Dorothy Hong opens her solo exhibition today at the Vision Quest Contemporary Photography Gallery in Genoa, Italy. Entitled Introductions, the exhibition features a collection of portraits and will remain open through July.
Posts Tagged ‘An Albatross’
ALARM photographer Dorothy Hong opens solo exhibition in Italy
Thursday, June 4th, 2009Ten Random Songs from the iPod of Online Editor Scott Morrow
Monday, February 23rd, 2009Begrudgingly, online editor Scott Morrow has joined this decade with the purchase (not by him, mind you) of his first iPod. To celebrate this sign of the end times, here are 10 random songs from his newfangled contraption. (more…)
ALARM’s Top 10 Albums of 2008
Monday, January 26th, 2009Our list of favorites from last year includes devastating dub metal, organ-fueled psychedelic grind, a re-released classic-rock gem from nearly four decades ago, an international assemblage of punk-infused field recordings, and an Indian/surf/metal take on John Zorn’s Masada material. (more…)
DIY Venue Spotlight: 1919 Hemphill
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
According to 1919 Hemphill’s website guy, Al, the venue is a “volunteer-run community and performance space that follows the DIY ethic. We have shows of all kinds; a free store; a book, zine and music library; and we offer an alcohol- and smoke-free environment for all kinds of events and meetings.” (more…)
What We’re Doing This Weekend
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Shining (Norway)
CMJ in New York, Voodoo Experience in New Orleans, four great nights at Chicago’s Hideout, — this weekend is packed. Shudder to Think, Shining, Coliseum, Fucked Up, The Eternals, sBACH, Deacon John, and Pillars and Tongues are all among our recommendations to catch live.
This Week’s Best Albums
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Prog psychedelia, epic hardcore, synthesized circus sounds — these are the elements of An Albatross. This adventurous rock ‘n’ roll outfit earns a spot in our favorite albums of the week alongside Sao Paulo Underground, RTX, Of Montreal, Pit er Pat, and more.
What We’re Doing This Weekend
Friday, October 17th, 2008
Tim Fite
There’s a lot of excellent bands coming through Chicago this weekend, and the ALARM editors will be seeing the likes of Tim Fite, An Albatross, Man Man, and Genghis Tron…when one of said editors isn’t attending his 10-year high-school reunion.
Pop Montreal Weekend Preview
Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Spread over five days and dozens of venues, the Pop Montreal music and art festival continues this weekend with seemingly limitless options. If you caught its first two days of great shows and need more, here are our picks for the weekend.
An Albatross Unleashes Tune Off New Album
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Wilkes-Barre, PA’s An Albatross has leaked their latest single “Floodgates Released,” off of their upcoming second album, An Albatross Family Album, out October 21 Via Eyeball Records. The five-piece has developed a steadily growing following due to their incendiary live shows and for their penchant for twisting noise-rock, punk, and jazz into a glittery, psychedelic circus. Check out the link below, or hear it in the always fabulous ALARM Magazine Playlist. (more…)
An Albatross Signs to Eyeball, Announces Fall Release
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Pennsylvanian noisecore sextet An Albatross recently signed to Eyeball Records, a label known for “discovering” bands like Thursday, My Chemical Romance, and Murder by Death. In a web exclusive interview with Revolver, vocalist Edward B. Gieda III described their forthcoming full-length on Eyeball, entitled Blessphemy…of the Peace Beast Feastgiver and the Bear Warp Kumite, as being “significantly more listenable, [with] a heavy emphasis on the power of the performances.” (more…)
Tour Dates for An Albatross and The Apes
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
After almost a year, lazer vikings An Albatross are back touring the US with their noisy D.C. pals The Apes for the month of March. An Albatross make a mid-tour pit stop at SXSW, and then the pairing will continue on in support of Ghost Games, The Apes’ February release on Gypsy Eyes Records. (more…)
