Basement’s announcement of an indefinite hiatus makes listening to Colourmeinkindness a bittersweet experience. But if this is the record that the Ipswich, UK band ends up going out on, I’ll be satisfied. ...
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Author Archives : Felipe Garcia
My name is Felipe. I'm 21 years old and a Journalism major at the College of Southern Nevada. Music, friends, and a good time is pretty much all I need.
On the outskirts of Vegas, where virtually every all-ages venue has been shut down, a gem of a lineup found its way onto a floor in a tiny hall planted between a mountain and a Girl Scout cabin. As odd as the settings were, kids showed up hours early and in droves to see wunderkinds The Story So Far and their supporting bands The American Scene, Heart to Heart, Guts and The Letter You. ...
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Mar 7, 2013
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A few rising local bands, thirty or so kids, and Oklahoma City's Tiger Lily found their way into a small, quiet backyard tucked inside downtown Las Vegas for a midweek punk rock show that was well worth a crisp five dollar bill. Contrary to popular belief, house shows still happen. And they're awesome. ...
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In my opinion, punk rock shines in a live atmosphere more than any other genre. Try as people might, nothing sounds better than the way riffs leap out of giant speakers. That shine is only enhanced when the setting is as intimate as East Side Joe's. There’s no parking garage to maneuver through, no long lines, no metal detectors, just punk rock an arm's length away. On December 7, ESJ's was host to some of the best pop-punk bands around, both locally and nationally. ...
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January 5th marked the release show for Last Call’s debut full-length Dog Years, and it was definitely one to remember. The Knight Hall’s DIY atmosphere really leant itself to an intimate, shadowy, enthralling night of punk rock. Not only did the show have a solid lineup with some bands from California visiting, but the Christmas lights lining the amps and drum kit, and the closeness of the crowd made for a hell of a show. ...
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Jan 15, 2013
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New Jersey’s Major League is one of the catchiest bands around, so my expectations were high for their latest full-length Hard Feelings. ...
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Aside from the usual honking, waves of people, and the general bustle of the place, there seemed to be an extra buzz on the Las Vegas Strip on Nov. 27. Kids were out in large numbers to see New Found Glory play 2002’s Sticks and Stones all the way through. ...
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Pentimento’s debut self-titled full length was supposed to have been released through Paper + Plastick and Black Numbers, but after receiving threats of legal action from their former label Panic Records, they decided to put it out for free. I now know the feeling bank robbers get when driving away with their pillowcases full of loot. ...
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