You can’t talk about the birth of the punk movement without discussing The Clash. While they weren’t the first ones on England’s punk scene, they’re the ones with the biggest legacy–they’d have to be, with a nickname like “The Only…
From the Record Crate: Hanson – “Middle of Nowhere” (1997)
Twenty years ago, three young boys in a family band called Hanson made pop culture history when they released an album that featured a hit called “MMMBop.” Brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac were all under the legal voting age when…
Fall Out Boy announces new album “M A N I A”
Earlier today, Chicago-bred rock band Fall Out Boy released a series of tweets announcing their upcoming album M A N I A. The announcement followed almost a week’s worth of teasers, including a short commercial that ran in Chicago movie…
From the Record Crate: Arctic Monkeys – “Favourite Worst Nightmare” (2007)
In 2006, a small indie rock band called the Arctic Monkeys made a splash when they released Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. This celebrated debut broke records when it became the fastest-selling debut album by a…
From the Record Crate: Third Eye Blind – “Third Eye Blind” (1997)
If you grew up in America during the ‘90s, I can guarantee you’ve heard at least one Third Eye Blind song. Formed in 1993 by lead singer/rhythm guitarist Stephan Jenkins and lead guitarist Kevin Cadogan, the San Francisco-based alternative rock…
From the Record Crate: Taking Back Sunday – “Tell All Your Friends” (2002)
It’s hard to talk about emo music without Taking Back Sunday; if you came of age during the early 2000s, you’ve probably yelled to one of their songs at least once in your life. The Long Island emo band has…
Album Review: Sundressed – “A Little Less Put Together”
After releasing two EPs and making some west coast Emo Night appearances, indie rock band Sundressed is releasing their debut album A Little Less Put Together. Comprised of vocalist/songwriter Trevor Hedges, drummer Garrett Tretta, guitarists Forest Walldorf and Jordan Leal,…
