NUVO: Music

Snake Pit slithers to turn three

Katherine Coplen — Sun, 26 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

DJs Afrojack, Diplo, Topher Jones spin Sunday in IMS infield by Katherine Coplen For a few decades, the most raucous, scandalous parties in Indianapolis started at 5:30 a.m. That's when the gates to the Snake Pit, the party space housed inside Turn One of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, opened yearly during the Indy 500.…

Review: These City Limits, 'For the Rest of This Life...'

Joey Megan Harris — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

Alt-rockers These city Limits bring out one of the best albums of 2013 so far with For the Rest of This Life... by Joey Megan Harris These City Limits' For the Rest of This Life... is an awesome album.…

Review: Bashiri Asad and Xenobia Green at Jazz Kitchen

Ben Smith — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The combination of Bashiri Asad and Xenobia Green, Deep Fried 5, and The Right Now make for a sultry night of young soul and funk at The Jazz Kitchen on Friday night. by Ben Smith It was like the perfect mix of crunchy party funk, baby-making R&B, and bombastic soul music - a potent combination of styles. Someone needs to bottle this up and market it as a two-in-one aphrodisiac/antidepressant.…

Japandroids reach new level of popularity

Katherine Coplen — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

It's 2008, and Dave Prowse and Brian King are frustrated. by Katherine Coplen It's 2008, and Dave Prowse and Brian King are frustrated. After years of attempting to break into the live music scene in Vancouver, the duo's band Japandroids hadn't progressed much past their humble, DIY beginnings.…

Review: Foals, Surfer Blood at Deluxe

Rachel Hanley — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

F is for fun. F is for Friday. F is for Foals. by Rachel Hanley Foals with Surfer Blood at the Deluxe at Old National Center was a surreal evening. Unfortunately this writer had issues accessing the performance due to a miscommunication, and missed Blondfire.…

Review: Clutch, The Sword at The Vogue

Wade Coggeshall — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:44:00 -0400

After an extended period in which they focused more on the blues side of their sound, Maryland band Clutch have brought back the groove that's made them underground legends and a touring force by Wade Coggeshall After an extended period in which they focused more on the blues side of their sound, Maryland band Clutch have brought back the groove that's made them underground legends and a touring force. Playing for a sold-out crowd Sunday at The Vogue, the quartet went early and often to tracks from their 10th and latest album, Earth Rocker.…

Lineup shake-up for Elsinore; show in Indy Saturday

Michael Homan — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:00 -0400

With a lineup change for Illinois alt-rockers Elsinore comes a fresh start. by Michael Homan Forming that crucial bond between bandmates seldom comes easy and usually takes a lot of time. If that connection isn't there, then recording and promoting a single album can create enough stress to break up the group completely.…

Away and back again: Frank Schweikhardt

Allison Krupp — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

Frank Schweikhardt gives insights into his new album, Kitchen Table. by Allison Krupp Frank Schweikhardt's second studio album Kitchen Table is big-eyed and hushed; an honest, simple dip into the steady perceptions of this Midwestern musician. Standout tracks include "Motel," with its soft pick electric guitar, paced percussion and lulling space between lyrics.…

Slideshow: Peter Murphy at Deluxe

Christian Doellner — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Christian Murphy captured shots of Peter Murphy performing at Old National Centre. by Christian Doellner

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Slideshow: May Day II at Klipsch

Mitchell Miller — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Photos of Bush and Soundgarden during May Day at Klipsch. by Mitchell Miller

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Two nights of rock at Rock House Cafe

Joey Megan Harris — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Lazy Hawk talks new vinyl and a two-night show that starts tonight. by Joey Megan Harris Who will take one of Indiana's most-beloved grassroots promo company's place when Lazy Hawk puts on their swan show later this year? "What we're doing is we've spent the last two years building a name for ourselves, building a trust with bands, putting on good shows, and getting weird," laughs Will Schlosser, also known as Lazy Hawk.…

Slideshow: Metz at Radio Radio

Mitchell Miller — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Mitchell Miler shot Metz at Radio Radio. They performed with TV Ghost and Ancient Slang. by Mitchell Miller

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Review: May Day 2013 at Klipsch

Jeff Napier — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Jeff didn't love May Day this year, but he was pleasantly surprised by Bush. by Jeff Napier It was toward the end of a surprisingly enjoyable Bush set, during a surprisingly good cover of "Come Together" when Gavin Rossdale, the band's cut and chiseled frontman decided it would be a good idea to take his wireless mike out to the lawn. Big.…

Slideshow: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Vogue

Christian Doellner — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

A selection of photos from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's performance at the Vogue. They performed with thenewno2. by Christian Doellner

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Slideshow: Weekend Wrap-up, May 11-12

Bryan Moore — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Photos by Bryan Moore capture the Fountain Square carnival and other weekend happenings. by Bryan Moore

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Punk Rock Prom 2013 at The Hoosier Dome

Scott Raychel — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:30:00 -0400

The all-ages Punk Rock Prom makes its triumphant return. by Scott Raychel This past weekend, Piradical Productions held their annual all-ages Punk Rock Prom at the Hoosier Dome in Fountain Square, where patrons were encouraged to "dress your best and bring your dancing shoes." This year featured several pop punk acts, including The Purple Peanut Armada's last show, girl-punk group No Direction, Pirad favorite Highway Magic, the energetic Automagik, and shred masters Diarrhea Planet, who have made this their second consecutive appearance in Indy's Punk Rock Prom.…

Slideshow: Dillinger Escape Plan at Emerson Theater

Mitchell Miller — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Highlights from Dillinger Escape Plan's show at the Emerson on Tuesday, featuring Faceless and Royal Thunder. by Mitchell Miller

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Tribute to Jason Molina at Bluebird Saturday

Katherine Coplen — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400

Dearly departed and dearly beloved Jason Molina will be celebrated with an all-star concert and memorial at the Bluebird this weekend. Molina, 39, died on March 16 from organ failure due to alcoholism.…

Bill Staines is damn honest

Guy Johnson — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

A long road and a packed setlist takes folk artist Bill Staines from small-time crowds to the Indy Folk Series stage. by Guy Johnson Bill Staines reckons he's performed 7,200 concerts in some 47 years, driving three million miles on North America's highways and back roads. But none of those miles brought him to Indianapolis until an Indy Folk Series gig eight years ago.…

Opeth find new adventures in epicness

Wade Coggeshall — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:54:00 -0400

The idea when starting the creative process for Heritage was to have an "earthy, honest type of sound," said Akesson. "We wanted it to sound more live. by Wade Coggeshall Epic European metal bands don't often schedule tour dates in Indianapolis. Pretty much every other nearby city - even Louisville - but not here.…

Slideshow: Frontier Ruckus, Moon Taxi at White Rabbit

Kristen Pugh — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Two folk groups, one marvelous evening at the White Rabbit Cabaret on Thursday, May 9. by Kristen Pugh

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Review: Opeth at The Vogue

Wade Coggeshall — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

The line to get into Opeth at The Vogue snaked around the block last Thursday. by Wade Coggeshall I may have been mistaken in my preview of Opeth's May 9 show at The Vogue that they've played in Indianapolis before. I believed they may have been an opening act here some lost decade ago.…

Review: Brad Paisley at Klipsch

Jon R. LaFollette — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Nothing accidentally racist here. Just a celebration of fishing and multiculturalism. by Jon R. LaFollette A slick Nashville pro whose charming humor is outdone only by his guitar prowess, Brad Paisley has been my favorite country mega star since releasing his 2009 masterwork American Saturday Night, a colorful celebration of multiculturalism that praises fair food, fishing and spring break while simultaneously bashing chauvinism and racism. Bored with the beer-and-truck clichés too many of his macho country peers rely on, Paisley has recently ditched the thrill of radio singles (of which he claims 16 number ones) and refocused his talents on engrossing, statement-making albums which see a life beyond the conventions of his chosen genre.…

Review: Trixie Whitley at White Rabbit Cabaret

Rachel Hanley — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Trixie Whitley's performance last night at the White Rabbit Cabaret had the crowd in a mute awe by Rachel Hanley It's rare to find an entire venue in silence. However, Trixie Whitley's performance last night at the White Rabbit Cabaret had the crowd in a mute awe.…

Review: Indy Guitar Summit at Jazz Kitchen

Ben Smith — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Jazz guitar virtuosos young and old take the stage once again for an outstanding performance to half- packed bar. by Ben Smith Maybe it was because it was Mother's Day Eve, but for whatever reason, the crowd was thin at The Jazz Kitchen for the bi-annual Indianapolis Guitar Summit on Saturday night. The musicians - especially guitarist and Jazz Kitchen general manager Frank Steans - would maybe have preferred a larger audience, but selfish me was perfectly content in my surroundings.…