Posts Tagged ‘Sympathetic Vibrations’
Sympathetic Vibrations | Keep the Line Moving
It’s obvious the midterm elections are imminent, given all the discourse from talking heads, political ads and (apparently) completely unhinged Kanye West rants. West’s particular brand of political speech is not uncharted territory for artists and celebrities, who frequently wade into the local and national political conversation. But the breadth of the grassroots movements at…
Read MoreSympathetic Vibrations | The Great Wide Open
It was a tensely muted scene at The Rino on Monday night, especially considering the small crowd. Almost all of the room’s high-top tables were occupied by parties of one – many of whom sat quietly with a fidgety, nervous energy. Assorted instruments, packed away tightly behind soft, zippered bags and road cases, lined the…
Read MoreSympathetic Vibrations | Sofar Up Close
One of the most annoying things I’ve noticed about getting older is how much more sensitive I am to hassles. My fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants 20s have been replaced by a more calculated 30s, where most of my decisions regarding evening activities require in-depth analysis using an entirely arbitrary annoyance scale. This can sometimes make it difficult to…
Read MoreSympathetic Vibrations | The Beats Behind the Brawn
Labor Day has come and gone, which means the holy season of NFL football is upon us. And while the Chiefs season will kick off with a pair of away games in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, most Chiefs fans are ramping up for the home opener on Sept. 23 against San Francisco. And if you’re lucky…
Read MoreSympathetic Vibrations | This is How We Do It
Local post-punk band, Emmaline Twist will take a leap forward with the release of its new album, “Dissimulation”, tomorrow. And though the album represents the band’s formal full-length debut, it is by no means the first rodeo for its veteran band members – Meredith McGrade (vocals, guitar) Kristin Conkright (bass) Jonathan Knecht (drums), Krysztof Nemeth…
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