ALBUM REVIEW: “Lonerism” by Tame Impala
Lonerism finds Australia’s Tame Impala subtly evolving their sound and avoiding repetition.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Hello Hum” by Wintersleep
As a band that has never been particularly concerned with being radio friendly, Wintersleep continues to follow their instincts on Hello Hum.
LIVE REVIEW: Morning Teleportation @ The Chinatown Youth Center, Fresno 12/7/11
Portland psych-rock oddballs Morning Teleportation spread discordant yelps and good vibes at a youth center.
LIVE REVIEW: Hopscotch Music Festival 2011
The 2nd annual Hopscotch Festival boasted over 150 bands and close to the same number of southern food delicacies. The Owl Mag delved in and came out all the better, if not fatter, for it.
FREE MP3: “Born” from The Heart Is A Drum Machine (Steven Drozd)
Opening with a pulsing and sleepy beat that is sweetened by a gentle finger pluck before crescendo-ing into a hopeful jam of drums and harmonies. Yes, please.
“The Heart Is A Drum Machine” Steven Drozd
Flaming Lips guitarist Steven Drozd tries his hand at soundtrack composing for the 2009 documentary “The Heart is a Drum Machine.”
FROM THE NEWS NEST: Brandon Flowers does it solo and more.
It looks like Mr. Brightside is striking out on his own. Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, will be recording as a solo performer, he announced on The Killers’ website.
FROM THE NEWS NEST: SF Clubs fight back and more
For some time San Francisco clubs have been struggling with the ABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Club) cracking down on everything from blocking sidewalks to infusions and bitters, besides the usual underage patron complaints.