Just returned from seeing The End of the World and Chin Up Chin Up at Union Hall. My first time seeing the former since their ERMP show in September; for tonight’s show, vocalist Stefan Marolachakis was behind the drumset — which, given how rhythmically-oriented many of TEOTW’s songs are, ended up making a lot of … Continue reading
Category Archives: NYC
February 16, 2007, Author: , Leave a comment
Two links to Pitchfork; two quality groups from the Garden State
Categories: Music, NYCSo Pitchfork has a link up to a Dälek song, along with a track review. You would do well to check it out; Dälek’s Abandoned Language is one of the best albums I’ve heard in ages. As intense as their earlier Absence, and as spacious and rich as Johann Johannsson‘s best work. Also, Brandon Stosuy’s … Continue reading
Went to a shindig sponsored by The Crier last night, as a fellow I know was spinning records there. I hadn’t been familiar with the publication prior to hearing about the event; given that they’ve written about The Savage Rose, a fine, fine band to whom I was introduced by the incomparable Chris Frey, that … Continue reading
Somewhere in the last four weeks, an intense interest in buying tickets to see Peter Bjorn and John at the Bowery Ballroom tonight was altered, Bill Pullman-in-Lost Highway-like, into the certainty that I had done so. Thankfully, there was also that nagging memory of never having received a confirmation email, which prompted me to check … Continue reading
January 19, 2007, Author: , Leave a comment
Two thoughts for Thursday
Categories: Music, NYC, The Sporting LifeLast night, I ended up having to go into Manhattan just before midnight, somewhat unexpectedly. I took a car service in via the 59th Street Bridge. As we made our way down 2nd Avenue, we passed a bakery (I’m guessing) labeled Hot & Crusty. If I ever start a lad mag targeting aging punks, I … Continue reading