Tagged: yeasayer + daughngibson

2012...what a year of music. We got new releases from favorites such as Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear and heard new favorites in Father John Misty, Nude Beach, Tanlines, and more. Last year Earbuddy celebrated one year of existence with the best 50 albums of 2011 . However, we've grown since [...]

all photos by Dave Lichterman Anyone whose seen Yeasayer live can attest to the awesome power of their onstage presence. Their Neptune Theater show last week was no exception. Complete with a ridiculously cool light and mirror setup behind them, Yeasayer threw down new and old tunes alike and gave everyone their money's worth. And for those that have never heard opener Daughn Gibson before, the man's odd and enticing sound hopefully captured the attention of more than a few present. At first glance, Daughn Gibson [...]

With FYF going on down in LA this weekend, we're getting a decent spillover of excellent shows up here in the Bay Area. Though not quite at Fauxchella levels, it's nice to have a Faux Your Festival going on right now. And since your regular host for this column, Dakin Hardwick, will be enjoying himself at [...]

photo by Anna Palma Although Yeasayer were first recognized for their shifting, psych-influenced soundtrack to the mid-2000s Brooklyn indie renaissance, it was their sophomore outing, the pop influenced Odd Blood , that helped the the Brooklyn band shake off the "Brooklyn band" tag. Two years later, the trio of Chris Keating, Anand Wilder, and Ira Wolf Tuton (along with touring members Jason Trammell and Ahmed Gallab) are now touring behind their third full-length, the groove-heavy Fragrant World (read a review of the album here ), Yeasayer have taken elements from [...]

Divine Fits play at Crocodile this Thursday This week as everyone gets geared up for Bumbershoot, we should also mention some other great shows going on out there. Starting with some heavy rock on Tuesday night at Neumo's with Black Mountain and Quest For Fire , as well as a show at the Tractor with Joel RL Phelps & The Downer Trio, Chris Brokaw, and Zebra Hunt . On Wednesday night, Maga Bo, DJ Chilly, and DJ Darek Mazzone  are [...]