Day three of Desdemona (or “DesFest” as the locals were calling it) was every bit as wild as you’d expect from a day that gathers together The Fiery Furnaces, The Walkmen, We Are Scientists, Rogue Wave, and others. I wasn’t able to see everyone I wanted to for as long as I’d liked, but sacrificing [...]

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If you follow any Radiohead messageboards, you’re probably aware that their performance at Bonnaroo is considered one of the band’s best in recent years. The setlist was near-flawless and the band were energetic and, dare I say it, playful. Here’s Radiohead’s 2006 Bonnaroo performance. If you’re just looking for the new songs, you can hit [...]

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I’m not going to lie to you fine folks, We Are Scientist were a large part of why I got so excited over Desdemona. It’s been over half a year since I saw those guys, and I’ve felt every mintue of our separation. I’ve you’ve ever seen their live show, I’m sure you can empathize. [...]

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John Schmersal of Enon Feeling much more rested than yesterday, the rest of the blogger crew and I tackled Day 2 of Cincinnati’s newest music festival. I’m not really sure how it stacked up against Friday’s experience. If I were pressed to compare, I’d say that yesterday had a better bill, but both days have [...]

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God bless the internet. Someone already put the Apples in Stereo’s performance from Desdemona online. Unfortunately I don’t have a DIME account, so I can’t download it. If any of you can get it to me, email me and I’ll tell you the best way (hint: yousendit.com). Thanks. I’ve got it, and it’s online for [...]

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Did you know that after the death of Brainiac’s Tim Taylor, John Schemersal lived in a Masonic temple in Kentucky and recorded an acoustic album under the name John Stuart Mill? Apparently it’s true. Thank God we eventually got the beauty that is Enon. I wasn’t blown away with their live show when I saw [...]

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Robert Schneider of the Apples in Stereo says “Hello Sun!” I don’t know if I was weakened from Bonnaroo, or if the lack of sleep last night did it to me, but the first day of Desdemona wore me out. Fortunately, I was able to find the place without getting lost—that’s a first for any [...]

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What, you thought I would post a Ghostface song? Today kicks off the three-day Cincinnati festival, Desdemona. Headlining today is Ghostface, preceeded by The Apples in Stereo. I’m predicting a good number of new songs (“Skyway” and “Energy” would be great), and their classics as well. While we probably won’t luck out and get this [...]

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I hate remixes. Scratch that. I hated remixes. About the time that mashups were becoming popular, my resolve was weakening as to how terrible remixes were. Still, I’m no fan; but having one of your favorite bands’ work remixed in a fashion that flatters and elaborates upon the original does help a bit. As you [...]

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