When someone as antisocial as myself is beginning to feel the constraints of confinement, I can only imagine how the rest of the world is feeling. I’m missing live music in particular, but thankfully, some artists seem to be finding workarounds to help us bridge this divide. Brian Lopez is one such performer filling the void left with a live recording. But, unlike many others, Lopez manages to encapsulate the warmth of the live music, the sense of camaraderie, the intimacy of a stripped down set, of complete sensory command, that goes along with the in-person experience on his live collection released in April called Bunker Stories…
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5 Must-Hear Mellow Singles
5 Must-Hear Mellow Singles featuring Carriers, Brian Lopez, Lui, Simen Mitlid, + niko rose…
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Dana Williams “Preach” Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – Spotify Charley Crockett “Lil’ Girl’s Name” Facebook – Twitter – Instagram Brian Lopez “Your Nomenclature” Facebook – Twitter...
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decker. “Holy Ghost” Sofar New York AJJ “No More Shame, No More Fear, No More Dread” from The Trundle Sessions Courtney Marie Andrews “Irene” Live on KEXP...
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Best Music Videos of 2015: 15. Numb Bats “To Die” Director: Michelle Blades 14. MRCH “Highway Drivin’” Director: Frank Thomas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3f1bNiILQg 13. decker. “O.D.B.” Director: Matty Steinkamp 12 Giant...
Continue reading...The Lily LP Pays Tribute to Rainer Ptacek
by Brent Miles Staff Writer Most of the music emanating from Tucson bears some sort of influence from prolific (German-born Tucsonan) guitarist Rainer Ptacek, who passed...
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MRCH “Highway Drivin’” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3f1bNiILQg Brian Lopez “Modern Man” Alta Violet “Pass the Time” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzJbWgOHhoo The Everests “Rowena” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDq8l7eEy0Q Banshee Speak / Hoodlum Joe “Do You Have a Lighter”...
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by Rosie Magana Contributing Writer Maybe you haven’t yet heard of chicha music? Maybe you’ve never even swayed to the rhythm of cumbia? If you fall...
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by Frank Ippolito Associate Editor So, I get this email from the wonderful and lovely editors filled with a bunch of new stuff to listen to...
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Local bands and musicians have been known to show their chops by covering other artists they love. Here are 7 rad cover songs for your enjoyment. Lonna...
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Field Tripp “John Wayne” Brian Lopez “Static Noise” Nerdzerker “BIC (Blowing in Cartridges)” Travis James and the Acrimonious Assembly of Arsonists “Everybody Lies (Truth Be Spoken)”...
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Brian Lopez “Crossfire Cries” I don’t know what I love more about Brian Lopez: his voice or his musical sensibility. On “Crossfire Cries” you can hear...
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