Let’s try not to die in the heat this weekend, remember the stay hydrated and see plenty of good bands. You can even see some great outdoor shows this weekend too, so be careful out there.
Big Thief released Capacity, playing Prospect Park with Conor Oberst
Brooklyn’s own Big Thief released second album Capacity in June via Saddle Creek, it’s really quite a wonderful and intimate record with a perfect balance of sombre and hopeful moments. Produced by Andrew Sarlo (whos credits include Local Natives, Nick Hakim, Show Me the Body and more), there is a cabin-in-the-woods style quality to the songs but it’s rare for an […]
Conor Oberst suing 'pathological liar" with history of "fabricating sexually themed stories"
In case you missed the story, a commenter on XOJane accused the Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst of rape. Now, he’s suing someone named Joanie Faircloth – he alleges she made the inflammatory comments — and has pledged to give any money won in the suit to “charities benefitting [sic] the victims of violence against […]
Before They Were Indie
Flavorwire has a cute and funny collection of indie stars before they were famous. This is my favorite (left) Conor Oberst, before his was emo. They also have a cute Nickelodeon video starring Alexis Krauss of Sleigh Bells when she was a tween and a hilarious shot of the Animal Collective crew. Check them all […]