Author Archive
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
[Author's Note: this is a dual review. Alex is doing part one, and I'm finishing it up. let us know your thoughts, plz. thx!]
ROUND ONE - ALEX MUDGE
Opener riot grrl group Kill Meow, were, well named Kill Meow, and sold thongs at the merch table. I guess that speaks ...
Posted in Baby Venom, Baltimore, Live Review, Ottobar, Tyvek, Vivian Girls | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Yes, my friends, a new single from Baltimore's most beloved, hazy duo. Enjoy the following words from our hometown heroes' DC label Carpark:
"Recorded over the summer of 2008 after many exhaustive months of touring, "Used To Be" contemplates the spiritual and physical effects of life on the everchanging road, love ...
Posted in Audio, Baltimore, Beach House | No Comments »
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Vulture Realty is Nick Horsman and Eric Lodwick-- two strapping young gents that have just relocated from our fine city to the bigger, noisier, taller one approximately 3 hours north of B-More. Their first EP, "We Are Vultures" (Normative, NYC), is available for free download and is reason enough for ...
Posted in Album Review, Audio, Vulture Realty | 2 Comments »
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
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MP3: Department of Eagles - In Ear Park
Department of Eagles' new album (much like everything else Grizzly Bear's Dan Rossen touches) is overflowing with mysteriousness and innovation–– a seminal creation that at times even overshadows some of Grizzly Bear's better creative output.
That being said, everyone from Yellow House except ...
Posted in Album Review, Audio, Department of Eagles | 2 Comments »
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
[All photography by Joe Pepin. Photo collages by myself.]
I found myself feeling pretty conflicted walking out of the Music Hall of Williamsburg after seeing Grizzly Bear for the second time in the flesh. As songwriters and performers, they are the cream of the crop, and I can assuredly say that ...
Posted in Live Review, NYC, Uncategorized, chris bear, dan rossen, ed droste, grizzly bear, music hall of williamsburg | No Comments »
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
All photos and words courtesy of our in-house photog Caleb Moore!
Dear Baltimore,
Love of my life. Dastardly deamon of colors, body odor, and DIY artstuffs. Shitstorm of creativity and inspiration. A mistress after my own heart, and many many others.
I want you to know I will be bringing many ...
Posted in Baltimore, Photos, Wham City, Whartscape, Whartscape 2008 | No Comments »
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
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MP3: Girl Talk - No Pause
I guess I'm going to music industry hell.
Last Thursday morning, Girl Talk's fourth official release, "Feed the Animals" was made public by Illegal Art, posted for download on the record company's website, using the illustrious "pick your own" pricing schematic.
And.... I didn't pay ...
Posted in Album Review, Audio, girl talk, gregg gillis | 9 Comments »
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Cut Copy rounded out our drunken, sweaty Saturday evening at Sonar–– finishing up what seemed to be a pretty solid evening with Ponytail and Black Kids (see previous post). After arriving late and catching the last two songs by Black Kids, I must say I was mad at my ...
Posted in Baltimore, Black Kids, Cut Copy, Live Review, Ponytail, Sonar | No Comments »
Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet: Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet
The Secret Machines: Secret Machines
The Bug: London Zoo
13th Floor Elevators: Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (Vinyl Mono LP only)
Arbouretum/Pontiak: Kale (Vinyl LP only)
Small Sur: We Live in Houses Made of Wood
Abe Vigoda: Skeleton
Imperial China: Methods: EP
