Meg Myers Continues to Shine

Meg Myers by Sarah Hess

Chicago – When I last wrote about Meg Myers, I praised her up and down: “Every once and awhile you watch a sensational act, capable of sending a chill down your spine, and in that instant you know the artist is destined for fame. That is exactly what happened when I saw Meg Myers.” My admiration

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Fuzz II

FUZZ by Denee Petracek

Los Angeles – Everything about Fuzz’s aesthetic screams “metal purists”: the band is made up of three long-haired heshers; the cover of their self-titled debut was emblazoned with a fantastical creature and kicked off with a song titled “Earthen Gate”; nearly all of their songs are built around thick walls of distorted guitar and bass

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Fuzz At The Regent

Fuzz by Matt Matasci

Los Angeles – Those that have followed garage-punk savant Ty Segall over the years may have noticed a recent trend in his live performances. His summer festival circuit stardom has brought with it a wave of Jonny-come-lately “scenester” fans who were perhaps a little too focused on his huge, retro-garage-pop choruses (“Girlfriend”, “Thank God For

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Ought Live At The Echo In Los Angeles

Ought by Matt Matasci

Los Angeles – “You just have to see them live to appreciate them” is an ever-common prerequisite when introducing a friend/relative/stranger to a band you love. It serves as slight insurance, a safety-valve if you will, in case said person quickly dismisses the tunes emanating from the speakers. For some artists, a strong live show

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Meet Meat Wave

Meat Wave by Sarah Hess

Chicago – So far 2015 has been pretty, prettttty, pretty good for Meat Wave. The Chicago punk band signed with SideOneDummy, played Riot Fest, released their sophomore album Delusion Moon, and they just headed off on a three month tour. Not bad, Meat Wave, not bad at all. Meat Wave consists of bassist Joe Gac, drummer Ryan Wizniak, and guitarist

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PSYENCE – ‘You & I’

Psyence

Berlin – Following up on the release of their well-received singles ‘Chemicals For Breakfast’ and ‘Zebra’, Psyence is back with another single that is sure to expand their fan base and introduce them to an even larger audience. Their latest single is already being touted as their best yet, and it is certain to become

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5 New Bands At Treasure Island – Day 1

Treasure Island Music Festival

San Francisco – Ah, Treasure Island Music Festival.  It’s such a glorious event: beautiful weather, no overlapping sets, minimal panic-inducing crowd swarms.  The annual two-day event is a great festival for locals, due to its conveniently close-to-everything location smack dab in the middle of the bay between San Francisco and Oakland, and the price is

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