The first time I ever heard Surfer Blood was in May of 2009. Lead singer, JP, sent me an email asking me to take a listen to the few singles they had up on their Myspace page. I did and instantly fell in love. A few weeks later I received another email from him informing me that they have finished their first album, which they named Astro Coast, and that he had attached it for … [Read more...]

09/01: Rock the Park – Rocksteady@8, Mighty Mongo, and Rebekah Pulley @ Curtis Hixon Park. 630pm, FREE. 09/02: John Vanderslice w/ Alexander and the Grapes @ CL Space. 8pm, $7/$10. 09/03: Sam Tripoli w/ Robby Slowik hosted by Law Smith @ Crowbar. 9pm, $13/$16 09/03: Letters&Numbers, We’re Not Dead, Y Los Dos Pistoles, and Caleb Hyers Band @ New World Brewery. 9pm, … [Read more...]

I will be the first to admit that certain genres of music fall outside my knowledge comfort zone. That is not to say that I am not open to all kinds of music, I just happen to be more familiar with some than I am with others. Hip hop, is one of those types of music with which I have not become well acquainted, however this Saturday night, July 16th, I have a strong feeling that … [Read more...]

One show I have been looking forward to since its announcement is the Glitch Mob, Phantogram, Com Truise show. Although I have to admit that glitch and trip-hop aren't among my favorite genres of music, Phantogram is one of my favorite bands and I know that the combination of these three acts is going to make for one hell of a show! Opening the show is Seth Hanley, stage … [Read more...]