Maximum Volume Yields Maximum Results: Feedback from SUNN O)))

Maximum Volume Yields Maximum Results: Feedback from SUNN O)))
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O’Malley and Anderson have been releasing speaker-destroying albums under the SUNN O))) moniker since the late 1990s, and have no fewer than 20 splits, full-lengths, collaborations and EPs to show for their efforts. … read more

Flying West to the East: Uzi and Ari Tours Japan

Flying West to the East: Uzi and Ari Tours Japan
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The experience of touring in Japan is a tough one to put into words. There is a lot of positive energy that flows through the hearts and minds of the Japanese people. We feel very lucky to have had the experience. … read more

Localized – July 2009

Localized – July 2009
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This month’s Localized takes place July 10th at Urban Lounge, featuring Band of Annuals,  David Williams, and  Will Sartain. … read more

Can’t Stop This Runaway Train

Can’t Stop This Runaway Train
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This king of juke joint swing’s sole purpose has been to put out stellar record after stellar record of his own blend of honky tonk, jazz and rockabilly. He also tours his ass off and plays each show like there’s no tomorrow. … read more

Beer Talk With Germany’s Tankard

Beer Talk With Germany’s Tankard
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In an interview with Tankard’s drummer Olaf Zissel, we find out some interesting tidbits about the band and the tradition of German beer. … read more

Localized: The Radio Rhythm Makers, Kate LeDeuce and the Soul Terminators, and The Boomsticks. – June 2009

Localized: The Radio Rhythm Makers, Kate LeDeuce and the Soul...
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 This month’s Localized features The Radio Rhythm Makers, Kate LeDeuce and the Soul Terminators and openers The Boomsticks. … read more

Duane Peters: The Frank Sinatra School

Duane Peters: The Frank Sinatra School
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We got a chance to talk to Duane Peters recently about the skate and punk scenes and how they are intertwined.  … read more

Wizard Fest

Wizard Fest
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Wizard Fest is in its fourth year and if you’re web-savvy, love local music and are comfortable with driving towards the middle of nowhere—you might find yourself at one hell of a party. … read more

Mike Watt: The Punk Rock Pied Piper

Mike Watt: The Punk Rock Pied Piper
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Watt has spent more than 25 years “touring econo”––Watt parlance for punk-rock touring in a drive-it-yourself van, no roadies or hangers-on needed. And that time taught him a lot about America’s underground music scene. … read more

Localized – May 2009

Localized – May 2009
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This month SLUG’s Localized presents Palace of Buddies, Birthquake and openers The Buttery Muffins at Urban Lounge. … read more

Forgetting the Rules with Kristin Hersh

Forgetting the Rules with Kristin Hersh
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Kristin Hersh is a super force of nature and carved a unique path through the artistic tides for many to follow. … read more