In the short time they’ve been together, New Haven noise-rock merchants Grizzlor have made quite an impact on the local scene with a series of releases including the We’re All Just Aliens EP in early-2014, followed by the When You Die 7″ later that year, and a split 7″ with Norwegian-noise makers (and another Alt-Control… Continue reading GRIZZLOR BRINGS THE NOISE ROCK
Women In Business, Part III: Thirty-One Bags with Barbara Hillman Davis
Barbara Hillman Davis and I went to college together at WestConn. She has a great business selling Thirty-One bags that fits in well with raising her family. If you haven’t heard, Thirty-One bags are the 21st century’s Tupperware parties, except they’re way more stylish. Here’s what she had to say… How did you first hear… Continue reading Women In Business, Part III: Thirty-One Bags with Barbara Hillman Davis
Secret Cutter: Not a Secret Anymore
Bethlehem-based, noisy hardcore band Secret Cutter took many people by surprise last year when their self-released album, appropriately called Self-Titled, garnered them a lot of praise from all corners of the metal press. It garnered all this praise for one simple reason: the album flat-out slays. It’s one heavy, slice of honestly pissed, heavy, noisy… Continue reading Secret Cutter: Not a Secret Anymore
Album Review: Vile Display of Humanity (Self-Titled)
Seattle-by-way-of-Chicago punks Vile Display of Humanity released their self-titled debut album this May, unleashing a twenty-song tribute to the ideals of brotherhood and social justice. The whole thing was recorded on lead guitarist Dave Foster’s laptop, and honestly the production quality is better than you’d imagine for “punk band’s DIY recording” — a little vocal-heavy… Continue reading Album Review: Vile Display of Humanity (Self-Titled)
Album Review: S.N.A.F.U.’s Present Day Plague
In authentic punk fashion, Detroit-based S.N.A.F.U. (Situation Normal All Fucked Up) offers nineteen songs in forty minutes on their upcoming album Present Day Plague. And in testament to the blurred sub-genres that thrash/hardcore/hardcore-punk have become, their songs are punctuated with ripping guitar leads, upbeat riffing, and anthemic choruses that rail against The Man. Have a… Continue reading Album Review: S.N.A.F.U.’s Present Day Plague
I Remember The Way I Used to Live: A Review of Valkyrie’s Shadows
Harrisburg Virginia’s Valkyrie has just released their third full length album Shadows, and I took it on a walk with me on the first listen. It happened to be a beautiful summer day with tons of sun, which turned out to be the perfect weather for this kind of music. I’ve always equated certain records… Continue reading I Remember The Way I Used to Live: A Review of Valkyrie’s Shadows
Women in Business, Part II: Hollydays Creations
Holly Larkin is another amazing artist friend. She does face painting that will blow your mind! Yet another woman making a living with her art… When did you discover your artistic talent? I’ve always wanted to be an artist since I can remember, spending most of my childhood drawing my favorite Disney cartoons and Sailor… Continue reading Women in Business, Part II: Hollydays Creations