January 2011 Archives
New Age, Rene Hell and Awesome Shirt at Exit/In 1-24-11
Last Monday night Sub Pop’s indie rock duo No Age performed at Exit/In alongside Awesome Shirt and Rene Hell in a show that was as colorful as it was eclectic.
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Photo gallery: No Age, Rene Hell and Awesome Shirt at Exit/In 1-24-11
All photos by Ashley Curtis
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Live footage: The Beat Officers at the Muse, 1-21-11
Nashville's own The Beat Officers graced the Muse's stage alongside The Toasters and A.K.A. Rudie on Jan. 21, 2011. It was triumphant return for a band whose progress had been hindered by multiple personnel changes since their formation in early…
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Lionize – Destruction Manual (Hardline Entertainment, 2011)
After listening to Lionize’s new album, Destruction Manual, I’m not sure if there is anything this band can’t do. The Maryland-based band produces a cool reggae sound infused with heavy metal rifts enhanced lead singer Nathan Bergman’s suave…
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Photo gallery: The Toasters, a.k.a.:RUDIE and The Beat Officers at The Muse 1-21-11
All photos by Sandrene Mathews
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The Weeks at The End 1-23-11
One Sunday evening I found myself almost ready to call it a day when it happened. It was one of those moments where the stars align and magic occurs that can only happen in a music city like Nashville. I’d been following The Weeks, a four piece…
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The Toasters Interview
If you're a fiend for credible musical insight, a worldly viewpoint, New York City pace with noticeable British accent and tenacious ska music you'll love Rob Hingley AKA Bucket of The Toasters. That's a lot for one man, but certainly part of this…
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Photo gallery: Against Me!, Cheap Girls, Fences at Exit/In 1-20-11
All photos by Andy Hollingsworth
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Cheap Girls Interview
In 2010, Cheap Girls were everywhere: festivals in San Diego, Calif. and Gainesville, Fla., touring the nation and beyond. That kind of exposure explains their quick creation of buzz-worthiness and the rise in popularity of their second full-length…
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Against Me! Interview
Against Me! has a lot to celebrate in 2011: their longevity, their notable tours (with Cheap Girls, the Dropkick Murphys and others) supporting their newest release White Crosses, their incredible amount of diverse tunes (a good sampling of which…
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