“Nothing Ever Happened” I like the shoegazer-y Sonic Youth / Pumpkins thing Derrhunter’s got goin’ on. I like the fact that the singer is kind of this homosexual outcast with that Abe Lincoln disease. It makes the music more believable. This last minute and 45 seconds of this song, the outro, made me like this [...]
The Tabernacle is one of my favorite venues in the southeast. It feels alive during good shows and this visit from MM is no exception. I think this is the first tour since Johnny Marr’s brief stint. “Spitting Venom” is a vicious song live. It is powerful with frequent changes and massive crescendos. The “Third [...]
Bat for Lashes sweet sophomore release is a sophisticated, edgy, sincere effort with loads of musical integrity.  Two Suns is a sensible follow-up to her debut, taking the themes and style of the previous Рwith its haunting charm Рand expanding on it. Two Suns is sweeping and large for an “indie songstress.” Her [...]
The first time I was introduced to Thomas Wynn’s music was via a mutual friend who insisted I hear this band. The Wynn Brothers were a family band with southern rock roots that ritualistically began every show with “The Weight.” The influence of The Band was evident in their own sound and vibe, as well. [...]
In the summer of 2007, the Smashing Pumpkins made their return to the United States. Instead of a traditional tour to support the release of Zeitgeist, original members Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin opted for a progressive approach. In an effort to gel the band and stimulate the musical process, they chose to do two [...]
Thievery Corporation opening with “Sound the Alarm” Artist, Frenchy, painting Thievery live Frenchy painting the show Nine Inch Nails “Wish” from New Orleans “Terrible Lie”
I’m not usually one to rush and see live electronica, at least not traveling halfway across the country for it. Don’t get me wrong, the more laid back styles of Morcheeba, Massive Attack, and Kruder & Dorfmeister all have special places and times in my heart and I would love to see them, but it [...]
Opener: “Anytime” at The House of Blues Orlando, FL “Touch Me I’m Going to Scream pt. 2″ “Evelyn is Not Real”
The Smashing Pumpkins caught so much shit on this tour. People complained that they did not play enough “classics.” This is one of the best tours I’ve seen them on. They are not a nostalgia band despite how bad people want them to be. They played for 2 1/2 hours with a mix of b-sides, [...]
The Hard Rock Live s pretty Nazi about cameras but I had to capture one of our favorite bands … They played some rare songs at this show, “Trucker’s Atlas” being one Another great song, “Custom Concern” “Paper Thin Walls” ¬†Such a great show. I wish I didn’t have to hide the camera Tasty but [...]