Articles by Andrea Warner

The Ting Tings Stand by 'Sounds From Nowheresville'

PUBLISHED Apr 18, 2012

In 2008, the Ting Tings' "That's Not My Name" was the ubiquitous and polarizing party starter. Cleverly simple dance romp or stupidly pedes...

Suckers Explain Their Shrinking Lineup with 'Candy Salad'

PUBLISHED Apr 13, 2012

Since their self-titled debut EP in 2009, Suckers have laid claim to all the key descriptors befitting of a "buzz band": Brooklyn-based, ar...

The Shins Embrace Change

PUBLISHED Mar 25, 2012

When James Mercer hooked up with Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse, and began recording as Broken Bells, plenty of Shins fans fretted the end...

Sinéad O'Connor

Nothing Compares 2 Her

PUBLISHED Feb 27, 2012

Has there ever been a more conflicted, tragic, talented musician than the bald child advocate, bipolar-afflicted, anal-sex-loving, Pope-pic...

Sinéad O'Connor

How About I Be Me (And You Be You?)

PUBLISHED Feb 21, 2012

Sinéad O'Connor's eighth full-length album, and her first in five years, is a revelation. Where has she been? Well, the tabloids tell one s...

James Mercer Talks the Shins' 'Port of Morrow'

PUBLISHED Feb 16, 2012

It's been five long years since the Shins' Wincing the Night Away proved just how far the Portland-based band had moved beyond indie obscur...

Bahamas Talks 'Barchords,' Shares Album Stream

PUBLISHED Feb 6, 2012

In the space of four years, Afie Jurvanen has gone from a part of Feist's backing band to a solo star of his own as alt-country folk rocker...

Wilco

Orpheum, Vancouver BC February 5

PUBLISHED Feb 6, 2012

Nine songs into one of the best shows the Orpheum has ever hosted, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy finally spoke to his rapt audience, most of whom had...