Video: “Orthodox Man” by Blaenavon

Artist: Blaenavon Blaenavon – photo by Charlotte Patmore Video: “Orthodox Man” Why You Want to Watch: I can’t stop listening to or watching this English band. That’s how much I love them. They were my top pick for the entire SXSW Music Festival (we’ll have photos from that show up to lead off our SXSW, […]

Show Preview: SXSW 2017 – Tues., Day 2 w/ The Dig, SYKES, Temples, Spoon & More

Before we even knew it, it’s Tuesday! Have a look at some of the acts I hope you can catch if you’re at SXSW. This installment weighs even heavier with British bands to enjoy. Tuesday – March 14th BAYA – Norway Swan Dive Patio, 9:00 – 9:40 PM BAYA – photo by Julie Lauritzen Electronic […]

Show Preview: SXSW 2017 – Monday, Day 1 w/ Christian Löffler & Muncie Girls

Show Preview: SXSW 2017 – Monday, Day 1 w/ Christian Löffler & Muncie Girls ~ Dagmar SXSW attendees: I hope you get some ideas from checking out my recommendations for SXSW Music Festival. You’ll be thinking and dreaming music for I hope, all days; it should be impossible not to. Wherever you go, I am […]

Show Preview: Big Thief @ the Sunset – Sunday, March 5th

Show Preview: Big Thief @ the Sunset – Sunday, March 5th ~Dagmar I would categorize much of Big Thief’s 2016 debut, Masterpiece, as alt-rhythm and blues. There’s alt-country, so why not have alt-rhythm and blues? I’m not talking about contemporary R&B; I’m talking about that bluesy goodness you hear in so many ’60s British rock, […]

Show Preview: Temples @ Neumos – Saturday, February 25th

Show Preview: Temples @ Neumos – Saturday, February 25th ~Dagmar You can’t get your hands on Temples‘ second album, Volcano, yet. Happily, its release date of March 3rd approaches quickly. Or, if you go to Neumos on Saturday night, you’ll most likely hear songs off it, performed by the British quartet, Temples, whose albums have […]