Nick Williams

Live ReviewsEfterklang @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC 3/23/13
March 28. 2013 | By Nick Williams

Efterklang @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC 3/23/13

Efterklang have all the necessary ingredients for a blurry, captivating dreamscape, and we only wish they could soundtrack ours.

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Live ReviewsReview of CMJ 2012
October 26. 2012 | By Nick Williams

Review of CMJ 2012

Award-winning performances all around presented by Owls truly.

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DiscoveryCMJ 2012 PREVIEW: 10 Bands To Add To Your Docket
October 16. 2012 | By Nick Williams

CMJ 2012 PREVIEW: 10 Bands To Add To Your Docket

More than 1,000 bands are playing at CMJ 2012, which launches today in NYC. Here are The Owl Mag’s top ten don’t-wanna-miss shows to ensure you and your loved ones have a kicking CMJ ’12.

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Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “Stray Light” by Birds & Batteries
August 06. 2012 | By Nick Williams

ALBUM REVIEW: “Stray Light” by Birds & Batteries

With their new album Stray Light, Birds & Batteries hold on to their diverse cocktail of folk Americana and M83-quality electronic, but have embraced the not-quite-cheesy-but-almost-there ‘80s pop harmonies.

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FeaturesEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Blake Mills
July 19. 2012 | By Nick Williams

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Blake Mills

Fiona Apple’s guitarist (and certified solo musician in his own right) Blake Mills discusses his songwriting process, his girlfriend’s band Haim, and a mysterious upcoming trip to Cuba.

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Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “City Maze” by J. Thoven
July 17. 2012 | By Nick Williams

ALBUM REVIEW: “City Maze” by J. Thoven

If you are also someone who has been patiently awaiting the sophomore follow-up to Local Natives’ Gorilla Manor, then J. Thoven may satiate your power harmony withdrawal.

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FeaturesEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Terry Wolfers of Alberta Cross
July 17. 2012 | By Nick Williams

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Terry Wolfers of Alberta Cross

Terry Wolfers discusses the anagram of Alberta Cross, the new album Songs of Patience out July 17th, and his dream of playing with The Verve.

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FeaturesEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: K.Flay
July 13. 2012 | By Nick Williams

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: K.Flay

We sat down with K. Flay as she discussed her beginnings in rap, family support, her inspirations, and what’s next.

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