I can totally see what The Pains of Being Pure at Heart is trying for with its music, and I don’t even mind listening to it that much, but something about their live set just sat wrong with it. It probably had something to do with the way their nostalgic, ’80s-tinged dream pop is constructed.… Continue reading The Pains of Being Pure at Heart @ Siren
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists @ Siren
By Brittany Borghi Siren veterans Ted Leo and the Pharmacists brought it big time to the Main Stage last Saturday, ready to prove that they can still shake up a crowd. No stranger to the free festival, they made their first appearance at Siren in 2003, and came back to show off to a new… Continue reading Ted Leo and The Pharmacists @ Siren
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
It was a short week for the whole crew here at Knox Road as we prepped our Siren coverage with some unanticipated delays. You should see us return to form in the coming days, and hopefully you’ve enjoyed your past week regardless – we know how important Knox Road is to you! … Right. Anyway,… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Abby’s Road postponed until next week
Dear Friends, Man. I had every intention of having some substance for Abby’s Road today. I’ve been bouncing around the apartments of friends in Munich for the last 5 days and living out of a suitcase. I slept in a flat with an Ian Brown light fixture and Paul Weller portrait on the wall. I… Continue reading Abby’s Road postponed until next week
Cymbals Eat Guitars @ Siren
Cymbals Eat Guitars played the penultimate set at the Stillwell Stage (the stage that isn’t the main one, derp) on Saturday, so I was surprised that the turnout wasn’t terribly big until they were nearly done. But, on the other end, there was a couple who looked to be in their 50s with cell phone… Continue reading Cymbals Eat Guitars @ Siren
Holy Fuck @ Siren
Holy Fuck didn’t turn heads at Siren, it threw them back in ecstasy. The experimental/psychedelic/dance band is known for their often-improvised instrumental jams, and they brought everything out in their festival-closing set Saturday that seemingly took the crowd by surprise. The thousands-deep slew of people moved like nobody was watching and like they themselves couldn’t… Continue reading Holy Fuck @ Siren
Matt and Kim @ Siren
A lot of good things have been said about Matt and Kim‘s live show, and their performance at Siren isn’t going to change that. The pair’s main stage-ending set at 7:30 p.m. attracted a massive crowd, which packed the long, narrow street serving as general admission space as well as the fenced-off kiddie park stage… Continue reading Matt and Kim @ Siren
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeere’s Siren!
As you all know by now, this past Saturday was Siren Fest, a free, day-long, two-stage concert extravaganza normally held right below the Coney Island Boardwalk. Hell, the main stage is even in the shadow of the famous Cyclone coaster. It’s all very neat, except for the fact that in an astonishing move, the festival… Continue reading Heeeeeeeeeeeeeere’s Siren!
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In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
I’ll be brief because you’ll soon be getting a slew of reviews and photos from us from The Siren Festival. What you may have missed below. [Image via] Monday: Hands release video for “Hold” Let’s Colour Project commercial: Jónsi’s “Go Do” Tuesday: I Am The Dot Wednesday: [MP3] The Cascade: “Super Television” Thursday: [MP3] Someone… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review