Citizen – Everybody Is Going To Heaven
I’ve been anticipating Citizen’s new album Everybody Is Going To Heaven for far too long now. After the release of their freshman LP “Youth” I was hooked. It was Matt’s soothing vocals laid over the heavy overdrive/Tube Screamer riffs that caught me. They were able to blend grungy punk with a serene pop sound very well. […]
Fero Lux’s Gear and Custom Rigs
Fero Lux has been one of my favorite bands for a while now. Their recordings will pique your interest and catching one of their live performances will make you a believer. They play with a passion and precision that’s as impressive as it is entertaining. If you have the chance to catch these guys live, don’t […]
Sumac – The Deal
With Isis/Old Man Gloom frontman and Hydra Head Records founder/owner Aaron Turner at the helm, Sumac has its roots dug deep into the metal underground. In the wake of Isis disbanding and Hydra Head closing down, Turner spent some time with various side projects like Old Man Gloom and the black metal studio band Twilight, […]
Three Metal Snares To Check Out
Metal snare drums are alive and well. Lately they’ve been popping up more and more, with custom companies like Q Drums building some beautiful examples. So, what’s the reason for this revival? It’s all in the versatility. If you’re like most drummers and you long for a crunchy, high-pitched crack from your snare, then a metal […]
Nine Things You Might Not Know About Shure
This post is part of a “Shure Week” (August 6-13) series celebrating the release of the new MOTIV line of USB and iOS microphones and interfaces. Check with us through the week to learn more about Shure! It’s hard to believe that a company over 90 years old still has some surprises, yet dig into […]
Episode 29 – Mike Ness
Chris interviews punk rock icon Mike Ness, lead singer/guitarist for Orange County's Social Distortion.
Beast Còast – Just Breathe
I need music. But it’s not because I need noise or need distraction — I actually have a need for music in my life. It’s the key to my sanity, and a single track can make my day — or put me in a weird mood. I have a pretty varied taste in music, and […]
Product Testing at Shure
This post is part of a “Shure Week” (August 6-13) series celebrating the release of the new MOTIV line of USB and iOS microphones and interfaces. Check with us through the week to learn more about Shure! You’ve probably heard tales of — or experienced for yourself — the almost-mythic durability and resilience of Shure […]
Matt Ulery – “There’s a Reason and a Thousand Ways”
Matt Ulery has made a name for himself as one of Chicago’s top jazz bass players. Not only is he a noted sideman, but a bandleader and composer. Ulery’s 2014 album Into the Ivory is a great showcase for his compositional prowess. The second track on the album, “There’s a Reason and a Thousand Ways,” in […]
