Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Ty Segall @ Knitting Factory, Brooklyn
Ty Segall (San Francisco, CA) @ Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY, 23rd Oct. 2010 for AAM's CMJ 2010 showcase.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Choice Notes
Alex Winston (Detroit, MI/New York, NY) @ Public Assembly, Brooklyn, NY for CMJ 2010.
Winston's brand of playful pop heard on her recordings are transformed to a more edgy soulful review when she takes to the stage with her band, with backup singers included. So while home listening may be conducive to prancing or pogo-ing; live, Winston and Co. are a groove intoxicating assault that demands the entire dance floor.
Although there is something to be said about an artist who can perform their recorded songs 'to a T' live, there's something refreshing about one who creates an entirely different experience for both, their recordings and their stage show. In this way, each has it's own charm and appeal. Some might argue that one may be better than the other, and that having been enthused by one only led to disappointment in the other, but I say, "Why argue when you can have both?"
Indeed, Alex Winston exemplifies the best of both worlds, in her charming recordings and stunning live performance. BASEMENT COVERS is a collection of covers, including songs originally performed by Mumford & Sons, Francis & The Lights, and the Rolling Stones. It is available as a free download. Alex's CHOICE NOTES 7", which includes two original songs, "Choice Notes" and "Medicine", is available for purchase. Both are brought to you via Heavy Roc Music.
Alex Winston - BASEMENT COVERS EP
Alex Winston - CHOICE NOTES 7"
Winston's brand of playful pop heard on her recordings are transformed to a more edgy soulful review when she takes to the stage with her band, with backup singers included. So while home listening may be conducive to prancing or pogo-ing; live, Winston and Co. are a groove intoxicating assault that demands the entire dance floor.
Although there is something to be said about an artist who can perform their recorded songs 'to a T' live, there's something refreshing about one who creates an entirely different experience for both, their recordings and their stage show. In this way, each has it's own charm and appeal. Some might argue that one may be better than the other, and that having been enthused by one only led to disappointment in the other, but I say, "Why argue when you can have both?"
Indeed, Alex Winston exemplifies the best of both worlds, in her charming recordings and stunning live performance. BASEMENT COVERS is a collection of covers, including songs originally performed by Mumford & Sons, Francis & The Lights, and the Rolling Stones. It is available as a free download. Alex's CHOICE NOTES 7", which includes two original songs, "Choice Notes" and "Medicine", is available for purchase. Both are brought to you via Heavy Roc Music.
Alex Winston - BASEMENT COVERS EP
Alex Winston - CHOICE NOTES 7"
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Small Island...Big Sounds
New Zealand showcase for CMJ 2010 @ Le Poisson Rouge, New York, NY, 19th Oct. 2010. Featuring Lawrence Arabia, Street Chant, Ruby Frost, Kids of 88, Zowie, and Electric Wire Hustle(not shown). Ten acts from New Zealand are featured at this years CMJ Music Marathon.
An eclectic blend of sounds echoed through the night at Le Poisson Rouge, as six of the ten acts performed, showing how New Zealand has added to its ever expanding cache of musical talent yet again. The evening started with the hauntingly good harmonizing of Lawrence Arabia, then moved into the ferocious wails of Street Chant, which was followed by a multitude of dance-inducing numbers supplied by the remaining four acts, each with its own personal groove and sway.
The only real consistency to be found was in the high quality of musicianship and showmanship, with each act giving a rousing performance to the delight of all in attendance.
An eclectic blend of sounds echoed through the night at Le Poisson Rouge, as six of the ten acts performed, showing how New Zealand has added to its ever expanding cache of musical talent yet again. The evening started with the hauntingly good harmonizing of Lawrence Arabia, then moved into the ferocious wails of Street Chant, which was followed by a multitude of dance-inducing numbers supplied by the remaining four acts, each with its own personal groove and sway.
The only real consistency to be found was in the high quality of musicianship and showmanship, with each act giving a rousing performance to the delight of all in attendance.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Waterfront Punk
Mission of Burma (Boston, MA) @ the Williamsburg Waterfront Park, Brooklyn, NY. 12th Jul. 2009. Part of New York's free summer concert series.
Mission of Burma have been doing it since 20 years ago...playing proto-post-punk power chords over infectious beats, while behind-the-scenes member, Martin Swope supplies live tape loop manipulation, that has infused the collective sound with both jocular dissonance and euphoric ambiance, setting them a place in the upper echelon of punk royalty. Matador Records reissued their back-catalog last year, out doing Ryko's CD releases with the addition of bonus tracks, as well as accompanying DVD's of live footage. Their new album, THE SOUND THE SPEED THE LIGHT, will be released on Oct. 6th, 2009.
Mission of Burma have been doing it since 20 years ago...playing proto-post-punk power chords over infectious beats, while behind-the-scenes member, Martin Swope supplies live tape loop manipulation, that has infused the collective sound with both jocular dissonance and euphoric ambiance, setting them a place in the upper echelon of punk royalty. Matador Records reissued their back-catalog last year, out doing Ryko's CD releases with the addition of bonus tracks, as well as accompanying DVD's of live footage. Their new album, THE SOUND THE SPEED THE LIGHT, will be released on Oct. 6th, 2009.
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