AltCtrlToob, The Procrastination Edition: Knifey and Glanville Stayed on the List

These couple videos have been on my review list for awhile, but they were too good to forget about. The first video is from Canadian garage rockers Knifey, who chronicled “Serf” off their debut album beached.  This is pure Weezer-worship, from the guitar tone to the harmonies to the self-effacing lyrics — and I love… Continue reading AltCtrlToob, The Procrastination Edition: Knifey and Glanville Stayed on the List

I Don’t Even Smoke Pot: A Positive Review of Sleep’s The Sciences

The fact that Sleep managed to release a surprise album in this modern age of download culture is pretty staggering. News always seems to leak out about events such as this. Add to it the fact that a well renowned stoner metal band released their first album in 15 years on April 20th, and it’s… Continue reading I Don’t Even Smoke Pot: A Positive Review of Sleep’s The Sciences

Nerd Talk with QOHELETH

When I read QOHELETH’s press release, I knew the California noise rockers would be dishing out some crucial Nerd Talk.  “Built on the aesthetic that all questions should be asked and all answers should be questioned,” this band’s sophomore album Black Kite Broadcast certainly raises a lot of questions.  They’ve created a post-apocalyptic radio show… Continue reading Nerd Talk with QOHELETH

Nerd Talk with Howling Giant

It doesn’t get hipper than playing D&D in a local brewery whilst munching on Star-Wars-shaped snacks.  For this week’s Nerd Talk, Nashville’s Howling Giant takes over with a discussion of books, ‘toons, and tabletop gaming.  These dudes will be *howling* through the Northeast in mid-May — don’t miss the psychedelic trio’s cosmic riffage! Games Tom:… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Howling Giant

Horror, Games, and Art: Nerd Talk with Let It Breathe

Minnesota stoner trio Let It Breathe takes over Nerd Talk this week, sharing their thoughts on the horror movies, video games, and artwork that has made a mark on them.  They’ve got some pretty rad music on the ol’ bandcamp for ‘pay what you want’ download, so make sure you check it out.  If these… Continue reading Horror, Games, and Art: Nerd Talk with Let It Breathe

Gun Control, Shock Rock, and Prunes on the Road: Granny Goes on the Record with Alternative Control

It turns out that I popped Granny’s cherry. Alternative Control’s review of Granny 4 Barrel’s video for “She Likes Guns” was, in fact, the first negative review the song has gotten.  But what Granny mainly took issue with was how the review interpreted some of her comments to Loudwire — so like civil adults (one… Continue reading Gun Control, Shock Rock, and Prunes on the Road: Granny Goes on the Record with Alternative Control

Listening Lately: The Music Blogger’s Dilemma with Phat A$tronaut, Piss River, Aura Noir, and Howling Giant

Hey, folks!  In this installment of Listening Lately, I don’t even know what to do…  There is SO MUCH GOOD MUSIC that comes across the blog’s path that it’s impossible to do justice to it all.  But I’ll try to at least point you in the direction of some acts to check out… Local favorites… Continue reading Listening Lately: The Music Blogger’s Dilemma with Phat A$tronaut, Piss River, Aura Noir, and Howling Giant