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Grand Duchy fizzles out at Wicker Fest (7/24)
This is a quaint, ambitious new band that never reaches for the sonic heights The Pixies found, but still forces us to consider dancing amongst like-minded indie rockers. Sadly, this is only the case in subtle doses, and much of their haphazardly choreographed set left most in attendance either a.) wanting more, or b.) glad the band didn’t bother trying.
Guilty Pleasure: Britney Spears
Pleasure should never be guilty, but oh baby, baby; forgive me ahead of time. This one’s embarrassing. I’m seriously risking some friendships and probably imposing deep and abiding questions about my sexuality with this admission. She’s been with me since 1999, bouncing onto the scene with her repressed sexuality and teasing strut. That’s right, folks, [...]
Listen: The Fear And Trembling
For rockers The Fear and Trembling, Nashville wasn’t just home; it was a cultural identity. Find out why!
Telefon Tel Aviv keeps ringing
Any band that loses a key member generally reacts in one of two ways: its members encounter a void that they quickly fill, emotionally and literally, or they unintentionally allow the pain of the loss to fester. In the case of duos, this tragic occasion is several times more shocking. So imagine what Joshua Eustis, [...]
All Points West reveals ’09 schedule
It’s already been quite an eventful week for All Points West Music Festival… and that was before organizers managed to piece together and share its 2009 schedule. Today, they did just that, revealing who and when you’ll be seeing once the Jersey City based festival officially kicks off next weekend. Friday features the closest thing [...]
Michael Franti ruptures appendix, Wanderlust replaces him with Common
Michael Franti, best known as the of Michael Franti & Spearhead, underwent emergency surgery this past Thursday after suffering a ruptured appendix. The 43-year-old musician is said to be doing fine, but will be sideline for at least another week. As a result, Franti has been forced to cancel several upcoming tour dates, including an [...]
The Datsuns sweat it out at the Empty Bottle (7/22)
It’s a garage-rock vacation — on a week night, no less!
Dusting ‘Em Off: Skunk Anansie – Post Orgasmic Chill
Before they tour this fall, brush up on what might be the UK’s hottest reunion ticket this year.
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