28 January 2013

Toro y Moi show and a new Rover interview

Rest is for the wicked, here is an interview from French chanteur Timothee Regnier aka Rover. 


Please read my write up of the excellent Toro y Moi show at the Comet Club, small but mighty!


23 January 2013

FIDLAR

Well, it's all over the internet now, with reviews in PASTE and PITCHFORK and what not, but here is mine, courtesy of NBHAP. Just so you know, I was listening to this band in August, check out earlier review here. They are playing Berlin February 13th at Bii Nuu.

Coming up soon on NBHAP, an interview I did with Rover, a tragically talented musician who is as good as he is gregarious. Be sure to check back for the link. Tomorrow I'm off to see Spleen United at Berghain Kantine, turned down an opportunity to see Conor Oberst, I guess I want to dance with some Danish guys more than anything....

14 January 2013

new music!


Sometimes we are lucky enough to find musicians who expand our definition of what music is and what it can be. One such person in my life is Jeffrey Roden, LA-based composer who recently performed at the Stone in New York City.  Read the New York Times review here. Also, for those interested in expanding musical horizons, please check out Tobias Fischer's website Tokafi, for many great reviews, concert links and interviews. 

13 January 2013

Yo La Tengo - Fade and Toro y Moi - Anything in Return

Well, thanks again to the lovely people at NBHAP, I have two reviews just published on the site.

I had the honor of reviewing Yo La Tengo's new album, Fade, here is what I have to say about that!  I have loved this band for awhile and seen them over ten times in various places, from San Francisco's Fillmore to Lollapalooza 2007 in Chicago.  They are constantly innovative yet manage to retain a style that won't alienate longtime fans. 

Also, here are my thoughts on the new Toro y Moi, Anything in Return. He is playing Berlin soon, let's hope the live show matches up to the sultry sounds of his last two albums.