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Braving the pouring rain (and it’s been pouring in New York for the past week), I made my way to (Le) Poisson Rouge to catch a special acoustic, solo gig by Patrick Wolf who always puts on a great show. And this one had the benefit of being laid-back and intimate.
Patrick Wolf at (Le) Poisson Rouge; May 6th 2009
For the full photo set, visit Prefix Mag. And you can read a review of the show at Out‘s Popnography.
I’ve seen The Kills several times before, but they always make me want to come back. Unfortunately, the Webster Hall show last Saturday, besides making my back hurt for the rest of the week, wasn’t very fun. Or eventful.
The Kills at Webster Hall; May 2nd 2009
Fortunately, The Monday show at Music Hall of Williamsburg made up for it in spades. Not only was there a violent altercation between Jamie Hince and a “fan”, but they also threw in two covers (“Crazy” by Willie Nelson and “I Put a Spell on You” by Screaming’ Jay Hawkins) to mix up the exact same set list they played only two days before.
The Kills at Music Hall of Williamsburg; May 4th 2009
A few more photos from both shows below…
Released: March 3rd 2009
Only Ladytron could get away with an EP stuffed full of remixes of the same tune. Especially when the song in question from their latest album, Velocifero, doesn’t strike us as the ultimate dance track. The first to catch our attention is the “Dirty Vegas Club Remix,” which clocks in at 9:15 min and has the honor of being the longest and most boring of the six remixes on the Tomorrow EP. “Port Royal Remix” is far more palatable though still far from making a runaway dance floor hit.
“Vector Lovers Lucky Remix” is furthest from improving upon the original, sounding nothing like it and dragging on in a plodding fashion for over six minutes. Thankfully the “Great Northern Remix” saves the day by infusing some life into the EP and even manages to give an interesting twist to the melancholy sound of “Tomorrow.” Perhaps because Great Northern is a band in its own right instead of a DJ, the male vocals and added harmonies layered on top of Helen‘s unvarying intonation add actual richness to the track.
Previously published on The Owl Mag.
The Horrors opened for The Kills on the duo’s latest tour of the US. Though tamer than their beginnings, the show was still plenty raw and full of doom and gloom.
Here’s a taster from the May 2nd Webster Hall date:
The Horrors at Webster Hall; May 2nd 2009
In comparison, the May 4th Music Hall of Williamsburg show was much better all around, perhaps due to the venue and its obvious superiority in sound.
The Horrors at Music Hall of Williamsburg; May 4th 2009
The Kills portion of this gig recap will likely see the light of day tomorrow. And, in very excitingnews, I will be shooting the acoustic Patrick Wolf show tomorrow and then Franz Ferdinand on Thrusday. Good times.
Continue reading for a few more photos of The Horrors…
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