M.I.A. at Virgin Free Fest (09/25/10) Photo: Jon Klemm M.I.A. headlined The West Stage at this year’s Virgin Free Fest and apparently her performance didn’t win everyone over : The most polarizing set of the day came from British rapper M.I.A., whose unique brand of electro-dance-world music either had people convulsing in uncontrollable glee or…
Category: Festivals
2010 Virgin Free Fest Schedule Announced
2010 Virgin Free Festival Schedule (09/25/10) In case you forgot, Saturday, September 25 is the 2010 Virgin Free Festival. Although they were part of the initial announcement, Southern rapper T.I. and South African blog sensations Die Antwoord are conspicuously absent from the final lineup. Check out the full schedule in words after the jump. PS…
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Announce New Tour Dates (MHOW) + Siren Pics
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart at Siren Music Festival (07/17/10) Photo: Jon Klemm One of the highlights of the festival was The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, with a sound that fit perfectly with the salty sea air blowing over the crowd; poppy and bittersweet while at the same time cacophonous and…
Holy Fuck Played Siren, Playing LPR
Holy Fuck at Siren Music Festival (07/17/10) Photo: Jon Klemm Download: “Russell X” – Holy Fuck (mp3) Holy Fuck didn’t turn heads at Siren, it threw them back in ecstasy. The experimental/psychedelic/dance band is known for their often-improvised instrumental jams, and they brought everything out in their festival-closing set Saturday that seemingly took the crowd…
Cymbals Eat Guitars Played Siren, Touring w/ The Thermals
Cymbals Eat Guitars at Siren Festival (07/17/10) Photo: Jon Klemm The backstage area was quite comfortable upon our arrival, with cabana-like dressing rooms for each artist. Joe, Matt, and Brian were excited to try to catch up with previous tour-mates the Pains of Being Pure At Heart, who were playing the main stage. I hadn’t…
2010 Capitol Hill Block Party Day 1 Recap (Friday)
(Watching) Mahjongg at Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle, WA (07/23/10) Words and Photos: Drake Lelane Capitol Hill Block Party: Day One (July 23, 2010) I have a serious love/hate relationship with the Capitol Hill Block Party. In concept, it’s the ideal music festival, with a focus on local acts mixed in with big name…