Live Review: The Besnard Lakes Are A Vast Wonder Unto Their Own by Trish Connelly/Raphael Umscheid
Website || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram Photography by Raphael Umscheid ( Instagram ) Words by Trish Connelly ( Instagram ) Arriving early for The Besnard Lakes’ set in downtown Austin, Barracuda’s inside stage provided a spacious yet intimate environment for attendees to plant themselves up close for the band’s eagerly awaited set after their last designated date in the city was cancelled (due to their vehicle getting damaged after a snowstorm and hitting a deer). Opening with dialogue that embraced the ethereal and wondrous nature of their name, The Besnard Lakes delved into “Pressure of Our Plans” to a cheering and spirited crowd. Exuding harmonious melodies from…
Review: Sidewave’s Glass Giant Is a Welcoming Homage to 90’s Space-Rock
Just when you think 90’s bands like Hum and Stone Temple Pilots have lost their stronghold in this day and age, think again. Sidewave, stemming from high-school friendships and stumbled across Craigslist ads, blends experimental textures, heavy percussion with melodic guitar, and the result is a phenomenal throwback to 90’s space-rock while still maintaining a fresh perspective and sound. With all four band members currently residing in California, Sidewave is gearing up for their first U.S. tour after the release of their upcoming album, Glass Giant, due out on October 5th. Already having opened for renowned acts from The Life and Times and ÆGES, Sidewave has emerged as a…
Mixtape Monday: Fortunate Coincidence
Mixtape Monday: Fortunate Coincidence from anonmagazine on 8tracks Radio. What Me Worry – Cosmonauts Holy Operator – The Karma Repair Kit Anchor – Mentalease Passion Pit – The Life and Times Less Talk More Rokk – Freezepop A Little God In My Hands – Swans Cathedral Rings – The Appleseed Cast Separate Me – The Astral Planes
