#35: The Head and the Heart @ Forecastle [Original Post] I’d heard a song or two by Head and the Heart going into their show at Forecastle, but I’ll admit that I was really just seeing them because there wasn’t a lot of competition for their time slot at Forecastle. But just like what happens [...]

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Now that the monoculture is dead (did it ever really exist, though?), meteoric rises like the Alabama Shakes’ are getting fewer and fewer. It’s tough to go from young band to massive success with a debut album, but the Shakes are almost there. They headlined the tents on Thursday and couldn’t have done a better [...]

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Alabama Shakes were another on my “must see” list for SXSW. I’d only listened to their EP a handful of times, but knew this would be a great opportunity to catch a rising band. If Alabama Shakes don’t capture your heart on record, give their live show a chance. They’re powerful performers who put on [...]

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