By Rhett Guenthner Parkay Quarts took the stage at a sold-out DC9 on November 6 as “more of a Parquet Courts cover band,” frontman Andrew Savage described while the smell of fresh bread wafted through the air for some reason. The difference between Parquet Courts and Parkay Quarts is essentially the lineup. Savage and guitarist …
Tag: 2014
Apr 03
Album Review: Foxy Shazam – GONZO
Foxy Shazam GONZO Self-Released, April 02 2014 Reviewed by Jon Howard Last Fall, two years after the release of The Church of Rock and Roll, Foxy Shazam suddenly announced that they were in the process of recording a new album. Shortly after, the band …
Mar 21
Album Review: Foster the People – Supermodel
Foster the People Supermodel Columbia Records, March 14 2014 Reviewed by Jon Howard Looking back at 2011, it really does seem as though indie pop sensation Foster the People came out of nowhere. Despite having been released nearly year earlier, their single “Pumped Up …
Mar 15
Album Review: Pharrell – Girl
Pharrell Girl Columbia Records, March 03 2014 by Adam Weidemann Pharrell had his hands on two of the biggest pop songs of 2013, but he has had a long and accomplished musical career. Girl is a departure from his hip hop production with The Neptunes, …
Mar 06
Album Review: Real Estate – Atlas
Real Estate Atlas Mexican Summer, March 04 2014 Reviewed by Jon Howard Three years after their impeccable sophomore release Days, indie rock outfit Real Estate return with the highly anticipated Atlas. Atlas sees the band leave behind the more cheerful sound of their previous …
Feb 26
Concert: Graham Colton w/ Cumulus
by Jon Howard I honestly didn’t know what to expect heading into Jammin Java to see Graham Colton play for his local fans. Between my lack of knowledge about the musician and my unfamiliarity with the venue itself (I apologize for my ignorance of the world around me), I walked into Jammin Java completely …
Feb 13
Album Review: Temples – Sun Structures
Temples Sun Structures Heavenly Recordings, February 10 2014 Reviewed by Jon Howard If you had tried to tell me a few years ago that psychedelic rock was about to make a massive comeback, I probably would have laughed and told you to keep dreaming. …