The Static Dynamic brought their modern sound to the ballroom at Cuisine en Locale.
The Static Dynamic @ Cuisine en Locale 9.4.2015
Sidewalk Driver @ The Sinclair 8.28.2015
I have taken thousands of photos of Sidewalk Driver. With any luck, there will be thousands more. I will fill hard drives with terabytes of glittery pixels in my quest to take a photo that captures the magnificence and wonder of being at a Sidewalk Driver show. It’s a goal I know I’m not likely to ever achieve. I’ve shared my failures here. Sometimes the unattainable is still worth pursuing.
Also, Tad with no pants…
Take a load off and watch some videos.
As summer draws to a close, Labor Day Weekend is upon us. Why not take it easy and enjoy some of the refreshing new videos that came out over the past few months? You could glam out to this this one from Gene Dante And The Future Starlets. Or you could rock out to this one from Rebuilder. You could freak out to this trippy one from The Prefab Messiahs or chill out to this one from Amy & The Engine. The choice is yours. Enjoy.
Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents @ The Sinclair 8.28.2015
Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents are Jeff Lynne’s dream R&B band. Or maybe they’re Darlene Love’s favorite new wave band. I can never remember which it is. No matter. They were their usual fantastic selves at The Sinclair.
Ruby Rose Fox @ The Sinclair 8.28.2015
I’m not really sure which words to use to describe Ruby Rose Fox that won’t sell her talents short. She’s a world class singer and performer with a crack backing band. Their Sinclair set was mesmerizing. Ruby Rose Fox can already hold an audience in the palm of her hand, yet it still feels like she’s just getting warmed up. I can’t wait to see where this goes.
Answerman – SWYM (2015)
Answerman
SWYM
2015
Answerman has a new EP of proto-punk tunes knocking on grownup punk’s door. SWYM jangles and buzzes and tangles with fuzzes. The standout track is “No Good,” which is actually quite good. Start there and bop along to the rest if you like what you hear.
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The Lights Out @ The Sinclair 8.28.2015
The Lights Out brought their parallel universe freak-out to The Sinclair.
The Humanoids – “Fields of Death” (2014)
The Humanoids
“Fields of Death”
2014
Look, I’m not saying your survival depends on listening to “Fields of Death” by The Humanoids on repeat at a volume just a tick below hearing-damaging level, but why chance it? I mean, what if the Grim Reaper swings by unexpectedly to see how you’re doing? Throwing the horns, screaming for vengeance and showing no mercy is probably your best chance for survival. At a minimum, you’ll go out with a smile on your face.
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Raw Blow – Slow Choke (2014)
Raw Blow
Slow Choke
2014
Watching Raw Blow during The Rumble was so engrossing I became oblivious to the world around me. I’m happy to report their Slow Choke EP is just as compelling. I’m trapped in their world of frenetic energy, heavy riffs, tight harmonies and insanely precise execution. It’s loud, occasionally discordant and always riveting. Nine minutes and sixteen seconds later I am abruptly released, left alone and wanting more.
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Eddie Japan – “Fight Song” (2014)
Eddie Japan
“Fight Song”
2014
This might just be the slickest protest song you ever hear. Recorded in 2014 and dedicated to the Wisconsin protesters of 2011, Eddie Japan’s “Fight Song” is an inspiring tune delivered with style. The message being swooned and crooned feels as relevant as ever with election season heating up. Give it a listen and feel empowered and entertained at the same time.
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