Tuesday, October 11 2011
20 Questions: Casiokids’ Omar E. Johnsen
Ever have to turn in a term paper at the last second? While your band is on tour? The day before your back gives out? Well, Of Montreal-endorsed dance-rock group Casiokids know such pain, but share a great deal of wisdom and emotional depth in this fascinating 20 Questions feature . . .
Wednesday, December 1 2010
Late Fall New Music Playlist
New releases plus a trip to a music festival gives plenty of options for a playlist
Tuesday, June 15 2010
20 Questions: Casiokids
Norway's latest dance-pop export has songs so catchy, they don't even feel they need to re-record their tracks in English to appeal to US listeners, and as this 20 Questions reveals, a love of all things Woody Allen, a penchant for stealing keyboards, and a wish to travel to Greece are just part of what drives this fascinating, delightful breaking band ...
B.O.M.B. Festival: 30 May 2010 - Durham, CT
B.O.M.B. festival was a great event with a cozy atmosphere in an excellent space. Room enough for some family entertainment, live music and, more importantly, to grow in future years.
Monday, February 8 2010
James Husband: A Parallax I
On his debut solo effort, Of Montreal multi-instrumentalist James Husband demonstrates his real knack for penning melodies, not albums.
Friday, April 3 2009
of Montreal + The Ruby Suns
Kevin Barnes' individual narratives may be filled with confusion, miscommunication, and rejection, but his music's eminently inclusive.
Tuesday, February 24 2009
Of Montreal: Jon Brion Remix EP
This EP teases at what could've been: a full-fledged meeting of eccentric minds that not only works, but sounds almost exactly like what you'd expect it to.
Monday, October 20 2008
Of Montreal: Skeletal Lamping
Following Hissing Fauna, it shouldn't be too surprising that Skeletal Lamping is a bit of a let-down, but it's still a nonsensical dancefloor freakfest that only Kevin Barnes could pull off.
