Better Oblivion Community Center “Dylan Thomas” And I thought that boygenius and Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett were great combos (and they certainly were two of the best), and therefore nothing would ever come close, well, along comes Better Oblivion … Continue Reading
Alan Getto “Change” Versus Wow. Think of a slightly more positive Conor Oberst with a better voice and beautiful slide/blues guitar playing and you get Alan Getto. Inspired by paradoxical elements of life and examining his own transition into his … Continue Reading
The Pacing Party “Creep/Freak” fine What a tremendous sound The Pacing Party have. Think Conor Oberst singing lead for Modest Mouse with a more melodic sound. That’s what The Pacing Party has. Daniel Gardner, front person for the band, says: … Continue Reading
Conor Oberst “Barbary Coast (Later)” Salutations Conor Oberst is one of my heroes, and it is so wonderful he has not lost his sense of ironic bitterness. Nobody combines images quite like Oberst. Take this verse for example: I don’t … Continue Reading