Watch the video for Curren$y's "Fast Cars Faster Women" and get a sense of his style. Hint:There is a lot of smoking, a few fast cars and, yes, many seemingly fast women:
Tennis got into music making like any other indie duo - the musicians caught the bug after a yearlong sailing trip. Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley's Atlantic voyage inspired them to get all melodic, and upon returning home, the married couple started writing sea-sparked pop songs. The result? Tennis' debut album, Cape Dory.
Tennis' latest album, Young & Old, includes the stylings of the band's new drummer, James Barone. It's a bit more blues-y in nature, but equally as charming. Catch Tennis at RecordBar May 12. Doors open at 9 p.m. The 18-and-older show costs $10, $12. Watch Tennis' video for "My Better Self," a track off Young & Old, below:
Pug's road to musical artistry was an odd one. He was a playwrighting student at the University of North Carolina. Before Pug began his senior year, he quit his studies because he was miserable. After leaving the university, he went to Chicago and worked as a carpenter during the day. At night, he played guitar. He recorded his first EP, Nation of Heat, on a scant budget and literally gave his music away to fans. Surprisingly, his plan worked, and positive word about his music spread. Pug is preparing to release his second record, The Great Despiser, April 24 (Lightning Rod Records).
You can listen to a four-song set from the band at Daytrotter. Songs performed include: "Beauty Beats," "Daze," "Egyptic" and "She's Looking for Something."
On April 6, Beats Antique will be at the Granada. Support from Random Rab. Doors open at 9 p.m. for the 18-and-older show. Advance tickets are $18; they're $20 at the door.
You can catch this talented man exhibiting his skills when he and fellow Puscifer members perform at the Music Hall at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 ($28-$38). Support courtesy of Carina Round.
About a week or so ago, Puscifer released the video for "Telling Ghosts" (via Stereogum).
From the various press releases out, it seems that the pilot program will select 25 students for a four-week course starting June 18. It's open to students entering high school or college. Past that, details are sparse, with nothing yet revealed as to how participants will be selected for what are sure to be much-desired spots.
There's an informational meeting at the Kauffman Center Saturday, February 18, wherein more will be revealed. To RSVP, fill out the online entry form.
Get a taste by listening to/downloading "Wowowow".
Want more? Listen here to "the Sun and Moon" or "the Cat and Mouse".
See Cursive with Ume and Virgin Islands on March 2 at RecordBar. Doors open at 9 p.m. for the 18-and-older show. Cost is $15.
Wayne Coyne, of the Liberty Hall-bound Flaming Lips, just wants your full attention
Dancefestopia, a hip-hop and pop-oriented festival, arrives this weekend
Summer 2012 music concerts
Music Forecast May 31-June 6: DJ Ozgood, Blitzen Trapper, New Edition, Disney classics and more
The Rumblejetts' Jud Kite on drums, art and the band's latest, Motor Honey
Q&A: Eric Earley of Blitzen Trapper
Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart on art, human angst and naps
Joe Pug on touring, giving music away, and becoming an adult