Pickathon 2016 [Pt 2]: Sir Richard Bishop, Yo La Tengo, Mac demarco, Moon Duo, Ty Segall, etc.
In a bold/misguided attempt to review every one of the dozen bands that we saw in one day at a music festival… here’s 5,000 words about a music festival
Dead C
Located in Seattle, Dead C is the founder/editor, as well as the principal writer and photographer, of Monster Fresh. Creating the site in 2007, he did so with a specific dream in mind. Unfortunately, being a muscle relaxer-fueled fever dream, it's hard to recall all of the details.
"I remember that my mom was there, but it wasn't actually her in the dream, it was actually 70s heart throb, Jan Michael Vincent. And everything took place here, in this room... but it wasn't actually here... it was different. The colors were washed out and, for some reason, there was a raccoon kicking it with us and it was wearing a holographic monocle."
Pickathon 2016 [Part 1]: Early Thursday Entry (the layout, Kevin Morby, & blacklight sex grooves)
This year we opted for the Thursday entry into the Oregon music festival. Here’s a breakdown of the general set up & what we caught by showing up early.
Dave MacDowell Painted 21 Skate Punk Decks For A Houston Pizza Joint
Peep the low brow artist’s renditions of punk icons like Black Flag & Bad Brains; skaters Hosoi & Natas; & films like Big Trouble In Little China & Goonies
The Dean Ween Group Releases “Mercedes Benz” From Upcoming Album / Announces Tour Dates
Listen to a new track in advance of the Oct 21st release date of The Deaner Album & see dates for the 10-city tour supporting the new LP
PREVIEW: Abigail Goldman – Mea Culpa @ Hashimoto Contemporary [SF]
A former crime reporter & Investigator for the Federal Public Defender of Nevada, goldman presents gory macabre crime scenes via miniature dioramas
Live Stream Broadcasts of Pickathon Music Festival 2016
Can’t make it out to Happy Valley, Oregon this year? Simply, stream live performances by Yo La Tengo, Jeff Tweedy, Mac Demarco, King Sunny Ade & more, from home.
Minority Report: The Privilege Of Accusing Bernie Or Bust Supporters Of Privilege
Hey rich white men, do me a favor and stop explaining privilege to me
BROOKZILL! (feat. Prince Paul & Ladybug Mecca) Drop New Mixtape & Announce Debut LP
“Ten years in the making, recorded in five cities across two nations and two continents, four artists join forces to become one: BROOKZILL!”
SIGUR RÓS RELEASE ‘Óveður’ – ROUTE ONE 24-HOUR 360 VIDEO
Last month, the post-rock outfit streamed a 24hr video of their Icelandic home’s landscape synced to live generated music. Watch the full thing 360 video now
Michael Christmas & Prefuse 73 Are FUDGE: Listen to “Popstar Shit”
The Boston rapper teams up w/ one of the most well respected producers in the game to release one of the most promising releases of the year. Hear the 1st track
Gonjasufi Announces Long Awaited Sophomore LP w/Doomy New Track, “Maniac Depressant”
With Callus, his first full-length studio album is 6 years, slated for a late August release listen to the dark, brooding new single
Rose McGowan Directs Video For Yoko Ono – “Catman (Miike Snow Remix)”
You read that right. This remix of her 1973 track is featured on her latest collaboration LP, Yes, I’m A Witch Too. The video’s directed by the Charmed actress