We’re Half Awake In A Fake Empire
Though I’m super excited for new material, you can’t go wrong with classics from The National’s catalog. Their show at the Pabst Theater last week was one of the best shows I’ve seen all year. If you missed that night’s take on “Mr. November,” you missed one of the best Milwaukee concert moments [...]
Jul 22nd, 2009
: Gather, Form & Fly
We prop up a lot of records here on Muzzle of Bees. It’s understood that everything we laud we truly enjoy. That being said some records naturally rise to the top and become favorites. I first heard the songs that make up the new Megafaun album live, maybe 2-3 choice cuts. [...]
Jul 21st, 2009
Day Three – Sunday
By Jodi Root 2:42 PM – Bummed I missed the 1:00 PM set of the Mae Shi, but catching a few of Blitzen Trapper’s fun, summer tunes on the A stage make it A-OK. 2:52 PM – Remembering that Pitchfork is just as much about discovering new as well as catching current faves, I trek to the [...]
Jul 20th, 2009
: Rockin’ In The Free World
As I’m rounding third and coming home to the conclusion of the Neil Young bio Shakey, I’m reminded of the above collaboration featuring Neil Young + Pearl Jam from the MTV Music Awards circa 1993. Somewhere I have a well-worn VHS tape with the same footage. I must have played it a hundred [...]
Mar 2nd, 2009
