popwreckoning » Band of Horses http://popwreckoning.com without music, life would be a mistake. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:15:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Win tickets for Funeral Party, Panic! at the Disco, and fun. at the Beaumont Club (CONTEST CLOSED) http://popwreckoning.com/2011/06/06/win-tickets-for-funeral-party-panic-at-the-disco-and-fun-at-the-beaumont-club/ http://popwreckoning.com/2011/06/06/win-tickets-for-funeral-party-panic-at-the-disco-and-fun-at-the-beaumont-club/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:18:58 +0000 Annastasia Gallaher http://popwreckoning.com/?p=34727


Indie-pop quartet will be opening for Panic! At the Disco along with . at the in this ,  June 12th. Their , The Golden Age of Knowhere (released March 29th), was produced by (, ) and mixed by (, , ). They’ve already performed on David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel, and have supported the likes of The Faint, , The Mars Volta, and Crystal Castles.

Amongst the insane amount of momentum they are gaining globally, Funeral Party is an Band to Watch for 2011 and they performed several sets at last March in . With all of this press, they are definitely a band to see sooner, rather than later!

So how would you like two to go see Funeral Party and fun. supporting Panic! At the Disco at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City on June 12th? Leave a comment below by 12pm on Friday, June 10th telling us the name of your favorite Funeral Party song and why. The comment that stands out to the Editors the most, wins.

Please remember to include a working email address so we might contact you about picking up your tickets.

 

 

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]]> http://popwreckoning.com/2011/06/06/win-tickets-for-funeral-party-panic-at-the-disco-and-fun-at-the-beaumont-club/feed/ 6 The Airborne Toxic Event – All At Once http://popwreckoning.com/2011/05/14/the-airborne-toxic-event-all-at-once/ http://popwreckoning.com/2011/05/14/the-airborne-toxic-event-all-at-once/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 15:00:44 +0000 Devon Mueller http://popwreckoning.com/?p=33824

, California indie rock band traded lesser known label for a major for their sophomore release. They hired (, ) to handle production and it turned out to be a solid decision. The All At Once has an epic, orchestral feel and doesn’t disappoint. This album is ambitious and it’s a wonder the band isn’t more well known.

Their influences stand out boldly and I can appreciate them each for their attributions to the band’s sound. There are notable leanings towards , , and all things classic rock. Lead singer tells a sweeping narrative with bold lyrics which should be no surprise coming from a published novelist. And let’s be honest. Isn’t that how all albums should be written?

The album starts with the title track as if making a statement about what’s to come. “This is it, this is what I’m about to say” are the whispers I hear in my subconscious. The band takes a risk by putting in out there all at once and it works. It’s somber at times, but makes you want to dance. The lyrics are honest and sometimes eerie, but there are lighthearted moments as well. The album is anthemic, yet still has its intimate moments. “Changing” is easily the single of the album whether you’ve heard anything from the band previously or not. It has that tempo that makes your head bob and the right hooks to make it memorable. “All For A Woman” is blissful power ballad and Jollett could probably woo any woman he wanted with it. “It Doesn’t Mean A Thing” and “The Kids Are Ready To Die” capture a stifled sort of excitement that finally comes to life in the punkish, upbeat tune that is “Welcome To Your Wedding Day.” There’s a great organ that blares on, and strings are a welcome part all throughout the album. “Half Of Something Else” sounds somewhat similar to the band’s hit song “Somewhere Around Midnight” with its intro, but the song takes on a life of its own as it goes on. “All I Ever Wanted” has a sense of urgency with rushing strings, and the album ends on an eerie and somewhat morbid note with “The Graveyard Near The House.” Listening to the lyrics of each an every song is a real treat though, and it gets better with every listen. They’re dark, yet sweet and really capture the scope of human emotion.

This is album is worth your time. The orchestral leanings of the band are a refreshing take on traditional rock that we’ve heard time and time again. And I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for strings. I’m a self-proclaimed band and orchestra geek, but don’t less my bias sway you. As a sophomore effort, The Airborne Toxic Events has successfully avoided the slump.

Track Listing:
1. All At Once
2. Numb
3. Changing
4. All For A Woman
5. It Doesn’t Mean A Thing
6. The Kids Are Ready To Die
7. Welcome To Your Wedding Day
8. Half Of Something Else
9. Strange Girl
10. All I Ever Wanted
11. The Graveyard Near The House

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Oh, . Aren’t you supposed to be a day for relaxing? Guess not. You just happen to be my busiest day of the weekend.

Let’s just say that my day started around 10:30 with interviews and giving me a break at 2:00 to catch .

Directly following, another interview! It was definitely a good time, busy, but good!

Headed to the AMD Stage to check out , the 2nd set that I was able to stay all the way through. They were amazing. By far my favorite band of the day; so much energy radiated through the crowd.

On our way to , we caught and the Magnetic Zeros hit ‘Home.’

Sat in the shade to enjoy BoH, maybe another favorite? Yes, definitely another favorite. Their interaction with the crowd made me forget the the were just across the park.

Finally, a band I never thought I’d be able to see live: . The fucking Eagles! Growing up I listened to my dad play his guitar all night, the Eagles being one of the many bands he covered.

It’s safe to say I was awe-struck by the band on stage right before my eyes. Tricia and I just sat down towards the back and just took in the moment.

After such a long day, we decided not to take the 13-hour drive back to and enjoyed for another day.

Things I suggest if you haven’t been:

The Alamo (great theater with awesome food and, of course, drinks).

Watch the bats from the bridge.

The Central Market!

Oh, and Whole Foods (the biggest one I’ve ever seen).

6th Street – duhh.

Wine in a can.

See you at Austin!

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I woke up Monday morning to a thin layer of rainwater on top of my tent, hoping that the weather would still go our way that day.

What do you know? It did.

Determined to see more bands that day than I’d seen Saturday and , I went and stood in line at about 11:30, even before any bands started playing. We made our way onto the grounds to a small crowd watching local band , which features one half of the former . Let’s just say I didn’t stand there for very long. Instead I went to the Yeti Stage for Shadow Shadow Shade, a much more pleasant sound for that early in the day.

Shadow Shadow Shade sounded quite nice in the open air, with their multiple instruments and multiple vocalists to create sweeping harmonies fitting to both dance to, or just stand and listen to. I quite liked “Your Perfect Wilderness.” And even though they were playing at noon, they had a nice-sized crowd who had passed over Jaguar Love on the larger stage.

While waiting to head down to the main stage to see The , I caught a bit of , also on the Yeti Stage. Unbeknown to me, Past Lives featured the other, less annoying half of the Blood Brothers. Literally, if you’d put Jaguar Love and Past Lives on stage together, you’d have the Blood Brothers. Past Lives weren’t bad. I’m not a big fan of hardcore , but this was toned down a bit, mixing louder hardcore vocals with darker and subtler melodies.

Next, I went to see , and I caught the last ten minutes or so of Mayer Hawthorne, who was quite from what I saw. I thought he was an odd choice for Sasquatch, but you really never know what to expect. The Temper Trap was about 15 minutes late to the stage, but it was worth waiting for. I have to say that they surprised me. In a good way. I expected a decent show for 2 o’clock in the afternoon, but they were awesome. Lead singer Dougy Mandagi’s falsetto mixed with the pulsating rhythms, and bassist Jonathon Aherne’s stage antics (and a glorious head of hair) made for a moving live show. At one point during “Drum Song,” Mandagi poured all the water out of his bottle onto the floor tom he was beating to create a cascade of droplets across the stage that went along with the light drizzle that had began. I didn’t even mind the rain actually, because at that time of day it was quite hot and the rain was refreshing. The Temper Trap’s songs also lent themselves to the crowd singing a long, like the repeated “lost, lost, lost” during “Love Lost,” and the “ooo-ooo-oos” during “Fader.” And especially for “Sweet Disposition,” which began with a drawn-out intro, everyone sang along. The songs have a driving tempo that’s just right for rocking out without looking like fools.

Looking like fools came later.

But I give The Temper Trap the honor of best performance (at least that I saw) of Monday. I was thoroughly impressed.

Following that great show, I went back to the Yeti Stage for a couple more shows, both starkly different from one another, but both local. First was , one of ’s most promising hip-hop acts. Being so well known in the local scene, they drew a huge crowd for 3 o’clock, and I can see why. Mixing hip-hop, pop, and glam, they sure brought the energy. Also, during their set they brought this random guy out on stage, who then proceeded to propose to his girlfriend right now. That was sweet.

was next, who I also saw back in November opening for The Lonely Forest. Frontman Benjamin Lerner was very at ease in this large arena, even if it was the smallest stage at Sasquatch. His light power-pop drew a less energetic crowd than Fresh Espresso had before, but Lerner’s songs were just as enjoyable. One girl from the crowd shouted a song that she wanted to hear, and Lerner replied with, “You really did your homework, that isn’t even on the record.” And then she spouted out something else I couldn’t hear. “That’s your favorite song? Ever? Dang.” Lerner said, very flattered.

As the sun was starting to set, started their set on the Bigfoot Solar Stage, bringing their bluesy folk rock to the festival. I would have liked to hear their great cover of Architecture in Helsinki’s “Heart in Races,” but their set was still really good. At times it almost had a hint of a gospel vibe along with their strong 60s-pop influences, which I liked, especially “Army of Ancients,” with its relaxed melodies and passionate vocals.

The , who came next, were one of the bands I was really hoping to see at Sasquatch, and I was not disappointed. Of all the performers, I’m pretty sure John Darnielle had the most fun on stage. He said, “I know it’s corny, but I love playing music.” It wasn’t corny, John. Of all the places to make that declaration, Sasquatch is it. With how much joy they had on stage, evidenced my Darnielle’s wicked awesome facial expressions, The Mountain Goats fans had even more joy. “No Children” turned into a giant sing-along, about “hoping we both die.” No really. It was charming and hilarious and joyous, and perfect for Sasquatch.

After the Temper Trap, the Mountain Goats got my second best performance of the day.

I made my way back down to the main stage for the final time that weekend to see and , who I wouldn’t say disappointed me, but didn’t wow me either.

I couldn’t get close enough to see anything but what was on the jumbotron, so that could be the reason why I didn’t react to their performances as strongly. Band of Horses were fine, good ol’ southern rock. And I was glad to hear that they did play a lot of songs off their first two albums, because I personally was a bit under whelmed with . By far the best part of Band of Horses’ set was during “Funeral,” when virtually everyone started screaming the lyrics along with them, which always makes a concert better.  A concert shouldn’t just be great music, but also a shared experience with the dozens, or hundreds, or thousands of people surrounding you. Lots of people went to go see Band of Horses, so at least they accomplished that much.

Figuring that it would be a mass exodus leaving the amphitheater after MGMT and it would take forever, I went and sat on the grassy hill for the first and last time that weekend to enjoy them. I wasn’t expecting crazy stage-hopping MGMT, but I also wasn’t expecting the glazed-over possibly high MGMT either. The third song in Andrew Vanwyngarden introduced “Flash Delirium,” the inexplicable hit from their new Congratulations, but instead they played “The Youth,” from their first album. Hmm. And about a third of the way through, bass player Matthew Asti asked the huge crowd of people in front of him, “has the sun set yet? No, it’s still holding on!” Okay. But the one thing that I do enjoy about MGMT is that their music is so odd and entertaining that you don’t really need a lot of stage presence to pull it off. By the last twenty minutes of MGMT set, the rain began to fall. It was like the sky couldn’t hold on the precipitation any longer and had to let it go.

But the best way to end Sasquatch when MGMT played songs like “Electric Feel,” “Kids,” and “Time to Pretend.” When they came on, I had to get up off the grass and dance around like a crazy fool, because that’s just what you do.

Here’s hoping next year’s Sasquatch is just as good. Or better. That’s always an option.

For the final set of photos from Sasquatch 2010, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbigshmail/sets/72157624191722284/

Sunday’s coverage: http://popwreckoning.com/2010/06/03/sasquatch-festival-sunday-with-local-natives-kid-cudi-dirty-projectors/

Saturday’s coverage: http://popwreckoning.com/2010/06/02/sasquatch-festival-saturday-with-ok-go-the-national-vampire-weekend/

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There are hints of change lingering on Band of Horses’ every move; the band’s new , , exhibits new, varied sounds and new band members, who each contributed to the songwriting process and helped give the album its varied feel. But change certainly didn’t affect the band’s scope and sincerity.

Infinite Arms is palatable and forward—it introduces itself with no pretension, shakes your hand, welcomes you into its mixture of different styles and sounds, and never pretends to be anything other than a straightforward, enjoyable ear companion. The album boasts that’s a little bit folk, a little bit Americana, a little bit country, and a little bit indie rock, all the while maintaining familiarity. The beats are driving, the harmonies are simple and warm, and the songs alternate from soft, slow lullabies to active, upbeat melodies.

The first track, “Factory,” feels solemn but uplifting, and is the band’s first foot forward into the music that follows, music that exhibits nostalgia and longing. “Laredo” is a break-up track at its most basic, with lyrics like: “Oh, I’m at a crossroads with myself
/ I don’t got no one else…But oh, my love, don’t you even know? / And oh, my love, are you really gone?” And even the happiest sounding tracks, songs like “Compliments” and “Dilly,” include wistful, searching lyrics; in the latter, singer croons, “I’m reeling in the wrong days, getting behind / why didn’t I think / ‘What in the world?‘” But the harmonies and the driving rhythm of the album relieve lyrics such as these of their heaviness and give listeners the ability to enjoy the album’s big sounds and catchy harmonies.

The album ends with “Neighbors,” a finale that embodies both the nostalgia and the simple beauty of the previous tracks—it, too, is a quiet and searching song, and even at its loudest, the music has a quiet, calming effect. But it’s a suitable farewell to listeners, an assurance from that they have remained true to themselves while embracing change. And Infinite Arms won’t hesitate to show you how those changes were a good thing.

Track Listing:

  1. Factory
  2. Compliments
  3. Laredo
  4. Blue Beard
  5. On My Way Back Home
  6. Infinite Arms
  7. Dilly
  8. Evening Kitchen
  9. Older
  10. For Annabelle
  11. NW Apt.
  12. Neighbor

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The for the 2010 is official. The Eagles, Muse, Phish, , ., , , Spoon, Vampire Weekend, and Norah Jones top the bill of 130 acts slated to rock Zilker Park October 8-10. Also performing the ninth edition of this year’s Festival: Band of Horses, , , , Gogol Bordello, , and .

This year’s line-up is diverse as ever, with something for everyone, and plenty of new talent to discover. , , Girls, and Miike Snow are all making their first Festival appearance, and getting a lot of attention from fans and critics alike. , Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Ozomatli, , span a wide array of genres, and reflect the flavor of the Festival and the tastes of what fans have come to expect.

The full line-up listed by day is available at www.aclfestival.com. Single Day Tickets are on-sale today, May 18 at 10 a.m. CDT.

Three-Day Passes for the 9th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival sold-out in 14 hours, a record since the Festival’s inception in 2002. A limited number of Three-Day VIP passes and travel packages are still available.

Austin City Limits Music Festival happens October 8-10 in Zilker Park.

The 2010 Austin City Limits Music Festival is generously sponsored by Budweiser, AMD, ZYNC from American Express℠, Austin Ventures, BMI, H-E-B, and Sweet Leaf Tea.

The Eagles
Muse
Phish
The Strokes
M.I.A.
Flaming Lips
LCD Soundsystem
Spoon
Vampire Weekend
Norah Jones
Band of Horses
Monsters of Folk
Deadmau5
Sonic Youth
Gogol Bordello
The National
Robert Earl Keen
The Black Keys
Broken Bells
Slightly Stoopid
Yeasayer
Pat Green
Rebelution
Beach House
The Sword
Matt and Kim
The XX
Portugal. The Man
The Temper Trap
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes
Girls
Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses
Local Natives
Gaslight Anthem
Lucero
Devandra Barnhart
Blues Traveler
Pete Yorn
The Soft Pack
Gayngs
Amos Lee
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Ozomatli
Richard Thompson
Martin Sexton
Manchester Orchestra
The Almighty Defenders
Miike Snow

Bear In Heaven
Mayer Hawthorne
Midlake
Foals
Switchfoot

JJ Grey & Mofro
Kinky
Angus & Julia Stone
The Morning Benders
Hockey
White Rabbits
David Bazan
Asleep at the Wheel
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Nortec Collective
The Very Best
Beats Antique
Henry Clay People
Blind Pilot
GIVERS
Dawes
Band of Heathens
Charlie Mars
Two Door Cinema Club
Lissie
Sarah Harmer
Constellations
T. Bird and the Breaks
Chief
Frank Turner
Those Darlins
Carolyn Wonderland
Kings Go Forth
The Relatives
The Ettes
Qbeta
Mynamisjohnmichael
Basia Bulat
Balmorhea
Dan Black
The Jane Shermans
The Kicks
Ponderosa
Two Tons of Steel
Caitlin Rose
SPEAK
Run With Bulls
Maxim Ludwig
Gospel Stars
Heavenly Voices
Wesley Bray & The Disciples of Joy
Jones Family Singers
Ashley Cleveland & Kenny Greenberg
Buddy & The Straight Way Travelers
Ruby Jane Smith
Verve Pipe
Frances England
Jellydots
Elizabeth Mitchell
Okee Dokee Brothers
Tom Freund
School of Rock
Q Brothers

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With the summer fog and windy chill separating the locals from the ill-prepared tourists, day 3 of the and Arts in San Francisco’s had both moments of brilliance and powerful performances across the festival’s seven stages. If you missed day 1 or day 2, check them out now!


Almost too happy for their own good, the duo of Matt and Kim bounced through their Casio-infused set including “Daylight” and “I Wanna.”

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The
All of the elements were in place for The Dead Weather’s mid-tempo performance on afternoon. The weather was indeed dead and gloomy and The Kills’ ’s vocals were bluesy, primal and raw. While Jack White, pulling double-duty on drums and vocals, fits the personality of the band perfectly, he was overshadowed by Alison’s powerful onstage presence.

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Modest Mouse
Proving that plaid may just be the new black, Modest Mouse played their set, curiously skipping their most radio-friendly tune “Float On.” While the show was enjoyable, I found that I would rather have a Modest Mouse experience which includes a comfy chair, good headphones and a copy of The Moon & Antarctica.

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Performing their third brilliant set in three days, Loop!Station shared part of their show with performers from the Vau de Vire Society.

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Ween
Ween’s hard-core fans were out in large numbers to see the free-spirited absurdist-rockers on Sunday. Filling the spot occupied by Primus at last year’s fest, Dean Ween and ( and ) showed their cred as gifted guitarists.

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After her bratty reaction to the announcement of as replacement headliners for the on the final day of festivities, M.I.A.’s performance did little to improve her image. M.I.A. (Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam) failed to generate much enthusiasm from the crowd, even after passing out hundreds of annoying toy horns which, coincidentally, sounded just like “boo” when played en masse. It was quite fitting that ’s version of M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” was more inspired than her own.

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Shimmering with reverb, the Southern-tinged rock of Band of Horses was filled with warm and moving moments. Song such as “The Funeral” and “Ode to LRC” were part of a well-crafted and rousing set.

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Tenacious D
Bringing skits, stunt doubles and shtick-heavy rock, and closed out the final night of the festival. After being named as replacements for Beastie Boys who dropped out due to the throat cancer diagnosis of Beastie’s Adam “” Yauch, The D unleashed their “earthquake of rock” on the Bay Area.

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We wish you the best, MCA!

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