Hello all,Just got a new job, and a really nice one at that! We’re going to be off for a couple weeks, and we’ll be back with a review of one of our all-time favorite performers (he’s old, coined “kinky,” and adores Waterloo). We’ll see you in a few, and till then, catch up on Twitter. Peace out for now,-Mgmt.Read More →
Starfucker – “Reptilians”Polyvinyl Records-out now3.5 / 5 Okay, so the band name sounds like an insult a Stormtrooper would throw during a South Park episode. But give us a minute, because we think this Portland, OR electro-pop group is onto something. Right out of the gate, Starfucker has us right away, with a bit of guitar and Flaming Lips-styled electronica melting into a dense, pounding dance/pop groove. Then most fun thing about Starfucker is its, ummm… sheer fun. They play well, play hard, and don’t take themselves too seriously. And just because Starfucker lacks a serious bone in their collective bodies doesn’t mean they don’tRead More →
The Longwalls – “Careers in Science”Static Motor Recordings-out now 3 / 5 Nothing against Boston’s Kurt von Stetten, but his quartet’s blend of Americana/ country comes off a bit tepid. The Longwalls hit a good stride in title opener to “Careers in Science,” introducing us to the band’s sophomore full-length with a simple, catchy whistled hook that erupts into full-on guitar and drums; it’s got pep, step, and sway. But after this solid opening, the rest of “Careers in Science” leaves much to be desired. This is what we think they’re lacking: the fifth element, the quintessence of music. You break down their individual elementsRead More →
You guys heard that right: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart stream their new album before it comes out on the 29th. We’re excited, we’re giddy, we’re expecting a great album… but the connection is down right now. Nuts. Here’s where you can listen to “Belong“; let us know what you think (when it starts working)! Ciao ciao, -Mgmt. Edit: okay, so we found another, still official place for “Belong.” Enjoy!Read More →