It’s not too often that a band can outdo itself before it even takes the stage, but that is exactly what Mutemath did last Friday night at 4th and B. Continue reading…
Live Review & Photos: Mutemath at 4th & B, February 3, 2012
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Owl and Bear’s Best Albums of 2011
2011 was a mixed bag. Established acts like Radiohead and The Strokes dropped duds on trusting fans, while middle-of-the-road acts like The Drums and Hunx and His Punx raised the bar with surprising sophomore efforts. Floundering bands like Iron & Wine and The Dodos made welcome returns to glory, while others merely treaded water (see She and Him’s Christmas album or MGMT’s “mix tape.”) 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…
Poetic Memory: A Scribe Amidst the Lions (List)
San Diego’s A Scribe Amidst the Lions are a tricky band to wrap your head around. Their influences cover a wide range of genres like metal, classic rock, and even folk. And while they know their way around a lightning-fast guitar riff or signature change, their steadfast commitment to songwriting prevents their music from ever descending into metalhead self-amusement. Continue reading…
Radiohead Debut New Song, “Staircase”
Radiohead debuted a new song, titled “Staircase,†online today.
The track is taken from the group’s upcoming From The Basement session, produced by Nigel Godrich, which will be broadcast internationally July 1 via BBC Worldwide.
via Paste