Bermuda Bonnie Brooklyn Rebecca Huston R ight now I am really excited about a split single that my band, Bermuda Bonnie is releasing hopefully next month with my other band, An American Chinese . I play bass in the live show with AAC. When I was trying to write a bio [...]
Here's a sweet video for Panic Pilgrim, Quick Grab Your Suitcase . This track actually came out a while ago ('07, I think) but I recently stumbled upon this video, and also discovered that they released an album (with this track) back in September called Utopian Tree, which you can grab over at Bandcamp . [...]
Remember when you used to listen to an album as a whole? Yeah, neither do we. Here, we review An American Chinese 's Utopian Tree —which the local folk-pop act officially released last Thursday at Kung Fu Necktie—by breaking it down the same way you'll likely consume it: bite by bite. Cover Art: A smiling, multicultural family of five sits crossed-legged on the floor at a dinner table, consuming an unidentified, rainbow-colored meal. (The back cover features the same image with everything except the rainbows in an inverted color scheme.) Not [...]
Five months might seem like a long time to wait for a record-release show. After all, according to An American Chinese 's Twitter , the band received physical copies of its debut album, Utopian Tree , from the presses waaay back in early August. (The entirety of the album was also made available via the band's Bandcamp page back in September, with the majority of the songs available online as early as last spring.) But, when you're An American Chinese, you're used to waiting: Utopian Tree is the first release since the band's [...]
Summer Fiction performs 12/1 at Johnny Brenda's Whenever some seriously inclement weather—like, say, a freakish rainstorm—takes over the city, having a lack of worthwhile arts-and-entertainment options later in the evening is usually a good thing. That way, you don't feel so bad about staying in the entire night, drying out your soaked clothes while drinking hot tea and watching re-runs of Law & Order . Unfortunately, there's not one, not two, but three can't miss shows going on tonight, all of which feature amazing local acts. So, Philadelphia: Get ready to get wet—again. At [...]
I guess the cosmic teal multicultural fest on the band's album cover (pictured) made me think An American Chinese would be a perfect Philly Local Phile this Thanksgiving weekend. Or maybe I'm just glad the full album is finished and available. Philly music heads have watched this adventurous five-piece belt out the tunes on Utopian Tree using their vintage (and easily breakable) gear for nigh on three years now, but the only recorded offering has been the Panic Pilgrim EP. (Good stuff, for sure, but too, too short.) Utopian Tree captures their [...]
Tonight in Baltimore don't miss out on a special show at Load Of Fun with The Carnival of BROS featuring AK Slaughter, Lizz King, Mr. Unloved (philly), Rare Candy, Burlesque by Paco Fish and... [go to the website to read the rest of the article, download mp3s and more]
Poster in a shop window We have spent four days in Beijing, with some not insubstantial portion devoted to turning our internal clocks upside down. I am less uncomfortable than I thought I'd be in a country where I speak fewer than 10 words of the language. Our hotel is in a typical Chinese neighborhood, and while not luxurious, we are able to enjoy a lot of local atmosphere. Here are some photos I have taken from around the area. [...]
Holy crap there's a bazillion shows tonight! Here in Baltimore, the Ottobar has Cool Kids and Sonar has Arden, Bravo Romeo Bravo, Some Like It Hot, Landsdowne, and Love & Reverie. In DC, The 9:30 Club has Rilo kiley, Benji Hughes, and Thao With the Get Down Stay Down. In Philly, The First Unitarian Church has M83 and A Sunny Day In Glasgow. Also in Philly, Johnny Brenda's plays host to The Presets and Walter Meego while the Fire has Spanish Prisoners, The Rebel Country, and Food Will Win The War. Continuing the Philly explosion is The Khyber with The [...]
Get on out to The Khyber in Philadelphia this Friday June 6th for an amazing event put together by our lovely friend Kate. Hear some excellent music and help support a great cause at the same time. For Mia Fundraiser Friday June 6th The Khyber 8PM $10 21+w/ID 56 S 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 5 Bands Downstairs The Cobbs - Say You Never Knew Me [...]
Holy crap there's a multitude of events set to happen tonight! In Baltimore you should definitely swing on down to the Talking Head to check out some local favorites, Jason Dove, Caleb Stine, Finn Riggins, and Infinite Honey. If you're in DC you have a tough choice. You can go to the Black Cat to see Les Savy Fav, The Dodos, and The Big Sleep, or the Rock and Roll Hotel for Beach House and Papercuts, or the Velvet Lounge to see HEALTH, The Apes, and Womanhood. You [...]
It's not too often you come across a band that has such a solidified identity and image so early on. An American Chinese not only has a unique sound, they also have a defined visual representation throughout their website, posters, and promos. I guess I could equate it to how I felt when I first discovered Fishboy's website and music . Why is this important? Well for me it shows they're serious for one. It also shows that they aren't just looking to play pretty songs for us to sing a long. They [...]
Holy Crap! There are a ridiculous amount of good shows tonight. Starting things off in Baltimore, Wye Oak plays the Talking Head with Hands and Knees and Small Sur. In DC, the Rock & Roll Hotel hosts The Rosebuds, Drug Rug, and Carol Bui. Finally in Philly, Johnny Brenda's has a good one in Aderbat, Bon Savants, An American Chinese, and Peasant. Go Music! mp3: Wye Oak - Obituary --> website --> buy mp3: Hands and Knees - [...]
Philadelphia, PA An American Chinese will be playing a few shows this month - two of which are in their home city of Philadelphia at Johnny Brenda's (on the 17th) and at The Fire (on the 26th). Jamie - you should check them out! If you're in Manhattan, you can catch them at Lit Lounge on the 24th. "Panic Pilgrim, Quick Grab Your Suitcase" An American Chinese on MySpace [...]
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