In the best combination of individually fantastic things since peanut butter met chocolate in the late 1970s, Antarctigo Vespucci brings together two big names in the niche market of fun and earnest punk rock - Fake Problems crooner/Smith Family Shirt mastermind Chris Farren and Bomb the Music Industry shouter/Quote Unquote Records founder Jeff Rosenstock - finally solving the age-old dilemma of having to choose between either’s band for your summer kickback. ...
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Review: Presagers ‘Graves’ (2013)
I was recently talking to an old friend of mine about the current state of the Las Vegas punk and hardcore scene. He came across rather jaded when he said, “It seems like there are no good local bands any more.” My response was a simple and resounding, “Dude, you’re just not listening.” ...
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Review: Architects ‘Lost Forever // Lost Together’
Since starting out in 2004, the UK’s Architects have released some of the best heavy albums in recent history (Daybreaker - 2012, The Here and Now - 2011). Combining bludgeoning metal and hardcore-influenced guitar riffs with fast paced upbeat drums has always been their forte, and their newest release is no exception. Lost Forever // Lost Together spills animosity at every turn. ...
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Review: You Blew It! ‘Keep Doing What You’re Doing’ (2014)
The “Buzzworthy” page on MTV.com is filled with all the names you would expect. On my last look, they were talking about Miley, Rihanna, and O-Town (?!?!), so you can imagine my surprise when I saw an article about Florida's You Blew It! on there. ...
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Review: Bayside ‘Cult’ (2014)
In late 2013, New York punk giants Bayside posted a series of cryptic images to their Instagram and Twitter accounts. The images were various symbols from records that spanned the band's entire discography. This left fans speculating: was this foretelling their long-awaited sixth album, or would it simply be a “greatest hits” collection? Soon after, the exciting announcement came that their latest album of new material, Cult, would be released on February 18th through Hopeless Records. ...
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Review: Seahaven ‘Silhouette’ (2014)
Seahaven is like the George Costanza of indie rock. They may not be for everybody, but if you can make it past those first couple of spins, you just might be won over. ...
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Review: Unfair Fight ‘Destruction of Words’ (2013)
I really dig it when bands that have been paying dues and working hard for years finally put it all together. I love it more when that band is a local hardcore group like Unfair Fight. After a few releases and a ton of shows played, these crucial dudes have really nailed it with this new six song EP titled Destruction of Words. ...
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Review: Second to Last ‘Nobody Cares’ (2013)
In my opinion, there’s a shortage of fun, 90s skate punk bands these days. Everyone is going for a breakdown or overly-produced drums and vocals, but not Second to Last. Admittedly, they’re not coming to the punk scene’s rescue or breaking any genre barriers - but I’m willing to bet there are plenty of parts on Nobody Cares that will leave you feeling nostalgic for some of your old favorite bands. ...
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