Tag Archives: Pittsburgh

2020k in 2014: A Reflection

It’s been a year. As I continue to dive into more artistic endeavors, this blog has morphed. Gone are the days of reviews and Top lists (how can one artist judge another?), and here for now and the future are … Continue reading

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2020k Interviewed On The AP Collection

Something way exciting happened. Check out the first 2020k audio interview via The AP Collection podcast. In it, Genevieve Barbee and I discuss a whole range of topics stemming from my music, this blog, my on-air DJ nights at Pittsburgh’s … Continue reading

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Concert Review: M.I.A. Plagued With Issues at Pittsburgh, PA Live Show, Comes Out On Top! – Stage AE 4/28/2014

Recently, I went to a Cults show where guitarist Brian Oblivion was visibly aggravated. Throughout the set, his mic was inaudible, Madeline Follin’s vocals were lost in the layers of guitar effects, and before their set a freezing crowd stood … Continue reading

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Concert Review: 10/02/2013 Daughter (with Bear’s Den) – Mr. Smalls Pittsburgh, PA

On an early autumn night, with a pumpkin beer in hand, situated in the back bar area of Millvale, Pennsylvania’s church-turned-concert-venue Mr. Smalls, the setting seemed to be a perfect mood for an evening to be in the company of … Continue reading

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Concert Review: 08/12/2013 Nico Vega, & Crash Kings (W/ Winter Brave & Daily Grind) – Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA

Before the show & 2020k Forever on the Y-list As my friend/photographer for the evening Amanda and myself arrived at Altar Bar on August 12th to watch the co-headlining Nico Vega and Crash Kings show, the attendees were inside sipping … Continue reading

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Concert Review: 5/09/2013 Crystal Castles – Mr. Smalls Pittsburgh, PA

Ethan Kath of Crystal Castles walked past me at Mr. Smalls venue before their Pittsburgh, PA show. It’s true. Pictureplane had just finished his opening set and it happened. No one noticed. No one flinched or bothered to take a second glance. It … Continue reading

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2020k Crowned “The Future of Electronica” in First In-Print Magazine Feature

It’s been a mere nine months since 2020k self-released his eponymous debut EP to commemorate his first live shows in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, but the buzz continues to grow and rise as the project carries on. Nods and comparisons … Continue reading

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Crystal Castles Release “Affection” Music Video & “Sad Eyes” Remixes

On Friday, Crystal Castles unveiled a music video for “Affection” from their third record, appropriately titled (III).  Inside the two and a half minute track, we see backward fireworks, live looking shots, experimental VHS play, and a whole lot of Ethan and Alice. … Continue reading

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Concert Review: 2/22/2013 Pony Diver & Tobacco – Brillobox Pittsburgh, PA

Brillobox is a quaint bar on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Penn Avenue that caters toward underground art and the independent music scene. Upon first glance, it’s lower level contains charismatic employees and patrons alike. The setting is a small decor of mixed … Continue reading

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Album of the Year, 2020k In Review & Music Video Announcement

Wow, guys. This year was insane and I don’t know how to put it into words much. But, I’m going to try. First and foremost, the album I’ve listened to and appreciated the most this year is Bloom by Beach House. Everything from the … Continue reading

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