Phoenix put on a hell of a penultimate show in Orlando the other night. Although they did not stray far from setlists I viewed, they were able to really amp up their sentimental indie rock for the live setting. The performance was loud and bright with a pulsing light show. The band was tight and [...]
Massive Attack is back with a lush and powerful new album in Heigoland and Thievery Corporation is on the heels of their first retrospective release, It Takes a Thief, and debut of the Eric Hilton produced, conspiracy tinged, attack-on-the-establishment film, Babylon Central. My guess is Massive is headlining, but Thievery is sure to steal [...]
I absolutely adored “Time to Pretend” off their first album, but as other songs from Oracular Spectacular were released MGMT came off sort of flat to me. That, coupled with reports of their live performances being somewhat lacking or flat made me lose interest as well. Apparently they have juiced up the live show and [...]
Caribou was fucking brilliant. The one-man, moody, atmospheric trip pop, elegant and beautiful in its own right, was kicked in the balls with a stout dose of rock. Lead Caribou, Daniel Snaith, moved from drum kit to synthesizer and sampler assisting a full-time drummer (that had some serious chops), bass player, and guitarist. The show [...]
Are guys that look like “Jesus” charismatic or are they charismatic because they look like Jesus? Lead singer, Alex Ebert, played the gregarious front man (cult leader), engaging the crowd, dancing, leading sing-alongs, and talking to fans. The band wasted no time, kicking off the night with “40 Day Dream” and the ubiquitous “Janglin’.”
They extended [...]
Active Child packed a ton of vocal power and emotion into a short set with only 2 musicians. Pat Grossi had a bass player assist as he played harp, guitar, and synthesizer. Tall and redheaded, Pat comes across like the anti-Josh Homme as his expansive, well trained voice filled the club. A darkly, brooding and [...]
Caribou is bringing his darkly danceable brand of indie-electronica to town this evening at Backbooth. I think this may be the first trip to Orlando and could be a really good show for the intimate venue. In my Rocktober run-down last month, I deemed this a “do not miss” show and I’m going to stick [...]
I posed the question yesterday about the Built to Spill show at The Social vs. The Flaming Lips at House of Blues. I’ve seen both before. The Lips are an amazing live show while BTS in a tiny place like the Soash is almost too cool to miss. Well, a photo pass for The Flaming [...]
Another promising show in Orlando at The Social Tonight. School of Seven Bells brings their hot chick dream pop along with the eerily sublime and uber-talented Active Child. SVIIB is a Brooklyn trio with pretty songs that could deliver or be a snoozer like Au Revoir Simone – not sure. Active Child could be interesting [...]
I knew it would come to this – with so many shows this month there was bound to be overlapping. Well, there wouldn’t be if the Lips didn’t cancel part of their tour when they were supposed to be here a few months back. I get ticket, they cancel, they reschedule on the same night [...]
