Authors: James Orme
Local Reviews: Bullets & Belles
I have to say that this might be the best production of anything local I’ve ever heard, which would stand to reason, since while Bullets & Belles only formed last year, the members are all veteran musicians. This three-song EP is some damn catchy jazz pop, with stunning vocals, thoughtful lyrics and brilliant songwriting. … read more
Local Review: The Hang Ups
I love everything about punk rock—the anger, the energy, all of it. I hope that three-piece bands like The Hung Ups are always around. The songs on this EP are so immediate and easy to get into. … read more
Review: DESTRUCTO MAXIMUS – ANTiSEEN
DESTRUCTO MAXIMUS ANTiSEEN Steel Cage Books Street: 01.01.03 This book drips blood; I’m not kidding. The pure destructo rock evil of ANTiSEEN inhabits it. A black leather cover and silver foil lettering is more than appropriate for a book I can’t put down, which I’m a little afraid of. Destructo Maximus is a collection of
Just Another Fan on Stage: An Interview with Matt Freeman
Matt Freeman is the best bass player out there, and he’s been proving it for years in Rancid and, before that, in Operation Ivy. When longtime Social Distortion bassist John Maher quit in order to spend more time with his family, Social D went looking for a new bass player. Mike Ness went straight to
AFI
If a band finds a certain level of success in what they’re doing does that automatically make them “sell-outs?” Case in point, AFI has recently enjoyed #1 status on the charts with their new record Decemberunderground. A lot of people have come out of the independent woodwork to slam this band with all sorts of
A Rocker Against Parkinson’s
Back in the late 70s, rockabilly was all but alive. That was until three young men, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom slapped some grease in their hair, picked up their respective instruments and formed the Stray Cats. They would go on to remind the world of the greatness that this early form
Devil’s Brigade: Halfway to Hell
Matt Freeman has been the man to beat on bass for years. Since the late eighties he has put his signature driving bass lines to work in Operation Ivy, Rancid and various other bands, and has been happy to fill the role of side man. Now with over 20 years of career to look back on Freeman is looking forward by taking his side project, Devil’s Brigade, out on the road to support their self-titled debut release. … read more
Hail to the Queen of Rock n Roll: An Interview...
Wanda Jackson is a true legend. Originally a country singer, Jackson has been baring her soul through song since the mid ‘50s. Luckily, her good friend Elvis convinced her try her hand at rock n’ roll, and from that moment on, Jackson and the rest of world would never be the same.
The Dwarves: Back at It… and Still the Best
Anyone who has ever been a fan of The Dwarves knows that they are true originals. The band’s two staple members, guitarist HeWhoCannotBeNamed and lead singer Blag Dahlia, are anomalies all their own. Somehow, this highly explosive punk rock outfit has lasted for 25 years, and to mark that occasion, they have released their twelfth full-length record Born Again. I had a chat with Blag about where the band is now and what they want out of the future. … read more