Interview with Jónsi and Review of “FLÓÐ (Flood)”March 20, 2023By Lisa Hagen Glynn Jónsi – photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn Jónsi (Jón Þór Birgisson) – best known as lead vocalist for the Icelandic experimental-rock group Sigur Rós – has brought a new multisensory art exhibit to Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. “FLÓÐ (Flood)” is Jónsi’s first U.S. installation, designed specifically for the National Nordic […]
Preview SXSW 23 – Catching Bands T-Y~Dagmar Japanese artists are on my mind as I post this final SXSW 23 preview. Also, some other great female musicians make themselves heard in a big way. I hope these posts have helped make any attendee decide on which shows will be fun! The Tiva Tokyo, JapanSchedule for […]
Preview – SXSW 23 – Catching Bands R-S~Dagmar Close to wrapping up features on just some of the great bands coming to SXSW this year. Today’s list includes artists from Spain, Ukraine, Ireland and more. Electronic, rock, metal. . . whatever you fancy is there for you. Rakky Ripper Granada, SpainSchedule for Rakky Ripper Rakky […]
Preview – SXSW 23 – Catching Bands N-P~Dagmar Now, onto artists N-P. Female Japanese musicians stand out, as does an English stoner rock band from England called Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs. Haru NemuriYokohama, JapanSchedule for Haru Nemuri Tokyo-based Haru Nemuri (real name Haruna Kimishima) could be loosely described as J-pop, although she […]
Preview – SXSW 23 – Catching Bands I-M~Dagmar Nearly halfway through just some of the bands you’d want to see at SXSW this year. There seems to be a large number of Irish band’s on my radar. Plus, there’s a unique Ukrainian artist visiting Texas. IST ISTManchester, EnglandSchedule for IST IST IST IST, a rock […]