I’ve not really followed the music of Swedish band The Soundtrack Of Our Lives over the years. Though they’ve been around since 1995, and I …
16 Feb
Holly Miranda
Yesterday I dropped by Other Music to see a record release show for one of my favorite new albums: Holly Miranda‘s The Magician’s Private Library (XL …
10 Feb
My First Spin Gallery
I’ve been shooting concerts here and there for Spin for the past 6 months. It’s been nothing consistent, but it’s been cool to be associated …
09 Feb
Hot Chip (and Free Energy) Played a MySpace Secret Show
On Friday night I got excited because of MySpace for the first time in a decade - I love their Secret Show concept, but up to …
04 Feb
The Constellations Played Brooklyn Bowl
Dear publicists: If you want to get me out to a show, take a page out of EMI’s book. Last night, I went to see …
02 Feb
Ravens & Chimes Played The Bell House
This one makes me happy to post – I’m always excited when good people are awesome, and Ravens & Chimes certainly fits the bill. The …
27 Jan
Free Energy Played Brooklyn Bowl
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that one of my favorite upcoming bands is Free Energy. The Philly-based quintet grabbed me with their …
22 Jan
Bear Hands Taped Some Songs
Last Monday after checking out The Antlers’ recording session, I headed to South Slope to the Rumpus Room, headquarters of Cantora Records. I’d been invited …
14 Jan
Lagoon, Chris Stelling, Inlets and Others Played a Benefit for Safe Horizon
Last night was an event close to my heart. It was a benefit concert put on by my good friend Spencer Keasey Scanlon in memory …
13 Jan
Photo of Small Black in Loud And Quiet
Back in October, during CMJ, I professed my admiration for upcoming Long Island via Brooklynite band Small Black. I caught them 3 times during the …