Pickathon 2017 [Part 3]: Saturday (Dungen, Black Milk, Ty Segall, Julia Jacklin)
Our third day includes an Aussie songwriter, a Detroit hip hop MC/producer, explosive psych rock, & the live score of a 1926 animated silent film
Reviews
Pickathon 2017 [Part 2]: Friday (Jonathan Richman, Big Thief, Marlon Williams, etc)
Day 2 of the festival was packed with a couple of legendary songwriters, large ensembles, and international acts representing Colombia to New Zealand
Pickathon 2017 [Part 1]: Early Thursday Entry (Charles Bradley, William Tyler, etc)
This year’s festival begins with a heart-wrenching soul singer, a Hawaiian guitar virtuoso, and some brilliant pastoral folk compositions
Out Of The Tunnel: Watch The Beautiful New Papa M – “DLVD” Video From Highway Songs
The Arturo Bastón-directed video is a brilliant, gentle ray of pastoral sunshine peering through the dark cloud that loomed over David Pajo for far too long
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
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