100 words, erm… 848 words about seven bands!
"Broadcast Oblivion, Visqueen, the Fitness, Cex, the Postal Service, Lloyd's Rocket and Johnny Marr and the Healers. {April-May 2003}" Once again, we saw more bands…
The Soundtrack of Our Lives, with Caesars
Thanks to The Hives and the current Scandinavia-mania sweeping indie rock's 'back-to-the-garage' pendulum swing, long years of touring in stateside obscurity now yields major label…
Imaginary Girls Gone Idlewild Weekend
For months I had this date ingrained in my head. Friday, March 28th: "Imaginary Girls Gone Idlewild Weekend." I couldn't have asked for more. Roddy…
From Preons to Pris, of Stars and Stares
It was a quadruple bill on a Sunday night, starring... The PreonsThe Guest StarsThe StaresPrisThe PreonsThe Preons might win the award for most- unexpected- opening-…
Lure of the Animal
What indie-rock really needs right now is a good kick in the balls. Local three-piece Lure of the Animal is just the monster to deliver…
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, with Hint Hint and The Cripples
With 2003 only one-quarter finished, it may be too early for such a proclamation, but come December I'm certain that you'll still hear me testify…
Rainer Maria
(Hey imaginary girls. Look, I'm fessing up right now. I didn't write this. But I promised you a review of the Rainer Maria show, and…
Visqueen: King Me!
Yes, again with the Visqueen. We couldn't help ourselves. There they were opening up for that kickass New Zealand band The D4 (you'll read about…
Pretty Girls Make Graves
I don't understand why it is that week after week I go see talented, innovative bands in this town and no one is there. Yet…
Pretty Girls Make Graves
As many of you already know, I am a *HUGE* fan of Pretty Girls Make Graves. A superfan. After my actions tonight, there can be…