PICTURE THIS: Born Ruffians + Moon King @ Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa 5/5/13
Canada takes over a tiny shopping center in Costa Mesa with Born Ruffians and Moon King at Detroit Bar.
PICTURE THIS: Metz @ Bowery Ballroom, NY 4/17/13
Metz playing live for their self-titled album is all-together loud, fast, and in this case, bloody.
"Birthmarks" by Born Ruffians
Born Ruffians keeps it real on Birthmarks with a dash of sophistication.
“…On The Heart” by Wildlife
New LP …On the Heart from Toronto rockers Wildlife shows that songs about the heart can be done right while appealing to both a mainstream and indie crowd.
PICTURE THIS: Titus Andronicus @ Constellation Room, Santa Ana 11/9/12
Faces were melted and stage divers dominated for Titus Andronicus at the Constellation Room.
ALBUM REVIEW: “III” by Crystal Castles
The perfect playlist for pretending the end is near (again), Crystal Castles III may not be the bleakest threequel of the year, but it comes pretty close.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Country, God, or The Girl” by K’NAAN
With the help of acclaimed guest performers (including Bono, Nelly Furtado, and Nas), K’Naan aims high this time.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Animal Parts” by Animal Parts
With help from a full-grown band and a co-producer, Animal Parts delivers a strikingly mature and powerful second LP.