REVIEW: FELT – FELT 3: A TRIBUTE TO ROSIE PEREZ (2009)
Confession. I hate hip-hop. The beats are repetitive, unimaginative to the point it may as well be techno. Lyrically, it only (mis)treats drugs, abuse, and violence. There no true
REVIEW: SOPHIE HUNGER – MONDAY’S GHOST (2009)
I love debating the viability of international artists in the world marketplace, particularly in America. While some argue that the industry prevents international artists from our
REVIEW: CHARLIE – CHARLIE (2009)
It’s approaching a year since her self-titled album was released on the independent rock label at(h)ome in Paris as well as her biggest-to-date concert at Place de la R
REVIEW: KERO ONE – EARLY BELIEVERS (2009)
“It seems like it took forever for that sun to shine…” follows the lead on When the Sunshine Comes, the second track off of San Fran’s up and coming Kero One‘s sophomor
CONCERT REVIEW: SOPHIE HUNGER AT LA BOULE NOIRE (PARIS)
Sophie Hunger (Switzerland)March 25th, 2009La Boule Noire in Paris, France Never before have I experienced such heartfelt ovation as after Sophie Hunger‘s set toni
REVIEW: CURSIVE – MAMA, I’M SWOLLEN (2009)
Mama, I’m Swollen was ‘released’ a bit over a week ago and has proven to be the most difficult album to wrestle with. Previous albums held solid themes (the chef-d’oeu
CONCERT REVIEW: ALKALINE TRIO AT LA BOULE NOIRE (PARIS)
Alkaline Trio (Chicago, IL) and Broadway Calls (Rainier, OR)February 2nd, 2009La Boule Noire in Paris, France The Trio, along with their multitude of drumm
REVIEW: POMPEII – NOTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON (2008)
A tempered indie rock plucked my tastes after going full on with punk years back, far more calm, yet with vastly improved melodies and a concentration on the complexities of music.
REVIEW: FUNERAL PARTY – THE BOOTLEG EP (2008)
Adding another gift under the dance punk tree this holiday season, Funeral Party unveiled their first EP early December. Despite the genre being dominated by the likes of