Akron’s Freshest Contribution: Presenting Rachel’s Secret Stache
September 7, 2010 – 12:00 am | 3 Comments

Since the 1970’s the city of Akron, Ohio has been producing eccentric musicians. From Devo to Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders to the Black Keys, Akron has been a hotbed of talent of a different kind. Well, time to meet the news kids on Market Street. Rachel Roberts and her band, collectively known as Rachel’s Secret Stache, know the history that precedes them. In fact, not only are they aware of their city’s storied his…

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First Summer Interview & Quick Update
April 27, 2010 – 11:16 pm | No Comment
First Summer Interview & Quick Update

One of our first interviews for the summer looks to be with another talented Midwest group Ha Ha Tonka.  We’ll be catching up with the band in Chicago to begin gathering footage next month.  I’ve found it difficult to describe the groups sound but, the guys describe their sound as “foot stompin’ indie rock”. Personally they almost remind me of a folkier or a more soulful Kings of Leon.…

Xavier Rudd and Izintaba – Koonyum Sun
April 16, 2010 – 2:24 pm | 8 Comments
Xavier Rudd and Izintaba – Koonyum Sun

Koonyum Sun is the new album from Xavier Rudd and Izintaba. It is the 6th studio album for Xavier Rudd. However, on this album he collaborated with the South African bassist Tio Moloantoa and the drummer Andile Nqubezelo (of the Lucky Dube’s band). This is the trio that comprises Xavier Rudd and Izintaba.

Xavier is known for fusing various musical genres, often from different regions of the world. The music of Xavier R…

The Once It Hits Your Lips Tour – Concert Review
April 7, 2010 – 9:58 pm | No Comment
The Once It Hits Your Lips Tour – Concert Review

The past year has been huge for The Friday Night Boys.  Forming in 2006, the pop punk band from Fairfax, Virginia has already signed to the record label Fueled By Ramen.  They have released their first full length album entitled Off The Deep End on June 9, 2009 with producer Emanuel Kiriakou.  The Friday Night Boys have opened tours such as Cobra Starship’s “Hot Mess Across The U.S.” and All Time Low’s “Glamour Kills Tou…