The New Pornographers come to a head
Two years after their last album, the New Pornographers are back and bigger than ever with Twin Cinema.
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Two years after their last album, the New Pornographers are back and bigger than ever with Twin Cinema.
Since 1997, the arrival of spring has meant more than short skirts and halter tops -- it is also the harbinger of the annual Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference (MACRoCk for short) at James Madison University. Harrisonburg's answer to Austin's South by Southwest Festival, MACRoCk celebrates college radio by showcasing independent musicians, according to the festival Web site MACRoCk strives to recognize lesser-known bands that are overshadowed within an industry dominated by corporate record labels and commercial bands." Over the past seven years, this goal has been realized through compelling line-ups -- past festivals featured Fugazi, The Faint, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, and The Mountain Goats.
You may know Neko in her own right, or you may be familiar with Ms. Case's most recent alter-ego in the band, The New Pornographers. I remember seeing her perform with the Pornographers. She was pushed to the side of the stage, her presence an afterthought. That said, Neko's solo performance at Starr Hill showed that she can hold her own despite her image as just another attractive female performer.