Eric R. Danton contributes to The Wall Street Journal, Paste, Myspace, RollingStone.com and Salon, along with M Music & Musicians magazine and ListenDammit.com. He saw nearly 800 concerts when he was rock critic at the Hartford Courant between 2002-2012. He lives in western Massachusetts.
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SXSW 2014: Final Day Recap
Saturday dawned clammy with rain showers at South by Southwest, which made for humid going as it warmed up on the last day of this year’s festival.
SXSW 2014: Day Two Recap
One of the great things about South by Southwest is seeing what sorts of businesses can double as concert venues.
SXSW 2014: Day One Recap
As usual at South by Southwest, there was no shortage of bands to see Wednesday, as the Austin festival kicked into high gear.
The Breeders’ Kelley Deal Reflects on ‘Last Splash’ 20th Anniversary
The Breeders are nothing if not comprehensive. To mark the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album ‘Last Splash,’ the band is releasing ‘LSXX,’ a hefty package compiling ‘Last Splash,’ four EPs from the same era, a live show recorded in Sweden and a disc of demos, rarities and previously unreleased session tracks.