Coachella 2012 Preview: Gotye
Gotye
Coachella 2012 Preview: Grouplove
Grouplove is an American indie rock band that formed our of Los Angeles in 2009 by Hannah Hooper, Christian Zucconi, Sean Gadd (son of singer/songwriter Steve Gadd of UK band Stray), Andrew Wessen and Ryan Rabin (son of film composer and former Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin).
Coachella 2012 Preview: The Shins
The Shins are an American indie rock band founded and fronted by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, James Mercer. The Shins were formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but are now based in Portland, Oregon.
Miike Snow – Devil’s Work
It’s been quite a while since we last heard anything from Miike Snow. Back in 2009, the Stockholm-based indie pop trio released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which has sold over 85,000 copies to date. But after the successful run of that album throughout 2009 and 2010, the buzz surrounding the band went slightly...
Ronnie Fieg for Sebago Fall/Winter 2011 | Seneca
Ronnie Fieg, the New Yorker who has been in the shoe game before he even hit adulthood, just released his latest collaboration. Yet another collaboration with Sebago. The Fall/Winter 2011 collection will only have a limited release of 360 pairs per color. The following blurb details the craftmanship and work details of this new boot...
Light Asylum: CMJ Showcase Review
Light Asylum is the synthpop duo from Brooklyn. They are led by local music scenester Funchess who has been a part of the group Tv on the Radio. The duo create a dark electronic punkish atmosphere just without the mosh. One song reminded me of the movie Top Gun Highway to the Dangerzone. A bit...
Grimes: CMJ Showcase Review
Friday was a hectic day of speed walking from the westside up to Flatiron and then back. After the weeks closing act at Ace Hotel I rushed back in time to catch Grimes. Claire Boucher, aka Grimes, is the solo artist from Montreal, Canada who creates eccentric electronic music. Her hypnotic music and artsy look...
Atlas Sound: CMJ Showcase Review
When I was in high school, my friends and I were fascinated by Weird NJ. WNJ is a collection of paranormal urban legends, hauntings, and folklore. WNJ acts as a travel guide to locate specific areas that are considered “weird”. We would travel miles upon miles locating midget farms and Devil trees. Each with its...
Walk The Moon: CMJ Showcase Review
When I think of the Midwest I don’t really think much of it. Too much emptiness. Not saying it’s not a nice beautiful area. Far from it. I can appreciate open canyons and such. But I’m talking about in terms of residence. I don’t even know what exists there beside big colleges. That might be...
