CONCERT REVIEW: DAVID WAX MUSEUM AT THE 9:30 CLUB (WASHINGTON, D.C.)
Over the past few years, the Boston-based David Wax Museum has made a name for itself and its Mexo-Americana music in Washington. Bouncing from living room to living room, the group has played more than 20 shows in the District in venues provided by their fans. Though the 9:30 Club is a bit bigger t
REVIEW: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS – I’M WITH YOU (2011)
The Chili Peppers and I go way back. “Under the Bridge” struck me when I was still early in elementary school and I’m pretty sure the way I run is mirrored after Anthony Kiedis’ slow motion action movie method of the music video… This year brought I’m With You, sp
REVIEW: NATALIA KILLS – PERFECTIONIST (2011)
Natalia Kills has described Perfectionist as such: “It’s the joy of wanting everything when you have nothing.”[1] Let’s be honest: Young’uns graduating college from 2009-2014 are righteously fucked due to irresponsible corporate activity, which was rewarded with a stipu
REVIEW: ACTIVE CHILD – YOU ARE ALL I SEE (2011)
Active Child is Pat Grossi, a multi-instrumentalist and former choir boy from Los Angeles. His debut album You Are All I See could be described as dream pop infused with hints of R&B. The title track “You Are All I See” opens with the sounds of a cascading harp and sets
REVIEW: WILDLIFE – STRIKE HARD, YOUNG DIAMOND (2010)
It’s happened to me annually. Every time Daytrotter‘s Barnstormer tour hits the road, I walk away from my barn or barns of choice with a few things: A wicked hangover, a few bruises of mysterious origin, and a new favorite band of the moment. So when it happened to me just a few days
Review: Maria Taylor – Overlook (2011)
Rooted in the Saddle Creek family, Maria Taylor is known as half of the duo, Azure Ray and collaborator with Bright Eyes, along with her solo work. Azure Ray released Drawing Down the Moon last year, a highly anticipated follow-up from their 2003 album, Hold O
Review: Moving Mountains – Waves (2011)
The minute I popped in Waves it became the soundtrack to the days that followed. I found myself air-drumming in my car to “My Life Is A Chase Dream (And I’m Still Having Chase Dreams).” I found myself terribly aware of my girl voice when trying and failing to scream lyrics to “Alleviat
Review: Tim Kasher – Bigamy: More Songs from The Monogamy Sessions (2011)
Tim Kasher. 2009 brought us Mama, I’m Swollen and 2007 Help Wanted Nights from the Omaha songwriter’s Cursive and The Good Life. He’s been the personal favorite out of the Saddle Creek community due to a consistent output and his anguished brillianc
REVIEW: BEIRUT – THE RIP TIDE (2011)
To call Beirut a band has always seemed inaccurate. Troubadour troupe has a nice ring to it, but it’s awfully long. Since their debut in 2006, the group has presented itself as a worldly entity, borrowing musical bits and pieces from around the globe. Thus far they’ve taken listeners t