Though one of the newer bands in town, Pree has nevertheless been spreading their expressive tunes all around, making their rounds at the local clubs, some smaller venues & house shows. And in the process, leaving their pretty melodies embedded deeply in the minds of all who hear.
The band take their name from a Neutral [...]

In an era of mashups and forced juxtapositions, bands and artists commonly try to label their sound with some impossible mix of conflicting genres and fleeting literary references. Yoko K.’s music seems to find a natural balance amongst dualities, forming what she describes as “organic electronica.” Her sound implies warm blood flowing through electronic circuitry.
With [...]

Everyone talks about developments in technology democratizing the means of production for musicians, giving them access to hi-tech tools for relatively cheap. Columbus, Ohio’s Times New Viking would seem to agree, however by instead relying on classic technology.
Their brash, lo-fi sonic assault is recorded at home on a lo-tech 4-track. And even though they moved [...]

With only a few days left until Nov. 4, many of you may be feeling the fatigue from the nasty campaigning that has characterized this election. But it’s still far too early to sit down and relax or to change the channel. There’s still alot of work to be done to help make sure people [...]

This weekend marks the opening of Irvine Contemporary’s latest show, Regime Change Starts At Home. Irvine brings together 3 artists working in various mediums, each making a political statement through their art. Most should be familiar with Shepard Fairey’s iconic stencil work, particularly his recent portrait of Obama which has gained a national ubiquity. 
Al Farrow ’s [...]

The Cassettes are one of the most appropriately named bands playing today, for a number of reasons. First off, their reference to the classic analogue medium certainly highlights a fascination with anachronism. A trait evident when watching some of the short videos on their site and their last album, ‘Neath the Pale Moon. But it’s [...]