Review: Alaska – Alaska E.P. (2009)
Music discovery is a funny thing. I’ve mentioned before how often I get new favorite bands gift wrapped and handed over to me like birthday gifts from good pals. Groups
Review: Castevet – Summer Fences (2009)
Chicago’s Castevet has undergone musical changes, tilting the light upon vocals and away from the musical landscapes crafted in Summer Fences. I had not known this
Review: Bad Books – Bad Books (2010)
It’s strange when there’s an artist that holds a very special place in your heart for reasons unknown. You know, the kind that almost becomes a significant other to you over ti
CONCERT REVIEW + PHOTOGRAPHY: F.STOKES AT MAJESTIC THEATRE (MADISON)
(October 15th, 2010) The Majestic is my kind of venue; a converted theater with several levels, yet intimate despite the balcony and accoutrements. Small standing room ah
REVIEW: PEARLY GATE MUSIC – PEARLY GATE MUSIC (2010)
Mezzic readers, my name is Amber Valentine and I am creep. I don’t mean that in the sense that I like to repeatedly and perversely hit on underage ladies until restraining orders
REVIEW: AGENT RIBBONS – CHATEAU CRONE (2010)
I’ll be completely honest with you, Mezzic readers. I got into Agent Ribbons for one reason and one reason only: I found their lead singer, Natalie Gordon, ridicul
REVIEW: ANNA VOGELZANG – SECRET CEDAR ROOM EP (2010)
The transition between city and slow-going urban went rather quickly; from downtown Chicago to Madison. Up until this August, decisions on where I live are generally taken based on
REVIEW: PEZZETTINO – LUBDUB (2010)
Don’t get me wrong. I like Feist alright. St. Vincent‘s kind of cool. But even the most interesting of Pitchfork approved ladies these days have something severe
CONCERT REVIEW: THE MORNING BENDERS & THE RODEO AT NOUVEAU CASINO (PARIS)
Ina J brings a wholly unique perspective to Mezzic. A Canadian who moved to Paris three years ago to play music, she exemplifies that inescapable, creative essence that unconscious