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
Reviews
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.
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
Danny Brown Signs To Warp / Releases “When It Rain” Video / Talks New Album w/Zane Lowe
The promising new single via the UK electronic powerhouse is a synthesis of everything that represents the unique, multi-dimensional nature of Brown himself.
Stream Claire Cronin & John Dieterich’s New Album, CAME DOWN A STORM
A chance meeting by a musician / award-winning poet & the Deerhoof guitarist resulted in a beautiful & compelling new release. Stream it now, then pre-order it
DAY OF THE DEAD: Extensive New Grateful Dead Tribute Album Proving Surprisingly Solid
Hear 11 advanced tracks from Day Of The Dead, an expansive compilation bringing together artists from Bonnie Prince Billy to Terry Riley for over 5 hrs of music
Schtick & Move: Festival Supreme @ The Shrine Auditorium [LA]
A review of Tenacious D’s 3rd annual comedy & music extravaganza featuring such acts as Amy Poehler, Kids In The Hall, Andrew W.K., Nathan Fielder, & Tig Notaro
Straight From The Swamp: Black Lips Live @ The Observatory [Santa Ana]
A decade-and-a-half into their career, the raucous Atlanta outfit arrives in Orange County, Ca to prove that they haven’t slowed down
Preview: Joram Roukes – American Ornithology @ Thinkspace Gallery [Culver City]
The Netherlands painter’s latest exhibit blends his fascination for birds, American popular culture, and painting as it has evolved in this stage of his life
Burger, Well Done: Burger-A-Go-Go 2 @ The Observatory [Santa Ana]
Burger records curates an impressive festival lineup packed with notable female artists old & new, which included icons Kathleen Hanna, Kim Gordon, & Cat Power
PBR IN PDX – Project Pabst Music Festival 2015 [Part 2 of 2]
Part 2 in our coverage of the Portland festival’s 2nd year covers our general impressions, as well as acts, Blondie, Del The Funky HOmosapien, & BadBadNotGood
PBR IN PDX – Project Pabst Music Festival 2015 [Part 1 of 2]
Part 1 in our coverage of the Portland festival’s 2nd year covers the general setup, as well as acts, Thee Oh Sees, TV On The Radio & Run The Jewels