IAMSOUND Records has been creating a series of split 7-inch vinyl releases by some of LA’s artists and musicians called “The LA Collection.” Read more…

By Alison Bakker Posted in News IAMSOUND Records, Imaad Wasif, IO Echo, Signals

The evening began a bit light on audience participation with the starting musical artist of the evening known as Voice on Tape. They performed well but the house had yet to be filled to capacity. As the evening got underway, Becky Stark made her way front and center with help from various singers with whom she shared the stage. Read more…

By Gary Moratz Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Beck Stark, Imaad Wasif, Voices on Tape

Imaad Wasif exhibitied why there is still plenty of room for heavy music to evolve and be relevant. Playing a twelve-string guitar and alternating between distortion and clean acoustic, his set was equal parts Melvins and Bonnie “Prince” Billy, a spirited romp that’s not afraid to rock.

By Raymond Flotat Posted in News Imaad Wasif, SXSW, SXSW 2010

Imaad Wasif, the Canadian-born, Palm Springs-raised, Los Angeles-based, ethnically-Indian guitarist and singer, was home, in a sense, as he took the stage at Silver Lake’s Spaceland on February 18th, for the last of three concerts at the venue. Backed by Two Part Beast, his mystical music was infused with rock star flair, including balancing his guitar on his feet while lying onstage and playfully fashioning his bandmate’s bracelet into a headband.  Simple and inexplicable, lulling and fervent, the set was, as he describes his music, a blast of post-modern psychedelic rock. With his “residency” over at Spaceland, Imaad is bringing his unique alt rock on the road.  He will be touring until April 25.  For dates, visit www.teepeerecords.com.

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By Brett Padelford Posted in Features Imaad Wasif

NAIL Distribution and Distiller Promo are teaming to bring an event to this year’s SXSW. The day party will have an indoor and an outdoor stage and will feature performances by Imaad Wasif, Javelin (Luaka Bop) and more. Read more…

By Ashley Campbell Posted in News Distiller Promo, Imaad Wasif, Javelin, NAIL Distribution, SXSW, SXSW 2010

Premiered on Monday via Brooklyn Vegan, Imaad Wasif’s MP3 “Our Skulls,” is accompanied by the announcement of a U.S. tour by the musician.  Supporting Dead Meadow, Wasif kicks off his trek in Santa Cruz.  The tour includes stops at a SXSW Showcase, the infamous Triple Rock, Canadian dates, and ends in New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. Read more…

By Gretchen Meier Posted in News Dead Meadow, Imaad Wasif, SXSW

Tee Pee Records has announced the details of its SXSW 2010 showcase. This year’s showcase will be their biggest yet, with two stages and 13 bands set to perform, including Sweet Apples and Imaad Wasif. Read more…

By Ashley Campbell Posted in News Imaad Wasif, Sweet Apple, Sweet Apples, SXSW, SXSW 2010, Tee Pee Records

Imaad Wasif has announced that he will have three special shows at Spaceland in Los Angeles, CA during the first three Thursdays of February. Each evening, fans will be exposed to different music and a different set of acts. MXDWN received details from Wasif ’s label, Tee Pee Records (a description of the show is included under each date). Read more…

By Ashley Campbell Posted in News Avi Buffalo, Becky Stark, Dead Meadow, Imaad Wasif, Jason Simon, Lou Barlow, Mockingbirds, Red Sparowes, Tee Pee Records, The Dead Wasif, The Missing Men, Two Part Beast, Voice on Tape