photo by Brittney Bollay Opening a main stage at a festival can be a daunting task, especially for a band that isn't used to playing festivals. " This is a little different than our basement," noted singer Galen Disston, "but we're really honored to be here." Lucky for Pickwick , a legion of fans rushed to the front of the stage, and with their support, Pickwick tore through a set of groove-based rock that started the day off with a bang. Their energy was high and their musicianship was tight, so by the time they [...]
Day one was the easy day. You managed to arrive (maybe you managed to the night before, odds aren't that way though) and you enjoyed your first night. You'd set up your tent (Oh, did we forget to mention to set up the tent before you head to the festival? If not, we should have, doing it in the pitch black lit only by sparse lamps and headlights may not have been smart), and you may have been a little cold. But you now know to huddle and drink enough to keep warm. Today's really [...]
Afro-pop turns beautifully glossy in the hands of Sydney, Australia band Jinja Safari . A blend of Mumford and Sons harmonies, Jonquil's Graceland affectations and the holier-than-thou elevation of bands like Lord Huron and Local Natives , Jinja and "Head In A Blender" aren't only the latest to do this type of miasmatic world music, but they might be one of the best. With a string of one-off singles on their Soundcloud page that are as unexpectedly charming as any band since Fanfarlo's debut [...]
Lord Huron does everything their own way and we're betting it will make for a kick-ass show.
This week, we're bringing you three acts who produce sounds that are rooted in American folk music but are subtly inspired by both the powerful percussion and intricate vocals of African tribal songs. Whether it's their calypso influences, pounding percussion or chanting vocals, each of these bands creates something slightly different, placing them just outside of the American folk genre. In 2010, the lead singer of Lord Huron (@lordhuron), Ben Schneider, traveled from his current home in Los Angeles to his birthplace of [...]
His set featured: The Stranger In The Wind Download all tracks here. Like Lord Huron on Facebook. Follow Lord Huron on Twitter. MP3: Lord Huron - Mighty (Painted Palms Mix)
Lord Huron will be hitting the stage with over 40 bands at the Sasquatch Music Festival coming this Memorial Day weekend. Presented by the House of Blues, the Sasquatch Music Festival has been showcasing the best in Indie Rock since 2002. The festival features five different stages at the Gorge Amphitheater in Seattle, Washington with [...]
The line-up for this years Sasquatch Festival came out on Thursday night and it is a pretty decent looking list. Even though there is roughly a -12% chance that I will be able to attend this year, I thought it would be kind to preview some songs from artists that I would be excited to go see. This is just a small sampling so head over to The Official Site for more info about bands playing and how to get tickets. Enjoy! Free mp3: Active Child - Hanging [...]
Scenic video shot in Northern Michigan for "The Stranger" by Lord Huron.
Just when you thought the best of 2011 lists were over, we went ahead and did it. I now hate lists and hate myself for posting this. But it must be done. This is a starting point, so leave your favorites in the comments and I'll keep adding mine as a run across 'em. Woody and I threw this list together over IM one day, so I"m sure plenty of good tracks are missing, but here were some of our favorite songs last year. Hands down, my favorite track of last year is "Boeing 737." I [...]
Tweet vaso link These were both next to each other within a few moments in my Facebook feed, so it felt only natural to share both.
It's not a new year's song, per se, though traditionally sung at midnight here and abroad. Rather, its message of friendship everlasting after a life well- and long-lived finds voice in, and brings hope and closure to, a multitude of celebrations throughout the English-speaking world, predominantly funerals and other ceremonies of remembrance. I posted a set of covers of Auld Lang Syne back in the waning days of 2009, too. But the Robert Burns poem and its various melodies seem particularly apt this year. For we heard its [...]
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Auld Lang Syne - Lord Huron I'm trying to stay as far away from my computer and as close to the ones I love during the holiday season, but I just couldn't resist posting this gorgeous rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" released last year by Benji Schneider aka Lord Huron . Have a great New Year's Eve and an even more amazing New Year. As the last post on the site this year, it's another great chance for me to say thank you. Your support in checking out The Wild Honey Pie [...]
The Best Songs Of 2011 (76 - 100) Making the Best Albums list was relatively easy compared to nailing down the 100 best songs of 2011. The level of incredible music to surface this year is unbelievable. What's more difficult is trying to create some sort of order when laying these songs out, what makes [...]
New Song from Lord Huron Back in October , Rollo & Grady posted a video series with Lord Huron , capturing the three-song private session that the band played for the LA music bloggers. Earlier, I shared links to two of those songs, "She Lit A Fire" and "The Stranger". A third song, " Man Who Lives Forever ", was also shared later, and you can view/hear it above. It's really catchy, and makes me excited about the idea of Lord Huron LP (hopefully in [...]
After reviewing and debating this year's roster of awesome releases, we're finally ready to share our absolute favorite songs of 2011. From Grammy nominees to relatively unknowns, this was a year that brought forth amazing tracks in everything from folk and blues to lo-fi and hip hop. While this collection of 50 songs isn't an exhaustive list of everything we loved in 2011, it represents the music that we found truly striking - the music that will stick with us for years to come. Have fun with the list as you pick it apart, re-listen to your [...]
It is winter! Check out this beautiful video by Lord Huron. — Melon
Fantastic Friday things: ► Old-school R&B adventurer Nick Waterhouse , at work on a debut album coming out in the spring, brings his edgy, vintage sounds to the Bootleg Theater. [Refresher: See the video for "I Can Only Give You Everything." ] The Allah Las and Anna Egge support. ► At the Echo, it's soul phenom Allen Stone . [ See our post Tuesday .] ► L.A.-based pop songstress Priscilla Ahn plays the El Rey Theatre, with Ferraby Lionheart opening. That's the video for "When You Grow Up," the [...]
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