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Hiatus

noreply@blogger.com (Spencer) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:11:30 PDT

Some of you might have noticed that we've recently (or not so recently, it's been a couple of months) stopped posting. Sorry about that...Life just got to busy to keep up with the daily maintenance of the site.I started this website 4 years ago and loved every second, and I hope to come back to blogging here some day, but for now, I've got to focus on a few other things.So thank you for reading,

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 30 - Cause a Scene - Out Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:55:47 PDT

Bright and Barrow records is making their mark in punk rock by defining their voice though their compilation, Cause a Scene. Cause a Scene is a comp in the old school spirit of comps. I found myself anxiously awaiting the next track like I used to do in middle school when the newest Epitaph or Fat Wreck Chords comp came out. Featuring only bands from New York and New Jersey, this comp not only

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 29 - The Have Nots

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:36:42 PDT

Ska chords were designed to make you move. They grab your attention and carry you along whether you you want to or not. And punk was designed to provide the a voice to the typically voiceless. The Have Nots have manipulated these two genres to their advantage in voicing their critique on modern consumer society in their album Serf City USA. In the vein of the Clash, Op Ivy, and Rancid, the Have

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 28 - Win a signed guitar

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:03:14 PDT

Wilhelm Scream is giving away a signed Xaviere X-580 guitar. Head to the Revolver Magazine site to enter. Cut off date to enter is July 7th.If you have been living in a cave and are not already familiar with A Wilhelm Scream check out some some of their videos they have posted on their myspace and website. (Myspace is way more up to date).

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 27 - Stewart

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:01:25 PDT

Before I ever listened to Stewart I read a short discussion with singer/songwriter Andrea Tarka regarding the title of their new album, Kicks. When asked about the title she says, “Kicks can mean having a great time. You can kick someone, or something. You can relax and just kick it. Or kicks can refer to excitement, a ball game, or shoes. Anything really.” This consciousness of the play of

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 26 - Terrible Things

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:32:32 PDT

From the ashes of Coheed and Cambria, Hot Rod Circuit, and Taking Back Sunday rises, Terrible Things. Terrible Things is a rock band that skillfully walks the thin line between rock, punk, and old school emo. Their music draws the listener in and the passionate lyrics keep them hanging on. Terrible Things have been taking advantage of the internet and myspace to promote themselves in a way that

New Tunes Tuesday #101

noreply@blogger.com (Muhammad Usman) — Tue, 18 May 2010 23:36:14 PDT

The ArchAndroid - Janelle Monáe With her first debut album, Janelle Monae isn't new to contemporary pop mixed with funk and R&B music. Her 2003 EP was a huge release for Bad Boy Records away from Rap music. This album surely does a good job of driving the label and their image away from rap music over to R&B. This album is the 2nd and 3rd installment out of four albums which Monae hopes to finish

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 25

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:04:00 PDT

It looks like us punks just keep on getting older, and what happens when we get old, we start looking back on our glory days...and making documentaries about them. Ian MacKaye and Ray Cappo appear in the documentary "Edge: Perspectives on Drug Free Culture". Straight Edge, has become surprisingly controversial since its inception. This documentary speaks with diverse artists from Ian MacKaye

New Tunes Tuesday #100

noreply@blogger.com (Muhammad Usman) — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:53:17 PDT

Letting Go - Jennifer Knapp Letting Go is Jennifer Knapp's first non-Christian rock album. It's her second release this year after the Evolving EP. The album is a work toward bringing out her more folk rock sound and style. She'll start her new tour after the release of this album. The Powerless Rise - As I Lay Dying With their fifth studio album, As I Lay Dying has released this after three

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 24 - Green Day's American Idiot falls short

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Mon, 10 May 2010 08:33:10 PDT

I loved Green Day before I ever went to my first show. By 1994 they had already surpassed their punk roots and broke into the “alternative” mainstream. Harder and catchier than their grunge peers, Green Day brought pop punk to suburban high schools, with a vengeance. Since that time there has been an ongoing battle regarding where they fit in and what subculture gets to claim them as their own. I

Photo Review: Conan O'Brien at SJSU Event Center

noreply@blogger.com (Pete) — Thu, 06 May 2010 02:42:51 PDT

For more photos from the May 5th performanceof Conan's "Legally Prohibited From Being FunnyOn Television Tour," visit my online photo gallery!

New Tunes Tuesday #99

noreply@blogger.com (Muhammad Usman) — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:45:46 PDT

So Runs the World Away - Josh RitterWith his sixth album coming out today, Josh Ritter isn't just agreat singer-songwriter, he's one of the best of our generation."Change of Time" is the leading single from the album right now. I'mlooking forward to listening to it today. If you've heard So Runs the World Away, let us know what you think.Forgiveness Rock Record - Broken Social SceneWith their

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 23 - Hypernova live at Webster Hall

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Mon, 03 May 2010 08:28:33 PDT

Saturday night while there was a bomb scare in Times Square Iranian indie musicians, Hypernova captured their audience at Webster Hall. A dark room with strategic colored strobes only illuminating pieces of the band at any moment set the mood to Hypernova’s set. I have been listening to Hypernova’s new album, Through the Chaos, since I reviewed it a few weeks ago, and what struck me was their

New Tunes Tuesday #98

noreply@blogger.com (Muhammad Usman) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:24:46 PDT

B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray - B.o.B If you've heard of any this rappers singles on the radio, you've waited long enough for his music to come out. The southern rapper brings out the best of rap and R&B for fans of both. This album features artists ranging from Eminem to Hayley Williams (Paramore). The album brings you more than a dozen new songs and also introduces more

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 22 - Stephen Egerton Solo Release

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:25:46 PDT

First off, I'll say that I have a soft spot for pop punk. I grew up on The Descendents and All, and a good pop punk album can change a shitty mood in about 3 seconds flat. So, with that said, once I heard about this album I was pretty sure I was going to be psyched on it. The premise of The Seven Degrees of Stephen Egerton is: Stephen Egerton, whose various bands are on hiatus, needs to make

Photo Review: Muse @ Oracle Arena

noreply@blogger.com (Pete) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:23:46 PDT

For more photos from Muse's April 14thsold-out show at Oracle Arena in Oakland,check out my online photo gallery!Stay tuned for photos of SilversunPickups' opening set from this show!

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 21 - Attention all you record nerds!

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:39:40 PDT

This Saturday April 17th is Record Store Day. Record Store Day, now in it’s third year, is being held on Saturday April 17th. Record Store Day is the celebration of independent record stores and those of us who love independent music. This event was conceived by an indie record store employee in 2007 who wanted to celebrate the unique culture and community of indie record stores and their

Concert Review: Train @ Ryman, Nashville 04/2010

noreply@blogger.com (Spencer) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:52:23 PDT

Photo courtesy of: Flickr user - Jackie.HWritten by: Martin BaggsThe historic Ryman is such a venue that magic happens regardless of whom is playing. It’s a magic that is palpable to every artist that graces its stage to sing to crowds of music savvy critics. Train was no different, and those leaving the hallowed halls after the concert felt a love affair with singer/front man Pat Monahan. It was

Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 20 - Iranian rockers embody the punk spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Janov) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:35:31 PDT

New York City transplants from Iran (by way of Los Angeles where they recorded their Universal EP in 2008) Hypernova are beginning to take over America. Their music has been tagged as the next generation’s Joy Division, their music following in the vein of The Damned and The Cramps. Their music is timeless. It would feel contemporary in the punk movement of the 70s or the new wave scene of the

Weekend Picks #61: Top 10 Songs to Check Out

noreply@blogger.com (Spencer) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:00:01 PDT

1. Lawrence Arabia - "Apple Pie Bed"2. Dosh - "Number 41" featuring Andrew Bird3. Holly GoLightly - "Forget It"4. Senryu - "Inklings"5. Night Driving in Small Towns - "Come & Tell Me"6. Yukon Blonde - "Rather Be With You"7. The Paddle Boat - "Air Conditioned Nightmare"8. May68 - "The Duke is Dead"9. Marissa Paternoster - "Holy Hell"10. Mantler - "Fresh and Fair"

CD Review: Never Ending Conflict - "One Slip Away"

noreply@blogger.com (Spencer) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:00:04 PDT

Written by: Brian CampbellNever Ending Conflict – One Slip Away Never Ending Conflict’s six song One Slip Away EP presents a challenge to the listener - to try and find a passable song. Go ahead, you try it. This challenge is, in fact, impossible, because there aren’t any here. These are six of the better melodic hard rock tracks you’ve never heard from a Columbus, Ohio band that sounds as if

CD Review: Violent Soho - "Violent Soho"

noreply@blogger.com (Spencer) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:00:02 PDT

Written by: Brian CampbellViolent Soho – Violent Soho (Ecstatic Peace!) Violent Soho has a lot to thank Nirvana for when it comes to their latest eponymous release, and actually their entire overall fuzz distorted, guitar driven sound, but the Brisbane, Australia based outfit also own a debt of gratitude to fellow countrymen the Vines for paving their way. Violent Soho is a tightly packed 31

New Tunes Tuesday #97

noreply@blogger.com (Muhammad Usman) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:53:40 PDT

New Amerykah Part Two - Erykah Badu Neo soul queen, Erykah Badu, makes a return with her 5th studio album. New Amerykah Part Two focuses on Badu's more personal and emotional lyrical contents. She herself calls it "analog" implying the less digital and electronic methods used to produce and work on the album. With 11 full tracks, the album surely brings neo soul its queen's music back. Raymond

Video of the Day: Yacht "The Afterlife"

noreply@blogger.com (Spencer) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:00:03 PDT

YACHT - The Afterlife from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.YACHT & The Straight Gaze Tour Dates:03/25: San Diego, CA @ San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art03/26: Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex w/Washed Out, Small Black, Pictureplane05/30: George, Washington @ Gorge Amphitheater (Sasquatch Festival)

Holly Golightly is Coming to San Jose 4/16

noreply@blogger.com (Spencer) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:00:03 PDT

Holly Golightly and The Brokeoffs hit the road April 6. See tour dates below.Tour Dates:04-06 Birmingham, AL - The Nick04-07 Little Rock, AR - Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack04-08 Dallas, TX - The Prophet Bar04-09 Austin, TX - Emo's Alternative Lounge (Indoor)04-10 Houston, TX - Mango's04-12 Tucson, AZ - Plush04-13 San Diego, CA - The Casbah04-14 Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland04-16 San Jose, CA - The