A faint low rumble starts to ensue, and the crowd isn’t sure if it’s still the irritating sound crew, or if it’s Of Montreal’s set about to begin. Much to the crowds pleasure, Kevin Barnes, a familiar face, jumps onstage flamboyantly dressed in tight red jeans (which would later be removed) and a tight white shirt emblazed with a pink tiger on the front. … read more
Kurt Elling Show Review
I am a strong believer that the best way to enjoy music is while standing up. This applies to almost every concert I have ever attended-—and after attending Kurt Elling’s performance at the Sheraton Center, my belief was reaffirmed. … read more
Kristy Kruger
Regardless of political affiliation or personal ideology, I think most people can agree on one thing: War sucks. War ultimately leads to the deaths of good, honest people, and the loss of those people often has a profound effect on those who love them. … read more
Anderson Vs. Hannity Debate
Sugar Thrill: an Interview with Placebo’s Stefen Olsdal
Secret Language: an Interview With Lisa Gerrard
A Goat is A Goat is A Goat: No Narrative in New Narrative
Time Again with Never Say Never
There is something to be said about a band whose performance is timed perfectly. Some bands play for far to long while others leave you wanting more. … read more
Against Me @ In the Venue 05.07.07
Against Me is a band I discovered early and that I haven’t been disappointed by yet. With every album they release, and show I’ve seen them play I just enjoy the band more and more. … read more
The Inspector meets Dr. Claw in an artist vs. critic skirmish, but a precarious turn of events sends the event wheeling into a Claw vs. Claw debacle
Between Satire and Prophecy: Red Sparowes Fly
SY/Boredoms Show Review
Leaned up against the balcony railing in the east VIP wing of Studio Coast—one of Tokyo’s premier venues that sits in the harbor of the Pacific across from a picture-perfect ferris wheel—I wait patiently, but anxiously for V∞redoms to drop sound. … read more
