Nov 23 2010
21 Tales of Tastemakers: Cathy Pellow
I am such a huge fan of all the young people I have met that have either been affiliated or are still at Northeastern working on Tastemakers. Alumni have even come to work at Sargent House. Overall, I pretty much know that if you were involved in Tastemakers, you are the kind of person we would love to have at Sargent House working with us; you are passionate about music… continue reading
Q&A with Gypsyblood
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m pretty lousy at this whole music journalism thing. I’m impossibly stubborn when it comes to listening to new music, especially with bands I haven’t read anything about, and can be a bit heavy handed with the “next” button on my iPod. In fact, if Tastemakers wasn’t pressed to find an opener for Tastemakers Presents back in August I probably wouldn’t have given… continue reading
Fang Island – Fang Island
Fang Island, what originally started as a Rhode Island School of Design art project, has become a SXSW sensation and indie-adored band since the new release of their self-titled album. Although Fang Island presents a general lack of vocals, the progressive vibe and classic rock and organ-inspired instrumental interludes make this an upbeat, compelling, and inspirational album. ‘Dreams of Dreams,’ the opening song, begins with a bang, literally. Fireworks and… continue reading
The Short Round Sound – Cathy Pellow
Cathy Pellow, founder and owner of Sargent House, talks with Short Round about her ever-growing musical family. Featuring tracks by Native, Portugal. The Man, Good Old War, Lisa Papineau, Fang Island, and Russian Circles. Check it out on iTunes here.
The Short Round Sound – Dave Davison
Dave Davison of Maps and Atlases and Cast Spells stops by to chat with DJ Short Round. Check it out on iTunes here.