These SoCal miscreants came shredding down the alleys of the LA punk scene in 2009, and have recently been LA-reppin’ with the likes of Pitchfork and SPIN Magazine. FIDLAR consists of Zac Carper, Brandon Schwartzel, and brothers, Elvis and Max Kuehn, and the boys are set to release their eponymous record on Mom & Pop/Wichita… Continue reading FIDLAR | 'FIDLAR' | New Music Review
Though it’s barely a week into January, the 2013 music festival rumors are plentiful. While the Bay Area’s biggest free festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, may seem far off (October 4-6, in Golden Gate Park), area residents don’t have to look too far down the street for someone to help them pass the time.On Thursday, January… Continue reading Wendy Burch Steel | CD Release Party | Preview
“Never miss a Sunday show.” This has long been word of the wise from many Phish fans when it comes to experiencing a run of shows. On top of that, the date 12/30 has always been a legendary night for the band. Walking into Madison Square Garden that Sunday night I expected to hear an… Continue reading Phish | Madison Square Garden | New York |12/30/2012 | Review
The first time it happened, in December of 2001, I was in a room roughly the size of The Fox Theatre in Boulder. I stood ten feet from the edge of the stage while my girlfriend and her sorority sister shared a stale rum ‘n’ coke beneath the east wall jungle mural. Ekoostik Hookah, an… Continue reading The Motet | Fox Theater | Boulder, CO | 12/31/12 | Review
Three years ago, my grandma was diagnosed with cancer, fighting through the chemo with a smile on her face and light in her heart. Through her, the story and the power of the Lotus flower began to show itself to me. Deep beneath the dark, the Lotus begins its struggle. Beckoning towards the surface of… Continue reading Lotus | Rams Head Live | Baltimore, MD | 12/30/2012 | Review
It’s the age old debate (Or at least one that’s been fretted over for about the last 10 years or so): “Couch Touring” Vs. the “In Person” experience. I have been privy to those who claim couch touring is not a valid way to see a performance; In fact, I’ve heard people say that those… Continue reading From The Perspective Of The Couch Phish | New Years Run | NYC
New Year’s Eve can be celebrated in many different ways. Some people choose to be close with their loved ones, others want to find to wildest party, or for some it’s just another day. Music lovers across the land can undoubtedly agree that New Years Eve means good music with large array of shows to… Continue reading Elephant Revival | Aggie Theater | 12/31/2012 | Review
Many people love the holidays for different reasons. Christmas means family, friends, giving and receiving. Here in Colorado its usually around when our skiing gets pretty good and things tend to quiet down as students are off of classes and folks get a few days away from their jobs to spend time with those who… Continue reading String Cheese Incident | 1st Bank Center | 12/31/2012 | Review
Electro-funk artist Eliot Lipp has been touring for over 8 years now, bringing his bass beats, expert melodies and unique live shows to festivals and concert venues all across the United States and beyond (hopefully soon he’ll venture into space!). As electronic music evolves, so does Eliot Lipp.His live shows are well-known as rhythmic, melodic… Continue reading Eliot Lipp @ George's Majestic Lounge | Fayetteville, AR | Preview
If much of the news coming out of the media in recent weeks, months or years has made you sick to your stomach or weakened your faith in humanity, Vusi Mahlasela‘s, Sing to the People, has the cure for much of what may be ailing you. Vusi’s album is a call to celebrate the best… Continue reading Vusi Mahlasela | Sing to the People | New Music Review
