Usually when people think of ska music they imagine people in checkered slacks and brightly printed shirts a la Reel Big Fish, most don’t think of people in nice(ish) suits and more formal attire. The first time I saw a Something to Do show I’ll admit I was a bit taken aback by their choice … More Artist of the Month: Something to Do
Band: The Sooper Swag Project Hometown: Chicago, IL Genre: Math Rap Favorite Track: Morse Code
One of the best perks of starting MMC was the influx of amazing musicians we found in the Midwest area. It seems like every Artist of the Month we put up becomes my new favorite band and The Moose is no exception. With a wide array of musical interests, it’s always nice to find a … More Artist of the Month Interview: The Moose
Band: The Moose Hometown: Chicago, IL Genre: Indie/Alternative Sounds Like: Sun Kil Moon, Bon Iver, a folksy Brand New Favorite Track: That’s Why My Friends Call Me Whiskers You can check out their Facebook here.
There are very few bands that can harken back to true punk roots. As much as we love the pop-punk genre, it’s never been true punk, it’s not the real in-your-face, high energy, fast-paced, no-holds-barred, destructive power. The Retakes have retaken (see what I did there? It’s a pun! Are we cool yet?) that lo-fi … More Artist of the Month Interview: The Retakes
Band: The Retakes Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Genre: Good Old Fashioned Punk Rock Favorite Track: Operator
Band: ITHOMiiD Hometown: Rodgers, MN Genre: Progressive Punk Favorite Track: Every Page
It feels as if sometimes we are a bit overly praising the guys of the present age, but they deserve all of it. We wouldn’t say something we don’t believe in and they are truly a talented duo. It’s easy to get their sound in the studio where you have time to layer tracks and … More Artist of the Month Interview: the present age
These Kinds of Things is the latest single (which you can check out their Facebook here for information on how to buy the single, half of the proceeds are going to charity) and video to come from the boys in the present age. For those unfamiliar with them, they are a brother duo, Logan and … More Single Review: the present age – These Kinds of Things
Band: the present age Hometown: Appleton, WI Genre: Indie/Rock/New Wave Favorite Track: These Kinds of Things
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