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by Adam McGrath Take note: If your wife is a hot actress, find a way to get her in your band. That’s just one of many pro-level moves made by Peter Matthew Bauer, well known for his work in The Walkmen and now touring behind his debut solo album, Liberation!, a collection of Read More

By Adam McGrath Not every show has to be a knockdown, raucous time. Occasionally it’s nice to just relax and listen to talented musicians ply their craft. Carolina roots rockers Hiss Golden Messenger and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig did just that Tuesday night at Johnny Brenda’s, Read More

by Adam McGrath Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is one of the most written about indie bands of the past decade, ever since their smash debut blew up the fledgling blogosphere in 2005. But in ten years worth of digital ink, it’s possible that no one has ever gotten the band’s Read More

by Adam McGrath Naked gratitude poured from Greg Barnett’s sweat-drenched face as The Menzingers’ vocalist profusely thanked the huge crowd of friends, family, and fans at Union Transfer Saturday night. He was right to be overwhelmed by what could be the biggest show of his music Read More

by Adam McGrath Friday night, Kung Fu Necktie was at capacity before the bands’ weathered vans even rolled up to the Fishtown venue under the El. At 10:00 p.m., two hours after doors and an hour after the bar was three deep, a flock of skinny-pantsed musicians trucked their gear Read More

by Adam McGrath When you find yourself in or adjacent to a mosh pit at a Parquet Courts show, remember to take off your glasses. One unlucky fan of the Brooklyn-based garage-punk rockers forgot this crucial precaution Wednesday night at Morgan’s Pier, and found himself holding Read More