LP3
I appear have a niche market in the TIG universe. My reviews mostly have focused on the electronica genre of the indie world (see my…
Mates of State at the Paradise
When I first saw Mates of State, with their very upbeat songs and cookie cutter cute indie image, it was at a small basement club…
Alterations and Repairs
Buddy is an LA-based band founded in 2006 by lead singer, Buddy Humberston. Humberston is a tenor with a sweet side (but also a goofy…
Girl Talk wants you to feed the animals and you really should
My friends...Girl Talk is back! This morning, Pittsburgh DJ Girl Talk, whose album Night Ripper was the darling of 2006, has just released his newest album…
All Together
Pattern is Movement, the duo of Andrew Thiboldeaux and Chris Ward, declare themselves a math rock band, and have billed themselves as a "Two Man…
Bishop Allen at the Middle East
Steele: So can we talk about how much the first band was not good? They were WAY too busy. Jer: Well, they had all that…
Saturdays = Youth
Oh the French. The French music revolution has crept into our landscapes, filling our void with new and interesting sounds. There are rocking French bands…
Eisley: Live and On Telephone
When you asked talented men making music it's something. But when they are from the one family, it's worth hearing. And what's more?They are brothers…
Oren Lavie: Beyond the smarm
Recording artist Oren Lavie could easily appear to be a guy of the pretentious persuasion. He's a playwright (one of his plays is called The…
Mike Doughty’s Band at Somerville Theatre
Mike Doughty is a showman. He stood up on stage at the Somerville Theatre with his "guitar teacher that made it big" look about him…