Currently in Nashville, TN at Grimey’s Records! Happy Record Store Day!
Koalas + Rock stars = Heartmelts
This is too awesome.
From left to right, top to bottom: Chris Biao (Vampire Weekend), Alison Mosshart & Jamie Hince (The Kills), Annie Clark (St. Vincent), Winston Marshall (Mumford & Sons), Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), and Daniel Rossen (Grizzly Bear).
(photo set via gingerootandacrucifix)
White Denim | The Basement | April 18, 2012 | Columbus, OH
I’m having some difficulty attempting to convey the phenomenal power of White Denim's performance at The Basment last night. They are four of the most skilled musicians I have ever seen. My mind still has trouble comprehending the beautiful complexity of their music. Tempo and key changes from other worlds…
I expected a great show, and what I got was a powerful, inspiring, and brilliant experience. I’m still radiating the energy I absorbed from it!
I agree with Jimmy… White Denim may just be the greatest (and currently the most underrated) band of our generation.
Check out Noisey’s interview with Small Black at the Brooklyn Bowl
Noisey interviewed Small Black at their show at the Brooklyn Bowl back in February of this year. Love this because incorporates concert footage with their chat with Josh, Ryan, Juan, and Jeff. There’s even a little snippet of them performing a new song!
Small Black’s JackinthePocket.com interview from 2010 is one of my faves. They tell the best stories. Can’t wait to see these four in concert again!
Hundred Waters - Boreal
If you haven’t spent some quality time with Gainesville, Florida’s Hundred Waters, you’re starving your ears. Stop being cruel, slip on a pair of high-quality headphones (this is an important step), and indulge in the gourmet sounds of their debut album.
I’m ashamed to admit, I was quite tardy to the Hundred Waters feast. Most of my blog buds have been singing their praises for weeks! A few days ago, I found their album loaded on my iPod and pressed play. Upon first listen, I was thoroughly blown away. I hate to compare this band to others because their sound is so unique and yet so familiar. But, if you’ve been searching for a hybrid of Twin Sister + Beach House + Imogen Heap + Dirty Projectors... look no further. Hundred Waters' music stirred my soul, filled me with a renewed sense of wonder, and sparked my creativity (I can't wait to paint to this). This band has set the bar for 2012 and beyond.
Whoever mastered this album has a stellar sense of how to properly layer and pan each facet of every track. I haven’t heard sounds swing so smoothly from left to right, center to edge, top to bottom since Panda Bear’s Tomboy. PLEASE heed my recommendation to wear high-quality headphones for your first listen. Your ears will thank you.
Hundred Waters Links:
Official Website
Facebook
Twitter
Soundcloud (2 more tracks here!)