“II” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
New Zealand-via-Portland’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra do both sides of the Pacific proud with album the second, a succession of perfectly round lo-fi smoke rings.
FREE TICKETS: Exitmusic + Sun Airway @ Rickshaw Stop, SF 10/16/12
An evening of East Coast flava with Exitmusic and Sun Airway at Rickshaw Stop…and you know we have free tickets!
FROM THE NEWS NEST: Bon Iver Announces Bon Iver, Bon Iver: Stems Project
Ever wanna add something to your favorite artist’s music? Bon Iver is giving fans a chance!
PICTURE THIS: Sharon Van Etten, War On Drugs @ Independent, SF 3/21/12
Sharon Van Etten is stellar both alone at the mic and with her strong backing band and vocalist.
YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Leonard” by Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten spins a kaleidoscope while on a journey of love in her last video, “Leonard.”
ALBUM REVIEW: “Tramp” by Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten’s talent as a songsmith provides a comforting place for us to get lost. From beginning to end and back again.
HEAR THIS: Small Black
The Brooklyn quartet deals with a consistently ambitious take on chillwave.
YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Your Past Life As A Blast” by Okkervil River
Nature and nostalgia figure prominently in a collection of images that can lead to over-analysis if you have too much time on your hands.