I was only relatively familiar with Seattle-based band Fleet Foxes (as in, a boy made me a mix that had one of their songs on it) before I saw them live in concert last night, but it was not long before they had their foxy little claws embedded deep inside my heart. For a band that is rather popular amongst plaid-flannel-wearing indie crowds, and for being so extraordinarily talented, they poss...
Thanks to Alex for taking these pictures with my broken camera Second night in a row of Fleet Foxes bliss. I know, I really am spoiled. Same amazing sounds, different banter. That's really the charm of these guys; they love to respond to the audience. I like how someone just randomly yelled out, "Ren and Stimpy!" To that, Casey Westcott joked that there was no open invitation for...
I found out about this band from Jambase. Joe Russo of the Duo calls them one of the best new bands of 2008. I took the daywalker's word for it and checked them out. I've heard one of their songs on the local college radio station, but I really love the entire album. Robin Pecknold and Skyler Skjelset are from a suburb outside of Seattle, and share an appreciation for the great folkies like ...