Author Ane Skjoelaas

Post-rock/punk outfit and local weirdos Deerhoof just celebrated their 20th anniversary and 12th album release with La Isla Bonita on November 4th. Their noisy whimsicality filled a sold out Great Americ...

There are these rare moments during a show when I wonder if a single instrument, such as a solo voice, would have been enough to fulfill a night's performance. When Canadian singer/songwriter Al Spx sang...

Swedish sister duo, First Aid Kit, have experienced unprecedented success in America these last couple of years with their woodsy folk/country-inspired pop music. With a modest yet hearty voice, Oklahom...

Kyle Thomas, aka King Tuff, visited Great American Music Hall last week with his power neo-garage pop (or what you will), bringing surf-pop sweetheart Katy Goodman as La Sera on his team. Not surprisingly...

Indie rock and experimental pop duo Foxygen are known for having a hot and vibrant live show, and rumours proved true last Friday when we got a taste of their energetic nine-piece live band at The Fillmore....

Folk artist Sam Amidon has jazzed up both his new record Lily-O (2014) and American tour with amazing guitarist Bill Frisell and bassist Shahzad Ismaily. Monday October 13th, they pleased their San Franci...

  Hailing from the great capital of Norway, Oslo, Level & Tyson are an alternative rock band with an experimental vibe. Their sound stretches from noisy, punky howls to sweet-as-sugar ballads. Th...

After releasing his fifth album this summer, LA-based White Fence came to Rickshaw Stop last Thursday October 9 to celebrate For the Recently Found Innocent (2014) -- Timothy Presley’s first White Fenc...

Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice has always puzzled me with his incredibly intimate and almost embarrassingly straightforward yet poetic lyrics. His music is a big collection of moody love songs; howev...

London-based American folk artist Sam Amidon is known for his unique interpretations of traditional folk songs and other lyrical materials. His tunes reflect a wide range of emotions, from those with an in...

After a summer spent performing at a long line of Norwegian festivals, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Monica Heldal is finally ready to conquer the US with her debut album, Boy From the North. The record'...