Seven out of ten stars...If true love makes for the best pop music, then the love that Jonathan Bree and Heather Mansfield—who record together under the name "The Brunettes":www.myspace.com/thebrunettes—hold for each other is wholly responsible for the pristine, adorable pop collection that is their latest album and "Sub Pop":www.subpop.com debut, Structure & Cosmetics. Recorded with experienc
Ever had the feeling that you've just seen what could have been a fantastic gig but it was ruined by factors other than the band. I went to The Brunettes headlining gig at Refuel and anyone with a Radio One concession card could get in for free. Thus inviting idiots who weren't that bothered about the bands. I only saw the end of Haunted Love's set (though I had turned up hours before because t...
Wherefore art the Brunettes?I saw this adorable band from New Zealand in May of 2005, playing at the Avalon in Boston along with Rilo Kiley and Nada Surf. I think they'd just finished touring with the Shins. I didn't even look for a CD that night because we were in a hurry to get back to the T after the show, and I've been trying to figure out where the hell to get one (digitally) ever since....
The Brunettes onstage at the Wiltern TheaterHere is a concert review that kind of fell by the wayside. Indie Mom and I saw the the Brunettes from Aukland, New Zealand, when they opened for Beirut at the Wiltern Theater on May 30. They are quite a crowd onstage, with six or seven members, but the main focus is on the duo of Jonathan Bree and Heather Mansfield.Mansfield and BreeThe couple have ...
Seven out of ten stars...If true love makes for the best pop music, then the love that Jonathan Bree and Heather Mansfield—who record together under the name "The Brunettes":www.myspace.com/thebrunettes—hold for each other is wholly responsible for the pristine, adorable pop collection that is their latest album and "Sub Pop":www.subpop.com debut, Structure & Cosmetics. Recorded with experienc
...The Brunettes. Of New Zealand.They should add that category to the music award shows, so that twee bands can start winning some awards too, haha.Take a listen and tell me if you're not bubbling with warm happiness after hearing this song!
Wherefore art the Brunettes?I saw this adorable band from New Zealand in May of 2005, playing at the Avalon in Boston along with Rilo Kiley and Nada Surf. I think they'd just finished touring with the Shins. I didn't even look for a CD that night because we were in a hurry to get back to the T after the show, and I've been trying to figure out where the hell to get one (digitally) ever since....