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  • Give Me Convenience, Give Me Death, Just Tell Me Your Real Damn Name

    by James Greene, Jr.September 24, 2008Comments (3)

    I remember the moment I realized writing a book about the Dead Kennedys would be something of an uphill battle. It was in February of 2002. I had just been introduced to East Bay Ray, the group's long-faced guitarist, in the middle of an empty rock venue in Jacksonville, FL. The DK were on their first "reunion" tour with Dr. Know singer Brendan Cruz taking the place of absent original vocalist Jello Biafra. (read more)

  • Why Punk Rock Can’t Do the Talking For You

    by Howard WymanAugust 20, 2008Comments (3)

    With art, entertainment, and commerce so noxiously intertwined, whatever political views are expressed in popular music carry about as much weight (read more)

  • An Indie Culture Celebration: Noise Pop 2008

    by The EditorsFebruary 27, 2008Comments (5)

    It’s that time again… Noise Pop time! The best thing about this festival is that when you really begin to dig through the schedule you realize that there are talented, up-and-coming bands to be experienced each and every night. That’s what this festival is all about: the unknown… even if there are a slew of excellent mid-level bands to see. (read more)

  • Are You Grateful For the Dead?

    by Denise SullivanOctober 24, 2007Comments (53)

    There comes a time in a music lover's life when one must ask a most fateful question: the Grateful Dead… do I or don't I? My fellows promised me that one day it would all come down to this (read more)

  • Ron Franklin: Born and Bred On a Road Trip

    by Denise SullivanOctober 3, 2007Comments (2)

    If you listen closely to Ron Franklin's music, you can almost hear the sound of space and time jumping the tracks. It happens when he shifts from his electric rhythm guitar blasts into a lonesome slide lead, or when his wrangly, whisper-from-the-past vocals (read more)

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