Author: mike

Frog at The Deli

It seems inevitable that Queens will soon replace Brooklyn as the musicians’ favoriote NYC borough – Frog is the second band we are covering from Astoria this week, sign of times to come! This year the duo came out of nowhere with their debut LP ‘Kind of Blah.’ a collection of electric and eclectic songs… Continue reading Frog at The Deli

Bob Collins and the Full Nelson at Indiepop Love

The Dentist’s were a legendary band back in the 80s with their sweet pop sound harking back to the 1960s and carrying a slightly psychedelic vibe. Bob Collins frontman for the Dentists and numerous other projects the last few years has finally come out with a Solo Album. Some of the songs feature Collins with… Continue reading Bob Collins and the Full Nelson at Indiepop Love

Bunnygrunt at I Went to a Show

I zipped down Cherokee and Lemp while Crain finished at Foam, arriving at Off Broadway just in time for Bunnygrunt! Matt Harnish, Ashley Hohman, and Eric Von Damage delivered a spirited, joyful set to celebrate the release of Vol. 4 just before they jetted off to Europe for a ‘cross the ocean tour. Everyone was laughing… Continue reading Bunnygrunt at I Went to a Show

Bunnygrunt at I Went to a Show

On Saturday, Bunnygrunt plays Off Broadway to celebrate the release of their sixth, maybe fifth, album: Vol. 4. It’s a hearty collection of songs that rip; 16 total are included on the cassette/CD. Lucky for us, Christian Schaeffer of The Riverfront Times wrote an exquisite review of Vol. 4 that just went up this morning; check… Continue reading Bunnygrunt at I Went to a Show

Static Daydream at Magnet

Static Daydream is composed of Jamie Casey and Ceremony’s Paul Baker, and its name fits its musical style surprisingly well. “More Than Today” is a dreamy kind of noise-rock track, the sound of a half-asleep Sonic Youth. The blissful track comes from the band’s self-titled debut. Download it below. Click through for the track! [Link]

Bob Collins and the Full Nelson at Austin Town Hall

It’s been a really great resurgence month for The Dentists, with two of the band’s songwriters unleashing new tunes/albums. First there was Treasures of Mexico, and now we’ve got Bob Collins and the Full Nelson.  He’s releasing his new record, Telescopic Victory Kiss, and though slightly different, it hits as beautifully as one would expect.… Continue reading Bob Collins and the Full Nelson at Austin Town Hall