Easy like Sunday morning…even though it’s Saturday. ‣Philadelphia trio the War on Drugs may sound firmly rooted Americana, but listen deeper and you’ll hear (or feel) hypno-melodies and the shoegaze sect of alt-rock. Their second album, “Slave Ambient”, is an intricate weave of reflection: plaintive vocals, washes of cascading guitars”¦the pieces just fit. See for […]
Your Monday embarrassment of riches: ‣ Scorching night ahead at the Troubadour, where Mexican garage-rockers Le Butcherettes headline, supported by Adebisi Shank and Tera Melos. ‣ Rickie Lee Jones (pictured), with her “Live In Stockholm” DVD coming out next week, is back on tour. She plays It’s a School Night at Bardot, joined by young […]
[Happy birthday today to Rivers Cuomo … Here’s some June un-gloom:] Top stops on a Monday: ‣ Brendan Perry’s “Ark,” his first solo album in 11 years, is just out, and the ex-Dead Can Dance frontman (pictured) visits the El Rey Theatre supported by Cocteau Twins co-founder turned film composer Robin Guthrie. ‣ Florence + […]
First Monday, new month, lots to preview: ‣ Flogging Molly brings the powerful, politically charged punk on its new album “Speed of Darkness” to the Music Box. ‣ Busy night at the burgeoning Bootleg – at the Bootleg Bar, Band of Skulls begins a two-night stand, supported by Miami-bred, L.A.-based songstress Rachel Goodrich (that’s her […]
There’s no doubt that L.A.-based Henry Wolfe is a crooner. He’s got the looks, the down-to-earth demeanor and a voice that takes on a strong new character with each song on his latest album “Linda Vista.” The son of Meryl Streep, Wolfe instills as much charm as melody in his pensive, pointed songs, and possesses […]
For your fantastic Friday: ‣ Singer-songwriter Henry Wolfe, the son of Meryl Streep who’s been praised for his smart, sticky tunes, celebrates the release of his album “Linda Vista” at the Hotel Cafe. Ferraby Lionheart and Charlie Wadhams make it a value-added stop. ‣ New Zealand’s electro-pop whiz kids the Naked and Famous play a […]
