While Black Rebel Motorcycle Club rocked the Echoplex for the first of a three night residence, and as Dave Grohl was making a surprise appearance with friends at the Viper Room, Antiquiet was down a path less traveled, across the street at the Rainbow Bar & Grill to catch a rare, long-awaited performance by a band called Open Hand. Full Article »

This week, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s unveiled their sixth full-length album. Beat The Devil’s Tattoo is thick, deep, and rich, and not easily summed up by any simple comparison to any particular previous album or influential band. Full Article »

We don’t often get the justified chance to showcase full-length films on Antiquiet, but this one’s right up our alley. SnagFilms has put together a documentary on Girl Talk, aka Greg Gillis, and his patchwork-pastiche musical style – as well as the hurdles he faces down the rabbit hole of sampling & copyright infringement. It’s a fascinating watch that’s packed with great music. What more could you want? Full Article »

Mark Linkous, better known by his recording moniker Sparklehorse, killed himself Saturday (March 6) outside a friend’s house. The reclusive Danger Mouse/Radiohead collaborator was months away from the highest-profile release of his career. Full Article »

With their fifth full length studio album, UK folk rock duo Turin Brakes have proven themselves to be a truly exceptional band, handsomely rewarding fans like us who have been following them since discovering their promising 2001 debut. Full Article »