“Echoes is the most sensational album opener all year! The Klaxons are more exciting than ever with the sharp turns of this album. Touching the brink of a cosmic explosion, borderline dissonance, and lustrous epiphany – Surfing the Void keeps you on the edge of your seat.” - on the Klaxons ‘Surfing The Void’ (read more)
This year there were introductions and re-introductions. Daft Punk’s vision for Tron finally came to life, Sufjan Stevens had people questioning his musical direction, and we welcomed back BRMC’s brand of old school rock ‘n’ roll. We got to meet instrument builders Buke & Gass, the soulful Sharon Van Etten and up and coming electronic artist Baths. The following list is my version of handing you a bunch of albums with my favorite tracks marked off. (read more)
2010’s Most Underrated Show: Baths, Dosh, & El Ten Eleven
The number of concerts that happen on a nightly basis can cause a “low key” show to be passed up. A prime example that’s been overlooked: Baths, Dosh, El Ten Eleven at Knitting Factory. Not only did each artist put out great albums in 2010, they put on one of the… (read more)
Baths: Plea (Live at the Knitting Factory)
(Source: theartistree.fm)
