The first time I saw Deerhoof was at Nashville’s infamous stink-hole dive bar, the Springwater Supper Club and Lounge in 2000. They tore through seven songs in under twenty minutes, putting then-new guitarist John Dieterich through his paces. Drummer Greg … Continue reading
Our friends over at Music City Roots really get music, specifically roots/Americana. Not just the performance and playing of it, but the way music – and those who make it – get heard in today’s streaming, multi-channel entertainiverse. Roots/Americana is … Continue reading
That grinning-from-ear-to-ear feeling you get about a great record ends up doing two things: listening to said record over and over for months in classic binge fashion, and also bludgeoning your friends with it. I’ve spoken about this phenomenon before. … Continue reading
I can’t deny it: Growing up I was a hardcore scene kid. Black band tees, black jeans, bandanas, hardcore dancing, straight edge, hair too long in the front and shaved in the back, and a Xanga page that would make Conor … Continue reading
I’ve never been one for Spring Fever. I’ve always been more of a Fall Fever guy. I look forward with relish to fiery red leaves and sweater weather, bonfires and heavy beers. I missed Nude Beach‘s second album, II, when … Continue reading
You won’t find a review of Providence, RI’s Fang Island that does not quote the band themselves saying that their music is the sound of “everyone high-fiving everyone”, but don’t blame the critics. While this feels like the ultimate in … Continue reading