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Live Review: Darlingside
The notion of going to a concert at a barn during my recent vacation was simply too good to pass up — and I’m glad I didn’t, because it was a hell of a show. Packed with…
Live Review: Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher is to his brother (and former Oasis mate) Liam Gallagher what Slash is to Axl Rose in Guns N’ Roses. He’s the cooler, more likeable member of the pair. The case can be made for…
Live Review: Jens Lekman
In case you’re not familiar with the name, Jens Lekman attracts the kind of following (note: not fans, followers) where everyone at the concert will constantly remind you that his name is pronounced “Yens.” If the army…
Live Review: The War on Drugs
Although rooted in Philadelphia, Bloomington, IN’s The Bishop seemed like home to The War on Drugs, as the band stopped by midway through their tour of the United States.On Nov. 3, The War on Drugs, Purling Hiss,…
The Felice Brothers turn up the volume
On record, The Felice Brothers can sound like folk minimalists even when they’re trying to make a big sound like on their latest release, Celebration, Florida. The few tracks on Celebration that sound like honest-to-God rockers are…
The Sunset Strip Music Festival represented L.A.'s varied rock scene well
Mötley Crüe was the big honoree at this year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival. It made perfect sense to give the band a day to be king of The Strip, as the hard rock band made its name…
The artists impressed even if the crowds were sparse at L.A. Rising
A red star banner arose from the back of the stage while crimson lights shone overhead and air raid sirens blared. It was all intended to show that whenever Rage Against The Machine performs live, it’s an…
Sick of Sarah and River City Extension Impress on latest round of Vans Warped Tour
Warped Tour isn’t exactly known for the indie music scene. Punk music and the last of the remaining scene kids, sure, but the real beauty in Warped Tour are some of the quieter and undiscovered bands on…
Sam Beam pushes the boundaries of folk music while fondly recalling your parents' record collection
Were it not for the beard, you probably wouldn’t recognize him. From bedroom folk singer with a cassette recorder and six string, to confident and brazen musician with a full band, Sam Beam has whispered his way…
Pop-punk legends don't disappoint on short co-headlining tour
What do you get when you put arguably the two biggest pop punk acts of the last decade on the same stage? Why, a bunch of screaming, kinetic, 20-something-year-old women reliving the glory of their high school…