In life, some things are just obviously true. Water is wet, the sky is blue, and The Kills put on a terrific show. Continue reading…
Live Review & Photos: The Kills at Observatory North Park, September 4, 2016
Tag Archives: the kills
The Owl and Bear Podcast: June 2016
We’re heading into the heart of summer, but this month, our days are long with darkness rather than light. In response to the massive, horrific, and sadly predictable shootings in Orlando, this podcast features songs that are all about muddling through pain. Continue reading…
Live Review & Photos: Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, August 10-12, 2012, San Francisco
The Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park featured many indie rock up-and-comers, as well as established acts like Neil Young, Metallica, and Stevie Wonder. Continue reading…
The Owl and Bear Podcast vol. 161 (Best of ’11 Edition)
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…