Album Review: The Little Kicks’ ‘Shake Off Your Troubles’

by James Fleming Indie rock has always been a cathartic experience. Whether it was the feedback-drenched wall of sound of such noise mongers as Sonic Youth and Swans, or in the more melodic approaches of mid-to-late career Hüsker Dü or The Pixies. There was a terrific sense of emotional connection with the bands. The Little …

Album Review: James Kruman’s ‘Twitch’

by James Fleming Lo-fi Kraftwerk pulsations throb out of the speakers. An almost soothing baritone croons menacingly over the top. The distorted guitar chords, twisted and malformed, add a touch of psychedelic-garage to this dark track; ‘Barrel Bomb’. An ear-worming mixture of Joy Division and Syd Barrett, Barrel Bomb doesn’t kick the album off into …

EP Review: The Soft White Sixties’ ‘The Ocean Way’.

by James Fleming The garage is a sanctuary. A safe haven where a girl/guy can plug in, tune up (optional), turn up and fucking tear into it. The sixties are of course hailed as the golden age of the garage band. Look no farther than Lenny Kaye’s Nuggets or a Lester Bangs article and the …

Interview: The Undecided Majors

by Danielle Holian For our readers, please describe your musical background. Scott: Our musical background started as a very heavy Blink and Green Day influence as well as some early 2000’s material like Sum 41. We didn’t really get into the more hardcore style of pop punk until about 2013. It was about that time that …

Interview: DJ Jounce

by Danielle Holian For our readers, please describe your musical background. I started playing piano at the age of 4 and grew up playing different instruments. My favorite is probably guitar because I love loud obnoxious rock music. I studied guitar and recording at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Now I mostly stare at my computer …

Live Review: Richie Ramone at Monroe’s

by Danielle Holian and James Fleming As THE MAN himself would sing in a mere hour’s time; ‘hey ho let’s go…’ 9:00PM The doors of Monroe’s Live open. Many of us have been pre-drinking. God bless the off-license… More drinks are ordered once inside. A decent crowd of around 20 to 30 people milling around, …

The Dublin Legends: Show at Monroe’s

by Danielle Holian The Dublin Legends are coming to Monroe's Live on December 29 in support of their album tour 'The Dublin Sessions'. The Irish folk band celebrated 50 years in the music business in 2012 by receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and sold-out a concert tour in …

Interview: The Clockworks

by Danielle Holian For our readers, please describe your musical background. (Seán) I knew I wanted to be a musician from an early age. Everything else in my life always took the back seat. The music my Dad listened to when I was growing up definitely influenced me in a very positive way. From Bruce Springsteen …

Interview: Mike Gibson

by Danielle Holian I caught up with an artist, Mike Gibson, for a quick chat about his art, influences, and all in between. Ever since the moment he could pick up a pencil, he had always an interest in drawing, he reflects on his parent's perception of how got into art. "I always had art as …

The Blades: Show at The Academy

by Danielle Holian The Blades will release their brand new album Modernised at The Academy on December 17. The 12-track record features songs like On The Town and The Magnets showcasing band member Paul's songwriting talent with the group's sharp guitar, catchy brass riffs, pumping drums and bass, and melodic vocals. A few other songs such as Then …