REVIEW: CHILDREN 18:3 – ON THE RUN (2012)
The home schooled Minnesota trio are music veterans by this point in time. The release of their self-titled debut on Tooth and Nail Records resulted in rave reviews and fans heralding a new powerhouse group on the scene. Two years later, they are back with epic (forgive the cliche adjectiv
Concert Review + Photography: Robert Walter Residency, with the 20th Congress at The Mint (Los Angeles)
Robert Walter (New Orleans, LA), Simon Lott (Baton Rouge, LA), Chuck Parada (San Diego, CA), and Chris Stillwell (San Diego, CA)June 13th, 2012The Mint in Los Angeles, CA Gallery: Jim Brock Photography/©Eye on the Music There is no sound quite as satisfying
REVIEW: THE LUMINEERS – THE LUMINEERS (2012)
We undoubtedly live in the era of Americana-inspired folk-rock groups. First we had Mumford & Sons and Fleet Foxes, followed by The Head and the Heart. All are huge, two of these groups only sporting one widely released full-length record. The Lumineers are
CONCERT REVIEW: VIENNE MON AMOUR AT LA FLÈCHE D’OR (PARIS)
Monsterheart, Clara Luzia (Vienna, Austria), Ginga (Vienna, Austria), and B.Fleischmann (Vienna, Austria)June 14th, 2012La Flèche d’or in Paris, France [Instagramming in a pinch.] In German, there is a saying that roughly equates to (and all apologizes for messi
REVIEW: THE ALTOS – ALTOS (2011)
When I had stepped into Madison, Wisconsin over a year ago, before the move to Paris, there were enthusiastic talk around several bands that always elicited gasps. After having just left Chicago, how some bands slipped under my radar were beyond me. Collections of Colonies of Bees and 
REVIEW: KNIFE & FORK – THE HIGHER YOU GET, THE RARER THE VEGETATION (2012)
For a lot of people, the name Eric Drew Feldman might not conjure up much recognition. However, when his name appeared in the subject of an email from a friend it caught my attention easily. I got my first spark of fervor for playing music when I found Nirvana, and when I retraced t
REVIEW: A. WOLF & HER CLAWS – A. WOLF & HER CLAWS (2012)
Singer Aby Wolf has been a staple for some time now in the Twin Cities, often supporting Dessa and Doomtree on stage and in recordings. When you’re surrounded and constantly collaborating amongst those names, it’s only time before your own group ambitions come to fruition (pun intended). A. Wolf
REVIEW: MOUNT EERIE – CLEAR MOON (2012)
Mount Eerie is a case of “the best music you’ve never heard of.” I happened upon this project whilst browsing Pitchfork one day – Clear Moon was the top recommended new release at the time. Intrigued, I streamed the record on Spotify. What I heard was captiva
REVIEW: KILO KISH – HOMESCHOOL EP (2012)
Kilo Kish (real name Lakisha Robinson) may not be a household name yet, but it’s only a matter of time. At 22 and as an art major in NYC, she says she never really planned on becoming a musician. When she noticed that everyone in New York City was coming out with a mix tape, she […]