Written by Danielle I have a soft spot for bands containing a single female member who is not the lead singer (i.e. a female in a band who plays in instrument and is not a front woman backed up by a bunch of nameless faceless dudes playing music). I also have a soft spot for Indie rock bands, especially the dying breed of Indie bands that are actually signed to an independent … [Read more...] about SSPU and Viva Voce Live
Oh, Nelly
Written by Danielle Sometimes working with a big name producer (or two, or three) can be more of a curse than a blessing. Case in point: Nelly Furtado's new album, Loose. Sure, she managed to reel in Pharell Williams (No Doubt's Rock Steady, N*E*R*D, Snoop Dog, Jay Z) and hitmaker Timbaland (Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliot, Aaliyah), but all that got her was a bunch of … [Read more...] about Oh, Nelly
The Pink Pirate, Live
Written by Danielle "An Intimate Evening With Esthero." "A Very Special Acoustic Benefit With Esthero." "Drunken Story Telling With the Coolest Pirate Around." Call it what you will, but it was obvious from the moment Esthero (affectionately known by fans as The Pink Pirate, or Lil' Dukes Up) sauntered onto the stage at the Independent in San Francisco with a bottle of … [Read more...] about The Pink Pirate, Live