Punk Becomes Art Rock, With Slovenia’s Yamamai
TheLift is it’s its own thing, though it's got elements of '80s punk, and '90s grunge. The 2007 song 'Bungalow' from the album "Lucidum Intervallum" seems to reference The Doors,…
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…
A Case Of Myopia: The Anonymity Of Slovenian Rock
With the far reach of the World Wide Web at their disposal, why isn't the reach of U.S. radio stations world wide? I would expect college radio stations to be…
State Of The Union: Controversy In Washington, D.C. Inspires “Ska ‘N’ Bones” To Compose Absurd Tune
When it seemed that public protests and debates on social media weren’t effective ways to voice their opinions and frustrations about alleged corruption in the Trump Administration, members of the…
“Body Says No”: Rock from Slovenia With Roots in the ’80s and ’90s
Hailing from three towns in Slovenia, the four members of Body Says No meet in Ljubljana to rehearse and record. They just released their first three songs, with more in…
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…
Timely New Video From The Brat Features Unreleased Tune, Homage To 1968 School Walkouts
2017 saw East LA’s 80s punk band The Brat back in the spotlight with the release of the stunning 21 set disc, “Straight Outta East LA.” The album displays the…
Jinho Jinza: Searing, Passionate Blues-Based Punk Rock From Slovenia
As the universal language, music has the potential to create understanding between cultures. This is of course so true in the ways rock music has been transformed by cultures around…
Introducing Ska ‘n’ Bones: Lifelong Pals Create Musical Chaos With Inspiring Political Tune “Smally Fingers”
A group of musical friends in Southern California have banded together to create a raucous and fun ska dance tune in the style of second wave ska. Calling themselves “Ska…
Classic Recordings from Brat Drummer: Mexican Rasta Punk And Government-Sponsored Rock N’ Roll
More classic music is available than ever before, thanks to the World Wide Web, providing a convenient look at other cultures and contexts. The Brat drummer and founding member Robert…