Her candor with the audience was eaten up; her spunky, cheery attitude when chatting eliminated all pretenses.
“Written In Reverse” is classic Spoon and this video for it, is classic Danny Clinch. A good pairing on paper, and a good pairing in practice. And I think the main selling point, besides it just being a good song, is that Clinch has that photographer’s eye, which he uses to fill the black & white frames with interesting angles and cool contrast. He even manages to create a situation where Britt Daniel’s vocals become even more stark. Take away the color, make the man howl, create a bit more umph. Check it out.
Noah Baumbach is thanking his lucky stars right now
Produced by ANT (of Atmosphere)
There’s something subtly reassuring about seeing a band you’ve been seeing for twelve years who haven’t lost a step at all and are possibly better than ever.
Where Neon Indian took fuzzy tunes and made them danceable, Cox took ethereal songs and made them tangible. Alone with an acoustic guitar and a handful of harmonicas, Cox alternately recalled Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and Animal Collective as he brought Atlas Sound tracks to life.
Portland has no shortage of amazing experimental indie rock bands, and on Jan. 30, three of the best local groups came together at the Doug Fir Lounge for some seriously unforgettable and riveting music.
Here I was, in one of Portland’s most hallowed venues, surrounded by fashionistas variously attired in tuxedos, evening gowns, stilettos, silly golf hats, and not a few alarmingly skimpy dresses.
Justin Townes Earle + Joe Pug - 2/14
Doug Fir Lounge
The Magnetic Fields - 2/21
Aladdin Theatre
The Magnetic Fields - 2/22
Aladdin Theatre
The Magnetic Fields - 2/23
Aladdin Theatre
The Magnetic Fields - 2/24
Aladdin Theatre
El Perro Del Mar - 2/28
Doug Fir Lounge
Basia Bulat - 3/8
Mississippi Studios
Good catch, oh masked marvel.
by Ari Sommer on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 02.42 pm from the entry: St Vincent + Wildbirds and Peacedrums - Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR; Feb. 6, 2010)
St. Sincent...ha.
by anonymous on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 02.04 pm from the entry: St Vincent + Wildbirds and Peacedrums - Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR; Feb. 6, 2010)
Aan was amazing.
by jarrod on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 01.02 pm from the entry: Blue Horns + Morning Teleportation + Aan - Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR Jan. 30, 2010)
I’d like to clarify that for this show they cut off the back half of Neumo’s floor with a curtain and had the upstairs bar closed. It made Neumo’s obviously seem much smaller than it is. Unfortunately, now having seen Neumo’s fully open at another show I can say that this show was very empty. Still White Denim and Brazos rocked.
by Chris on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 01.57 am from the entry: White Denim + Brazos - Neumos (Seattle, WA; Jan. 24, 2010)
I agree, it’s very good. Way to deflate their balloon.
by colin on Mon Feb 8, 2010 at 01.03 am from the entry: Third Annual Portland Music Awards - Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR; Jan. 28, 2010)
Love the photos. And that “Walkabout” song is the drugs.
by Beth Doreian on Sun Feb 7, 2010 at 01.14 pm from the entry: Atlas Sound + Neon Indian - E&L Auditorium (New York, NY; Feb. 4, 2010)
Wow… really sad there are no Chicago dates for this. Can’t wait to hear how the PHJB benefit compilation sounds. So many amazing musicians and for a really great cause as well.
by MattKlomp on Sat Feb 6, 2010 at 11.26 pm from the entry: My Morning Jacket and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are about to tackle the SE
Concert sold out? Don't worry, you can buy concert tickets for the U2 2010 Tour, Taylor Swift tickets, or check out the Coldplay concert tour and Bruce Springsteen concert.
