Justin LorentzI can’t dance. Usually this isn’t a problem. At most shows I go to, try anything more than a head bob, and the rest of the crowd is embarrassed for you. But it’s hard to hide my self-consciousness at electronic shows like this. As...
Erik BurgIt’s always exciting going into an album and having absolutely no idea what to expect. So, as I clicked play on the first track of the Nash Smith & Ganges EP, I was a bit caught off guard. The sun shining, the breeze blowing, I found...
Peter WoodburnNeumos Seattle, WA 2011 – 03/24 Going to see Akron/Family is an exercise: literally. Besides never knowing how the freak-folk-rock band is going to blast out the versions of their songs — maybe a bit softer here, a bit harder there...
Badlands is the debut output from singer-songwriter Alex Zhung Hai, aka Dirty Beaches. The Vancouver by-way-of China youngster shows an amazing amount of talent on Badlands, crafting songs with an outdated sound, but with the warmth and earnestness...
Koury AngeloSXSW is always a whirlwind of excitement, anticipation and energy. People flock from all over the world to see their favorite bands, films and interactive media projects. My favorite part of the week is the music. That's what draws me there...
Keith Cushner"... even if we're really poor, it's still a luxury to be able to live off your music."
Ryan Pangilinan"We've always made it a point to never really make the same record twice, and I think that we've accomplished that."
The Get Up Kids play “Tithe” and “Action and Action” at Neumos in Seattle on their tour supporting their new (excellent) album, There Are Rules.