Tedo Stone — Good Go Bad
I know that you’re supposed to judge art on its own merit, but sometimes an artist’s backstory makes for good reading. And it makes their work that much better. Tedo Stone’s debut album, Good Go Bad, is one of those…
Brothers of the Last Watch — Brothers of the Last Watch
I blared this album in the staff room a few weeks ago. It was the end of the school year and I had no “cares” to give anymore. One of my colleagues raised an eyebrow and I offered to turn…
Nick Ferrio and His Feelings — Half the Time
This little 7″ packs quite a punch. Nick Ferrio has garnered acclaim throughout his native Canada as a harbinger of old-school country. Half the Time proves that reputation to great effect. The A side, “Half the Time,” showcases the warmth…
NEW VIDEO: Safe Haven
Happy July 4th! To celebrate, here’s a song to get your booze on. I’ve already told you about Safe Haven‘s badassitude. Here’s a video of them being badasses (and maybe a little camera shy.) Hear them be badasses here: Official,…
Elway — Leavetaking
You’ve got to an admire a band that elevates the genre. For me, one of those band’s is Fort Collins’s Elway. I’m not punk scholar, but it would be fairly easy to see these guys as pop punk: strong melodies,…
Dead Professional — Don’t Be Cruel
I’ll talk about Dead Professional’s music in a moment, but first I’d like to thank him for spurring me to action. His music has been sitting in my “to write” queue for months now, but I really should have told…
Hurray For the Riff Raff — My Dearest Darkest Neighbor
I’m not sure if this story made the news outside of NYC. But a few months ago, a few tour guide companies were shut down. They existed to bring idiot tourists to the South Bronx in the early hours of…
Robb and the Handsome Few — Robb and the Handsome Few
Friends, I hope that there is a place in your town where you can go that is never a disappointment. Good food, good drink, and excellent music, any night of the week. For me, that place is Rodeo Bar in…