Dirty surf. Cheerleader grunge. Candy thrash. These are some of the genres in which Chicago almost-all-female punk band Swimsuit Addition places itself on the group's Facebook page. And it's true. During the Kitty Hawk 's short five-track run—clocking in at just under 13 minutes 30 seconds—it's almost impossible to not notice Swimsuit Addition's disparate influences. It's also almost impossible to not find your head nodding to the catchy, upbeat '90s alternative rock guitar riffs and guitarist/vocalist Jen Larson's sometimes bubbly, sometimes [...]
Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Local pop punkers Swimsuit Addition have unveiled a head boppin' new track called "Cartoon Paper Cup," the lead single off the group's upcoming Kittyhawk EP. "Cartoon Paper Cup" kicks off with a tight drum intro and bouncing bass line before metallic guitars riffs rip through the mix. The song's perky, upbeat vibe is enough to rouse anyone suffering from a food- or work-induced coma. Cartoon Paper Cup by Swimsuit Addition Check out the single and then catch [...]
Like a lot of DC artists, Sean McArdle has musical roots in a more aggressive post-punk sound. But his solo effort is a decidely more melifluous affair. With a classic folk sound that recalls Nick Drake at times and the gritty Americana of Towns Van Zandt, his warm voice and finger picking guitar style drive these [...]
Kitty Hawk is a project that is budding from Washington D.C.; a city where class still exists and people still wear ties and dresses to work. Being a bum (only in comparison) from Seattle it felt good to have a little of Kitty Hawk's class rub off on me. Kitty Hawk's music is calming and invigorating. After a full listen I feel as though I have stepped out of a sauna. Soak it in and enjoy. "Hollow shadowfax" "Big Day" "Bear in the morning" Kitty Hawk also has fun art on [...]
Tonight there's a phenomenally gritty and exciting show at the Ottobar with The Constantines and Time Fite. Down in DC DC9 has a pleasant amalgam with The Gray Kid and Paul Michel while the Velvet Lounge has PWRFL Power, Kitty Hawk, Hume, and Pree(of Le Loup). Finally up north in Philly Rachael Yamagata is playing an intimate show at the First Unitarian Church . mp3: Paul Michel - Day\'s Looking Up mp3: Rachael Yamagata - Sunday Afternoon mp3: The Constantines [...]
We've had the supercomputer and the ship and because things generally come in 3's we now have a band named Kitty Hawk. Seems this particular act are still at embryonic stage as there's not the slightest hint of a record, just a series of fabulous demos. Kitty Hawk have a lush Grizzly Bear/Animal Collective feel to their fly by the seat of their pants recordings. Lo-fi it may be but this is music
Tonight in Baltimore don't miss the famous Billy Idol performing at Pier Six. If you're looking for a more intimate local show then The Talking Head might suit you with Love As Laughter, Impossible Hair, and Oxford Collapse performing. In DC, the Black Cat has Kitty Hawk, The Beanstalk Library, and Bryan Scary & The Shredding Tears while the 9:30 Club has No Second Troy, Telograph, Exit Clov, and The Reserves. Over in Fredericksburg, VA the 3rd Floor has a great all ages show with The Winter Sounds, The Dance Party, and the Red [...]
PWRFL Power just wants to be "a cupcake of the current music scene," at least that's what he told Zac Pennington of Parenthetical Girls in a recent interview. AON sat down with the man behind the name, Kaz Nomura, when he tumbled through town to play at the Hosiery, along with other acts like Winston [...]
Tonight there's a trio of shows in DC that should be worth seeing. First up at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is the great Grizzly Bear with Violens opening. At Fort Reno in the district, These United States play yet another show with another favorite Jukebox the Ghost. Over at the Red and the Black don;t miss Ghosty, Bears, and Kitty Hawk. Finally at the Trocadero in Philly the one and only Conor Oberst takes the stage with the Evangelicals opening for him. Poster by R. Breslar [...]
Shows are light this Thursday. Here's what to check out: It's a CD release party at Johnny Brenda's in Philly for Aderbat . Due out today is We Belong To The Sea , "a missive on longing, memory and the experiential Life". Joining the party are Philly bands East Hundred , finishing on a new album themselves, and Bitter Bitter Weeks . If you miss Aderbat tonight, they will also be releasing at The Factory in Doylestown Friday and down at the [...]
Tonight in DC don't miss Hot Lava, Kitty Hawk, and Sweet Teeth at DC9 . If you happen to be in Philly tonight there's two great shows. Johnny Brenda's has local favorite Aderbat along with East Hundred, Bitter Bitter Weeks, and Lillie Ruth Bussey. Over at the North Star Bar , House of Fire perform with The Shackeltons, The Tragics, and Bottle Up & Go. Photo by Ed Roper mp3: Aderbat - Mastodon mp3: Kitty Hawk - Move Me mp3: House Of [...]
I wrote this after seeing the Federal Reserve, a collective of established, and like-minded alternative/folk musicians, perform on June 2nd at Iota in Arlington, VA. They played acoustic sets, and used basic folk instruments (including the chair for percussion). Not gonna lie, I was a little tipsy when I wrote this, and it's advisable that you just skip down to the bottom. You've been forewarned! Tonight, I saw the face of music. Music is when a group of friends decide to play together for no [...]
There are three super sweet shows to speak of today. That's pretty good fro a Monday. At the Black Cat in DC there's a great show with The Fairlane Parkway, Kitty Hawk, and the Sean McArdle Band. Another great DC show is at DC9 with School Of Language, Medications, and Go Home Robot. If you're in Philly, the place to be is the Electric Factory where Justice performs for the special 'myspace' tour. Enjoy! mp3: The Fairlane Parkway - Homesteaders --> website --> [...]
There are a great plethora of shows tonight. Usually this never happens on a Sunday, but this is a crazy world we live in, isn't it? Here in Baltimore there is a magnificent line up at the Ottobar with Daniel Johnston, Jason Dove and The Magic Whip, and Lizz King. In DC you don't want to miss Bowerbirds at the Black Cat playing with Deleted Scenes and Kitty Hawk. Also in DC The City Veins, Lights Resolve, Shanghai Thrills, and Fall Back Plan all play the Red and The Black . [...]
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