Brooklyn’s TV on the Radio is more commonly known as an experimental, alternative/indie-rock band, however, the band brings together several other styles which include electronica, free jazz, hip-hop and soul. Although they had a hit single in “Staring at the Sun”, with their first full-length album, 2004′s “Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes”, it appeared that …
Monthly Archive: February 2009
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Feb
27
2009
Bonnaroo 2009 Artist: Bon Iver
Bon Iver is the name of indie-folk, singer-songwriter Justin Vernon’s band. The name Bon Iver is a corruption of the French “bon hiver”, meaning “good winter.” Their 2007 debut, the independent release, “For Emma, Forever Ago”, came after the breakup of not only Vernon and his girlfriend, but his band, DeYarmond Edison, as well, who …
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2009
Bonnaroo 2009 Artist: Band of Horses
Band of Horses Among the best of a new breed of indie-folk rock bands, they formed in Seattle and later relocated to South Carolina. They were signed to Sub Pop Records, thanks to an opening gig for Iron & Wine. Vocalist Ben Bridwell’s vocals have drawn comparisons to Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Perry …