Christopher Owens, who has already shown he’s capable of having a post-Girls career with last year’s solo debut “Lysandre,” will be returning with “A New Testament” this fall. The sophomore release already sounds stronger, but only in regards to the record brimming with tender emotion. Owens continues to use his delicate tenor to speak volumes and […]
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard new music from Jenny Lewis, unless you count the Rilo Kiley’s sweet odds-and-sods release “Rkives” or her cameo on the Wavves album last year. The 38-year-old songstress, who spent a lot of last year doing the Postal Service reunion shows [the photo is from the Greek Theatre show], […]
Who: Girls at the Outdoor Theater In 3 or Fewer Words: Chillingly good.
If you spent any part of last week in Austin for SXSW, it’s quite possible you’ve not yet recovered. If you spent much time at Mess With Texas – the three-day party co-sponsored by FYF Fest – we’re pretty sure you haven’t. The parties at the 1100 Warehouse featured explosive sets from Girls, Titus Andronicus, […]
Darren Weiss is no longer one of the Girls – the Encino-reared drummer-songwriter recently departed the celebrated San Francisco indie-rock band to concentrate on his own PAPA, music he has been incubating since his college days in New York City. PAPA’s debut EP “A Good Woman Is Hard to Find” (released in October) was recorded […]
Things for your terrific Tuesday: ‣ Maynard James Keenan and Puscifer wind down a big tour behind their new album “Conditions of My Parole” with a show at the Orpheum Theatre. Carina Round opens. ‣ Long-running Chicago indie-rockers the Sea and Cake headline the Troubadour behind their ninth album, “The Moonlight Butterfly.” ‣ U.K. soul […]
With its ticklish guitar line and groovy groove, “I Am the Lion King” – the first single from Papa – has plenty of spring in its step, even if the band’s creator, singer-drummer Darren Weiss, might not. Weiss, the Encino native who formed the band with pal Daniel Presant, is also the drummer for Girls, […]
[Buzz Bands LA and friends were out in force at this year’s FYF Fest. Part 3 of 4:] Tijuana Panthers ”¢ Ty Segall ”¢ Future Islands ”¢ Japandroids ”¢ No Age ”¢ Girls Photo galleries: Concert photography by Scott Dudelson Below, our capsule reviews:
A festival and other festivities: ‣ Hard to believe there’s a better bargain than this year’s FYF Fest (especially if you bought your tickets at the screamin’-cheap presale rate). If the involvement this year of über-promoter Goldenvoice eliminates or even alleviates the embarrassing logistical problems of the past two years, FYF 2011 could be a […]
Papa’s groove-laden take on retro indie-rock carries a sweet scent of soul, not to mention a whiff of wryness. The band – the project helmed by Girls drummer Darren Weiss (that’s his big voice up front) and boyhood pal Daniel Presant – is off to a good start. Their debut EP, “A Good Woman Is […]
