These days, it’s not that difficult to find Patrick Gemayel (P-Thugg) and David Macklovitch (Dave 1), the childhood friends who comprise the retro-electro-funksters Chromeo. They’re on tour, of course, wrapping up the third, and final, round of dates around their 2010 release, Business Casual. The pair, based in Montreal, Quebec, first burst onto the scene in … Continue reading »
Dec
04
10 Questions for Jonny from The Drums
Who: Frontman Jonny Pierce from the Drums What: The Brooklyn-based five-piece plays ridiculously infectious pop tunes with an edge Why: The Drums just dropped their sophomore release, Portamento, and it trumps their acclaimed debut Where: The Casbah When: Saturday night, with opener IO ECHO Scott McDonald: You and [Drums co-founder] Jacob [Graham] have been friends for so long. Does it help the … Continue reading »
Nov
19
Trentemøller Ready For New Journey
Last time he was in California, the closest that Danish producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Anders Trentemøller got to San Diego was playing at April’s Coachella festival. No stranger to huge crowds, the minimalist electronic musician made a name for himself playing to an estimated 50,000 fans at the 2009 Roskilde Festival in his native Denmark. … Continue reading »
Nov
19
Almost 10 Questions for A.A. Bondy
Who: Fat Possum artist Auguste Arthur Bondy (aka Scott) What: The Alabaman singer/songwriter plays haunting, minimalist folk with introspective and haunting lyrics Why: Bondy’s third album, Believers, just dropped and ups the ante by plugging in the sound but still finds the timeless troubadour on the outskirts of Anywhere, U.S.A. Where: The Casbah When: Bondy kicks off his tour in San Diego on Wednesday … Continue reading »
Nov
12
Jolie Holland’s Covered In Blood
Jolie Holland is not a simple interview. The 36-year-old Texan turned musical vagrant is articulate, opinionated and not afraid to tell you what’s on her mind — or call bullshit if she doesn’t like what’s on yours. But what makes her a dangerous subject is exactly makes her an interesting and exciting singer/songwriter. During the … Continue reading »
Nov
12
Arctic Monkeys/TV on the Radio @ SDSU
While perhaps both Arctic Monkeys and TV on the Radio have moved past their honeymoon phases, the two bands have done nothing but improve since they both formed in the early 2000s. And while TV on the Radio have recently been in San Diego for a gig at 4th & B, I didn’t want to … Continue reading »
Nov
12
Hannigan Finds Groove Of Her Own
For almost seven years, Irish singer/songwriter Lisa Hannigan collaborated with Damien Rice. She toured with him, sang on his albums, played piano and served as his muse. Then, after one fateful night in Germany, it all came to a screeching halt. Rice fired Hannigan just minutes before a gig in Munich, and the couple have … Continue reading »
Sep
21
Blues Still Alive In Guy
Maybe Buddy Guy is a robot. Or maybe he’s from an undiscovered planet where everyone is exceptional. But there just doesn’t seem to be a likely explanation for how the 75-year-old blues legend has been able to accomplish all that he has since first picking up a two-string, hand-me-down guitar nearly six generations ago. In … Continue reading »
Sep
20
Meyers Expands Far Beyond His Weekend Gig
Actor and comedian Seth Meyers has had one heck of a year. 2011 has seen the 37-year-old satirist hit the decade mark on NBC’s long-running “Saturday Night Live” (his fifth as the show’s head writer and Weekend Update anchor), he hosted ESPN’s annual ESPY Awards for the second year in a row, and was the … Continue reading »
Sep
20
It’s Getting Hot in Here!
But it was all just a mere warmup for the electric Ms. Tijoux. The ghost town transformed into a crowded floor when the tiny MC took the stage, and the audience showed quite a bit of love for the show opener. Dressed casually — T-shirt, flannel, jean shorts and high-tops — she patrolled the stage, … Continue reading »