Cincinnati two-piece Bad Veins, who spent much of last year recording their album (some of it in L.A.) and played some impressive dates around town (including a September gig at the Viper Room), are signing to Dangerbird Records. The L.A.-based indie, home to Silversun Pickups, the Dears, Sea Wolf and Darker My Love, will probably […]
[I will be off the grid much of the coming week — and regrettably missing so many good shows — but I will be posting some material I have written in advance. E-mail response will be slow, and the phone will be off. However, I am fortunate to have procured the services of an intern, […]
The Dears’ wonderful new album, “Missiles,” takes on some weighty topics yet never gets maudlin or preachy. The Montreal outfit’s single “Money Babies” doesn’t sag under the weight of its seriousness, either, although there are moments, in the striking video [download it here], you think it might. [Live: Oct. 30, Key Club] What to say […]
