Bonny Doon “A Lotta Things” Longwave What a great, smart ass song. Think Modest Mouse meets Ween. The melody is so wonderful, that guitar riff is perfect, and the beat pulls it along. It also ends just right. I think … Continue Reading
Small Leaks Sink Ships “Creepin’” Golden Calf Not only does Small Leaks Sink Ships have the greatest name, they also have this sound that takes The Mountain Goats one step forward melodically. Small Leaks Sink Ships is a four piece … Continue Reading
Tomber Lever “Being Able To Recognize Kin” Future Pedagogue This is the most fun band I’ve heard since the Residents came roaring on the scene. This is a band that breaks all taboos of seriousness by stilling being musically excellent. … Continue Reading
The Pacing Party “Creep/Freak” fine What a tremendous sound The Pacing Party have. Think Conor Oberst singing lead for Modest Mouse with a more melodic sound. That’s what The Pacing Party has. Daniel Gardner, front person for the band, says: … Continue Reading
The Lunas “Until I’m Dead” A Curious Life Coming from Vancouver, BC, The Lunas are comprised of James Priestner, Lubo Ivan, Ian Cardona, and Chad Watson. These guys make very interesting alt-pop music with the totally different voice of frontman James … Continue Reading
Eliot and the Evening Noose “Reporting Live!” Sing-a-long Songs For Sinking Ships Ever feel like the world is going to literal hell in a handbag. Well, listen to Eliot and the Evening Noose. They won’t make the world any better, … Continue Reading
Cale and The Gravity Well “The Age Of Envy” The Age Of Envy Cale and The Gravity Well is one of the most intriguing names in music. And Cale’s picture included in this article reminds me of a Vermeer or … Continue Reading
Howard “Money Can’t Buy” Religion Think of a smoother voiced Bonnie “Prince” Billy or a more positive Modest Mouse. That’s what Howard reminds me. Maybe more straightforward than Modest Mouse, but still with weird noises behind the voices and great … Continue Reading
Drunken Logic “(The Good News Is) Nobody Gives A Damn” Long Day’s Journey To The Middle OMG!!!! This is my new theme song. From the catchy lyrics to the jangling guitars to the background voices, this song is my new … Continue Reading
—->BOSTON CALLING <—– BOSTON THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ANNOUNCES ITS 2014 LINEUP: JACK JOHNSON, DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE, & MODEST MOUSE TO HEADLINE THE 22-ACT, THREE-DAY FESTIVAL PRESALE TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 2014 AT 10AM EST VIA … Continue Reading