Consequence of Sound

Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabate dig deep in Charlotte (6/11)

By Jessica Dean on June 14th, 2009

“It’s just a bunch of banjo playing,” said Bela Fleck as he cut us a coy smile. The Charlotte, NC audience had just erupted with applause and catcalls after he opened with two songs on his banjo. A muggy night beckoned Fleck and Toumani Diabate to one of the city’s grittier venues: The Neighborhood Theater. [...]

Watch: Darker, moodier Moby rides in on “Pale Horses”

By Cap Blackard on June 13th, 2009

Moby‘s last two albums haven’t sat well with many fans. 2005′s Hotel was considered too deliberately poppy (except for the limited Hotel: Ambient bonus disc) and 2008′s Last Night, though a return to Moby’s bygone days of hardcore DJ’ing, was a shock to the system for fans who first encountered Moby through his multi-platinum smash [...]

Langhorne Slim preps new album, but first some tour dates!

By Alex Young on June 13th, 2009

If you’re one who has trouble letting go of the past and are a fan of Langhorne Slim, then this summer is for you. After all, the dates making up the Brooklyn artist’s newly announced North American tour will be the last you’ll see before the release of his latest studio album, tentatively scheduled for [...]