Unexpected Romanticism: A Chat With Russian Post-Punk Band ‘Ploho’
By Keith WalshAfter reaching out to Canada’s Artoffact Records, I had the opportunity to ask some question of Russia’s post punk band Ploho. Ploho are rising stars in Russia and…
With Mike Alvarez Of Good Luck, Ugly: Making Positive Change In New Ways
By Keith Walsh There’s nothing typical about Orange County’s “Good Luck, Ugly.” Apart from having their own brand of upbeat ska and pop punk, GLU is a Christian band in…
Good Luck, Ugly Counters Alienation With Positivity On New Album
By Keith Walsh With a new album, “Fighting The Urge To Waste Away,” Orange County’s ska and pop punk band Good Luck, Ugly scores some powerful musical and lyrical points.…
Catching ‘A Second Wind’ With New Album From Slipping Into Darkness
By Keith WalshBassist Nigel Dettelbach is my best connection to the band Slipping Into Darkness. Unfortunately, he’s notoriously hard to get ahold of. Which is a shame, because the band’s…
Having A Good Time All The Time: SoCal’s Slipping Into Darkness
By Keith Walsh From the first notes on the debut LP “Shurpadelic” by Slipping Into Darkness, it’s clear that this is a band with roots—roots in the 6os, in psychedelia…
The Smart, DIY Punk Of “Good Luck, Ugly!”
It’s a smart approach to punk – borrowing the catchiness and daring attitudes without resorting to bad taste. I had the opportunity to exchange emails with Eric Mattson, drummer of…
Gilles Snowcat Reviews Brick Bosso’s ‘Ska Time’
Anonymity is fine, obscurity is acceptable — sometimes. But, more often than not, there are bills to pay. That’s why I was so glad to see this review by Belgium’s…
Pomona’s Hexed Delivers A Powerful Punk/Psychedelia Hybrid
Ever since the beginning of punk rock, the musical style has been a very effective vehicle for people to pick up an instrument and express rage, disappointment and basically any…
“Farewell To The Pulsar”: Snowcat’s Tragic Magic, and ‘Awaken’ Changes
Listening to the complexity and weirdness of Gilles Snowcat’s re-release of 2001’s “Farewell To The Pulsar,” I find myself amazed that one person (with the exception of dream vocals by…
Set Blasters: Profoundly Fun Punk From So Cal’s Inland Empire
Punk Rock in the Inland Empire is already a thing. With numerous weekend house parties, and bands and promoters making good use of available space at clubs, restaurants and coffeehouses,…