Tag: hhbtm

Joe Jack Talcum at Razorcake

I confess: I am not, nor have ever been, a Dead Milkmen fan. I mention this because Joe Jack Talcum is the guitarist and a vocalist in the revered satirist punk outfit from Philadelphia. Being unfamiliar with the Milkmen’s albums has allowed me to be objective when listening to this collection. Ultimately, I was pleasantly… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at Razorcake

Crayon at Razorcake

Crayon were an early ‘90s lo-fi twee punk band from Bellingham, Washington. They thrived on zine culture and shared the stage with Superchunk and the Melvins. HHBTM have lovingly reissued their album, Brick Factory, which has been out of print for years. Besides the LP, the download code also includes twenty-one extra songs from compilations… Continue reading Crayon at Razorcake

Marshmallow Coast at Austin Town Hall

When I heard the name Andy Gonzalez (ex-Of Montreal, The Music Tapes) I had one thing in mind before I even listened to the song.  But, put your pretense aside, as the music you’ll hear form hisMarshmallow Coast has a lot more in common with early Death Cab or Pinback.  There’s a calming vocal touch,… Continue reading Marshmallow Coast at Austin Town Hall

Noon:30 at Innocent Words

TEN: For the past two years, each Friday, Innocent Words has put the spotlight on up and coming artists/bands with 10 questions we like to call IW10. The tradition continues… Hometown: Started in Washington DC, now the band is split between New York City and Los Angeles. Members and Instruments: Aissa: noise maker Blue: singer… Continue reading Noon:30 at Innocent Words

Joanna Gruesome/Trust Fund at Performer

It’s always a joy to get new Joanna Gruesome vinyl, and this time out fans are treated to a delicious two-fer: a split LP with three new tracks from Joanna Gruesome plus three new tracks from UK newcomers Trust Fund. The whole affair adds up to a noisy, punk-fueled skin abrasion (but in a good… Continue reading Joanna Gruesome/Trust Fund at Performer

Crayon at Performer

Crayon existed as a whisper, a rumor, a mysterious name on the wind for the past 20 years. It’s been that long since their only full-length, Brick Factory, was originally released on cassette and CD by Massachusetts label Harriet Records. Since then, it’s been heralded by indie icons like Dinosaur, Jr. But for years, actually… Continue reading Crayon at Performer

Eureka California at Wondering Sound

In the video for “Happy Again,” the two members of Athens band Eureka California — Jake Ward and Marie A. Uhler — inspect ham at a supermarket, walk Stand by Me-style down a set of train tracks, climb up a jungle gym and make shadow puppets against a tin wall. It’s light and carefree stuff,… Continue reading Eureka California at Wondering Sound

Joe Jack Talcum at Get It On Vinyl

I’m partial to acoustic sessions, demos, and just downright lo-fi recordings. The exception to this is punk music. Punk doesn’t always translate well into the acoustic realm. This is for a few reasons. First, punk musicians aren’t always that talented. That’s kind of the point of punk music. You get a chance to let out… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at Get It On Vinyl

Crayon at Performer

Crayon existed as a whisper, a rumor, a mysterious name on the wind for the past 20 years. It’s been that long since their only full-length, Brick Factory, was originally released on cassette and CD by Massachusetts label Harriet Records. Since then, it’s been heralded by indie icons like Dinosaur, Jr. But for years, actually… Continue reading Crayon at Performer