Review: Second to Last ‘Nobody Cares’ (2013)

Dec 2, 2013 Posted by Felipe Garcia In Reviews Tagged second to last Comments 0

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. ...

Images: The Swellers, Tonight We Fight, Calmosa & more November 14, 2013 at the Eagle Aerie Hall

Nov 29, 2013 Posted by Hunter Wallace In Images Tagged A Burden on Society, Calmosa, Ossum Possum, The Swellers, Tonight We Fight, War Called Home Comments 0

Flint, Michigan’s The Swellers are back with a new album, The Light Under Closed Doors and with it, a full U.S. tour that sees the band booking 46 shows in 44 days on their own, playing living rooms and small venues across the country. ...

Images: Avalon Landing, James and Tsvet of Same Sex Mary and The All-Togethers, November 16, 2013 at the Beauty Bar

Nov 27, 2013 Posted by Tylor Thuirer In Images Tagged Avalon Landing, Same Sex Mary, The All-Togethers Comments 0

There are many places someone can find entertainment on a Saturday night in Las Vegas. But on this particular night, The Beauty Bar was the place to be for fans of locals Avalon Landing, as the night marked their Reside album release show. The bill was filled out with other local acts James and Tsvet of Same Sex Mary, and The All-Togethers. I usually cover more of the younger-skewing bands for the site, so I'm accustomed to shows that start around 5:30. With a 10 p.m. start time, this was definitely a unique show for me, but the free pizza helped counteract the sleepiness and pull me through what was a fantastic show. ...

Review: War Called Home ‘Origins’ (2013)

Nov 26, 2013 Posted by Lance Wells In Reviews Tagged War Called Home Comments 0

Do you miss bands like Good Riddance, Lagwagon, and No Use For a Name? Are dueling guitars, galloping drums, and harmonized vocals strangely absent from your life? In your humble opinion, is the Fat Wreck Chords back catalog filled with musical masterpieces? ...

Contest: Win tickets to the Fat Wreck Chords Tour 12/2

Nov 25, 2013 Posted by Emily Matview In Contests Comments 0

Punks in Vegas has teamed up with Hard Rock Live and Fat Wreck Chords to give away one pair of tickets to see the Dec. 2 Vegas stop of the tour with Less Than Jake, Anti Flag, Masked Intruder and Get Dead. ...