Nights like last night will save rock and roll. One obviously unique thing about rock music right now is that there have to be more bands than ever before. Even in 1998, you couldn’t just pour your musical heart out into a computer like you can today. Fans only heard music if the band had [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Review’
August 9, 2009
Quick Review: Deer Tick at Prospect Park Bandshell
There’s something innately unlikable about Deer Tick. Maybe it’s the photos on their myspace page of girls in bikinis holding guns that aren’t quite tongue-and-cheek enough. Maybe it’s John McCauley’s voice. Maybe it’s because they truly don’t give a fuck about what you think of them (of course, all these could be plusses for the [...]
May 18, 2009
Photos: Woods and The Vaselines at Bowery Ballroom
The Vaselines are a Scottish band that formed in 1986, the year I was born. I admit I’m not terribly well-versed in what happened between now and then; I found about the show from another music blog. Regardless, I am very glad that 23 years later I was able to go to the Bowery Ballroom [...]
May 16, 2009
Photos: Pretty & Nice and Middle Distance Runner at Union Hall
This show seems like so long ago now. I just got back home from Cymbals Eat Guitars at the Rooftop Films opening, which was one of the nicest evenings I’ve ever had in NYC. I’ll post on that tomorrow, but for now, a few quick notes on Thursday’s Union Hall show. I wasn’t expecting too [...]
May 12, 2009
Photos: Action Painters and XYZ Affair at Pianos
Last night, I was happy my way to make my over to Pianos for an Oh My Rockness sponsored show. OMR is probably my favorite website; I use it at least once a day and have a very high regard for their taste. I was also excited to see that Pianos had replaced their outdated [...]
May 7, 2009
Photos: These United States and Papercuts at The Bell House
I don’t know if I say it enough, but the owners of Union Hall have done a fine job with the Bell House. It’s a truly special space and I think everyone knows it. Every band I’ve seen play there without fail says how nice everyone there has been to them and what a cool [...]
April 28, 2009
Extremely Notable New Band: Micachu and the Shapes
There’s been A LOT of new visitors to the blog recently, mostly because of the Blake Miller track I recently posted. It’s a great song, and I’m glad that so many people have found their way here because of it. If you’re a first time visitor, welcome. I hope you like what you see and [...]
March 29, 2009
Photos: Vampire Hands, These Are Powers, Wavves
When I mentioned I was going to Market Hotel to see Wavves, my co-worker told me, and I quote, “that place is a death trap.” Well, she’s completely correct, but it was a very fitting venue in which to experience Wavves. I hate to say anything bad about the place, mostly because Todd P, indie [...]
February 24, 2009
Review: Black Lips’ 200 Million Thousand
_______________________________ QUICK REVIEW: There’s nothing new on this album, but if you’re a fan of guitars, sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll, then you’ll like 200 Million Thousand. Even though Black Lips aren’t reinventing the wheel, there’s real grit and attitude on this album, with just enough “I don’t give a fuck.” Definitely worth a [...]
February 16, 2009
Photos/Review: Titus Andronicus and Los Campesinos! at Bowery Ballroom
When I review shows, I like to be right up front. I think you can best understand the heart of a live performance when you’re pressed against the stage with the weight of the entire audience bearing down on your ribcage. You get a clear view of what’s happening on-stage, from pedals and guitar-playing to [...]
