The good doctor returns with another fine installment of lo-fi indie pop to keep you moving. Picking up close on the heels of 2010’s Shame, Shame, the boys from Philadelphia have added a little more psychedelic swirl to these songs and managed to hold on to their street cred. There are several things that propel this record, and I believe the trading vocals of Toby Leaman and Scott McMicken could be the secret weapon of Dr. Dog.
Sound is a huge part of this album with the worship of 60’s pop and that upbeat keyboard vibe. Despite how upbeat the
Nero: Kings of UK Dubstep
by Jason Lightner February 28th, 2012 | Artist Review, Emerging Artists
Seeing the positive feedback I received about last week's dubstep column, I figured it would be appropriate to fan the flames a little bit and talk about a London drum and bass duo called Nero.
Nero is one of the acts I mentioned in my article last week, and for good reason. The duo's melodic symphonies of drum and bass, coupled with the enchanting vocals of Alana Watson have merged to form the perfect recipe for success and great music. It's no wonder their 2011 debut album, Welcome Reality, hit number 1 on the UK Albums Chart during
Nero is one of the acts I mentioned in my article last week, and for good reason. The duo's melodic symphonies of drum and bass, coupled with the enchanting vocals of Alana Watson have merged to form the perfect recipe for success and great music. It's no wonder their 2011 debut album, Welcome Reality, hit number 1 on the UK Albums Chart during
Skrillex Throws Bangarang, Hits Bullseye
by Jason Lightner February 24th, 2012 | Album Review
Dubstep (/ˈdʌbstɛp/):
Now that we know what to expect, we can simply dive right into dubstep superstar Skrillex's latest offering, Bangarang, right? Not so fast, there, Chavez. You've got to set the mood first. Get yourself some nice scented candles and a bubble bath, pour yourself a glass of your favorite pinot noir and prepare to have your
"a genre of electronic dance music that originated in South London, United Kingdom. Its overall sound has been described as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals"
From Wikipedia.
Now that we know what to expect, we can simply dive right into dubstep superstar Skrillex's latest offering, Bangarang, right? Not so fast, there, Chavez. You've got to set the mood first. Get yourself some nice scented candles and a bubble bath, pour yourself a glass of your favorite pinot noir and prepare to have your
John Cage at 100!,Vicky Chow, 2/12/2012
by Louise February 22nd, 2012 | Concert Review
This past Monday I rushed over to Killian Hall at MIT, hoping to slip in and find a seat just before Vicky Chow would be formally presented to the audience to play John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes. My plan was unsuccessful. A crowd was building near the doorways, because the small concert hall was already overflowing. I joined a line of people who were grabbing chairs and awkwardly carrying them to the front of the room, adding as many rows of chairs to the front and side of the room as we dared.
Ten minutes later, the room had finally
Ten minutes later, the room had finally
Moonlight Bride, Twin Lakes EP, 2/28/12
by J Frazzetta February 21st, 2012 | Album Review, Independent Artists, Music Opinions
Sometimes you go digging to hear a new band that has an exciting sound and sometimes you get an email that is what you’re looking for. Without further ado I’m going to introduce you to a group of fellows from Chattanooga that have nothing to do with country music and worship at the temple of distortion pedals. Avid Reader, I give you Moonlight Bride.
At first this EP started kind of slow, and I was almost going to take a nap when a burst of distorted energy smacked me in the face. Opening track "Diego" could have been torn from
At first this EP started kind of slow, and I was almost going to take a nap when a burst of distorted energy smacked me in the face. Opening track "Diego" could have been torn from