Dismemberment Plan, Broadcaster (Dan)
I love the Dismemberment Plan. I’ve been a fan since they formed back in the early nineties. I saw their first shows while a student at Mary Washington and followed their career while living in...
Author: Dan Corbin
The Wolf, Holy Wave, Communion (Dan)
Last weekend I took my annual trip to Chicago for the Pitchfork Music Festival. As far as 3-day festivals goes, it’s as good as it gets (with the exception of Fun Fun Fun Fest, of...
Bear Ceuse (Dan)
Have you noticed the revival of the 90s alternative sound? A number of bands are borrowing heavily from 90s indie rock. You can hear it inthe way Yuck channels Sonic Youth and Yo Lo Tengo,...
Milk Music, Destruction Unit (Dan)
Looking forward to tomorrow night’s show at the Mohawk with Mikal Cronin, Shannon And The Clams, A Giant Dog, and Sweet Talk? I know I am. It’s a damn sweet lineup, but it’s not the...
Hundred Visions (Dan)
I saw Hundred Visions twice at SXSW, and they ended up being my favorite act at the festival. At each show I was asked, “Who are these guys again? They’re really good.” Damn straight. They...
Monahans (Dan)
Monahans are named after West Texas sand dunes, but the band is quick to note their “songs aren’t so much about a particular geographic location as they are about contrast.” And it’s that exploration in...
Lone Star Horizons: A Texas Tribute To Jason Molina (Dan)
Jason Molina passed away at the age of 39 on March 16, 2013 after a long struggle with alcoholism. It was a sad ending for a man that touched many with his music. He released...
The Bad Lovers, Sweet Talk, Pharoahs (Dan)
This Sunday Burger City will celebrate their 5th Birthday with a party at The Grand. The bill features three top notch bands: The Bad Lovers, Pharaohs, and Sweet Talk. I became a fan of The...
White Lung, Feral Future (Dan)
After a short post-SXSW break I’m heading back out this weekend for more live music. Friday night at Beerland features White Lung with Feral Future and Brain Attack. It’s going to be a potent mix...
The Lovely Bad Things (Dan)
The Lovely Bad Things hail from La Mirada, CA where they live in the “Lovely Bad Pad”- a converted suburban garage and the site of legendary backyard punk shows. The group recently released The Late...
