Joe Jack Talcum is probably best known for his part in the Dead Milkmen, an insane ’80s punk act out of Philadelphia. But now Talcum shows off his softer, more humorous side with his solo work. This comedy is exemplified on new old track “Talk.” To give you a small hint, the chorus repeats just one… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at Magnet
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Muuy Biien at 45 Revolutions
my thoughts: the 1st track was sooo boreng just some noise but 1ce its over i find out im dealin with rockinrollers on this1.. not my first time with rockenrollers sence i did a nice remix of a foregner song. most songs hes shoutin and stuff mayb their punk rockinrollers? idk hard 2 tell anyway… Continue reading Muuy Biien at 45 Revolutions
Joe Jack Talcum at Jersey Beat
Joseph Genaro has recorded under many aliases, including Jasper Thread, Butterfly Joe and Joe Jack Talcum. He founded the seminal Philly punk folk antagonists The Dead Milkmen, first as a fictional band, then a real one with three college friends. Together they would create some of the funniest, most bizarre and unique sounds of 80’s… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at Jersey Beat
Trust Fund/Joanna Gruesome at Stereogum
When we posted Joanna Gruesome’s great “Jerome (Liar),” we noted it was to be included on an upcoming split with Bristol indie-rockers Trust Fund. Now here’s one of Trust Fund’s contributions to the split, “Reading The Wrappers.” The track blooms from a charming low-key guitar and vocals piece into a chiming, charging, full-fledged rock song… Continue reading Trust Fund/Joanna Gruesome at Stereogum
Joe Jack Talcum at Big Takeover
After an enthusiastic reception to his first volume of home recordings,1984-1990 (HHBTM, 2011), Dead Milkmen guitarist, Joe Jack Talcum, graciously presents his humble sequel. Assembled from self-released cassette tapes, sometimes featuring friends,Home Recordings 1993-1999 showcases Talcum’s talent as a songwriter and lo-fi 4-track producer. It’s an intimate affair, ranging in moods and tones. While the humorous element of The… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at Big Takeover
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