[photos courtesy of Rez Avissar] The Smith Westerns were certainly the youngest band that played the Showpaper/ToddP/Pitchfork benefit at Market Hotel two weeks back. The band is still somewhat raw, but the talent is clearly evident in their infectious garage-pop via Chicago. While the teenage behavior problems have gathered some recent blog attention, [...] […]
[photo by nyctaper] The ever-evolving musical identity of the Fiery Furnaces was on display on Wednesday at Maxwell’s. As the band has performed as a traditional guitar/bass/drums/vocals quartet for more than a year, the format was the same but the band’s extensive touring and familiarity with each other has allowed the music to be extended [...] […]
Its been far too long since we last saw the amazing Sharon Van Etten perform live. Our readers will remember that she absolutely awed the packed upstairs room at Cake Shop for our 2008 CMJ show. Sharon has been riding a wave of success since the Spring release of her debut album Because [...]
[video still provided by Caleb Braaten] If Wooden Shjips had until this weekend completely sailed under my radar, it could be explained by the fact that in their several years of existence, the San Francisco quartet had not played a proper NYC concert. On tour to support their latest release Dos, the band played a 92Y [...]
It’s been a long time coming, but today marks the eventual arrival of Wale’s highly anticipated debut album “Attention Deficit”. And it sure was worth the wait as his LP boasts guest verses from high-profile artists like Bun B, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, Pharrell Williams, Chrisette Michele, Marsha Ambrosius, J. Cole, Melanie Fiona […]
Updated for Holiday 2009, the PF Flyers Astor fuses fashion-forward thinking with classic sport lifestyle shoes, elevating the combined perspective of fashion and sport. The high top sneakers are built on a minimalist couture court sole and feature a fully ribbed upper, tongue with a leather hook-and-loop closure, and leather laces. Two colorways (bronze qui […]
Although its been a roller coaster year for the Cal Bears, Stanford has undoubtedly had one of its best seasons in sometime after coming off an upset win over the conference leading Oregon Ducks. Aside from the Cardinal’s triumphant season, the team still has to battle Cal this month for the always competitive Big Game. [...]
Japanese brand Cootie is featured in the latest issue of FUDGE Magazine via a fashion editorial. The piece features an appearance by Tommy Cox showcasing the brand’s new collection for Fall/Winter, dubbed Elegance & Rudeness. Photography was done by Tokumasu Junichiro with styling assistance from Marutani Naofumi. Source: Coute Que Coute See more a […]