Chicago-based band Wet Ashes have been together since 2010, but this is my first exposure to the band. This is a well-put-together video that deals with some complex issues in a very short time, and fits the song very well. Taken from their just released full-length Acoustronic Tales, “Spot In The Sun” is a good introduction to a band looking to make some space for … Continue reading Wet Ashes-Spot In The Sun (Video)
My first exposure to Brooklyn’s Dr. Skinnybones came the same way a lot of great Brooklyn bands come to my attention, through the aid of Oliver Ignatius. His studio has been releasing compilations of all the bands they work with, and on Mama Coco’s Funky Kitchen Section 2, Dr. Skinnybones had a song called “Bad Education.” It’s a great song, and the rest of their … Continue reading Dr. Skinnybones-A Last Hurrah For The Glory Of Drinking Alone
A few weeks ago I was offered the opportunity to do an interview with Sharks, a UK band dropping their debut full-length next week. Time went by and I had other things to get to that took precedent. Finally, I got some time to listen to No Gods (which is quite good) and come up with some questions. I like doing these email interviews because … Continue reading Exclusive Interview with Sharks Lead Singer James Mattock
A few years ago I would have never given this album a chance. The genre of punk/pop or post-punk or whatever the hell they call it these days stopped appealing to me right around the time Blink-182 and a billion other bands of their ilk started gaining popularity. That isn’t to say there aren’t bands out there that make that kind of music well, but … Continue reading The Wonder Years-Suburbia, I’ve Given You All And Now I’m Nothing
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