Gabriel and the Hounds

A>G>E opened the early show at Mercury Lounge on Tuesday night (Valentine’s Day). A>G>E is the project of Josh Wise (formerly of French Kicks), and drumming for him was Nick Stumpf (French Kicks drummer, Caveman producer)…

Gabriel & the Hounds aka Takka Takka frontman Gabe Levine & band is releasing an album called “Kiss Full Of Teeth” via Ernest Jenning on 2/28…

, wordsy The last two nights of Northside were decent, if not a bit predictable. Though I was curious about Kelly Pratt (Arcade Fire/Beirut)’s new band Bright Moments (they played their first show at the Luaka Bop showcase), I decided to play it safe on Saturday night and headed over to the Music Hall of Williamsburg where I was familiar with the last three artists on the bill…

Marty Markowitz & Beirut & L Magazine staff @ Brooklyn Borough Hall As you can see in the above photo, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz was on hand at the press conference this morning, as was now-confirmed Northside Festival headliner Beirut…