Somewhere between the musical aesthetic of Sharon Van Etten and the vocal tone of Zooey Deschanel is songstress Lia Ices. If the comparison raises some eyebrows, that is because “Grown Unknown” is a very hard musical nut to crack.
Author Archives: Andrew Bain
_B-sides: Broken music bands are better off apart_
The breakup of a favorite band is a sad thing. In fact, it may be a sadder event for fans of the band than for the band itself.
Store Review: Rocket Fizz
For anyone who loves nostalgia, Rocket Fizz, the new retro soda and candy store that opened this summer in Westwood, is a dream come true.
B-sides: _Nominee list for 2011 American Music Awards does not reflect current talent_
There’s a lot of talent on the list, but parts of it look eerily familiar to the list from last year’s American Music Awards.
Stuff From the Shelf: ‘In Light’ by Givers
“In Light,” an album by Givers released last summer, is a breath of happy fresh air and is well worth a listen with midterms looming on the horizon. Infectious melodies and catchy male and female vocals mix to create about an hour of pure musical fun.
_Musicians’ tour schedules are too demanding and exhausting_
Any child preparing to sing in an elementary school talent show has heard it. Any member of a choir preparing to perform in a competition has heard it.
Getting into character
Every action has a purpose. It may be trivial ““ a young man walks five blocks because he needs to buy groceries.