Speaking of bands that were dealt an unfair hand by Pitchfork, let me introduce you to The Donkeys. I hadn't heard of them until the Pitchfork review and luckily I was able to read between the lines. This is a loose translation of their review. "I am a self-important music critic" which was followed up [...]
--- - |- Photo by Jeff WenzelIt's a match made in beach metaphor heaven. San Diego surfer bros (and Casiotone for the Painfully Alone pals) the Donkeys will ride the waves of Dead Oceans with the release of their second album, Living on the Other Side.The album comes out on September 9, and the Donkeys have a tour scheduled around its release. That tour begins in September and includes a Septe...
--- - |- Photo by Jeff WenzelIt's a match made in beach metaphor heaven. San Diego surfer bros (and Casiotone for the Painfully Alone pals) the Donkeys will ride the waves of Dead Oceans with the release of their second album, Living on the Other Side.The album comes out on September 9, and the Donkeys have a tour scheduled around its release. That tour begins in September and includes a Septe...
.....and some things never change. Once there was a way to get back homeward.....Boy you're gonna carry that weight a long time. My Son & His Wife & My Grandson came to town yesterday & I met Jonah Danger for the first time. He's nine months old & loves to smile & laugh and grab at grandpa's moustache. But I am so thoroughly enjopying the obvious pleasure these two young people have in bei...
At first blush San Diego's The Donkeys seem stuck in a sunny California vibe circa '66. Gorgeous pop melodies, neon Harmonies, simple tasteful music..........upon closer examination they are...........just like your first impression.
I got these 3 tracks off a blog last year I think. Yesterday I thought "I think I'm ready to buy this compilation today". Well no such luck. This compilation it seems is out of print and impossible to find with a UK/Ireland only release. It must've been limited as they didn't come out that long ago. On Gemm they have some albums ranging from $30-$80. That's just crazy. The compilations a...
Speaking of bands that were dealt an unfair hand by Pitchfork, let me introduce you to The Donkeys. I hadn't heard of them until the Pitchfork review and luckily I was able to read between the lines. This is a loose translation of their review. "I am a self-important music critic" which was followed up [...]