Tim McMahan
@timmcmahan.bsky.social
Owner/operator of http://Lazy-i.com, an online music magazine est. 1998 that includes feature interviews, reviews and news focused on the indie music scene. Based in Omaha, NE.
'...Every year the birds come home to roost during holiday weeks, and this year is no exception. We’ve got a couple homecoming shows going on tomorrow night worth your attention...'
Holiday Shows: Kyle Harvey at The Sydney; Hair Person, Funhouse (See Through Dresses) at O’Leaver’s Wednesday… - Lazy-i
Every year the birds come home to roost during holiday weeks, and this year is no exception.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
'...Every year the birds come home to roost during holiday weeks, and this year is no exception. We’ve got a couple homecoming shows going on tomorrow night worth your attention...'
'...How an emo-revival act that sounds like a mathy version of Superchunk fits in with a modern indie-music era earmarked by women singer/songwriters, so-called “indie-country” bands, nu-shoegaze and post-punk nostalgia is a head-scratcher...'
Live Review: Wyrmwood; Preview: Algernon Cadwallader at Slowdown tonight… - Lazy-i
Lately, Saddle Creek Records’ business strategy is something of a mystery.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
'...How an emo-revival act that sounds like a mathy version of Superchunk fits in with a modern indie-music era earmarked by women singer/songwriters, so-called “indie-country” bands, nu-shoegaze and post-punk nostalgia is a head-scratcher...'
'...Eisenmenger’s commitment to prog is evident throughout the recording, where old farts like me can spot influences from classic ‘70s hitmakers Yes, Supertramp, Moody Blues, early King Crimson, early Genesis, Beach Boys, Alan Parsons and Pink Floyd, among others...'
Review: Wyrmwood’s ‘Shelf Life’ a nostalgic prog odyssey, release show tonight; Solid Goldberg, Neva Dinova, Being Dead Saturday… - Lazy-i
The title track to the new double album by Omaha band Wyrmwood perfectly summarizes what you get over the record’s full 83 minutes.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
'...Eisenmenger’s commitment to prog is evident throughout the recording, where old farts like me can spot influences from classic ‘70s hitmakers Yes, Supertramp, Moody Blues, early King Crimson, early Genesis, Beach Boys, Alan Parsons and Pink Floyd, among others...'
'...While the songs he’ll be playing tonight at Reverb indeed have a relaxed, browsing-the-bookstore feel, just like his most recent solo album, I’ll Be Waiting as You Drive Away (2025, Mexican Summer), Pedigo has a knack for collaborating with folks from left field....'
Preview: Hayden Pedigo, Jens Kuross tonight at Reverb Lounge… - Lazy-i
You could write off Hayden Pedigo as just another Windham Hill-style acoustic new age artist with pretty melodies and mad finger-picking skills, and you’d be wrong.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
'...While the songs he’ll be playing tonight at Reverb indeed have a relaxed, browsing-the-bookstore feel, just like his most recent solo album, I’ll Be Waiting as You Drive Away (2025, Mexican Summer), Pedigo has a knack for collaborating with folks from left field....'
'...Yes, this happens every year. Who wants to drive a van to Omaha in the dead of winter?...'
The winter slump; Rare DM tonight; updated touring indie schedule; new Crooked Fingers… - Lazy-i
We’ve entered the annual holiday-season rock-show slump, at least as far as touring indie bands are concerned.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
'...Yes, this happens every year. Who wants to drive a van to Omaha in the dead of winter?...'
'...The 12-song collection includes collaborations with Waxahatchee, The Flaming Lips, MJ Lenderman and Jason Schwartzman...'
Preview: Ben Kweller returns to Omaha Saturday at The Waiting Room… - Lazy-i
The 12-song collection includes collaborations with Waxahatchee, The Flaming Lips, MJ Lenderman and Jason Schwartzman.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
'...The 12-song collection includes collaborations with Waxahatchee, The Flaming Lips, MJ Lenderman and Jason Schwartzman...'
'...The seven-member band is led by vocalist/guitarist Francie Medosch and includes the customary pedal steel/banjo player (Jon Cox) and fiddle/mandolinist (Will Henriksen). On an alt-indie/alt-country scale, Florry definitely leans closer to alt-country...'
Preview: Florry, Dari Bay at Reverb; Nuxx, The Mall at The Sydney tonight… - Lazy-i
Today’s entry in the indie-country sweepstakes is Philadelphia’s Florry, who plays tonight at Reverb Lounge.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
'...The seven-member band is led by vocalist/guitarist Francie Medosch and includes the customary pedal steel/banjo player (Jon Cox) and fiddle/mandolinist (Will Henriksen). On an alt-indie/alt-country scale, Florry definitely leans closer to alt-country...'
'...Carrboro, NC, indie band Erie Choir is the project by former Sorry About Dresden guitarist Eric Roehrig. Who was Sorry About Dresden? The Chapel Hill band was part of the golden age of Saddle Creek Records, which released albums The Convenience of Indecision in 2001...'
New Erie Choir (ex Sorry About Dresden), Glow in the Dark, Mynabirds; Ariel Pink tonight… - Lazy-i
Erie Choir is back with a new full-length, Golden Reviser, released last Friday on Potluck Foundation Records.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
'...Carrboro, NC, indie band Erie Choir is the project by former Sorry About Dresden guitarist Eric Roehrig. Who was Sorry About Dresden? The Chapel Hill band was part of the golden age of Saddle Creek Records, which released albums The Convenience of Indecision in 2001...'
'...Finally, Sunday night it’s The Faint at The Admiral. This should be a big-ass multimedia event as the band brings their roadshow to Omaha. They played a sold-out show earlier this past April at The Waiting Room and now they’re back for more...'
Teen Mortgage, The Pond, Vera Devorah tonight; Lodgings Saturday; The Faint Sunday… - Lazy-i
This should be a big-ass multimedia event as the band brings their roadshow to Omaha.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
'...Finally, Sunday night it’s The Faint at The Admiral. This should be a big-ass multimedia event as the band brings their roadshow to Omaha. They played a sold-out show earlier this past April at The Waiting Room and now they’re back for more...'
'...It took a couple songs, but Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band got into a groove last night at Reverb Lounge in front of a packed but not sold-out crowd...'
Live Review: Ryan Davis brings indie-country swagger; Maria Taylor, Las Cruxes tonight… - Lazy-i
Davis’ songwriting is sort of a combination of Silver Jews urban storytelling and twangy country-blues-rock that makes “roadhouse” an apt moniker.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
'...It took a couple songs, but Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band got into a groove last night at Reverb Lounge in front of a packed but not sold-out crowd...'
'...“It’s almost as if we are a new band,” he said. “What I’m most mystified about is how to find people and connect with them, because it isn’t like it used to be.”...'
Interview: After 31 years, Swearing At Motorists’ Dave Doughman still finds meaning in the Minor Leagues… - Lazy-i
Swearing at Motorists' Dave Doughman reflects on 31 years in the minor leagues - both on vinyl and in real life.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
'...“It’s almost as if we are a new band,” he said. “What I’m most mystified about is how to find people and connect with them, because it isn’t like it used to be.”...'
'...If you’re a Berman fan, it’s worth your time to check out the show tomorrow night at Reverb Lounge...'
Preview: Ryan Davis keeps David Berman's spirit alive; new Las Cruxes; Lodgings farewell... - Lazy-i
If you’re a Silver Jews fan, it’s worth your time to check out the show tomorrow night at Reverb Lounge.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
'...If you’re a Berman fan, it’s worth your time to check out the show tomorrow night at Reverb Lounge...'
'...Nance and Co. at times leaned into ‘70s-era southern rock territory a la latter-day James Gang or twangier electric Dylan/The Band, but with a modern twist...'
Live Review: Even on game night, David Nance, Head of Femur pack The Sydney… - Lazy-i
by Tim McMahan, Lazy-i.com Husker football still has an obvious overhanging effect on rock shows regardless of the team’s success because, well, we were raised on it. There’s no avoiding the lull in s...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
'...Nance and Co. at times leaned into ‘70s-era southern rock territory a la latter-day James Gang or twangier electric Dylan/The Band, but with a modern twist...'
'...Why Shawn Foree named his latest musical project Balloon Framing remains a mystery. Foree, the mastermind and frontman of electro-punk project Digital Leather, said the one-off performance will feature “some local pros.” Find out who they are tonight at 9 at Pageturners...'
Balloon Framing tonight; David Nance & Mowed sound, Head of Femur Saturday; Color Green Sunday… - Lazy-i
Halloween weekends are usually a live-music dead zone as those still able and willing to go out to clubs are more concerned with getting blasted while showing off their ironic costumes than hearing li...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
'...Why Shawn Foree named his latest musical project Balloon Framing remains a mystery. Foree, the mastermind and frontman of electro-punk project Digital Leather, said the one-off performance will feature “some local pros.” Find out who they are tonight at 9 at Pageturners...'
'...Our hometown record label, Saddle Creek Records, is rolling out new corporate branding this week. The new logo, pictured above, reminds me of art used on ‘70s T-shirts and conversion vans, but likely represents a map of a winding creek consisting of record grooves forming an “S” and “C”....'
Saddle Creek Records rebrands; new Neva Dinova single; Earth, Leafblower tonight… - Lazy-i
Our hometown record label, Saddle Creek Records, is rolling out new corporate branding this week.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
'...Our hometown record label, Saddle Creek Records, is rolling out new corporate branding this week. The new logo, pictured above, reminds me of art used on ‘70s T-shirts and conversion vans, but likely represents a map of a winding creek consisting of record grooves forming an “S” and “C”....'
'...Seemingly out of the blue yesterday, The Faint dropped a new track on streaming services including a free download on Bandcamp. “Projector Project!” sounds like vintage Faint...'
New Faint music; Pagan Athletes tonight; Sir Chloe Sunday… - Lazy-i
Seemingly out of the blue yesterday, The Faint dropped a new track on streaming services including a free download on Bandcamp.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
'...Seemingly out of the blue yesterday, The Faint dropped a new track on streaming services including a free download on Bandcamp. “Projector Project!” sounds like vintage Faint...'
For Throwback Thursday, I reprint a column written in October 2005 where I randomly reviewed a handful of new releases. What did they sound like? Where are they now? Does anyone care? All will be answered below.
#TBT: Remembering Ester Drang, Early Man, Eagle*Seagull, Acid House Kings, Sufjan Stevens, My Morning Jacket… - Lazy-i
For Throwback Thursday, I reprint a column written in October 2005 where I randomly reviewed a handful of new releases.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For Throwback Thursday, I reprint a column written in October 2005 where I randomly reviewed a handful of new releases. What did they sound like? Where are they now? Does anyone care? All will be answered below.
'...Elvis Costello and The Imposters concludes their “Radio Soul: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour tonight at Steelhouse Omaha...'
Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Pixel Grip, Psymon Spine tonight… - Lazy-i
Elvis Costello and The Imposters concludes their “Radio Soul: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour tonight at Steelhouse Omaha.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
'...Elvis Costello and The Imposters concludes their “Radio Soul: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour tonight at Steelhouse Omaha...'
'...The band had a record release party for their new album, Any Old Train, at Pageturners last weekend. It’s an eclectic collection of prairie-flavored indie rock that reminds me of bands like, well, The Band...'
New B.B. Sledge, Las Cruxes, Kyle Harvey; updated touring indie calendar… - Lazy-i
Happy Tuesday. Here are a few new local releases that might pique your interest...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
'...The band had a record release party for their new album, Any Old Train, at Pageturners last weekend. It’s an eclectic collection of prairie-flavored indie rock that reminds me of bands like, well, The Band...'
'...Back in the day, Shiner’s edgy guitar-fueled post-punk was considered “math rock,” or at least that’s how it was described in this interview written in support of the band’s Sokol Underground show with fledgling band Death Cab for Cutie, that took place just a month after the 9/11 attacks...'
Preview: Shiner, Frogpond tonight; Doom Gong Saturday; Fizzle party Sunday… - Lazy-i
It’ll be just like old times tonight when KC legends Shiner take the stage at fabulous O’Leaver’s.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
'...Back in the day, Shiner’s edgy guitar-fueled post-punk was considered “math rock,” or at least that’s how it was described in this interview written in support of the band’s Sokol Underground show with fledgling band Death Cab for Cutie, that took place just a month after the 9/11 attacks...'
On Golden Sand, Kabourek was truly a one-man show, playing all the instruments and doing all the production on the multi-track opus. For this record, he got help from friends as well as studio legend Kenny Aronoff...
Interview: Fizzle Like a Flood’s latest audio thrill ride debuts Sunday at Reverb Lounge… - Lazy-i
A kaleidoscope of noise, sound, samples and screams swirl into and around the record’s eight songs.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On Golden Sand, Kabourek was truly a one-man show, playing all the instruments and doing all the production on the multi-track opus. For this record, he got help from friends as well as studio legend Kenny Aronoff...
'...Their new album, aptly named Dream 3 (2025, Born Loser Records), is a shimmering collection of mid-tempo indie rockers that captures the chaotic dread associated with Becker’s disintegrating marriage...'
Preview: Goon, Beaming tonight at Reverb Lounge… - Lazy-i
Their new album, aptly named Dream 3, is a shimmering collection of mid-tempo indie rockers that attempts to capture the chaotic dread of a disintegrating marriage.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
'...Their new album, aptly named Dream 3 (2025, Born Loser Records), is a shimmering collection of mid-tempo indie rockers that captures the chaotic dread associated with Becker’s disintegrating marriage...'
'My immediate reaction upon entering Farnam Fest: “Why don’t they do this sort of thing every week?” I was quickly corrected that people would get bored if it happened weekly. I’m not so sure...'
Live Review: Petsit, Farnam Fest and Blackstone Alley; Marc Rebillet at Steelhouse tonight… - Lazy-i
The only thing that was missing (other than a big crowd) was shade.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
'My immediate reaction upon entering Farnam Fest: “Why don’t they do this sort of thing every week?” I was quickly corrected that people would get bored if it happened weekly. I’m not so sure...'
'...But upon doing research, I’m convinced this could be one of the most interesting gatherings of under-the-radar national indie acts we’ve seen in Omaha on one bill...'
Preview: Under-the radar indie bands take the stage at Farnam Fest... - Lazy-i
This could be one of the most interesting gatherings of under-the-radar national indie acts we’ve seen in Omaha on one bill.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
'...But upon doing research, I’m convinced this could be one of the most interesting gatherings of under-the-radar national indie acts we’ve seen in Omaha on one bill...'
Lyrically, there’s a world-weary quality to much of his lyrics, and Oberst sings with an energy to match...
New Bright Eyes EP gets Pitchfork-ed and Christgau-ed and my 2 cents… - Lazy-i
Pitchfork, the once-arbiter of hipster taste, this week published a review of the new Bright Eyes EP, Kids Table, giving it a generous 5.8 rating.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Lyrically, there’s a world-weary quality to much of his lyrics, and Oberst sings with an energy to match...