Art, Music
The Phenomenal Handclap Band
Friendly Fire; By Paul Thompson You get about 90 seconds’ warning before the groove deepens on the Phenomenal Handclap Band’s self-titled debut LP. And from there, is it ever on: 65 minutes of slightly spacy live-band psych-disco, Hawkwind jamming with Isaac Hayes with percussion from the Incredible Bongo Band. If that sounds like a party,...
Music, Social Media
Ben Howard on Billboard
Before launching his career as an acoustic singer/songwriter, Ben Howard grew up in South Devon, England, where his mother?s collection of folk records helped instill a love for Joni Mitchell, Donovan, and Richie Havens. Howard also developed an interest in surfing, catching his first wave at the age of 11 and heading to the beach...