Catherine McCarthy

There’s a scene in Justice’s 2008 North American tour documentary, A Cross the Universe, where one half of the DJ duo smashes a glass bottle over the head of a fan who gets too close for comfort. It’s an apt visual for what it’s like to be under the... continue reading on DCist

Raleigh, North Carolina's Heads on Sticks came about as a side project of Birds of Avalon's bassist David Mueller. An established musician and producer in his own right, Mueller sought to explore the psychedelic sounds that have influenced him. "I wouldn't know where to start," said Mueller when asked... continue reading on DCist

“It’s not a joke. This is real,” said Fred Armisen last night, gazing upwards at a photo of what the audience thought was Armisen himself. As part of their sold-out promotional tour for IFC’s cult hit Portlandia, Armisen and comedy partner Carrie Brownstein created a traveling variety show that included... continue reading on DCist

Perhaps Other Lives was destined for bigger things from the beginning. Hailing from Stillwater, Oklahoma, the five-piece's hometown shares the name of the real 70s folk-rock band Stillwater and the fictional 70s folk-rock band Stillwater featured in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous. Other Lives shares that folk influence, with strings... continue reading on DCist

Austin-based alt-rock band Shearwater started 12 years ago as a side project of Jonathan Meiburg and fellow Okkervil River member Will Sheff. After wrapping up a conceptual album trilogy with 2010's Golden Archipelago, Shearwater is touring in support of their first album on Sub Pop, Animal Joy. Opening for... continue reading on DCist