String Theory
After listening to the Berlin Philharmonic play Schoenberg and Brahms for 2+ hours at Carnegie Hall last night, I was ready for a nightcap at Williamsburg's Glasslands, where Aussie transplants Miracles […]
In Their Bones
Is there any musical experience on this planet greater than hearing the Berlin Philharmonic perform the four symphonies of Johannes Brahms? In a word: No. (More to come.)
Fun Fun Fun Fest – Saturday Pics
All in all, it was a real hoot this past weekend down in Austin at the fourth annual Fun Fun Fun Fest, where I managed to catch nearly 30 bands ranging from
Settling “The Score”
After a hiatus of more than two and a half years, the New York Times has revived its blog The Score, where contemporary composers write about many of the issues surrounding
Jazz Nightcap
After a day out in the rain at Fun Fun Fun Fest, it was a pleasure to wind down Sunday night at the Elephant Room, Austin's main jazz venue, located
Worth the Wet
After falling in the mud, ripping my jeans, and nearly losing my water-soaked camera to the elements, I was about to pack it in when L.A.'s Health made their way
Time Waived
"I have an issue with this thing in the program, where they say none of the songs stretch past seven minutes," says Bradford Cox, who's here today with his pop
This Isn’t Fun (Fun Fun)
Sunday at the Fun Fun Fun Fest starts off in the rain with a heavy set by Austin post rockers This Will Destroy You, which moves from quiet bliss to