What’s Up Wednesday? April 17th

Happy Wednesday y’all! I’m still in shock over this lineup! So many shows, so little time! Tonight might be one of those nights where you hit up a couple! Check out the schedule below! Bob Mould @ Terminal West Those familiar with the decades-spanning oeuvre of Bob Mould—from his pioneering early ’80s work with Hüsker […]

Live Review: Crystal Castles at The Masquerade, September 8

Live Review: Crystal Castles at The Masquerade, September 8

By Julia Reidy; photo by Ben Grad As the floor shook steadily underfoot 50 feet back from the stage upstairs at the Masquerade, the crowd got restless. The room was filled with a seething mass of older teens and younger 20-somethings; a full hour had elapsed since Bear In Heaven’s abnormally early set concluded (much […]

Crystal Castles Bring Some Chaos to The Masquerade, September 8

Crystal Castles Bring Some Chaos to The Masquerade, September 8

By Jhoni Jackson Most electro shows can mesmerize a crowd — repetitive beats, undulating synths and a well-choreographed supplement of strobes and lasers make it easy. But the glitch jams of the Canadian-bred duo Crystal Castles, however, can trigger more. Late last year, Ethan Kath (the beats-making half of the act) told the Independent that […]