Cameron Mesirow, aka Glasser, has never settled for simplicity. While her melodies may be pure, Mesirow’s rhythms have always had a life of their own. Teetering between serene and animalistic, Mesirow’s sound for Glasser has wonderfully evolved since the lovely “Home” off 2010’s debut “Ring.” Her latest album “Interiors” conceptually twists and turns and the […]
Here’s where to find your fun tonight: ‣ At Staples Center, it’s the two coolest “K” people outside of Kobe: Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. What’s the show like? ‣ Dress to kill … y’know? It’s time for the annual KCRW Masquerade, featuring Glasser, Har Mar Superstar, the Lions, Grizfolk, plus DJ sets by Dave […]
Director Jonathan Turner’s video for the song “Design” could hardly have been more exemplary of “Interiors,” the second album Cameron Mesirow has made as Glasser. “Interiors,” out this week via True Panther, is all clean lines and smooth surfaces; even with Mesirow’s airy voice flitting atop the playful electronics she co-created with producer Von Rivers […]
And the weekend starts now:Â ‣ Filter’s annual festival of international acts, Culture Collide, returns to Echo Park. Tonight’s lineup features Miami Horror, Ice Age, the Men, GRMLN and more at the Echo, Echoplex, Taix and Lot 1 Cafe. An updated schedule for tonight is at the bottom of this post. ‣ Stereophonics headline the […]
Glasser‘s comeback single “Shape” isn’t as warm as her popular tune “Home,” but its textures and rhythms match the trippy press photo above. Glasser – aka – Cameron Mesirow – writes on her website, “I have been thinking a lot about space,” and she explores the continuum we live and breathe every day with lush […]
Did you miss anything at FYF Fest? Did you miss FYF Fest altogether? Buzz Bands LA reviewed 37 of the 57 acts and published more than 150 photos from the weekend’s 10th annual FYF, which announced ticket sales of 30,000 for the dusty, bustling proceedings at L.A. State Historic Park. Here are quick links to […]
Omar Souleyman, Shlohmo, Flume, Glasser, How to Dress Well, Pional, Antwon ||| Photos by Carl Pocket After the jump, more photos and capsule reviews:
Seven months later, we remember two things about coming across Chad Valley at SXSW: 1) Our feet were as aching as his music was soothing, and 2) We kept getting Tears for Fears flashbacks. Next week, the Oxford, U.K., electro alchemist’s debut “Young Hunger” comes out. And our feet are much better, thank you, and […]
The favorite 40 local albums of 2010 as rendered by a listener who tries be open to sounds from every niche in our fair region, who tries not be swayed by hype, and who makes no apologies for liking his meat and potatoes. 1. Local Natives, “Gorilla Manor” (Frenchkiss) This was more of a 2009 […]
Tonight’s top 4 shows: ‣ Glasser [pictured] headlines the Troubadour behind her debut album “Ring.” Which is good. Teen Inc. opens ‣ Voxhaul Broadcast and Eastern Conference Champions team up for Buzz Bands-approved show at Spaceland ‣ Electro pioneer Gary Numan performs his seminal album “Pleasure Principle” at the El Rey Theatre ‣ And Paul […]
