The Whiffs return with a fresh bouquet of basement power-pop

The Whiffs return with a fresh bouquet of basement power-pop

The Whiffs return with a fresh bouquet of basement power-pop

Photo by Jake Cardwell A passing glance at the members of the Whiffs gives little in the way of context clues about what style of music they might play. Oi!? Slade covers? Ramones-core? “This guy bought a record at one of our shows recently and was like, ‘Do you all plan this?’ says bassist and vocalist Zach Campbell, sitting at…

Source: www.thepitchkc.com/the-whiffs-return-with-a-fresh-bouquet-of-basement-power-pop/

Mackenzie Nicole’s pop debut signals a new direction for Strange Music

Mackenzie Nicole’s pop debut signals a new direction for Strange Music

Mackenzie Nicole’s pop debut signals a new direction for Strange Music

“The reason I’m doing pop isn’t to be, like, some pop princess,” says Mackenzie Nicole, seated at a massive wooden conference table inside the Lee�…

Source: www.pitch.com/arts-entertainment/music/article/20998542/mackenzie-nicoles-pop-debut-signals-a-new-direction-for-strange-music

JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS (2001) – Starburst Magazine

JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS (2001) – Starburst Magazine

JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS (2001) – Starburst Magazine

When Josie & the Pussycats was originally released in 2001, it came just a year after the end of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch series on the American ABC network. One would’ve thought that another modern update of an Archie Comics title would’ve been hot on its heels, but the poor box office performance of & Continued

Source: www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/josie-pussycats-2001

Exclusive: Listen to the premiere of Berwanger’s ‘Broken Moon’

Exclusive: Listen to the premiere of Berwanger’s ‘Broken Moon’

Exclusive: Listen to the premiere of Berwanger’s ‘Broken Moon’

Since 2013, Josh Berwanger has released two full-length albums — Strange Stains and Exorcism Rock — along with the Demonios EP and three singles. So…

Source: www.pitch.com/music/blog/20980230/exclusive-listen-to-the-premiere-of-berwangers-broken-moon

Tracklisted…with Civil Youth

Tracklisted…with Civil Youth

Much like the classic mixtape, Tracklisted presents a collection of songs under a selected theme, which you can check out below. Click on the provided Spotify playlist and listen to this week’s arrangements while you read a few words about the selections.

Source: modern-vinyl.com/2017/09/29/tracklisted-with-civil-youth/

The New Pornographers stunned at Liberty Hall Saturday night, even without its heavy hitters

The New Pornographers stunned at Liberty Hall Saturday night, even without its heavy hitters

The New Pornographers Liberty Hall, Lawrence Saturday, August 12 The ticket buyers baffled and/or confused by the absence of both Neko Case and Dan Bejar…

Source: www.pitch.com/music/concert-reviews/blog/20972388/the-new-pornographers-stunned-at-liberty-hall-saturday-night-even-without-its-heavy-hitters

Green Day brought the crowd onstage last night at the Sprint Center

Green Day brought the crowd onstage last night at the Sprint Center

Nick SpacekGreen Day The Sprint CenterFriday, August 11 Crowd participation was the theme of last night’s Green Day show at the Sprint Center. The arena w…

Source: www.pitch.com/music/concert-reviews/blog/20972379/green-day-brought-the-crowd-onstage-last-night-at-the-sprint-center

Review of Glass Animals’ ‘How to Be A Human Being’ at Modern Vinyl

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While I’ve listened to Glass Animals’ How To Be A Human Being nearly a dozen times — I’m literally listening to it as I write this review — I can’t remember a single thing about it. It’s made absolutely no impression on me in any of those spins, despite trying headphones, sitting in front of the turntable, throwing a digital copy on my iPod and listening to it at work; it’s just mental vapor.

Read the full review at Modern Vinyl. Published 10/3/16

Photo gallery of the Mountain Goat & Oh Pep! at the Madrid

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For soaring harmonies and gorgeous music, there may be no finer venue in the metro than the Madrid Theater. In its intimate confines, Melbourne, Australia’s Oh Pep provided charmingly wonderful music. The quartet won over hundreds of new fans as they opened for the emotionally charged, yet no less beautiful music of the Mountain Goats. It was an evening of sing-alongs and almost bursting into tears (at least for your photographer).

The Mountain Goats

Oh Pep!