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Spencer W. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2010, 6:11 pm
Some of you might have noticed that we've recently (or not so recently, it's been a couple of months) stopped posting. Sorry about that...Life just got to busy to keep up with the daily maintenance of the site.I started this website 4 years ago and loved every second, and I hope to come back to blo...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 30 - Cause a Scene - Out Tuesday

Spencer W. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2010, 2:55 pm
Bright and Barrow records is making their mark in punk rock by defining their voice though their compilation, Cause a Scene. Cause a Scene is a comp in the old school spirit of comps. I found myself anxiously awaiting the next track like I used to do in middle school when the newest Epitaph or Fat W...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 27 - Stewart

Spencer W. posted an article on - Jun 7, 2010, 9:01 am
Before I ever listened to Stewart I read a short discussion with singer/songwriter Andrea Tarka regarding the title of their new album, Kicks. When asked about the title she says, “Kicks can mean having a great time. You can kick someone, or something. You can relax and just kick it. Or kicks can ...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 26 - Terrible Things

Spencer W. posted an article on - May 31, 2010, 9:42 pm
From the ashes of Coheed and Cambria, Hot Rod Circuit, and Taking Back Sunday rises, Terrible Things. Terrible Things is a rock band that skillfully walks the thin line between rock, punk, and old school emo. Their music draws the listener in and the passionate lyrics keep them hanging on. Terribl...
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New Tunes Tuesday #101

Spencer W. posted an article on - May 19, 2010, 2:36 am
The ArchAndroid - Janelle Monáe With her first debut album, Janelle Monae isn't new to contemporary pop mixed with funk and R&B music. Her 2003 EP was a huge release for Bad Boy Records away from Rap music. This album surely does a good job of driving the label and their image away from rap mu...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 25

Spencer W. posted an article on - May 17, 2010, 9:40 am
It looks like us punks just keep on getting older, and what happens when we get old, we start looking back on our glory days...and making documentaries about them. Ian MacKaye and Ray Cappo appear in the documentary "Edge: Perspectives on Drug Free Culture". Straight Edge, has become surprisingl...
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New Tunes Tuesday #100

Spencer W. posted an article on - May 11, 2010, 3:53 am
Letting Go - Jennifer Knapp Letting Go is Jennifer Knapp's first non-Christian rock album. It's her second release this year after the Evolving EP. The album is a work toward bringing out her more folk rock sound and style. She'll start her new tour after the release of this album. &...
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New Tunes Tuesday #99

Spencer W. posted an article on - May 11, 2010, 3:45 am
So Runs the World Away - Josh RitterWith his sixth album coming out today, Josh Ritter isn't just agreat singer-songwriter, he's one of the best of our generation."Change of Time" is the leading single from the album right now. I'mlooking forward to listening to it today. If you've heard So Runs the...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 24 - Green Day's American Idiot falls short

Spencer W. posted an article on - May 10, 2010, 11:33 am
I loved Green Day before I ever went to my first show. By 1994 they had already surpassed their punk roots and broke into the “alternative” mainstream. Harder and catchier than their grunge peers, Green Day brought pop punk to suburban high schools, with a vengeance. Since that time there has be...
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Photo Review: Conan O'Brien at SJSU Event Center

Spencer W. posted an article on - May 6, 2010, 5:42 am
For more photos from the May 5th performanceof Conan's "Legally Prohibited From Being FunnyOn Television Tour," visit my online photo gallery!
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 23 - Hypernova live at Webster Hall

Spencer W. posted an article on - May 3, 2010, 11:28 am
Saturday night while there was a bomb scare in Times Square Iranian indie musicians, Hypernova captured their audience at Webster Hall. A dark room with strategic colored strobes only illuminating pieces of the band at any moment set the mood to Hypernova’s set. I have been listening to Hypernov...
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New Tunes Tuesday #98

Spencer W. posted an article on - Apr 30, 2010, 1:24 am
B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray - B.o.B If you've heard of any this rappers singles on the radio, you've waited long enough for his music to come out. The southern rapper brings out the best of rap and R&B for fans of both. This album features artists ranging from Eminem to Ha...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 22 - Stephen Egerton Solo Release

Spencer W. posted an article on - Apr 26, 2010, 10:25 am
First off, I'll say that I have a soft spot for pop punk. I grew up on The Descendents and All, and a good pop punk album can change a shitty mood in about 3 seconds flat. So, with that said, once I heard about this album I was pretty sure I was going to be psyched on it. The premise of The Seven ...
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Photo Review: Muse @ Oracle Arena

Spencer W. posted an article on - Apr 16, 2010, 7:08 am
For more photos from Muse's April 14thsold-out show at Oracle Arena in Oakland,check out my online photo gallery!Stay tuned for photos of SilversunPickups' opening set from this show!
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 21 - Attention all you record nerds!

Spencer W. posted an article on - Apr 12, 2010, 11:01 am
This Saturday April 17th is Record Store Day. Record Store Day, now in it’s third year, is being held on Saturday April 17th. Record Store Day is the celebration of independent record stores and those of us who love independent music. This event was conceived by an indie record store employee ...
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Concert Review: Train @ Ryman, Nashville 04/2010

Spencer W. posted an article on - Apr 6, 2010, 2:52 pm
Photo courtesy of: Flickr user - Jackie.HWritten by: Martin BaggsThe historic Ryman is such a venue that magic happens regardless of whom is playing. It’s a magic that is palpable to every artist that graces its stage to sing to crowds of music savvy critics. Train was no different, and those leav...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 20 - Iranian rockers embody the punk spirit

Spencer W. posted an article on - Apr 5, 2010, 10:04 am
New York City transplants from Iran (by way of Los Angeles where they recorded their Universal EP in 2008) Hypernova are beginning to take over America. Their music has been tagged as the next generation’s Joy Division, their music following in the vein of The Damned and The Cramps. Their music is...
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Weekend Picks #61: Top 10 Songs to Check Out

Spencer W. posted an article on - Apr 2, 2010, 2:00 pm
1. Lawrence Arabia - "Apple Pie Bed"2. Dosh - "Number 41" featuring Andrew Bird3. Holly GoLightly - "Forget It"4. Senryu - "Inklings"5. Night Driving in Small Towns - "Come & Tell Me"6. Yukon Blonde - "Rather Be With You"7. The Paddle Boat - "Air Conditioned Nightmare"8. May68 - "The Duke is Dead"9....
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CD Review: Never Ending Conflict - "One Slip Away"

Spencer W. posted an article on - Apr 1, 2010, 1:00 pm
Written by: Brian CampbellNever Ending Conflict – One Slip Away Never Ending Conflict’s six song One Slip Away EP presents a challenge to the listener - to try and find a passable song. Go ahead, you try it. This challenge is, in fact, impossible, because there aren’t any here. These are six o...
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CD Review: Violent Soho - "Violent Soho"

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 31, 2010, 1:00 pm
Written by: Brian CampbellViolent Soho – Violent Soho (Ecstatic Peace!) Violent Soho has a lot to thank Nirvana for when it comes to their latest eponymous release, and actually their entire overall fuzz distorted, guitar driven sound, but the Brisbane, Australia based outfit also own a debt of gr...
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New Tunes Tuesday #97

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 31, 2010, 2:53 am
New Amerykah Part Two - Erykah Badu Neo soul queen, Erykah Badu, makes a return with her 5th studio album. New Amerykah Part Two focuses on Badu's more personal and emotional lyrical contents. She herself calls it "analog" implying the less digital and electronic methods used to produce and wor...
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Video of the Day: Yacht "The Afterlife"

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 2:00 pm
YACHT - The Afterlife from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.YACHT & The Straight Gaze Tour Dates:03/25: San Diego, CA @ San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art03/26: Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex w/Washed Out, Small Black, Pictureplane05/30: George, Washington @ Gorge Amphitheater (Sasquatch Festival)
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Holly Golightly is Coming to San Jose 4/16

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2010, 1:00 pm
Holly Golightly and The Brokeoffs hit the road April 6. See tour dates below.Tour Dates:04-06 Birmingham, AL - The Nick04-07 Little Rock, AR - Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack04-08 Dallas, TX - The Prophet Bar04-09 Austin, TX - Emo's Alternative Lounge (Indoor)04-10 Houston, TX - Mango's04-12 Tucson, AZ...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 19 - The World's Forgotten Boy

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 29, 2010, 2:55 pm
I know this is a week or so overdue, but I haven’t be able to watch my dvr-ed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction until last night. Because it was so long after the airing, I was going to just let it go when I tried to find an article talking about the Stooges in particular, but there were so few...
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CD Review: Scrap Iron "Oxidation"

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 29, 2010, 1:00 pm
Written by: Brian CampbellScrap Iron – OxidationFrom the opening moments of Oxidation’s first track “Fight the Good Fight,” it is apparent that this record is going to be an honest and pure journey, one that weaves its way through topics like war and the economy. Scrap Iron is not going to l...
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Glee & Madonna - The Perfect Couple

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 27, 2010, 8:36 pm
The excitement continues to build for the prime time return of Fox’s hit comedy Glee on Tuesday April 13, 2010. The excitement continues one week later with the release of The Power of Madonna on Tuesday April 20th. The Power of Madonna marks the next official chapter in the Glee music songbook...
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Weekend Picks #61: Top 10 Songs to Check Out

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 26, 2010, 2:00 pm
1. Standing Shadows - "Get Together"2. Grovesnor - "Taxi From the Airport"3. Yukon Blonde - "Rather Be With You"4. Skaka Ponk - "Do"5. Slow Six - "The Night You Left New York" (radio edit)6. Echo and the Bunnymen - "Proxy"7. High Places - "On Giving Up"8. Castrovalva - "Donut"9. We Were Promised Jet...
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CD Review: Four Year Strong - "Enemy of the World"

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 2:00 pm
Four Year Strong - Enemy of the Worldwww.myspace.com/fouryearstrongEnemy of the World is unrelenting, a sonic wave that continuously crashes over the listener, one that is unwavering in nature and rife with overwhelming passion. So, suffice to say, strap in when hit the play button because it is goi...
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Sia's Fourth Album To Be Released June 8th

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 1:00 pm
Sia is excited to announce Monkey Puzzle/Jive Records will release her new album, We Are Born, on June 8. The record is the highly anticipated follow-up to her 2007 smash, Some People Have Real Problems, and was produced by Greg Kurstin (Kylie Minogue, Ke$ha, Lily Allen). We Are Born also features ...
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New Tunes Tuesday #96

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 4:36 am
Go - Jonsi BirgissonIf you're a Sigur Ros fan, or even Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, or any indie bands who sound like they're recording with make-shift instruments and are making magic, then you'll love this. Jonsi Birgisson is the guitarist and vocalist for Sigur Ros, he's also great when...
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CD Review: The Hush Now "Constellations"

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 23, 2010, 2:00 pm
Written by: Brian CampbellThe Hush Now - Constellationswww.thehushnow.comSometimes life’s best surprises are born out of tragedy, and such is the case of Boston’s the Hush Now, who were formed shortly after vocalist Noah Kelly crashed his car into a church. It was that near fatal incident that c...
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Video of the Day: Lykke Li "Possibility"

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 23, 2010, 1:00 pm
The track is featured within Twilight’s latest film ‘New Moon’ and soundtrack – written, produced and recorded by Lykke Li. This is the first new song following her debut album “Youth Novels” released in 2008. Lykke Li is currently working on her sophomore album and “Possibility” c...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 18 - Mickey Mouse hates punks

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 23, 2010, 10:58 am
So Big Brother is having quite the week, first with the Census asking us for personal yet irrelevant information and Mickey Mouse hates punks. I read a brief post where Ben Weasel announced that Screeching Weasel had been banned from the House of Blues in Disneyland and Disneyworld. Reason? Con...
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Stone Temple Pilots Reveal Artwork & Tracks

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 23, 2010, 2:00 am
Tracklisting:Between The LinesTake A Load OffHuckleberry CrumbleHickory DichotomyDare If You DareCinnamonHazy DazeBagmanPeacoatFast As I CanFirst Kiss On MarsMaverAtlantic recording group STONE TEMPLE PILOTS has announced the upcoming release of their hugely anticipated self-titled studio album “S...
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CD Review: Seasons After "Through Tomorrow"

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 22, 2010, 5:08 pm
Written by: Brian CampbellSeasons After - Through Tomorrow You don’t have to spend much time with Seasons After’s latest offering, Through Tomorrow, to realize just why these Kansas boys have a laundry list of accomplishments, including being selected to play both the Rockstar Mayhem and Taste o...
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Weekend Picks #60: Top Seven Songs to Check Out

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 22, 2010, 5:06 pm
1. Light Pollution - "Good Feelings"2. Screaming Females - "Arm over Arm"3. 1986 - "Black Spring"4. Kitten - "Kill the Light"5. The Dustbowl Revival - "Marching On"6. Inlets - "Bright Orange Air"7. Caribou - "Odessa"
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Lady Gaga Coming to San Jose, August 16th

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 1:00 pm
Virgin Mobile Presents THE MONSTER BALL Tour StarringLADY GAGA Lady Gaga has announced her highly anticipated return to North America on the heels of her sold-out European Tour. The 2010 North American leg of The Monster Ball Tour, presented by Virgin Mobile, hits 31 top arenas and a host of new ci...
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Concert Review: Jamie Cullum @ Polk Theatre, Nashville, 3/13

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 12:00 pm
Written by: Martin BaggsPretty much if I ran into Jamie Cullum on the streets my conversation would be something like - "Jamie your a bad ass, period! No really, I'm not joking!" I had perfect seats (as you can see in the photo above) of Jamie Cullum's concert last Saturday night at TPAC'...
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New Tunes Tuesday #95

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 17, 2010, 2:05 am
Distant Relatives - Nas & Damian Marley According to Nas, this album will be helping out children in Africa and building school, which in turn will lead to empowering the youth to do great things in Africa. Damian Marley and Nas have worked together before and the left over tracks were said to be...
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Dirty Clubs and Gritty Demos, Vol 17 - Hail, Hail The Gang's All Here

Spencer W. posted an article on - Mar 15, 2010, 9:19 am
No matter what mood I am in or how frustrated I am after a lousy day at work, Dropkick Murphys pull me out of it. Maybe it is because they have this perfect balance of melody and shouting that allows you to be incensed and carefree at the same time. This Tuesday punk legends and Boson barroom hero...
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