Review & Photos: Toro y Moi, Sinkane, Dog Bite, James & Evander @ The Independent, 3/2/13 (Noise Pop 2013)
Toro y Moi (Photo: Mike G.) James & Evander kicked off a night of chill electro/rock at The Independent on Saturday, and they did it with their characteristic laid-back vibe. I love these guys and their house-inspired indie rock tunes. What else can I say that we here at The Bay Bridged haven't already said about James & Evander a million times over the course of the band's incredible past couple of years? It's almost criminal that they were the openers and played to a fraction of the number of people who rolled through The Independent for the second of [...]
Glenn Jackson of James & Evander debuts solo track "Save"
Glenn Jackson, one half of Oakland electronic pop duo James & Evander, recently debuted a new solo track called "Save". The instrumental jam premiered on The Fader last week and features Jackson using a simple piano and drum sample, building up to a subtle dance track made from only the purest of vibes. You can stream "Save" below. Jackson (who also runs a music blog called Mapzzz and the label West In Dust, in addition to working as a freelance writer for various publications) will release a new solo album, the Morning Swim EP, on February 5th via Ceremony. His [...]