The Explicits are a hardcore band. Usually, that means the same old thing which is both good and bad. In this case, it means some of the same with a few different angles. The Jacksonville, FL based trio consists of Renee (vocals/guitar), Jeff (bass/backing vocals) and Jarrod (drums), all 19 and all currently enrolled at the University of North Florida…. Read more »
Overlord has an image problem. Their myspace name (overlordisnotmetal) shows that they are consciously aware of it. Even though I found this band through one of my favorite indie rock bands, Palomar, I still wondered, “Is this a metal band?” The answer is most stridently “no.” While that might put off those who find them haphazardly, this band’s catchy, sixties… Read more »
Salute 27 takes their name from the many rock n roll deaths at the age of 27 (Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones, Robert Johnson). After listening, it’s kind of appropriate that their name is a tribute to the past, because their music definitely is. “Going to the Lake” is pure 70s hard rock from their 2006… Read more »
Hardcore is a genre in which it is really difficult for a band to distinguish itself. You have be heavy, you have to be fast, you have to be agressive. There aren’t that many ways to break that mold and stand out, musically or philosophically. Nonetheless, All Ships at Sea is a young hardcore band from Middletown, CT that is… Read more »
I found Mike Kelly on a Myspace bulletin from none other than Mike Watt. I thought with that kinda recommendation he desrved at least a listen. Let me first offer Mike’s own disclaimer, because it’s a good one and something you should know going in. He writes of his songs, “ALL WERE RECORDED IN FIRST TAKE,IN ORDER TO CAPTURE THE… Read more »
Myspace has a lot of faults, including horrible design, semi-porn peddling and just general stupidity from people I don’t really give a crap about. However, it has proven to be a pretty good way to find some new music and keep up to date on tours, releases, etc. So, I’m going to add a feature to my blog where I… Read more »