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Mai + Charlie: 2017's Top 5 Vinyl from Bands I’ve Loved

Familiar musicians breaking my heart and putting it back together. (Over and over again.) Read More →
Iceland Airwaves 2017, Day 1: Review, Between Mountains and Asgeir

Between Mountains and Asgeir Woke up early to go to the pool, and realized that one of the off-venue shows I was interested in was very near… Read More →
7 Best Local Bands to See at Iceland Airwaves 2017

Still Iceland Airwaves obsessed! Check out these hometown Icelandic acts and hear why they're your best bets to see next month, November 1-5 in Reykjavik and Akureyri. Read More →
5 Best Non-Icelandic Performers to See at Iceland Airwaves 2017

Check out these 5 non-Icelandic bands at Iceland Airwaves, November 1-5 in Reykjavik and Akureyri. (They're traveling there and so should you!) Read More →
Live Review: JFDR at Mezzanine on 4/20

Memory is a funny thing. It wants to repeat patterns, so it can conserve energy. Which is to say, I've seen Jófríður ( JFDR ) perform… Read More →
Live Review: Crystal Fighters at Mezzanine on 03/27

I arrived at Mezzanine slightly before Crystal Fighters got on stage. Masters of presentation, the crew came on stage wearing costumes that wouldn’t be out of… Read More →
Mai (+ Charlie's) Five Best Albums of 2016

Some of my musical choices are a result of extreme loyalty. Also, am fully aware that Beyoncé's Lemonade is probably better than anything I've chosen by a magnitude of 1000%...But others will list her and I really liked these other albums too. Read More →
Iceland Airwaves (Nov. 2-6) Preview Show on Mai + Charlie wsg/ Coco Stereo

Today (October 29th) we delve into the local bands playing at Iceland Airwaves. Blast from the past DJ, Coco Stereo, joins me in the studio as… Read More →
(Non-Icelandic) Bands to Catch at Iceland Airwaves 2016 (Nov. 2-6)

Once again, I'm previewing Iceland Airwaves ! First up for 2016 is my picks for non-Icelandic bands that are playing the festival. We have bands from… Read More →
Vertical Scratchers w/ Rob Crow's Gloomy Place and Owl Paws at BOTH 03/25

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Vertical Scratchers are guys who will arrive in a van and plan to play some of the catchiest indie rock for you. Read More →