Babyshambles (UK) @ B1 Maximum Jan. 31
Formed in spring 2004, just as the Libertines were beginning to fall apart, Babyshambles became the main vessel for Peter Doherty’s poetic, chaotic rock when he was ousted from the Libertines for his increasing drug use and erratic behavior. Babyshambles released their self-titled debut 7″ in April 2004, and settled on the lineup of Doherty, [...]
French Whore Named Babette @ Krizis Zhanra Jan. 30
Come celebrate January’s filth and slush with French Whore Named Babette’s fuzzy monkey muffin cupcake lovingly cuddly warm super show this Saturday, January 30th at Krizis Zhanra.
Come early and let our adrenaline induced serotonin rush shower you with love. Come late and feel our bile. Your call on this one really.
(Full Details @ Facebook Event [...]
Reel Big Fish (USA) @ GlavClub Jan. 15
Based in Huntington Beach, CA, Reel Big Fish was originally a trio comprised of vocalist/guitarist Aaron Barrett, bassist Matt Wong, and drummer Andrew Gonzales. At that stage, the group was a conventional rock band with pop-metal leanings that covered both classic rock and Top 40 songs – essentially, it was music designed for frat parties. [...]
Oceana (Germany) @ B1 Maxiumum Dec. 25
From an early age it was clear which direction she would take. Oceana’s whirlwind path could not be stopped. Her mother started taking her to concerts as a young child. She saw big name artists including Ziggy Marley, Burning Spear, James Brown and she felt drawn to the stage, where she wanted to sing and [...]
The Orb (UK) @ GlavClub Dec. 19
Paterson’s ambient sets incorporated a wide array of samples and sound effects, ranging from BBC nature recordings to NASA space broadcasts and special effects. With those samples mixed underneath the music of ambient pioneers such as Eno and Steve Hillage, his sets became popular alternatives for dancefloor victims and worn-out club kids. The Orb’s first [...]
Xiu Xiu (USA) @ Gogol Dec. 19
Having performed together in previous groups IBOPA (the Indestructible Beat of Palo Alto) and Ten in the Swear Jar, Jamie Stewart and Cory McCulloch in 2000 formed their third collaborative effort, Xiu Xiu. An amalgam of various independent artists and friends, Xiu Xiu began its first tour in 2000. Prior to the 2002 release of [...]
Mumiy Troll (Russia) @ Milk Dec. 17-18
Mumiy Troll (pronounced Moo-me Troll) is undoubtedly the most influential Russian band since the fall of the Soviet regime. Mumiy Troll actually left their mark on rock history with startling albums and live performances bursting with energy, warmth and total debauchery. The band was formed in 1981 in Vladivostok by Ilya Lagutenko. The literal name [...]
The Herbaliser (DJ-Set, UK) @ Ikra Dec. 12
(one of our personal favorites btw…)
The Herbaliser are one of the more purely hip-hop-oriented acts on Ninja Tune’s roster of sample-based pocket-funk. Combining deft midtempo beats, well-chosen jazz and funk figures, sparse scratching, and even the odd rap, Herbalizer bridge the gap between dusty B-side instrumental hip-hop and London’s new school of psychotropic beat scientists. [...]
Natalie Imbruglia (Australia) @ B1 Maximum Dec. 11
By mixing Lisa Loeb/Alanis Morissette-like singing with music that sounds similar to a more mainstream Portishead at times, Natalie Imbruglia became one of the biggest pop sensations in Europe. Born in Sydney, Australia, on February 4, 1975, Imbruglia was one of four sisters and grew up in a tiny beach town. After becoming a teen [...]
Biohazard (USA) @ B1 Maximum Dec. 8
Biohazard was one of the first bands to regularly incorporate elements of both hip-hop and hardcore metal into their sound; since their lyrical fare dealt with the harshness of urban life and the resulting anger and frustration, which both genres of music have been known to address, the connection only made sense, especially in light [...]
