterson. Full interview after the jump. Photo Credit Karen Chan/Spin.com
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Aural States chats with White Rabbits' vocalist and pianist Steve Patterson. Full interview after the jump. Photo Credit Karen Chan/Spin.com
White Rabbits overload & more
Thursday, January 31st, 2008To cement White Rabbits in the position of our first fanboyish artist obsession, I just finished an interview with vocalist/pianist Steve Patterson. Look for it later tonight/tomorrow morning. UPDATE: Check out our exclusive interview with vocalist/pianist Steve Patterson of White Rabbits here!Meanwhile, after the jump, podcasting Glass Candy and ...
Scheduling your March
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Cadence Weapon, Born RuffiansJustice, DJ Mehdi, FancyVan Halen(details after the jump)Cadence Weapon/Born RuffiansMarch 5th, OttobarIn a bit of a head-scratcher, two Canadian groups with little more in common than release dates and nationality will be coming to the Ottobar on March 5th. Tickets, available through missiontix, are $8 (adv), $10 ...
The Shondes: politpunk with a Jewish twist
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008The Shondes claim to generate moody political punk fused with a variety of more traditional music forms (classical, Jewish traditional). They just released their album The Red Sea. I could buy it. I definitely agree with the Sleater-Kinney comparisons being thrown around. I also hear alot ...
Sonar hints at troubles, new direction
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008So far Sonar's decade celebration year has been rocky, to say the least. General Manager Dan McIntosh found it necessary to personally take over booking responsibilities. When the past booking staff left Sonar, they apparently left many of the club and lounge slots open.In a recent press release the troubles ...
Review- Fiery Furnaces, Oranges Band, Thank You @ the Ottobar, Baltimore
Monday, January 28th, 2008Part of the reason the Fiery Furnaces are a live draw is that, unlike many touring artists out there, you are guaranteed a different show EVERY night. My last experience was more of a "miss" than a hit, which happens when an artist makes a decision on how to ...
My Morning Jacket has some ‘Evil Urges’ on new LP
Monday, January 28th, 2008Fans of reverb and psychedelics rejoice! Louisville, Kentucky's own My Morning Jacket have announced the title of their sinister new LP...henceforth known as Evil Urges.Source: PitchforkMy expectations are growing by the day as the gap between 2005's spectacular Z has only been filled by the excellent-but-still-old-material live album/DVD release ...
White Rabbit. I need rising sound…
Sunday, January 27th, 2008I remember thinking, "There are way too many instruments on this stage right now. They must be hiding something; no talent, bad musicianship... it only remains to be seen." I have never been more wrong in my life. White Rabbits has a huge sound, carefully crafted and under control. I ...
Arcade Fire release video for Black Mirror
Friday, January 25th, 2008The Arcade Fire just released the new video for Black Mirror, in the vein of interactive vids from the original neonbible.com features. Arcade Fire - Black Mirror Official Music Video Source: http://www.rorrimkcalb.com/arcadefire.html
Review- Walkmen, White Rabbits, the Subjects @ the Ottobar, Baltimore
Friday, January 25th, 2008In short:The Subjects sit at the intersection of Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand. Capably and entertainingly, but also forgettably unoriginal save a few surprise songs.The Walkmen couldn't stand up to the White Rabbits' performance. Vocals were off, flat and uneven for almost the whole night. Also, they ...
