INTERVIEW: SIMS (DOOMTREE), PART ONE
It’s been five years since we’ve seen a solo album from fellow Doomtree member, Sims. But on February 15th the wait will be over. The thousands of people who pre-ordered the new album, Bad Time Zoo will receive their copies and other bonus items on February 11th. You can buy it di
Interview: Y La Bamba’s Luzelena Mendoza
Y La Bamba comes out of Portland, Oregon, and the boundless, profound creativity of Luzelena Mendoza. Nurtured by parents who immigrated from Mexico, and the communities surrounding her, time saw her bring in an artistic family of seven musicians for the creation of their stunning 2010 album, Lupon
Interview: Zelienople
I went to see Zelienople play at the Abbey Pub the other night… And needless to say their music is as challenging as it is breathtaking. I asked the Chicago -based band a few questions, and here is what percussionist Mike Weis had to say: First question… Most important, is why? Mike We
LIMELIGHT: PEZZETTINO (BROOKLYN/MILWAUKEE)
Musicians talking musicians! Mezzic welcomes Brooklyn/Milwaukee’s Pezzettino, a wonderful multi-instrumentalist / accordionist extraordinaire who’s album Lub Dub just went limited edition clear yellow vinyl! Don’t believe us? There’s the picture proof! You can purchase it 
Interview: Young Galaxy, Part One
Young Galaxy is a core of three musicians, Stephen Ramsay, Catherine McCandless and Stephen Kamp. Their album, Shapeshifting, is all about transformation and changes, highly reflective when you reflect back on the rest of their discography. We had a chance to chat with Stephen Ramsay for a bit abo
Review: Strand of Oaks – Pope Killdragon (2010)
One of my very favorite songs of 2010 was “Oh, What A Time!” by Pearly Gate Music, a band I reviewed for Mezzic a couple months back. The reason I was so taken with “Oh, What A Time!” was because of how completely unexpected it was. Swimming in a sea of sincere folk, “Oh, Wh
MADISON MOVES FORWARD: MR. PHYSIX AND RADISH REVEAL NEW MASHES/MIXES
Snow doesn’t slow Madison down. Sure, it may pile up on University Ave and the only clear sidewalks are those with overhangs overhead, but it keeps running. The scene here supports that with shows immediately after Christmas, a New Years that attracted top talent from the Midwest, and now is reeme