Label: The Miriam Collection Released: June 3, 2008 As a long time Joy Division fan, I was very interested in Control. Ian Curtis is one of those enigmatic, sad characters whose mystery was deepened by an early demise. Because the film was based on his wife’s memoir, I hoped it would provide insight into why Curtis burned so brightly and… Read more »
Song: Dire WolfArtist: Grateful DeadAlbum: Workingman’s Dead “Dire Wolf” finds the Dead at their best. The song’s country-flavored, laid-back lunacy is the combination of their unique and distinctly American music and Robert Hunter’s great gift with words. It’s really cool how the story can exist on many levels.
Trever Keith has worn many hats over the years. His band, Face to Face, was one of the best pop punk bands of the 90s and 00s. He mashed up punk and hip-hop with Legion of Doom. He even runs his own record label. I recently had the chance to get some of Trever’s insights into all the facets of… Read more »
Song: Police and the PrivateArtist: MetricAlbum: Live It Out “Police and the Private” takes the synth pop of Metric and infuses it with warmth. It’s the first time I’ve heard a Metric song and immediately wanted to hear it again.
Kent, Ohio’s ANNABEL self-released their fantastic debut EP, NOW THAT WE’RE ALIVE, earlier this year. They play an infectious blend of indie pop with post punk dynamics. Echoes of The Get Up Kids, Superchunk and The Anniversary are present on the band’s debut EP, Now That We’re Alive. But, Annabel take the best from a number of different genres and… Read more »
35+ U.S. DATES CONFIRMED THROUGH AUGUST INCLUDING BOB LOG III/SCOTT BIRAM TOUR Los Angeles, CA – June 2008 – Left Lane Cruiser has confirmed a summer tour in support of their debut Alive Records release “Bring Yo Ass to the Table.” The band will be performing throughout one selected dates with the Black Diamond Heavies, Bob Log III and Scott… Read more »
Label: Alive Naturalsound Released: January 8, 2008 “Billy Gibbons, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” That’s likely what goes through Left Lane Cruiser guitarist Freddy J IV’s head as he pines away for his guitar hero. Gibbons’ influence on Freddy’s playing is unmistakable and perhaps wearing his influences on his sleeve like that should count against… Read more »
Song: MadmanArtist: The JayhawksAlbum: Rainy Day Music Why is it that the same people who celebrate the alt-country genius of The Jayhawks also dismiss The Eagles as being a bunch of fluffy baby-boom wankers? Listening to “Madman” makes me wonder how long will it be until someone from The Jayhawks releases a solo album called No Fun Aloud.
Featuring Adam Tymn of VAUX and members of Arkham and Places To Park, Ride The Boogie is set to release their self-titled LP on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Tymn took the time to give some insight on the track “Mustache Riders” and the struggles of being both an artist and a parent. “The song is about two guys, infamously known… Read more »
Song: KathleenArtist: Josh RitterAlbum: Hello Starling The opening line of “Kathleen” is one of the best declarations of love I’ve ever heard.