Takka Takka Released A New Record, Playing Mercury Lounge

Takka Takka at CMJ 2012 Photo: Bryan Bruchman It’s been a long time since 2008’s Migration, but those who have been patiently waiting were rewarded last month with a new release from Brooklyn indie rockers Takka Takka. Recorded with Phil Palazzolo (New Pornographers, Okkervil River), A.M. Landscapes was released on November 20 via Ernest Jenning….

More After The Jump Photos (Ponytail + Night Stage)

Yes, I know it’s been basically an eternity (in blog time) since After The Jump, but there were lots and lots of photos to go through, and it just so happens, my assistant* has been on vacation this entire week. Ponytail at After The Jump (06/21/08) View the full flickr set here. (I thought these…

The Forms Played Union Hall

On Friday night I made my way over to Union Hall to catch The Forms rock out in the basement room at the Gothamist “Movable Hype” 12.0 party. Pattern is Movement kicked off the evening and Special Guests Salt and Samovar wrapped things up after midnight for what ended up being their second gig of…