Moog Like Rogue, Fest Words & Photos by James Gilstrap How many conversations have I had revolving around how to pronounce “Moog”? Thanks to Moogfest FAQs, I have the knowledge to not sound like a fool. So begins, the first step in entering my fest of Moog. Let me tell you the rest. Thursday 19 … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Words by Katie Moulton Overload. Today’s massive music festivals promise excess of experience—whether it’s headliners piled on top of each other, the stimulants (rock-climbing wall! fingernail art!) that have nothing to do with music, or the legions of fans they attract. In fact, Austin City Limits festival in Austin, Texas has … Read more
Este Haim | All photos by Katie Moulton Words and photos by Katie Moulton Weekend 2, Day 2: The crowds got bigger, the sun got hotter, and the rock shows got better. (For a review of Day 1, click here.) Saturday, October 12 Parquet Courts, 11:30am, Bud Light stage One of the first sets of … Read more
Canadian singer Grimes (AKA Claire Boucher) has a new record, entitled Visions, coming out tomorrow (4AD). Early spins of Visions indicate that Grimes has zeroed in on a unique musical alcove; beat-heavy electro-pop that consistently toes the line between dreaminess and darkness, the familiar and the odd. The lead single “Oblivion” kicks off with a … Read more