If you’ve ever been on tour, no matter the size, you know that the hardest part is everything but...
Timothy “Kanye South” Burkhead
Absence of Ocean chosen as the winners in our Galaxy Audio giveaway!
Atlanta shoegazers Absence of Ocean have been selected as the winners in our recent Galaxy Audio...
The New Issue is Out Now, Featuring Ayron Jones!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Ayron Jones (new album,...
Record Review: David Bazan
David Bazan Strange Negotiations Seattle, WA "Near-perfect fusion of lyrical content and musicianship" More of the same is definitely not a bad thing when it is coming from a songwriter as...
Record Review: Chixdiggit
Chixdiggit Safeways Here We Come Calgary, AB “Delightfully delirious pop-punk for prom queens” In 1990, Chixdiggit started by selling t-shirts for a fake band who didn't even own instruments. The...
Record Review: Cara Jean Wahlers and Grover Parido
Cara Jean Wahlers and Grover Parido Goodnight Charlotte Akron, OH “The essence of summer nights” Cello, guitar and that melodic voice - the sum of all of the parts makes the whole infinitely more...
Record Review: Brown Recluse
Brown Recluse Evening Tapestry Philadelphia, PA “Blissful and syrupy magic that is actually listenable” Since the release of their Soft Skin EP in 2009, Brown Recluse’s music has taken on a more...
Record Review: Alex Skolnick Trio
Alex Skolnick Trio Veritas Brooklyn, NY “Vintage small-combo jazz with a metallic undercurrent” Testament, Alex Skolnick’s main gig, shares musical ground with Slayer and Megadeth - a far cry from...
Record Review: Abacinate
Abacinate Genesis Keansburg, NJ “Abacinate (verb) - To blind with red hot metal” There’s something toxic in New Jersey’s water supply. Not only did it create Snooki, it also spawned...
Telekinesis & The Love Language
Odd Fellows Hall // Davis, CA // February 22 On an exceptionally freezing Tuesday night in California’s Central Valley, two of today’s most exciting indie rock groups guaranteed to heat things up....
Live Review: Noise Pop 2011
Noise Pop festival was held in San Francisco for the 19th time from February 22-27. The roster of artists ranged from The Urinals and Yo La Tengo, bands that have been around for 20 years or more to...
Live Review: Mason Jennings
Brighton Music Hall // Allston, MA // February 12 Minnesotan Mason Jennings released his first album to critical acclaim in 1997. He has put out nine more since, including a live recording released...
Live Review: Deerhoof
The Middle East // Cambridge, MA // February 3 Deerhoof’s set began with a roll of tape; a series of cables being strapped to the floor and pedals arranged in their habitual order. A completely...