Field Report.

Field Report is a must listen. Not much else to say about it besides a resounding - they're dope. 

Originally part of Wisconsin based DeYarmond Edison they shared a stage with their bandmate, BON IVER before breaking off to both work on their personal projects. This quote from Adam Duritz, of the Counting Crows, sums their music up best.

"Fergus Falls" by Field Report -- "It's the most incredible song. I can't wait until that entire album comes out and people can hear it. It's an astonishing record ... the songwriting is so good. I got a copy of the CD and was listening to it in the car on the way to the airport, and i had never heard the record in the car, and it blew my mind. I missed my plane driving around San Francisco listening to this record. The scope of the writing, the ambitiousness of the music ... it's bigger than the small stories it's telling."

 
What do you think?

Summer Concert Series Must-Haves: Part Deux

I kicked off my summer concert series last week with an awesome show by Greg Laswell, featuring guest spots by Ingrid Michaelson and Elizabeth and the Catapult. El Rey was a small enough venue to be intimate but big enough for you to feel like you’re amongst, many musical friends. 

Being a petite woman, I still had to do my usual maneuver of weaving through and beneath some strangers' limbs so my view wasn't obstructed by said strangers head. I know it's a successful execution when I am able to not only soak up stage magic, but eye ball all of the eclectic outfits that were brought out to play.

For the second part of the summer concert outfit series, I introduce to you the below, inspired by last week's music and shoe lovers. 

Music Monday: Chew Lips

 

CHEW LIPS is an amazing band hailing from East London that consists of lead singer 'Tigs' Alicia Huertas and multi-instrumentalist James Watkins. Since the debut of their smash single SOLO in 2009, they have spent every waking moment on tour and have blazed a trail many are taking notice of.

After performing at SXSW in Austin, Elle magazine deemed them the best act of the festival. Their unique blend is a mix of vintage sound with electro beats. They are a MUST listen, click here to listen to their mix yourself.

Music Monday - Milo Greene

(courtesy of Last.Fm)

 
We ventured into the city this weekend and were lucky enough to catch the band Milo Greene opening up for The Civil Wars. They were (simply put), super dope and a great new music find to carry us through the Winter months.

Their best asset is their on stage energy and the vocals led by the only girl member of the group, Marlana Sheetz. She could sing anything and people would line up and drop some change to be transported by her haunting and perfect voice.

Point of this story: We're so glad we went early. Get to know them yourself~