Q&A: Chhom Nimol and Zac Holtzman of Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever is a band from L.A. but their sound encompasses a much more worldly attitude. Cambodian front-woman Chhom Nimol intertwines English with her native tongue, Khmer, bolstered by a musical force of solidarity.
Dengue Fever @ GAMH and Slim’s
When I get on the phone with Dengue Fever drummer Paul Smith, the band is driving up the 101 Freeway towards San Luis Obispo, noting the lovely weather. Only a week into their month-long U.S. tour, the band’s twitter posts are already commenting on how “rather quickly” they’re moving and it is somewhat surprising how cheery and relaxed Smith sounds.
Monday Mix 1.30: Tracks from Bands in the Bay Area this Week
Bring this January to a close with a new Monday Mix! This week’s playlist includes some breakfast-making inspiration from Reggie Watts, some sensitive guitar playing from Martin Sexton, some indie pop lovin’ from Eleanor Friedberger, and much more.
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