January 2008
29 posts
Spotlight: Panther
Panther's thumping dance-funk-indie-rock (on a more funky side of the spectrum than, say, The Faint; rather more in the vein of !!!) is a thing to behold. With a sound that ranges in influence from Tower of Power to Pavement, these two…
Music Geek #6: Appearance of "Superfriend" serves as a nice Weezer refresher
It was in 2001 — six-and-a-half years ago — that I first heard tale of Weezer’s mysterious opus, Songs From the Black Hole, a project that frontman Rivers Cuomo had spoken of very little and much hype had arisen behind as a result. It’s…
Review: Rings - Black Habit
It's hard to classify Rings on first glance: This all-female band incorporates elements of experimental music, the modern pop tradition and Eno-inflected ambient, creating an ultimately unique style of music somewhere between the ranks of…
Spotlight: Hammer No More The Fingers
The three-piece Chapel Hill, N.C.-based play an energetic sort of indie rock. Hammer No More The Fingers, seemingly inspired by a plethora of progenitors to more recent indie rock trends, released their self-titled debut EP on Power Team…
Music Geek #5: Snow-covered headphones call for post-rock-stained emotional inquiry
Once again, I've turned my attention to atmospherically pleasing music; this time, my interest has been sparked by flurrying snow that's made its way back to Cedar City. I woke up, left for school, and was given a bit of a hassle by some…
Spotlight: These United States
These United States, a Washington, D.C. based group, release their debut album, A Picture of the Three of Us at the Gate to the Garden of Eden , on March 4. The band, who occupy a vaguely psych folk musical domain. "First Sight," posted…
Kaki King announces U.S. tour dates
Kaki King, the previous subject of a MusicGeek.org spotlight , announced 2008 U.S. tour dates, detailed below. Her entire catalog is essentially made of gold; it's certainly worth of more than a few listens. Kaki King — 2 O’Clock | download
Spotlight: Reed KD
Reed KD, a northern California-based act with a refreshing indie-centric folk-bluegrass-pop style and a penchant for vocals that sound at least a smidgen influenced by Elliott Smith, are set to release The Ashes Bloom on Feb. 12. The album…