AltFreq Weekend Planner (4/2/15-4/4/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
It’s nearly impossible to keep track of all the events going on in the area, so we’re here to let you know what’s happening in live music over the next few days. Watch out on Sundays for our “Weekly Planner,” where we’ll cover the remaining four days of the week.
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Review: Godspeed You! Black Emperor – Asunder, Sweet, and Other Distress
Written by: Mike Hogan
Writing a review of a Godspeed You! Black Emperor is a tricky thing, honestly. They’re such a monumental figure in the post-rock scene; anybody who could possibly be reading this review is already well aware of what they’re getting into. And then of course, there isn’t really anyone quite like GY!BE. The post-rock sound can get pretty unique and eclectic, but there truly is no band quite like these guys. The only benchmark is themselves, but that is a rather lofty benchmark, indeed.
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Hear Music From All 75 Artists Playing Pemberton Music Festival 2015
–Written by Kevin Madert
Pack your bags kids, we’re headed to British Columbia. Pemberton Music Festival –slated for July 16-19 in Pemberton, a village about a half-hour north of Whistler, BC – released today a diverse initial lineup that should draw fans from across the musical spectrum. The bill is topped by hip-hop stars (Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Missy Elliot) alt and indie rockers (The Black Keys, Weezer, Jane’s Addiction), and Tiësto (just for the hell of it).
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News: AnberlinForever.com; the Unauthorized Story of Anberlin
For those of you that are still reeling from loss of Anberlin like we are, you can now take solace in AnberlinForever.com, an extensive unauthorized biography dedicated to the 14 year history of the band. This may not be news of a reunion or new music, but what it is is an extremely thorough and well-conceived written history chronicling every step the band has ever taken.
Anberlin seemed like such a mainstay in the music scene for such a long time, their breakup seemed surreal, if not inevitable. But it’s not often when someone preserves the history of a band in such an admirable way. This isn’t merely a Wikipedia page that will fall into disuse over the years, this is the complete story. And that’s a pretty remarkable legacy to leave behind.
If you’re looking to take a trip down memory lane, or continue nursing the wounds that never quite healed when Anberlin broke up, head over to AnberlinForever.com, and follow the band from step one to their last show.
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Show Spotlight: Moon Hooch @ Jammin’ Java (Wed. April 8)
–Written by Kevin Madert
It’s no secret we’re pretty big fans of Moon Hooch. The saxy trio of McGowen, Wilbur and Muschler utilize little more than a pair of saxaphones and a drum kit to work crowds across the globe into a primal frenzy, and their ceaseless work ethic has enamored them to a dedicated, ever-widening fanbase.
Moon Hooch performing on NPR’s “Tiny Desk” concert series