When I first put on the Ari Shine disc, I was expecting something more folksy, a type of music that would be played at any coffee shop or frat house across America. However, when "Crank It Out!" starts, I was transported back to the pop-rock of the mid-sixties, before Ari spices it up ever so [...]
[Welcome to the FYF hangover, Sunday edition. Hope to have our coverage posted later today. Meanwhile:] Sunday fun: ► Mellowing out on this holiday weekend? The Sweet Hurt and Ry Cuming join residents Daniel Ahearn and the Jones for tonight's edition of the Sunday Night Jones at the Satellite. The Buzz Bands LA-presented night features a songwriters circle after the performances. Good vibe. ► Partying hard this holiday weekend: IDentity Festiva l goes [...]
► Ari Shine brings his new power-pop to the Sunday Night Jones series at the Satellite tonight. That's his video for "Ship in a Bottle" above. [Make sure to grab "It's A Go." ] Also, Daniel Ahearn and the Jones play in addition to Americana-folk collective Eagle Rock Gospel Singers who round out the bill for one eclectic evening. ► It's a loud and heavy night at the Troubadour. Rockers Torche headline with Big Business and Thrones playing as support. ► The Preservation [...]
You don't need an instruction manual to get hooked on the hooky power-pop of Ari Shine — ever since his power chords tied us in knots way back in 2007 , Shine has been growing new sounds from the roots of classic rock songwriting. His latest album "Ghost Town Directory," made with producer Noah Shain (As Tall As Lions, the Secret Handshake, among others) and out on Beverly Martel , embraces the exuberance and naivete of youth, the strange machinations of relationships and the steely power of love. It's almost a shame that Shine keeps his [...]
If you've got time, why don't you check out these worthy bands this weekend: City Reign For those who like: Dinosaur Jr This Manchester group has only a couple of singles to their name, the latest being "Daybreak", but I'm sure you're going to hear much more from the guitar-driven indie rockers. City Reign's website The Wealthy West For those who like: Bon Iver The Wealthy West is the stage
LA-based singer/songwriter Ari Shine has toured with heavyweights like John Doe, Lucero, Rhett Miller, and Liam Finn. He brings his tour through town in a couple of weeks. I'm pleased to be able to bring you the video for "Ship In a Bottle", a bit of a Canadian premiere. Check out the clip, which sounds a bit like Elliott Smith to me, here: SHIP IN A BOTTLE from Ari Shine on Vimeo. Ari Shine
Foo Fighters lead guitarist Chris Shiflett has traded in his Gibson grit for Telecaster twang with his latest project Chris Shiflett and the Dead Peasants. Featuring Greg Leisz (Wilco, Emmylou Harris) on pedal steel and songstress Audra Mae on backing vocals, the self-titled debut, released earlier this month on Le Coq Napoleon/RCA, feels decidedly more roots-driven than other Foo side projects. Jangly, Americana-style hooks roll behind bittersweet and weary lyrics, spinning tales of hope and heartbreak. Shiflett winds up a series of SoCal dates tonight before setting off on a [...]
(Day 2 begins here.) DAY 2 (continued) The talk with Ken Bethea took awhile so the guys went on without me. (I don't know how anyone survived before without texting capabilities at these things, it is essential.) As I mentioned before, sleep and food are kind of as-you-go at this thing, but I decided to take full advantage of a sushi bar that was near the 8 pm venue. I was still trying to
We continue sampling our favorite artists and songs found at the SXSW 2008 Showcasing Artists website. We still have a lot more to go, so keep dropping by if you like. I should have said earlier how incredibly generous it is of the SXSW folks to make these available, so in case any of those busy eyes peer here, THANKS! Our previous SXSW 2008 posts can be found here and here. Hope you're finding
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Powerpopulist
Hot Chip - Night & Day
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MS MR - Hurricane
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Sigur Rós - Ég anda
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Summer (Or What It Sounds Like) Vol. 3
Thursday Pass Along – May 24, 2012
