Now here’s a couple of good, old-fashioned leftist punk rock releases, by local band the Socialists. You might want to call this group more of a “collective.” They are true to their beliefs enough that they include “Praise Boss,” with lyrics by the Australian IWW from the early 1900s and “This Little Scab” with lyrics by the Chicago IWW and Local 329 SEIU. … read more
Local Review: Robyn Cage – Tales Of A Thief / Burning Now
Robyn Cage = (Florence + the Machine) + Lana Del Rey – Fiona Apple … read more
Local Review: Selja Sini – Back Home
Selja Sini = Cate Le Bon + Rilo Kiley … read more
Local Review: Salazar – Saudade
Salazar = (Temper Trap + My Morning Jacket) / Wilco
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Local Review: RuRu – Mother / Father
RuRu = David Gray + Radical Face + Vance Joy … read more
Local Review: RunAway Blues – Self-Titled
RunAway Blues = Wakane + Alicia Keys … read more
Local Review: September Say Goodbye – Some Beginnings End
September Say Goodbye = Jakalope + Feeder / Paramore … read more
Local Review: Sen Wisher – Glow
Sen Wisher = James Blake + Youth Lagoon … read more
Local Review: Scenic Byway – Hydroplaning
Scenic Byway = Flobots + Sweatshop Union … read more
Local Review: Settle Down – If It Exists I Have Seen It From My Throne
Settle Down If It Exists I Have Seen It From My Throne Escapegoat Records Street: 06.16 Settle Down = Norma Jean + Touche Amore Settle Down remain one of my favorite acts in the valley. I can’t get enough of their emotionally layered groove with that sweet post-hardcore frosting. This is to say that I
Local Review: RS2090 – Thank You
RS2090 = XXYYXX + Rampue … read more
Local Review: Second Nature – Fawkes Hunt
Second Nature = Code Orange + early Converge … read more