Hailing from Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, Snowing is yet another star player in the current revival of that mid-90’s emo sound that we all love (well, at least I do) so much. The band has only been in existence for about a year and features ex-members of Street Smart Cyclist and Boy Problems and (like SSC) [...]
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Victor Villarreal – Alive
It’s been a long time (seven years to be exact) since the world has heard from Victor Villarreal (of Cap’n Jazz, Ghosts and Vodka, Owls) but he is (at least sorta) back and has a new solo album called Alive. It’s an album that features mostly just acoustic guitar and Villarreal’s own voice. In [...]
Shark Speed – Sea Sick Music
I’m not sure that I ever thought I would describe a band as sound like a cross between Minus The Bear and Maximo Park playing friendly Midwestern late-90’s emo. Then Utah’s Shark Speed and their album Sea Sick Music came across my desk. I know, I know. Actually, I think the band sounds a whole [...]
The Reptilian – Boy’s Life EP
I’ve been to Kalamazoo, Michigan a few times (mostly to drink Bells beer) and can easily imagine The Reptilian calling the city home. I mean, I can certainly hear a bit of Kalamazoo on The Reptilian’s latest offering, the Boy’s Life EP. It begins with circularly noodling and mathy indie-emo that falls somewhere between DEP, [...]
Certain People I Know: 4 Songs
I’m sure every other music blog has also reported this, but Certain People I Know recently posted 4 songs on their website. “Big deal,” you say. Well, Certain People I Know is a great new band featuring Bob and Damon (Braid, Hey Mercedes), Jeff (The Bomb, The Story So Far, Noise By Numbers), Matt (This [...]
