REVIEW: KINGS OF LEON – MECHANICAL BULL (2013)
“We are people’s favorite band. F—ing play like it.” Kings of Leon lead singer and guitarist Caleb Followill can be seen offering those heavy words of motivation on the 2011 Kings of Leon documentary, “Talihina Sky.” The band is in the studio, seemingly working on the&nbs
REVIEW: OKKERVIL RIVER – THE SILVER GYMNASIUM (2013)
Will Sheff knows how to tell a story. The Okkervil River band leader has written thoughtful, in-depth, well-rounded and compelling tunes along with a rotating cast of band members for 15 years now. Okkervil River songs are often times character driven, with Sheff seamlessly portraying indi
REVIEW: THE FATTY ACIDS – BOLÉRO (2013)
Today we welcome our newest contributor, Brandon Kenney! Brandon has previously written for Emmie Music Magazine, and has also played music with Nuclear Woods and Julian Lynch, as well as studied under Richard Davis. He majored in Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW-Madison and is hoping one da
REVIEW: SISTER CITY – SMALL TALK (2013)
A fragrant, calculated desperation clings to the sonic atmosphere of Small Talk; it appears that Sister City needs a good Oedipal hug and tug from an early 90’s Weezergroupie. The musical tricks that Adam Linder, lead songwriter, employs are surprising, calculated, and infectio
CONCERT REVIEW: BEST COAST AT THE RAVE (MILWAUKEE, WI)
Best Coast (Los Angeles, CA)August 1st, 2013The Rave in Milwaukee, WI Los Angeles lo-fi duo Best Coast made the most out of a mildly attended concert that, all things considered, was going to be a tough draw for most indie rock bands playing the bill that night in Milwaukee. Bud
CONCERT REVIEW: FOXYGEN AT TURNER HALL (MILWAUKEE, WI)
Foxygen (Westlake Village, California)July 28th, 2013Turner Hall in Milwaukee, WI If you only know Foxygen from their tantalizing pop single “San Francisco,” then you would likely be surprised by their live show, at least the one they put on in Milwaukee Sunday night. Not onl
REVIEW: VAMPIRE WEEKEND – MODERN VAMPIRES OF THE CITY (2013)
Life is short; that insight is passed on to us throughout our lives but we only begin to take it increasingly more seriously as we grow older. How old before the preciousness of our time on Earth begins to sink in? Of course, it varies from person to person, and even in each person, our […]
