Show: Of Monsters and Men & Sóley
On November 19th at the Orpheum Theatre, Of Monsters and Men and opener Sóley exhibited the diverse musical talent Iceland has to offer. Through ambient songs, Sóley undoubtedly displayed her pianistic talent. Though she played with two musicians, the music was clearly a solo project. Her captivating utilization of echoing created an experimental sound. Contrary
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Matt & Kim with Oberhofer
For as simple of a name as Matt & Kim, these two musicians can put on one hell of a show. This Brooklyn based duo nearly brought the House of Blues down on November 16th with just a drum set and a keyboard, something other bands should aspire to do. Opening for Matt & Kim
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Album Review- Dada Life’s “The Rules of Dada”
3/5 “Newcomers to the Electro-House genre will be entertained, and more experienced listeners can appreciate a handful of satisfying tracks” This album represents the rise of mainstream Electronic Dance Music, often referred to as “EDM”. Anytime I see this acronym thrown around, I must admit I listen to the songs hesitantly. After wading through some not so
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Tame Impala Show Review
When Kevin Parker, lead singer of Tame Impala, walked out on the stage with his band mates, the crowd went wild, cheering and screaming. Royale, the former opera house, was packed to the brim with sweaty concert goers, the air electric with anticipation and the floor sticky with spilled beer. “Wow you guys are really
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Into It. Over It. Make Do and Mend, Hostage Calm, & The Saddest Landscape
This past Saturday (October 20th, 2012), I had the pleasure of going to a concert at the Middle East in Cambridge. The band line-up ending with the headliner was: The Saddest Landscape, Hostage Calm, Make Do and Mend, and Into it. Over it. Having never been to the Middle East before I have to admit
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