Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Cryptacize, The Passionistas March 17, 2009Bottom of the HillReview By Nicholas GitomerBetter than: Getting pinched for not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day.
When it comes to Ariel Pink, or more properly, Ariel Pink's Haunted
Graffiti, it seems some people hate his self-conscious
"outsider" pop postures. But he also has his adherents. Personally, I used to think
he was awful--but then the hooks to his perfect pop tune "Helen"
latched on to me.
Going into this sh
Josh WildmanGang Gang Dance likes treesI've been to lots of great (((folkYEAH!))) events over the years, but this one--just announced--for Saturday, August 29 is pretty much the sweetest lineup they've had yet. For one night the indie promoter is teaming with Kemado Records to host "In the Pines," featuring an incredible bill of psych, folk, metal, and bands that melt those pots together: Woods, Dungen, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Gang Gang Dance, Kurt Vile, Farmer Dave Scher, Saviours, VietN
Neon Indian @ Rickshaw Stop Mapping out a universe of spongy synth leads and canned beats, Texas tinkerer Alan Palomo has managed an offbeat triumph in Psychic Chasms, the debut of Neon Indian, his one-man project. The album, which features such casually sung gems as "Terminally Chill" and "Ephemeral Artery," was recently released by the rising Sacramento label Lefse. But beyond the jokey song titles and ticklish retro groove is a mind-altering listen.
Neon Indian captures the heightened re
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