Advertisements By Amaris Pollinger The world was on pause… Consisting of Matt James (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Wilson (drums) and Matt Christoforo (bass), the Connecticut trio, Phatt James (a college nickname given to a reluctant Matt James that he later decided to own) were set to play their debut show at the infamous Toad’s Place,… Continue reading Pandemic Please—Phatt James Has Just Begun
Category: Rock
Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds: ‘That Delicious Vice’ Review
Advertisements by Amaris Pollinger (dark, spicy (picante), upbeat, serene and of course, humorous) it’s also exactly what you wouldn’t expect. The “thinking man’s garage rock band,” Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds have released their first full-length album since La Araña Es La Vida(2016). Out everywhere now, That Delicious Vice is—well—delicious (no, we didn’t… Continue reading Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds: ‘That Delicious Vice’ Review
Reality Club Gears Up for Their First North American Tour
Advertisements Indonesian rock band Reality Club is fresh off a success-high thanks to their 2023 studio album, Reality Club Presents… and are prepping for their first-ever North American tour. The tour begins March 3rd in Seattle, WA, and concludes March 22nd in Brooklyn, NYC. Consisting of Era Patigo (drums), Faiz Novascotia Saripudin (vocals, guitar), Fathia… Continue reading Reality Club Gears Up for Their First North American Tour
Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”
Advertisements “I’ve always put everything I could into music,” says Tyke James, lead singer of acclaimed rock band, The Moss. He sits cozied up in his home, presumably somewhere in the mountains, looking jubilant and lively. After passing greetings, he’s ready to dive right into conversation about new music, new sounds, and all kinds of… Continue reading Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”
The Hard-Ons Are About to Drop Their New Album, “Ripper 23”
Advertisements Australian punk band, The Hard-Ons are about to drop their new album, Ripper 23, on June 2nd off Golden Robot Records. Ripper 23 is the band’s fourteenth studio album and their second with Tim Rogers (YOU AM I) as their frontman. With their signature punk-metal-meets power pop sound, The Hard-On’s Ripper 23 will surely… Continue reading The Hard-Ons Are About to Drop Their New Album, “Ripper 23”
Tommy Stinson’s New Band Cowboys in The Campfire to Release Debut Album “Wronger”
Advertisements Founding member of The Replacements, Tommy Stinson (also of Guns N’Roses, Soul Asylum, Bash & Pop, and Perfect), and his good friend Chip Roberts makeup the duo Cowboys in The Campfire. Their debut album, Wronger, will drop on June 2nd of this year. Described as “the most American album” Stinson has ever made, Wronger… Continue reading Tommy Stinson’s New Band Cowboys in The Campfire to Release Debut Album “Wronger”
The Courettes Kick Off Their US Tour with Boom! Dynamite
Advertisements The dynamic rock duo, The Courettes, consisting of Flavia Couri (vocals, guitar) and Martin Couri (drums), hail from Brazil and Denmark, and have been touring Europe non-stop since 2015. With their signature blend of 1960s garage rock, doo-wop, and surf, “the hardest working band in showbiz” are finally hitting the US stage starting May… Continue reading The Courettes Kick Off Their US Tour with Boom! Dynamite
The Sound, Spirit, & Edutainment of Sihasin
Advertisements “These are rez dogs,” Clayson Benally is surrounded by puppies, who are bouncing excitedly at his feet. The Arizonian landscape behind him shows an azure horizon that stretches for miles. Before long, his sister and lifelong bandmate, Jeneda Benally, arrives on schedule. Jeneda & Clayson Benally have quite the resume. Together with their brother… Continue reading The Sound, Spirit, & Edutainment of Sihasin
The Lemonheads Kick off Their ‘It’s a Shame About Ray’ 30th Anniversary Tour
Advertisements Fresh from a sold-out tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland where they performed It’s a Shame About Ray in its entirety for the 30th Anniversary of its release, the Lemonheads kick off their North American tour on November 17th. The tour will include special guests Rusty, The Nils (performing 11/18), Bass Drum of… Continue reading The Lemonheads Kick off Their ‘It’s a Shame About Ray’ 30th Anniversary Tour
The Uneasy Gets Real About Overcoming Addiction & Healing Through Music
Advertisements By Amaris Pollinger East coast progressive rock band, The Uneasy, has a logo that might look familiar to some. It’s a clash of three swords stabbed into a heart and sporting an eye. The Three of Swords is a tarot card whose symbology resonated with The Uneasy’s singer/songwriter/ founding member, Emily Jean. Like all… Continue reading The Uneasy Gets Real About Overcoming Addiction & Healing Through Music