As I write this, I am sick as hell and listening to the song “Scratches” from Dog Day’s forthcoming 7” of the same title. It’s the shiny type of song that makes you feel like you might be sticking your head out of a car window somewhere, and it’s almost June, and the light from […]
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Pop Explosion Night 5: Wreckage
Saturday morning, I figured I was pretty much a goner. Still in last night’s clothes, my eyes were crusted with shame and indifference. A pair of hands pulled me out of bed and we staggered to the Just Friends Brunch to find out ALL THE FOOD WAS GONE. At 11am. Great news for the brunch […]
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Special Noise and Play Guitar come home for the holidays
Play Guitar It’s always a heartwarming family affair when Play Guitar and Special Noise come back to town. Both bands are fronted by brothers Christian Simmons and Jef Simmons, respectively, and Jef also plays with Play Guitar. I have actually started associating the holidays more with Play Guitar and Special Noise shows than, say, Santa. […]
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Fall music preview: releases with local connections
Spesh K, 90209 He may live in the 416 now, but Spesh K is still giving a palindrome shout-out to his hometown. With guest spots from Pacewon, Classified, Cory Lee and Jordan Croucher. September 2 Shearing Pinx, Weaponry (Divorce) Limited edition with art by Rick White features “a classic, demento-tuned twin guitar battle where a […]