Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Ryan Muir Fanfarlo "Collectively, they have a homespun quality, as if still learning how to make do. Three band members played mandolin over the course of the show. Three played drums. On one song Mr. Balthazar put down... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Lori Baily, words by Andrew Frisicano Deerhoof This was a damn good show, and not even because they played their "hits," or because I knew most of the songs. In actuality I knew about half, but the very... more info

Persona Sauna — One of my absolute favorite bands right now is Fanfarlo, as I've made it clear in previous posts. Last night I had the delightful opportunity to see them perform at The Bell House in Brooklyn. The setting was quaint, and the lighting was equally as ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jonsi and Alex aka Riceboy Sleeps are listed as "Jonsi (From Sigur Ros) & Alex - DJ set" on tonight's Fanfarlo & Wildbirds & Peacedrums show at Bowery Ballroom (9/21)... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Ramona Falls - Russia (MP3) Ramona Falls is the new band by Brent Knopf of Menomena. In August, he put out his debut, Intuit, on Barsuk. That record, as mentioned a while back, has guests that include Mirah and... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Lori Baily, words by Andrew Frisicano Zs clapping On September 3rd, Glasslands hosted an eclectic lineup of Larkin Grimm, Extra Life, Zs and Liturgy. If you missed it, there are plenty of opportunities to see every band on... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Wildbirds & Peacedrums - There is No Light (MP3) Improbable recipients of the prestigious Jazz In Sweden 2008 prize, Mariam and Andreas [the two members of Wildbirds & Peacedrums] used their winnings to record at the Soundtrack Of Our... more info

NME - The Daily Download — 'My Heart' is, bizarrely, Wildbirds & Peacedrums' first ever physical single release, despite the duo having dropped two critically adored albums already. It's also a hugely powerful ode to singer Mariam Wallentin's own heart that urges it to slow do... more info

Culture Bully — Music video for "There Is No Light" by Sweden's Wildbirds & Peacedrums from the album "The Snake." more info