I was hooked by the pitch that I got with "Ends Meet" from Phantom Bay. It said, "ENDS MEET is about working on your own projects and ideas, even when no one but you appreciates and understands them. It’s about realizing... Continue Reading →
I'm just about over today and it's not even 10 AM. I'm frustrated, stressed, and honestly just wanting to go sit by the pool with a book but there's no time for that. What there is time for is to... Continue Reading →
I've had a couple of albums sitting on my desk to be reviewed for some time now. I feel terrible that it has taken me this long to get them but honestly, with Punk Rock Bowling on the calendar, my... Continue Reading →
Another night, another show. People always ask me how I do it or if I get tired from doing this night after night. I'll admit, after a binge of late shows like I've had this week, sure, I'm tied-- exhausted... Continue Reading →
"We're a band. We play songs and make sounds." That seems like such a generic statement but it was the first thing Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon said as he took the stage at The Fine Line on Wednesday night and... Continue Reading →
It has been years since I have seen Matt DeMar. Matt was a somewhat local kid who was in a band called Forever Waiting. My ex's band once had Forever Waiting open a show for them in rinkdink Minnesota and... Continue Reading →
Keith Morris is a beast. From The Circle Jerks to Black Flag to OFF!, Keith has done so much for the punk scene and is one of those people that I truly admire for not only the music he makes... Continue Reading →
It's been awhile since I've reviewed a full album. I've honestly just run out of time but there are so many amazing albums out there that I am determined to find a way to fit it back into my schedule.... Continue Reading →
If you're sleeping on Chicago-based Face Time Police, you are doing it wrong. Don't believe me? Check out their new song "Red + Black + White". This song is inspired by Harley Quinn which, full disclosure, means nothing to me... Continue Reading →