Bonus MP3: The Burning Hotels — “Beard”

Much has been made — by us, even — about The Burning Hotels’ new sound of late, and how far a cry it is from the band’s poppy (and highly enjoyable) post-punk origins. Indeed, their new New Wave-oriented output is an obvious change for the outfit. But Chance Morgan and…

Last Night: Sia at the Granada Theater

SiaGranada TheaterAugust 7, 2011 Better than: watching someone with a gift trying to make it seem like work. I don’t know if Sia has been bestowed the nickname “The Voice.”  She ought to, though. She certainly earned that title last night, performing before a sold out show at the Granada. And…

Over The Weekend: Kinky Friedman at Sons of Hermann Hall

Kinky Friedman, Josh Alan FriedmanSons of Hermann HallAugust 6, 2011 Better than: Rick Perry’s prayer meeting. Sons of Hermann Hall had a full house on Saturday night for KNON’s 28th anniversary celebration, headlined by Kinky Friedman. It was a hardcore segment of The People to whom the station gives Voice, and they…

For Two Weeks Now, Spune’s Lance Yocom Has Been In An Arizona Hospital

While vacationing in Arizona a couple weeks back, Spune Productions owner Lance Yocom checked himself into a Flagstaff hospital with flu-like systems and a fever of over 100 degrees. Problem is, doctors have had difficulty determining what, exactly, was the specific cause of his condition.Since early last week, he’s remained…

Last Night: Sundress, Dove Hunter at The Double Wide

Sundress, Dove Hunter, Chris CatalenaDouble WideAugust 4, 2011Better than: Vice’s Dos and Don’ts To be clear: Last night’s show at The Double Wide, despite boasting The Black Angels’ name in bold print, wasn’t a Black Angels show. It was a show “curated” by The Black Angels, the fine print for…

Last Night: Sitting Through The Two-Hour Electric Daisy Carnival Experience Film

Electric Daisy Carnival ExperienceAugust 4, 2011 Better than: anything else going on in Hurst last night. Granted, we’re not familiar with weeknight activities in Hurst, but the screening was sold out, which indicates some level of excitement. Last night’s premiere of the Electric Daisy Carnival Experience documentary was like watching a…

On Deck: What’s The Polish Ambassador Been Jamming Lately?

Musicians are undoubtedly influenced by the music they listen to. An artist’s musical selection can sometimes even foretell what a next album might sound like. So if you’ve ever wondered what the artists who grace your stereo are getting funky to, here’s your chance to find out. Every week, I’ll…