As I tucked a second swimming suit into my bag that was probably too large for the three days I’d be away, I actually said aloud to myself, and I suppose perhaps my cat, “I’m going to a music festival. On the beach. As a VIP. With a press pass.” A little yelp came next, accompanied by an involuntary jig I can only assume looked like a combination of the Bluths doing their respective chicken dances. Such behavior showed up in spurts since [CoS photographer] Josh [Mellin] texted me on a cold March morning and said, “Um, guess what I [...]
photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin YYYs @ GoogaMooga 2013 We've already posted photos from the first two bands ( The Darkness and The Flaming Lips) to play the Great GoogaMooga kickoff concert on Friday (5/17). Here are a set from headliners Yeah Yeah Yeahs who were the only band to actually get to play after sunset. A few shots of Chairlift [...]
You don't throw a music festival on the beach and neglect to invite Best Coast . Gulf Shores isn't what Bethany Cosentino had in mind when she named her band, but even she saw the parallels: "This next song, it's about California, but all of the things I talk about in it you guys have here." They then commenced with "The Only Place," one of the nearly indistinguishable (but identically awesome) sunshine refractions they performed at the Chevrolet Stage just after noon Sunday. Cosentino is one of those pop savants whose every lazy melody seems like the product of [...]
You don't throw a music festival on the beach and neglect to invite Best Coast . Gulf Shores isn't what Bethany Cosentino had in mind when she named her band, but even she saw the parallels: "This next song, it's about California, but all of the things I talk about in it you guys have here." They then commenced with "The Only Place," one of the nearly indistinguishable (but identically awesome) sunshine refractions they performed at the Chevrolet Stage just after noon Sunday. Cosentino is one of those pop savants whose every lazy melody seems like the product of [...]
Photography by Nate Cover The Sweetlife Festival 's 2013 lineup may have been the most fitting lineup for this summer, with some of our favorite up-and-comers along with the people responsible for some of this and last year's biggest releases. The only thing fishy about the lineup is the Yeah Yeah Yeahs somewhat low placement, unexpectedly underneath Kendrick Lamar and Passion Pit . Regardless of their somewhat low-placement, these Brooklynites had one of the largest and most enthusiastic [...]
Alexandra Palace is one of those peculiar London pleasure spots that doesn't feel like it's in London at all. They feel above and beyond the city, where the air is breathable, the immediate skyline uncluttered, and the sounds of the city muted out. It's a point of omniscience, outside and inside the city simultaneously; a lavish venue that oddly befits I'll Be Your Mirror (and is generally worth a visit if you enjoy views and gardens and generally nice surroundings.) I arrived a little late - because I'm terrible at travelling on trains 100% of [...]
Sun; pouring rain; more sun; more pouring rain - the Sweetlife Festival definitely had its share of weird early summer weather. But none of that detracted from the experience that was had listening to the bands playing there last Saturday. If anything, the pouring rain added to the religious experience - especially during Phoenix's set. One after another, amazing artists played at main stage, ensuring that no one would give up their seats along the pavilion - that is, until it started pouring. Though I have never previously listened to [...]
Graphics by Eric Weiner What could be better than a festival of New York City's best food, drink, and music? The answer is nothing. The Great Googa Mooga festival , brought to you by the same folks that put on Bonnaroo, is taking over Brooklyn this weekend for the second year in a row and we couldn't be more excited. After a very successful launch last year, the festival is back and looking to be better than ever. A quick rundown of the best the festival has to offer below! [...]
Every aspect of this weekend's Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama promises to deliver. Now in its fourth year, the fest boasts an impressive lineup featuring legends Tom Petty and Stevie Wonder headlining alongside Kings of Leon. With all-you-could-ask-for amenities, including pools at the main stage and hammocks lining rows of palm trees, coupled with forecasts calling for sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s, it's slated to be a perfect weekend. Though general admission 3-day passes are now sold out , a few single day tickets remain . Also, if you can't [...]
Have you ever been to Alabama? I didn't exactly stick around to get an intimate understanding of the atmosphere, but the 48 hours that I spent there in 2005, stranded outside of Alabama with a broken-down shortbus and 5 cranky band dudes didn't exactly make me want to revisit any time soon. But then those wily Southerners went and decided to throw an incredible festival in Gulf Shores -right on the damn beach (look at that freaking picture from last year^^)- with headliners like Stevie Wonder and Kings of freakin' Leon. It's safe to say [...]
MOVEMENT are Jesse James Ward, Lewis Wade and Sean Walker. Three boys from Sydney, Australia, who "wrote these songs especially for you". They also hope they make you feel something; and they apparently "don't intend on stopping" anytime soon. Just signed to Modular People, home to bands like Architecture in Helsinki, The Avalanches, Bag Raiders, Beni, Canyons, ceo, Chromeo, Cut Copy, Kindness, Klaxons, Pond, The Presets, The Rapture, Robyn, Sneaky Sound System, Tame Impala, Van She, Wolfmother, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and every other kick arse music making entity Australia and beyond might offer... Good stuff is going to happen to them [...]
"Mosquito by Yeah Yeah Yeahs , the title track from the new album. The video features the vaguely scary CGI insect that already appeared in the album cover, feeding off someone's hand in what looks like a Skype call with a kid. This would all sound very weird if it wasn't the Yeah Yeah Yeahs ...
In 2010, Sweetgreen’s first ever Sweetlife Festival rocked the back parking lot of the Dupont Circle location. I remember dancing to a Hot Chip DJ set next to a Toyota Camry with my hallmates. The capacity of the lot was about 150. Three years later, I drove to the mammoth Merriweather Post Pavilion for the festival, expanded to host huge acts like Kendrick Lamar and Phoenix, with an estimated audience of 20,000. It’s not just salad anymore, either - the fest boasted a gourmet food selection that rivals that of food festivals, with mac and cheese food trucks and [...]
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have recently declared a state of war on smart phone owners at their gigs, placing a notice upon the venue door asking for attendees to “PUT THAT SHIT AWAY” as a courtesy to those standing behind. While it’s an idea that’s probably been conjured up with the best of intentions, I think that it’s a truly stupid idea trying to ban gig-goers from filming and photographing the shows they go to. It’s entirely understandable that many would find themselves getting enraged by fellow members of the crowd when they spend [...]
The Indiecision Five at 5 is our attempt at sharing our musical tastes with you, and showcasing music from around the world. Each weekday at 5pm sharp, one NH7 writer or staffer will bring you five songs he/she is listening to on the day. Vishad Sharma is your fixer today. 1. Hugh Laurie, Taj Mahal - 'Vicksburg Blues' Hugh Laurie is a fine actor and Taj Mahal is one of the best bluesmen in the universe. They both teamed up on Laurie's sophomore album Didn't It Rain to give [...]
After having so much fun at last year’s FYF Fest I have been counting down the days until the annual festival in the park announced its 2013 lineup; and boy does it not disappoint. Headlined by everyone's favorite noise-rock band My Bloody Valentine and New York City's finest rockers of this decade the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, FYF Fest upped the ante again this year. Joining these bands are MGMT, TV on the Radio, Deerhunter, Beach House, The Breeders performing "Last Splash," Death Grips, Solange, CHVRCHES, FLAG, Yo La Tengo, Kurt Vile and the Violators, [...]
Great news LA friends! FYF Fest has announced it's lineup and it is pretty amazing! Celebrating it's 10th year running, FYF Fest has put together an incredible lineup of acts including headliners The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and My Bloody Valentine . The festival takes place on Aug. 24th and 25th in LA Historical State Park in Downtown LA. Tickets go on sale on Thursday at 12PM PST for $99. Other standouts include TV On the Radio, Toro y Moi, Ty Segall, Dan Deacon, Nosaj Thing, Delorean and Foxygen on Saturday and Beach House, MGMT, Solange, [...]
El FYF Fest es uno de esos pequeños festivales de Estados Unidos que, aunque no tiene las dimensiones de Coachella o Lollapalooza , ha logrado captar la atención por su excelente cartel. Ahora se reveló el lineup de la edición de este año y podemos confirmar que lo volvieron a lograr. El evento contará con Yeah Yeah Yeahs y My Bloody Valentine como headliners. El resto del cartel tiene otros grandes nombres como The Breeders , FLAG , Yo La Tengo , Deerhunter y más. [...]
One of the country's more continually underrated music festivals, FYF Fest , has announced the stellar 2013 lineup - marking the event's 10th anniversary. Leading the way are the Yeah Yeah Yeahs , TV On The Radio , My Bloody Valentine , and MGMT , with a strong line of notable mid-tier and undercard inclusions. Included are: Deerhunter, The Breeders, Death Grips, Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, Dan Deacon, Nosaj Thing, METZ, Yo La Tengo, Washed Out, Les Savy Fav, Shlohmo, Kurt Vile, and plenty more (plus comedians). Click the poster [...]
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