Oaks: Bravo! (A Review)

Oaks
Bravo!
Independent

This 5 song EP from San Diego band Oaks is on one of the most well produced pieces of non-label supported music I’ve heard in a long while, which leads me to believe they might be supported by a label on their next outing. It sounds good in the car, on headphones and through the [...]

David Bazan: An Interview

In honor of the new records I picked up at Lou’s this weekend I thought I’d post this interview I did with David Bazan a few years ago. He’s a rad gentleman and made for a great interview. Nothing quite beats this line from the song “Penetration,” when describing the music industry.
Cause if it isn’t [...]

There Will Be Bud!

HW and I thought this was quite humorous…

David Ford: An Interview

David Ford is a singer songwriter who honors the tradition of the punk and DIY attitude of Joe Strummer, infused with off kilter, often dark, lyrical content. Songs for the Road, which was warmly praised by the folks at the New York Times and a dozen other reputable rags has become a frequently listened album [...]

Totally Turned Off: San Diego Drum Battle this Monday NIGHT!!!

If the ALL CAPS and exclamation points didn’t scream ‘PAY ATTENTION’ I’m not sure what else to do–maybe it invokes, through words, my voice ala Monster Truck Rally style? Meh…
My friend JP sent me some info on an upcoming event that you should really consider going to see this Monday night. Some amazing local drummers [...]

Entitlement Issues: Coming to terms…ahem

Hijacking Myspace for a coat of red paint!
So as some of you may or may not be aware of I have been the editor of two websites. The first was called themusicedge.com and the second was called hypezine.com. The demise of the former occurred because of corporate shortsightedness and a general misconception and understanding of [...]

Neurosis Live on VBS.TV

 
Thanks to Aubin at punknews.org for this bit of amazing information. One of my all time favorite bands, Neurosis recently had two live engagements at the Brooklyn Masonic Rights Temple and one of my favorite online video/news/entertainment sites, VBS.TV documented it. Sound quality is good. Band is top notch. Whatever cameras VBS used they were [...]

Needle In The Hay: Sad Kermit

Apologies for those of you with more freetime than I have who’ve seen this beautiful rendition of Elliot Smith’s “Needle in the Hay” by famed ‘Sad Kermit.’ Sad Kermit is an adult parody of Kermit the Frog and its pretty hilarious. They recreate Richie Tennenbaums suicide scene from The Royal Tennenbaums as well. I’m not [...]

The Burning Of Rome: Death-Pop (a review)

The Burning of Rome is an enigma of a local San Diego band. They aren’t the typical, emo-leaning types. Nor do they rely on dated fashion statements so prevalent in the ‘Rock’ scene.  In fact one assumes their music would perplex most rock show attendees looking for instant gratification. They are a rock band but [...]

Made Out of Babies: An Interview w/ Julie Xmas

 
Made Out of Babies are the kind of band that continue to get better with each subsequent release and how stoked was I to hear their latest song “Cooker” from their forthcoming album, The Ruiner, out June 24! I think the fact they keep getting weirder and more complex in their sound is what fascinates [...]