Well, that was refreshing, and thank the gods of mix-boards and acoustics the sound was on point…
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Author: Tiffany & Nicholas Black-Darquea
Show Review: Future Islands with Oh, Rose at The Fillmore, 9/4/21
What is it that makes Future Islands great? Over fifteen years of consistent output has been compelling but can tend toward monotony. At first blush, the song lyrics are as boxy and obvious as the titles. The music is almost entirely devoid of melody. So what is it? Continue reading “Show Review: Future Islands with Oh, Rose at The Fillmore, 9/4/21”
Show Review: Bill Callahan, Meg Baird at Castro Theater, 6/18/19 & Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 6/19/19
A double EP is always a little indulgent, but in this case we might forgive Bill Callahan a little indulgence. He’s been preoccupied these last six years, getting married and raising a son. Settling down. Continue reading “Show Review: Bill Callahan, Meg Baird at Castro Theater, 6/18/19 & Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 6/19/19”
Noise Pop Review: Anemone, Sugar Candy Mountain, Li Xi at Bottom Of The Hill, 2/27/19
The night’s NoisePop lineup at the always intimate and enjoyable Bottom of The Hill was an inspired collection of complementary bands, each unique but playing through similar sugary grooves. We just caught the tail end of the first act, Agouti, but as first acts go, they were delivering capably. The crowd was good and warm by our arrival. Continue reading “Noise Pop Review: Anemone, Sugar Candy Mountain, Li Xi at Bottom Of The Hill, 2/27/19”