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THEESatisfaction @ SXSW 2012
Posted by: L.V. Lopez on: March 17, 2012
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Now this was one dope show.
South by Southwest Journal: Volume 2
Posted by: L.V. Lopez on: March 16, 2012
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Strolling through Austin on day two of our visit, we realized that South by Southwest is something of a Woodstock for the 21st century, in the sense that it is a cultural event that perfectly encapsulates its era. Whereas Woodstock represented a time of love and unity and drugs, “South By” (as the locals call [...]
South by Southwest Journal: Volume 1
Posted by: Keith Meatto on: March 15, 2012
My first full day of music at South by Southwest began in a bar and ended in a church. From noon until three in the morning, three friends and I saw nearly 20 bands: indie rock and punk, blues and folk, glam and R&B, and a bit of hip-hop courtesy of A$AP Rocky. As I [...]
Keep Playing Guitar: The Promise Ring @ The Metro
Posted by: Peter Lillis on: February 28, 2012
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Just in case you’ve forgotten, reunions are still very much an “in” thing. Bands and fans alike take the opportunity to live in the past, if even for a night. Just like getting a few beers with your college bros or finding some old family videos, live reunions can be a very rewarding experience for [...]
All She Can: Sharon Van Etten @ Lincoln Hall
Posted by: Peter Lillis on: February 21, 2012
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Sharon Van Etten is a very serious songwriter; no one would argue that. Her three albums are narratives of self-aware heartbreak, with a rare glimmer of hope or positivity. Track after track, Van Etten pines over lost love and mistakes made, always with taste. So, naturally, she’s my kind of girl. In person, however, she [...]
Hardcore Hysterics: Ceremony Unites With Fans To Destroy, Inspire
Posted by: Peter Lillis on: February 10, 2012
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After years of toiling in hardcore obscurity, definitive Bay Area “power violence” band Ceremony is on the cusp of international recognition and (relative) mainstream success. From their smashing debut—the appropriately titled Violence Violence, 13 songs in 13 minutes—through 2010′s redefining Rohnert Park LP, Ceremony has been recognized for their decidedly artful approach to lo-fi brutality. [...]
Like A Cheerleader: Madonna @ Superbowl XLVI
Posted by: Keith Meatto on: February 6, 2012
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Because I often expect more complicated pop from Madonna, I lamentably find her latest cheerleader ditty “Give Me All Your Luvin’” insipid. Besides its generic lyrics, the song doesn’t even use its guest spots, by Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., in compelling ways. With the pall of this song hanging over this new Madonna era, I [...]
The 13 Best Concerts of 2011
Posted by: Peter Lillis on: December 27, 2011
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As we’ve reported over the last few weeks, 2011 saw the release of plenty of great music. Luckily, in a year with so many great releases, we also had the opportunity to see plenty of great shows. From arena blow outs to dive bar ragers, the following are the 13 best live performances I saw over the [...]
