Articles by Josh Keller
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No matter how much it seems like Cass McCombs should be boxed in as a run of the mill singer/songwriter, he keeps proving time and time again how he is a uniquely talented voice in a genre that can often be stale and repetitive.
Even though they are working in a genre that isn’t my favorite, I think Grey Skies did a great job with their new EP and created a strong batch of songs that have them carving their own niche in the local scene.
Photo and video coverage of Megafaun and Happy Apple at Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center.
Vancouver’s Japandroids headlined a great triple bill at the Turf Club in St. Paul late Sunday night (and early into Monday morning). Unfortunately, copious amounts of booze lead to the end of Japandroids set dissolving into a bit of a train wreck, marring what until then had been a great night of music.
Due in part to their excellent sophomore album, Gather Form and Fly, Megafaun has seen an increasing level of recognition as the band continues to explore their rustic folk sound. Culture Bully’s Josh Keller recently caught up with the band to talk about their latest record, their previous stops in the Twin Cities and what they have planned for the rest of the year.
Going into the night I was wondering how Woods brittle, lo-fi music would hold up in the live setting, but the band played an amazing set that showed why they have become a pillar in the lo-fi folk scene.
Photo and video coverage of Datarock and Esser performing at Minneapolis’ 7th St. Entry.
While I think I was initially disappointed that the songs were more straightforward and less wildly chaotic than Menomena’s work (especially their last album), I found myself enjoying the set more and more as it went along.
For those of you out there who had your fill of Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles from their incessant performing behind their debut album, it is safe to come out again.
Video coverage of Brother Ali performing with Ant (of Atmosphere) at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair.
