Deerhunter – “I also want to thank the literalists…”
Deerhunter – Herewith: photos from the band’s October 26 visit to Vancouver, in which their possibly stoned guitar tech got bopped on the head with a Maglite by Bradford Cox who was trying to get his attention, while standing next to me and some other photogs. Plus some of my own frustration about the concrete…
Mumford & Sons Live in Vancouver – Photos, Words and mmmMarcus
Nufolk superheroes Mumford & Sons trotted out their earnest barnstomp for a raving, devoted crowd at the Vogue in Vancouver. How was it? Uh. Hmmm. Well. Yeah. Great. Sort of. And kind of…not. Peruse the pretty pics and swoon over Marcus Mumford’s cutie puss.
Interview + Listen: Jason Lytle of GRANDADDY/ADMIRAL RADLEY
Grandaddy + Earlimart = Admiral Radley, the new sideprojecty goodness from Jason and Aaron from Grandaddy and Aaron and Ariana from Earlimart. The album’s called I Heart California and it’s slackadelicious. I tracked down Jason on the eve of a Japan tour to chat about stuff and things.
WIN a copy of “Rain Down My Favorite Songs” – Jónsi & Alex’s (Bonkers) Music Picks
WIN! WIN! WIN! Snap, crackle and jazz. Iceland’s perfect pixie Jónsi and partner Alex pick their favourite old scratchy tracks in “Rain Down My Favorite Songs”. We’ve got 10 copies to give away – all you have to do is leave a comment to enter.
DIE ANTWOORD Kick Off World Fokken Tour…Pics by Kris Krüg + Review by Me
South Africa’s biggest export since District 9, Die Antwoord launched its world tour in support of new album $0$ in Vancouver on October 12 at the Commodore Ballroom. Yep, Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er are pretty ZEF. Check out the smokin’ pics, too, FOK JAA!
The Duke Spirit – New Album News, Interview and Studio Pics
Exclusive interview and silliness, news about the new album and music, PLUS pics from the studio from London, England’s sexy The Duke Spirit. All thanks to the lovely Luke Spirit…and me being ahead of the game. Awwww. Yeah.
ARCADE FIRE and Calexico – The View From The Front Row
The Backstage Rider somehow (okay we got there really early) ended up in the front row for Arcade Fire on September 28 at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. Check out the pics, read a few words and figure out how you’re going to be the one down in front the next time they come through…