It seems like forever ago that we were calling Tristen one of our favorite new artists. Continue reading…
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Poetic Memory: The Golden Hour (List)
MP3: The Golden Hour – “Go Ahead”
Photography and film people will recognize the inspiration behind The Golden Hour‘s name. According to singer Ashley Buck: Continue reading…
Owl and Bear’s Best Lists of 2011
“You are what you love, not what loves you.” That memorable line from Adaptation may have referred to romantic love, specifically the unrequited variety, but its implications run deeper. Continue reading…
Poetic Memory: Fitz and the Tantrums (List)
Dont Gotta Work It Out (Live) by Fitz and The Tantrums
By now, Fitz and the Tantrums don’t need much in the way of an introduction. The LA musicians made a big splash last year thanks to their dance-tastic debut, Pickin’ Up The Pieces, and its triumphant mix of soul, pop, and rock. They’ve also earned a reputation for putting on fantastic live shows, and their performance tomorrow at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla should add yet another notch to what’s becoming a very large belt.
Of course, traveling around the world and performing can also involve a lot of downtime. We spoke with fetching vocalist Noelle Scaggs about the songs that keep her inspired on the road. You can check out her genre-hopping list below. Continue reading…
Interview: Kurt Vile
Psych/folk singer-guitarist Kurt Vile (yes, that’s his real name) has been enjoying some serious buzz since the October release of Childish Prodigy on Matador Records. We recently had the chance to sit down over a cold beer with Mr. Vile before a packed show in Pittsburgh, the first on a two-month U.S. tour. Here is how the conversation went. Continue reading