News in Brief: Music Now Festival, D'Angelo, M83, Extra Life, James Blackshaw
+ The Music Now Festival is happening in Cincinnati March 11 and 12 and will feature Kronos Quartet (playing two sets, including a new piece by Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry), the Books, and Toumani Diabate. The fest will once again take place at the lovely-looking Memorial Hall Theater-- check out our photos from last year's Music Now here. + MIA soul star D'Angelo: Still alive...and making music! With Prince!! (Maybe.) According to a press release, the two funk freaks are "expected to creat...
Pop Matters — M83's first in a series of ambient works is a hazy, inconsistent affair that is best suited to fill in as your latest rainy day soundtrack. more info
Pitchfork — + The Music Now Festival is happening in Cincinnati March 11 and 12 and will feature Kronos Quartet (playing two sets, including a new piece by Arcade Fire's Richard Reed... more info