There are a lot of reasons why power chords endure in music of righteous anger, but when you get down to it, it’s obvious the main reason is because they just feel good. You hit that simple shape and let it ring out and feel the sustain and it’s like the vibration is synced up […]
Revenge of the Mekons is a Loving Ode to Punk’s Greatest Unsung Heroes
You could spend a lifetime debating which first wave punk band was the most important and never approach any kind of consensus. I’ve always harbored a soft spot for the stragglers and also-rans but even with that weakness in mind, I don’t think it’s much of a stretch to suggest the Mekons as the prime […]
Good-Ass Music: December 2013
2013 is drawing to a close and yeah, it was pretty shitty. But here’s what we were into for this final stretch of the year. 7DZ930N77WnFWnfO4poT7B 1. Jail Weddings ”It’s Not Fair” (LA) Something like the Pogues and Arcade Fire joining up for some gritty, epic rock ‘n’ roll with gorgeous harmonies. 2. Juniore ”Dans Le Noir” (France) […]
Good-Ass Music: November 2013
We’ve been doing these secretly for a little while, but now we’re going to start posting our monthly recommendations playlist here on tumblr. November’s playlist is a bit dark, since we’re now settling in for winter and getting used to the one time of year when Austin isn’t drenched in sun. 7AM6WM4lTr3FHTclxTTtHx 1. YVETTE ”Attrition” (NYC) […]
The Courtneys – “Social Anxiety”
That bass starts and I freak out a bit because my brain instantly goes “Mclusky?!” as though that’s a totally normal response to a few guttural, sloppily plucked bass notes. Then every other piece of the band pops in and fuck, “Social Anxiety” no longer requires a reflex inspired by a fucked up Welsh thug […]