I have to admit, my local punk rock experiences have been tainted. Unfortunately, my friends and I went to many bad, local pop punk shows in the ‘90s and missed out on the good stuff. Thankfully, Sounds of Sodium, a local punk/rock/hardcore compilation, made it my way. … read more
Local Review: WE – WE-E.T.’s VOL. II
WE = Joey Bada$$ + 1995 Raekwon … read more
Local Review: Valentine & The Regard – Manchester Misery
Valentine & The Regard = Simon & Garfunkel / Bright Eyes … read more
Local Review: Valentine & The Regard – I’m Well Adjusted
Valentine & The Regard = The Puzzle / The Memories … read more
Local Review: Tyler James Lewis – Presentism
Tyler James Lewis = Bright Eyes + Westward the Tide + Isaac Russell … read more
Local Review: Timmy The Teeth – Just Another Day
Timmy The Teeth = Typhoon + Ben Kweller … read more
Local Review: Top Dead Celebrity – High Horse
Top Dead Celebrity = Red Fang + Mark Lanegan + Neurosis … read more
Local Review: Triggers & Slips – Buffalo vs. Train
Triggers & Slips = The Felice Brothers + Trampled By Turtles … read more
Local Review: Tupelo Moan – 400 West
Tupelo Moan = Band of Skulls + Wolfmother … read more
Local Review: Twilight Transmissions – Dark Star Cannibalism
Twilight Transmissions = Architect + white.light.monorail + Cervello Elettronico … read more
Local Review: Umbels – Self-Titled
Umbels = Incubus’ “Aqueous Transmission” + Modest Mouse’s “Lounge” … read more
Local Review: Valentine & The Regard – Werewolves
Valentine & The Regard Werewolves FeralCatRecords Street: 12.23.14 Valentine & The Regard = Bright Eyes + The Cure Werewolves is a nostalgic trip through a series of poignant songs written in a manner that brings to mind both Conor Oberst and Pedro the Lion. Each song sweeps through straightforward guitar harmonies with an authentic sense