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(04/08/14 3:20am)
Avey Tare, a member of the indie-fodder, electro-psychedelic group Animal Collective, along with former Dirty Projectors’ bassist Angel Deradoorian and ex-Ponytail drummer Jeremy Hyman, have created an experimental, horror-film inspired hipster super group named Slasher Flicks. The final product, Enter the Slasher House, is a fun, wild and eclectic pop album that digs deep into the finer details of psychedelic music.
(04/04/14 1:41am)
Nickel Creek’s comeback album deserves a welcome as warm as it is. Dubbed A Dotted Line, the album marks a reunion between guitarist Sean Watkins, fiddler Sara Watkins and mandolinist Chris Thile. The trio had parted ways in 2007, each one honing their skills in other projects ranging from renowned indie-poppers The Decemberists to the rightfully acclaimed classical collective Goat Rodeo Sessions. If anything, A Dotted Line shows that the time away must’ve been incredibly refreshing for the trio.
(03/28/14 12:57am)
Tokyo Police Club have made their name as a unique indie rock band that embodies weird in the best way possible, and their first album in four years, Forcefield is no exception. Singer David Monks leads the Ontario four-piece with his blend of punk and classic rock crooning.
(03/27/14 4:35am)
Future Islands have packed their bags to leave their past home of indie rock limbo and are getting ready to move to the top with their brand new album Singles. Riddled with songs of lively themes and foot tapping beats, this captivating assortment of tunes has made the sound of Future Islands well worth listening.
(03/26/14 4:45am)
Virtual reality isn’t a new fad in the gaming world. Since its earliest inception, there have been hilarious depictions in popular culture of kids entering some futuristic deathtrap masquerading as a VR machine. There has already been many failed examples of trying to immerse players in a virtual environment, such as the quasi-VR Nintendo Virtual Boy that doubled as a retina destroyer.
(03/25/14 6:28am)
Texas couldn’t hold ’em: These three SXSW favorites have upcoming shows in Madison
(03/25/14 7:36am)
Ah, March, what a month. The beginning of spring—snow melts, birds chirp, drunks unfortunately come out of hibernation—when horrible, debilitating seasonal depression finally seems to be evaporating. But for sports fans, March means something else: the return of the annual collegiate basketball tournament.
(03/13/14 9:42pm)
“I will speak now,” the Spring Offensive declares over reggae grooves and chiming guitars on their debut full-length album, Young Animal Hearts. After five years of blistering performances and staggering singles, the Oxford, England indie rockers are given time to speak here. Eleven songs make up Young Animal Hearts, 11 songs were collected over the years and make up something more akin to a greatest hits than simply a debut album.
(03/13/14 5:00am)
Tuesday, March 11 found our intrepid Arts editor Cheyenne Langkamp on the beat at South by Southwest for sweet tunes and good movies. Here’s some of the things she saw down in Austin, Texas:
(03/12/14 4:45am)
When Telltale Games released “The Walking Dead” back in 2012, it was mostly known as the studio that was keeping alive the oft-forgotten adventure game genre with some mildly successful licensed titles. They had just come off the maligned “Jurassic Park.” The limited number of people who knew about Telltale were those paying close attention to the industry. Flash forward two years and they’re producing four different licensed series with one of the most popular game franchises in the industry.
(03/11/14 5:01am)
A big part of the magic that is South by Southwest is never knowing what to expect. Putting aside well-known acts like Pusha T, home grown favorites a la Phox and artists like Against Me! who are stopping by Madison soon, here are some new acts we’re intrigued by down in Austin:
(03/09/14 5:30pm)
We asked. You voted. We present to you the 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners. From food carts to drink specials and sushi to sex spots, it doesn’t get better than this. Thanks, readers, for speaking up!
(03/05/14 4:40am)
With the release of his critically acclaimed album Man on the Moon: The End of Day in 2009, Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi) was welcomed to the music scene with great reception. Over the last five years, Mescudi has altered his technique, which has been followed by mixed reviews. His latest album Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon is by far the biggest departure in style, and unfortunately it doesn’t make as big of an impact as his previous work.
(03/03/14 11:41pm)
Last October, during the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City, Arcade Fire played a pair of not-so-secret shows in Brooklyn under the pseudonym “The Reflektors,” the title of their new album. At a converted warehouse space that held about 3,000 people, tickets sold out instantly for the two shows and within minutes, tickets on StubHub ranged from $220 to $5,000.
(03/03/14 7:26am)
Best Picture: "12 Years a Slave"
(02/28/14 1:34am)
Island Intervals is Joel Thibodeau’s first album in six years as neo-folk one-man-band Death Vessel. His 2005 and 2008 full length EPs Stay Close and Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us introduced the sweet melodies and angelic soprano vocals of Thibodeau to the indie folk scene. For Island Intervals, he teamed up with artists Jónsi of Sigur Rós and producer Alex Somers, traveled to Reykjavik and created a whole new sound inspired by the rugged landscape and isolated beauty of the Icelandic city.
(02/26/14 3:27am)
When Irrational Games shut its door last week, the industry lost a prominent developer that placed a strict focus on narrative. While "Bioshock Infinite" may not have been the savior everyone hoped it might be, it shipped over four million copies and if nothing else, created a worthwhile dialogue about the nature of sustaining a compelling narrative within the context of a typical AAA shooter.
(02/25/14 10:15pm)
Vertical Scratchers’ debut Daughters of Everything delivers an album packed full of energy, soothing vocals and enough garage-band aura to get listeners pumped up for each and every song.
(02/25/14 6:15am)
Saturday night, under Union lights and a Badger’s roof, two of Chicagoland’s up-and-comers established their rock 'n' roll empires, if only for a night. Grunge school graduates Mutts and heartland indie rockers Empires took over the Sett’s stage Saturday, blaring their way through sets full of slow-burner jams and light-hearted indie rock, sprinkled with sharp-edged grunge and shades of punk.
(02/22/14 8:09pm)
Certain albums complement different days of the week. A lazy Sunday, filled with a melancholy for the following workweek, needs the perfect album to fill it with comfort, peace and a beautiful aesthetic. William Fitzsimmons’ Lions accomplishes all three in a grandstanding fashion. A cross between Iron & Wine and Death Cab for Cutie, Lions demonstrates how necessary raw emotion and vulnerability are in order to create a masterful modern folk album.
