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Photo Review: fun. @ The Wiltern, 8/17/12
Last week I attended fun.'s first out of three sold-out show's at The Wiltern. It should be no surprise that the audience was full of diehard fans that knew every word to every song, but fun. delivered by putting on an epic, theatrical performance. Check out my written review at BestNewBands.com and peek at my photo review below (all my photos from the show can be found on my Flickr).
Photo Review: Races @ Los Globos, 8/16/12 (Dirty Laundry TV Fundraiser)
As usual, Races rocked the socks off its audience at Los Globos last Thursday as part of a Dirty Laundry TV fundraiser. For my glorifying words about the show, you can read my review at BestNewBands.com and look at the photos below that prove how much they ROCK! (You can find a full gallery of photos on my Flickr.)
Photo Review: Divine Fits @ Bootleg Theater, 8/14/12
On Tuesday night I had the privilege to attend Divine Fits first Los Angeles show ever at Bootleg Theater. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the band, it's a "super group" of sorts formed by Britt Daniel of Spoon and Dan Boeckner of the now defunct Handsome Furs and Wolf Parade.
The trio played every track off its upcoming debut, A Thing Called Divine Fits, which is slated for an August 28 release via Merge, as well as a few covers, and for a band that's only played seven shows together...they did a pretty damn good job. Check out the photos below.
Photo Review: NO @ Pershing Square, 8/2/12
Last Thursday, NO played alongside fellow Angelenos The Dead Ships as part of Spaceland Present's weekly "Downtown Under The Stars" showcase in L.A. Pershing Square. As usual, both bands rocked hard and blew away the audience. NO took the performance as an opportunity to try out some new material in front of a local audience before heading on tour with Electric Guest this fall, and (no surprise) the new songs sounded great, layered and complex.
I snapped some photos of NO's performance, which you can see below. Check out the full reel on my Flickr, and look at NO's tour dates here. If they are coming through your town, I highly recommend seeing them.
Photo Review: Southeast Engine / The Wild Reeds Live @ Bootleg Bar, 7/31/12
I'm not going to lie, when I got to the Bootleg Bar at 10:45 last night and saw that the second band was still playing, I let out a little bit of a sigh. I am an old lady and thought that Southeast Engine playing at 11 pm was a bit too late for me (sad, I know).
But the three girls on stage janglin' on banjos and acoustic guitars immediately changed my sentiment. The way these girls maneuvered their instruments while singing beautiful harmonies in complete unison was breathtaking. The Los Angeles-based trio goes by the name The Wild Reeds, a suitable name for the rambunctious three-piece. After thoroughly enjoying their set, Southeast Engine came on and blew the crowd away with their kinetic energy and fervor (stay tuned for a live review on BestNewBands.com). I took photos during both sets. Check them out below.
Transition
Hey folks, sorry for the absence of posts lately, but I have been kept busy by my primary writing outlets OC Weekly, Prefix and BestNewBands.com. If you like what I write and cry every time you come to this blog and see that it hasn't been updated, you can catch EVERY story I write on my Facebook page.
This does not mean I quit writing this blog. It is my baby, and I will continue it as long as I can (even if not on a regular basis), and in fact, I will be posting a photo review shortly. Since I go to so many shows and just bought myself a fancy new camera, I will be posting many more photo reviews in the future, so stay tuned for that, and thanks for reading!
KG Bird Live @ Mr. T's Bowl, 6/9/12
Last night, L.A.-based freak folk outfit KG Bird played its first show in a year (second ever) at Mr. T's Bowl in Highland Park. Though the band hadn't played in front of an audience for quite some time, it was tight and precise, playing tracks off its newly released album, Morning Weather, which you can download for free here.
The trio recently (as in three days ago) began rehearsing with Will Nicoll of Steel Toed Slippers, who accompanied the band on guitar during its live set. Pretty impressive for only a few practices. Check out photos below.
Watch Races' In-Studio Performance on Breakthru Radio
Los Angeles indie-folk darlings, Races, recently returned home from tour. While on the road, the sextet stopped by New York's Breakthru Radio and recorded a live performance of their epic "Hope and Gloom," as well as an interview.
The Henry Clay People Announce Summer Tour
My good buddies (and incredible musicians) The Henry Clay People are gearing up for a busy summer. They have an album, aptly titled Twenty-Five For The Rest of Our Lives, coming out on June 26 and recently announced a five-week summer tour that will see them alongside great bands like Motion City Soundtrack, The Airborne Toxic Event and The Futurebirds.
Listen to "Hide," off of the upcoming record and check out full tour dates below.
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - "Man On Fire" (Video)
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros released its anticipated sophomore album, Here, on Tuesday, and have followed the release with a music video for the record's opening track, "Man on Fire." The clip, shot on location in New York, features the talents of groups including New York City Ballet, NY Cheer Allstars, National Double Dutch League, Soul Steps and Brooklyn Divas.
MusicfestNW Announces Lineup
Willamette Week's MusicfestNW is a staple for any Portland music lover's September. The five-day festival has quickly attracted national attention, with audiophiles from all over the U.S. of A. trekking to the City of Roses for a week of shows.
In the past few years, the festival has branched out to headlining acts hosted in the city's beautiful, outdoor Pioneer Square, and this year, Silversun Pickups, Girl Talk, and Beirut will grace the stage.
In addition, 150 bands will play at 16 clubs around the city. You can find ticket information here and the full lineup (in alphabetical order) below.
NO @ The Old Style Guitar Shop 5/23/12
At the beginning of the week, NO announced that a secret show would be happening at an undisclosed location on Wednesday, May 23rd. The show was RSVP only, and the first 50 attendees would get in. On Wednesday morning, the band emailed a handful of fans the show details, and at 8 pm the five-piece, accompanied by a cellist, put on a lovely acoustic set at Silverlake's Old Style Guitar Shop.
The quaint house-turned-retail space was a nice fit for the indie-rock outfit's anthemic tunes. The quintet played songs from its EP, Don't Worry, You'll Be Here Forever, and surprised its intimate audience with three new tracks--two of which are set to be released on an upcoming 7". Check out photos below.
Reptar - "Sebastian" (Video)
Reptar released its debut full-length, Body Faucet, at the beginning of this month, and yesterday premiered the video for the album's first single, "Sebastian."
The clip, directed by Deadhorse, Ben Fries, and Jesse Cain,combines performance footage of the band's lead singer, Graham Ulicny, shot from several angles simultaneously to create a surreal and cubistic effect, with living tableaus. The tableaus depict the story of Saint Sebastian, the Christian saint and martyr and earliest gay icon, who was tied to a tree and shot with arrows before ultimately being clubbed to death for his criticism of the Emperor.
The kinetic, afro-influenced indie-poppers will be playing at the Sasquatch music festival this weekend, so if you're in attendance, I suggest you check them out.
Listen to The Walkmen's "Heaven" on NPR
If you have not had the chance to listen to The Walkmen's upcoming release, Heaven, you can stream the album in its entirety over at NPR. The band's seventh full-length is set for a May 29 release, and let me tell you, it's damn good. Stay tuned for my review of the album on BestNewBands.com next week!
2nd Annual Hudson Block Party
To all of my music lovers out in Los Angeles, the 2nd annual Hudson Block Party is happening this Sunday, May 20th. Aside from hosting a great lineup, the event is co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood & The Chamber of Commerce and will showcase 30 vendors and several charities, not to mention four full bars!
The doors are at 11 am and the party should last until the late hours of the night.
Mystery Jets - "Greatest Hits"
This latest single by Mystery Jets may be the best breakup song, ever (in a High Fidelity kind of way). The almost-four-minute-long track recalls a breakup by talking about splitting up the record collection and reminiscing over memories attached to each album, all in a upbeat, jangly Brit-rock sort of way. Listen to the track below, and keep your eyes peeled for Mystery Jets' upcoming album, Radlands, which is slated for a June 5th release in America.
Gauntlet Hair Live at The Satellite, 5/11/12
Last Friday, I saw Gauntlet Hair at Silverlake's iconic club, The Satellite. After seeing the duo open for Unknown Mortal Orchestra in the latter part of 2011, I had been anticipating another opportunity. The avant-pop twosome's self-titled debut album was one of my favorites last year, and what I like about the live show is how Craig Nice (drummer) and Andy R. (guitarist/vocalist) bring the songs to life. With a live bassist accompanying them, the trio adds a new dimension to the already brilliant tracks and gives them an energy that cannot be conveyed via record. Needless to say, the show kicked ass. Check out photos below (sorry for the crap lighting. The Satellite's "blue" tinge can be hindering).