Barns Courtney is one of my favorite artists. His songwriting is exceptional and his live shows are full of dynamic energy. Meeting him at College Street Music Hall was definitely one of my personal highlights. He was effervescent and ready for anything. AMP has had the pleasure of interviewing and reviewing Courtney several times. Barns just released a new four song E.P. recorded during the covid quarantine. The songs are personal and introspective. Musically they […]
Silversun Pickups returned for their second appearance at College Street in New Haven promoting the release of their ambitious new release Widow’s Weeds. The band was formed in 2000 in the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene with the likes of Beck and Riloy Kiley. Silversun Pickups members are Brian Aubert (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Christopher Guanlao (Drums), Joe Lester (Keyboards) and Nikki Monninger (Bass). Opening act The New Regime is the solo project of Ilan Rubin of […]
After wrapping up a six week headlining tour, seminal rock band Pixies played an up close and personal appearance on December 10th at College Street Music Hall. Since there were only seven slated dates in North America, Pixies wanted to make each one something special. So they decided to modify the set list for each show drawing from the 90 plus songs they rehearsed from their extensive repertoire. Each show was unique and specially tailored […]
