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The Great Escape 2010 Day 1: Photos
Day 1 of The Great Escape provided many a musical treat and a thick head. No time to dwell though as day 2 gets under way and promises to be even better than yesterday. For now here’s a selection of what we saw in no particular order of preference with the exception of the little King sitting at the top. Click on the MySpace links to explore the bands further. // more
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Avi Buffalo – Avi Buffalo
Today marks the official release of Avi Buffalo‘s magnificent debut album through Sub Pop. The longplayer has been a mainstay on our stereo for months now and we can confirm that it only gets better with time. Avi Buffalo is the adopted name of 19 Year Old prodigy Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg and his band from Long Beach California. With a unique high voice and virtuoso guitar skills Avi is the sort of talent that only comes along once in a Pink Moon.
For Fans Of: Neil Young, My Morning Jacket, Wilco. // more
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SXSW 2010: Avi Buffalo @ Mohawks
Avi Buffalo is the vessel through which 19 year old Long Beach California native Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg channels his musical powers of which he is blessed with many. Avi Buffalo is signed to Sub Pop and has a self titled album due out in April. It’s a great record but it’s nothing compared to the live performance. Watching this little Californian play guitar is breathtaking.
For Fans Of: My Morning Jacket, Neil Young, Wilco. // more
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You Massive Radar – Bands of 2010 part 1
Here’s who’s got us excited about 2010. We’ve tried to leave off most of the BBC esque acts as you already know about them right? There may be a couple of crossovers though. And no we’re not going to use the term ‘ones to watch’ anywhere. Except there obviously. Let us know anyone we’ve missed as inevitably there will be a lot. Part 2 to follow soon. Download the whole mixtape at the bottom. // more
