Music
Out of the Coffin: Kim Nekroman Resurrects the Nekromantix
Kim Nekroman, with his homemade coffin bass, stayed at the forefront of the European psychobilly scene for 16 years, until the band relocated to L.A. … read more
Sample Jack: An Interview with Meat Beat Manifesto
It was around 1990 when I was staying up late on Sunday nights to watch 120 Minutes on MTV when Meat Beat Manifesto first grabbed my attention. … read more
When You Wish Upon A Star: An Interview with Ethan...
While researching Comets on Fire interviews in preparation, I came across a word several times that I think adequately describes the aesthetic of this band: organic. … read more
Versified Street Life Reinventing Bar Rock Hype: Interview with The...
I was doing a lot of drugs when I first heard the Hold Steady’s debut release, Almost Killed Me, in January 2004, and I was enraptured. … read more
Localized – June 2005
Localized is a monthly showcase of local bands on the second Friday of every month at the Urban Lounge. This month we bring you the perilously odd combination of a death metal band. … read more
Hardcore Realists: Death from Above 1979 Sneer at Glory
My impression of Canadian two-piece Death from Above 1979 pre-interview was that they don’t suffer a fool. … read more
Analogical Resurrection: An Interview with Erasure
When Erasure set out to promote Other People’s Songs album, they hadn’t toured in four years; neither Vince Clark nor Andy Bell were sure if the fans would still be there. … read more
Tiny Horses in a Big, Big World: An Interview with...
There is hope, however, in this world full of forgotten dreams and empty stables. Enter The Ponys, the four-piece responsible for making the most exciting music in years. … read more
The Struggles, Troubles, Steadfast and Momentum of Smoke or Fire
There once was a band called Jericho … actually, there were two bands called Jericho. One was an aging Christian rock group trying to groove their way into heaven; the other was a punk band in Boston. One will embark on a reunion tour of the Bible Belt this summer after their drummer recovers from
Stepping Through the Cemetery: 12 Step Rebels
From the deserts of Albuquerque, comes the pure psychobilly sounds of the 12 Step Rebels. The 12 Step Rebels are rocking the graveyard with their songs of creatures of the night. … read more
Nice Ride: Shifting Gears with Z-Trip
In the past year, Z-Trip has been very goal-oriented. He has a mix on the new Motown Remixed album, a cameo on the new Scratch DVD, and signed with Hollywood Records. … read more
Localized: Tragic Black
Localized this month falls on the auspicious day of Friday the 13th. SLUG has managed to tear the dark and macabre bands Tragic Black and Domiana away from the unspeakable activities they would otherwise be engaged in to play for us at the Urban Lounge, a private club for members only. Vyle: Keyboards and programming
