By Jonathan Hammer Gritty, raw, pure energy – This Criminal Soul’s latest single “65 Corvette” gives you all you could want out of a rock n’ roll band. From the first 4 seconds of the song – a “yeah!” and high hat count off – through the final 5:22 counter, I immediately got the feeling… Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW – “65 CORVETTE” by This Criminal Soul
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ILLEGAL THOUGHTS – An Interview with Christoph Whitbeck and Gretchen Werda of This Criminal Soul
By Jonathan Hammer Has your life been lacking something lately? Have you woken up in the morning and just wished that there was more grit, more edge – more soul? This Criminal Soul, a god damn rock n’ roll band combining the sounds of Motörhead, The Violent Femmes, and any other aggressive rock you can… Continue reading ILLEGAL THOUGHTS – An Interview with Christoph Whitbeck and Gretchen Werda of This Criminal Soul
Who Is The Brain Room?
About six months ago, Jimmy Junk Bird and the Stiffs played an all-day fest at The Outer Space, where we met a groovy band called Quantum Funk. We got to talking with QF’s drummer Todd Ellison, which eventually lead to booking a show with his other band, The Brain Room — and that show is… Continue reading Who Is The Brain Room?
Track Premier: “Pyramid Scheme/Friday the 13th (Pt. 2)” by Intercourse
One of our favorite local noisemakers, Intercourse, have become an interstate band as guitarist Kev King has moved to California. But luckily for their Connecticut fans, they are still releasing recordings. One of the great things about this band is that you can understand every single fucked up thing that vocalist Ricky Ahmed says, leaving… Continue reading Track Premier: “Pyramid Scheme/Friday the 13th (Pt. 2)” by Intercourse
A Moment With Construct Paradise
By Jonathan Hammer Though the Simsbury-based progressive metal band’s name seems like more of a command than a music group, the only commanding Construct Paradise has been doing is towards their live crowds and internet presence. Their on stage demeanor is fun, their live sound is professional, and their crowds are feeling it. The band recently… Continue reading A Moment With Construct Paradise
Single Review: “Haunt Me” by Construct Paradise
By Jonathan Hammer Construct Paradise released their latest single, “Haunt Me,” on Christmas day – and there’s a reason why the weather got hotter for a while there. Since its release, “Haunt Me” has gained some notable attention, and in my opinion, rightfully so. On my first listen, the production was an immediate attention-grabber; the… Continue reading Single Review: “Haunt Me” by Construct Paradise
Content by Numbers: Alternative Control’s 2015
Anybody who knows me in real life can attest that there’s nothing I love more than a list. The quantification of items and the planning of tasks gives way to the satisfaction of knowing that everything on the list has been acquired or accomplished — only to toss it in the trash and begin again… Continue reading Content by Numbers: Alternative Control’s 2015