Dr. Skinnybones-A Last Hurrah For The Glory Of Drinking Alone

My first exposure to Brooklyn’s Dr. Skinnybones came the same way a lot of great Brooklyn bands come to my attention, through the aid of Oliver Ignatius. His studio has been releasing compilations of all the bands they work with, and on Mama Coco’s Funky Kitchen Section 2, Dr. Skinnybones had a song called “Bad Education.” It’s a great song, and the rest of their … Continue reading Dr. Skinnybones-A Last Hurrah For The Glory Of Drinking Alone

Who To See At CMJ 2013

I wasn’t going to do a preview of the CMJ Festival starting tomorrow, but I know enough people that are going/playing that it felt like a disservice to them if I didn’t. That said, do not consider this a complete listing in the slightest. CMJ has about a billion bands playing all across New York City over the next few days. Let’s just call this … Continue reading Who To See At CMJ 2013

We Are Scientists At Schubas 7/15/2013

I was a little late to the We Are Scientists game. Their first album came out in 2005, but it wasn’t until their song “After Hours” appeared on the soundtrack for Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist that I took notice. I went back and picked up With Love & Squalor. About a minute in to “Nobody Move, Nobody Gets Hurt” I decided that they were … Continue reading We Are Scientists At Schubas 7/15/2013

Oh! My Blackbird-Violet EP

It’s been a little over a year since Oh! My Blackbird released their first full-length, Dare Me. I thought that album was a sweet piece of folk pop confection that ended up ranked in my top 50 albums of 2012. I’ve been wondering when they would return, and whether they would keep with the style the do so well or change it up a bit. … Continue reading Oh! My Blackbird-Violet EP

Sons Of An Illustrious Father at Subterranean 6-23-13

I spent the better part of the past month hyping up this show that finally happened last night at Subterranean. For those who took my exuberant yammerings as gospel, you’re welcome. You got to see one of the best shows you’ll see all year. For those that didn’t…well, better luck next time I guess. I hope you enjoyed the Green Music Festival or whatever other … Continue reading Sons Of An Illustrious Father at Subterranean 6-23-13