Field Music’s third album Field Music (Measure) has the brothers David and Peter Brewis returning without pianist Andrew Moore, although there’s so much going on rhythmically and otherwise that it’s hard to stop and think about what’s missing.
London’s Fanfarlo has no trouble crafting catchy indie pop on its debut, Reservoir, but the thing that makes it memorable is not the particular uniqueness of the song structures, but all the fun instruments that are crammed in.
As appreciative as one may be in adulthood for musical skills, many of us look back on childhood piano lessons with a bit of a shudder.
When approaching the Phenomenal Handclap Band for the first time, it’s easy to imagine an indie novelty act, where cutesy songs are accompanied by showers of clapping hands and silly rhythms.
For an audience of mostly longtime fans, it was nice to hear Whiteman chat about where the band was going – closer “Xerses†reminded of the familiar guitar rock before delivering a high-pitched jam-out and framing Apostle of Hustle’s new experimental direction.
One would have to be in a pretty foul mood not to be entertained by the mysterious awesomeness of Bob Log III. Sure, his musical skills are something to behold, his one-man-band brand of blues/Americana displaying dexterity, creativity, and plenty …
Bosque Brown – driven by Mara Lee Miller and her commanding vocals – brings haunting, textured folk songs steeped in Texas tradition.
When going to see a performance by a newish band with only one album under their belt, it’s easy to suppose you know what you’re getting into for the night. Shattering preconceptions, Providence’s Deer Tick played a lively set with …