Author: mike

Joanna Gruesome at Heartbreaking Bravery

There were a very small handful of songs to be unveiled in the past few weeks that warranted extreme levels of excitement and Joanna Gruesome‘s “Jerome (Liar)” was definitely one of them. Essentially a preview for a very promising upcoming split the band has coming out in late September with the equally great Trust Fund, it’s also… Continue reading Joanna Gruesome at Heartbreaking Bravery

Eureka California at POP! Stereo

Sometimes being obnoxious can work to your advantage. It certainly does for Eureka California who’s album Crunch is an energetic explosion of spazztic indie rock riffage and their second album in less than two years. Seemingly unable to stop making music, Eureka California can’t slow down and that inability to control themselves is reflected within… Continue reading Eureka California at POP! Stereo

Joe Jack Talcum at Surviving the Golden Age

Dead Milkmen guitarist Joe Jack Talcum released a collection of his home recording archives in 2011. For a brainchild of one the more insouciant bands of 80s punk, Talcum’s home recordings revealed a darker, melancholic side. This year Talcum will release Home Recordings Vol. 2 1993-1999. Surviving the Golden Age is pleased to premiere, “Be My Property.” The… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at Surviving the Golden Age

Athens Intensified at With Guitars

2014 ATHENS INTENSIFIED   September 11, 12, 13, & 20 The 2014 Athens Intensified will take place September 11, 12, 13, & 20 in beautiful downtown Athens, Georgia. Now in its third year, the festival is undertaking its most ambitious lineup yet. It has expanded from two nights in a single venue to four nights across… Continue reading Athens Intensified at With Guitars

Joanna Gruesome at Indie Music Filter

Joanna Gruesome are one of my favorite groups in the past few years, largely in part of how well they mesh things that are pretty with things that are, well, not-so-pretty.  The outcome is never off-putting, but rather biting and delightful twee pop. “Jerome (Liar)” is a stripped-down continuation of this sound. It’s short, pretty on… Continue reading Joanna Gruesome at Indie Music Filter

Lunchbox at The Vinyl District

Dating all the way back to 1994, Berkeley, CA’s Lunchbox is the work of two constant participants, guitarist-songwriter Tim Brown and bassist Donna McKean (they share vocal duties); after overcoming obstacles and reclaiming their original name, Lunchbox Loves You serves as their return. Those expecting a simple recapitulation of past glories should be pleasantly surprised by the growth Brown… Continue reading Lunchbox at The Vinyl District

Shelflife Interview at Bloodbuzzed

Back to our regular posts after the Indietracks experience, and our next guests to answer our questionnaire we have a very special couple. What would have been of this Blog without them? Matthew Bice & Ed Mazzuco, the Shelflife Records‘ bosses, one of our favourite independent labels. Mankind needs them. These Go to 11! Ed Mazzuco & Matthew Bice,… Continue reading Shelflife Interview at Bloodbuzzed