Have you ever heard a song by a band and thought, “Oh man! These guys are gonna be great! I can’t believe this is their first song,” only to find out later that the band has been together for a dozen years or so? It’s hard work getting a good group together and then building up your fanbase. For most bands, success never comes. For … Continue reading Porch-Walking Boss
I think at this point we’re all pretty much agreed on the genius found in all of Beck’s albums thus far. When Pitchfork did their poll a while back for the People’s List covering the best records of the last 15 years, Beck was the only artist who got two spots in my voting-Sea Change and Midnite Vultures (of the final 200 listed, Beck’s name … Continue reading Beck-Morning Phase
In a move perhaps made trying to gain the respect of Beyonce, Martin Van Ruin released their debut album surreptitiously at the very end of 2013. I haven’t officially reviewed it, but I have it a few spins and it’s a strong beginning for the new band fronted by Derek Nelson. Friday night at the Empty Bottle was their second show as a band and … Continue reading Martin Van Ruin at Empty Bottle 1/10/2013
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