Video: Mikal Cronin - "Get Along"

From 2012, please enjoy power pop cult figure Mikal Cronin and friends (amongst whom I'm particularly fond of the drummer, for reasons I'm sure you've guessed) and an infectious unplugged version of Cronin's infectious-at-birth "Get Along." I have to admit I was not previously familiar with this guy -- you can learn all about him here -- but "Get Along" just kills me. Especially those you-hoo-hoo's on the choruses. By the by, I am not suggesting that the level of talent is comparable, but I nonetheless think it [...]

Pitchfork rounded out the lineup for its annual three-day Chicago festival and there's a lot to like this year. I've said that this is one of the most interesting music festivals regardless of headliners. The up-and-coming early acts are often a highlight for me. The biggest name added to the fest is M.I.A. , who will play Sunday night before   R. Kelly (at least that's how the schedule appears now). Also joining the lineup are indie vets Yo La Tengo (Sunday) and the punk legends of Wire (Friday). What [...]

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"I want to hear something with meaning. So, that’s what I was trying to do, and to me it has a lot of personal meaning. I don’t know if it translates, but it’s definitely more personal than just ‘fuck it’ garage rock." - violitionist.com

San Francisco psych-garage rocker Mikal Cronin will headline the Milk Bar in San Francisco on Friday, June 1st. If you haven't seen the frequent Ty Segall collaborator perform on his own yet, now's your chance to enjoy Cronin's ear for blistering and catchy garage pop tunes. Burnt Ones and Permanent Collection will provide support. Personally, I thought his debut self-titled album was one of the best San Francisco releases in 2011. It's creative, upbeat rock that will leave you dizzy with satisfaction. [...]