steven ashford

Dirty Beaches Spans Depths | Feature Story

Posted by stashford on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 6:38pm in concert preview, dirty beaches, father murphy, interview, steven ashford, waiting room, xiu xiu, zoo records

Dirty Beaches frontman Alex Zhang Hungtai talks about his dissonant past and scoring a film about an indoor waterpark.

Growing Cities Meets Local Music | Feature Interview

Posted by stashford on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 7:54am in andrew monbouquette, dan susman, documentary, fundraiser, growing cities, gus & call, steven ashford, sun settings

The filmmakers behind the urban farming documentary Growing Cities throw a fundraising party featuring local bands and musicians.

Desaparecidos' Secret Show at Slowdown | Concert Review

Posted by Michael Todd on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 6:10pm in concert review, desaparecidos, music, nebraska, Slowdown, steven ashford

One day after announcing to reunite for Maha, Desaparecidos play their first set since 2010 at Slowdown after Pub Quiz.

Conduits Reminisce the Scent of Cursive | Q&A

Posted by Michael Todd on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 10:02am in Conduits, cursive, cymbals eat guitars, jenna morrison, music, nebraska, Q&A, steven ashford, The Berg Sans Nipple

Just two stops from Nebraska, Conduits reflect upon their first tour and already miss Cursive's Tiger Balm and pineapple sacrifices.

Sleigh Bells at Slowdown | Concert Review

Posted by Michael Todd on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 11:52am in music, nebraska, sleigh bells, steven ashford

Sleigh Bells maxed out capacity and eardrums at the Slowdown on Saturday. Thankfully, the band wasn't backed by thunder, too.

Screaming Females Get Ugly | Feature Interview

Posted by stashford on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 1:16pm in don giovanni, electrical audio, interview, punk rock, sandbox, screaming females, steve albini, steven ashford

As Screaming Females take on world, learn how they try to stay true to a DIY philosophy.

"Contextual Doom" by Capgun Coup | CD Release Preview

Posted by stashford on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 6:54pm in capgun coup, Entendre Entendre, lincoln, omaha, org music, professor plum, release show, steven ashford, zoo bar

Capgun Coup didn't go through hell to come back changed. They grew up and recorded their new album, released tonight at The Zoo Bar.

"My Boredom is Bored" by Capgun Coup | Video Premiere

Posted by stashford on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 10:55pm in capgun coup, car rides, music video, nicholas o'bradovich, omaha, ORG Records, sam martin, steven ashford

Watch the Capgun Coup's latest video and ride along on this lazy cruise to who knows where.

Yellow Ostrich Enters Strange Land | Q&A

Posted by stashford on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 9:53pm in brooklyn, delicate steve, interview, omaha, Q&A, ra ra riot, steven ashford, The Waiting Room Lounge, yellow ostrich

Find out how indie-rock trio Yellow Ostrich is handling itself on a first headlining tour as the three trot those oversized legs into Omaha this Monday.

"Rusty Years" by Baby Tears | Pre-Order and Show Preview

Posted by stashford on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 6:51pm in baby tears, brothers lounge, digital leather, Peace of Shit, Rainy Road Records, steven ashford

Saturday will be a night of celebrations for Baby Tears, Peace of Shit and Donny, who's turning 40 and throwing a concert for himself.