First published in The Brag, here.
An atmosphere of fatigue pervades The Factory Theatre. Minnesota band Low are headlining tonight and although support act The Laurels haven’t begun yet fans are already smothering yawns. They coagulate in sleepy circles around seated areas, murmuring quietly. Quiet breeds quiet so it gets quieter still.
First published in The Brag.
Following her U.S tour supporting Animal Collective last year, Portland-based ‘textural songwriter’ Grouper didn’t check to see if her MySpace site had spiked from playing a string of huge venues to sold-out crowds. “I have to admit I don’t know,” says Grouper, aka Liz Harris. “I don’t log onto MySpace anymore. I don’t really want to pay attention to that kind of thing.”
Liz Harris
First published in The Brag.
Electrofringe Festival co-director Daniel Green has had a “big, goal-kicking day” when I call him. “I’d like to think the festival is as under control as possible at this stage,” he says cautiously. “Although there’s always another curve ball thrown at you. That’s the nature of the beast!”
“The beast” is Electrofringe, TINA’s experimental electronic arts festival. This year, Electrofringe presents around 60 events – from performances, artist presentations, exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, screenings and public interventions. Due to the sheer exuberance of those involved, it’s a festival that often seems to bite off more than it can chew; yet always seems to pull it off too.
