On Gossamer, Passion Pit synthesize their sound from schizophrenic electro-pop to an orchestra of rhythmic, electronic harmony. Continue reading…
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Album Review: Gun Runner – “Obstacles and Experiments”
San Diego alt-rockers Gun Runner are not an easy band to pin down. Continue reading…
Owl and Bear’s Best Albums of 2010
Owl and Bear writers’ favorite albums of 2010. Continue reading…
Bonnaroo 2010, Part 2: Friday & Saturday
Friday kicked off with an acoustic set by Dr. Dog — a good start to any day. O&B favorites Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros put on a standout performance that had the entire crowd singing and foot-stomping along to “Home.” Unfortunately, their set was unusually short — clocking in at just over half an hour.
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O&B’s Guide to Bonnaroo 2010, Part 2: Who to See
There are over one hundred bands playing at this year’s Bonnaroo festival, so you might as well face it — you’re not going to see everyone you like. Instead, you’re inevitably going to be faced with a choice that could very well make or break your musical experience.
No one wants to be on the wrong end of the “Oh man, did you see so-and-so’s set? It was mind-blowing!” conversation, silently steaming over why you chose to watch Gaslight Anthem over Edward Sharpe. But don’t despair — after hours of intensive, scientific research, we here at Owl and Bear have come up with a list that guarantees your satisfaction. Continue reading…