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Our exclusive photo coverage of the The Crinn’s must see return show and their equally awesome local support continues after the jump. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Finch makes self-titled EP available for free download
Posted in Downloads with tags aac, alternative, california, download, ep, finch, free, lossless, mp3, post-hardcore, punk, Rock, self-titled, wav on Friday, June 5, 2009 by Ryan Buege
To the satisfaction of many and ire of few, Finch regrouped last year and released a self titled EP to followup on their 2005 opus Say Hello to the Sunshine. If you missed the release the Cali-based post-hardcore-rock-prog-punk-psychedelic-whatever quintet has now made the album available for free download via their newly relaunched official website. Those who are interested, head over here to download one of the four file formats for the enire 2008 EP for free (including a few “goodies”, as well).
DOWNLOAD: Finch, Finch EP
Concert Recap: Victims, Trap Them, and Black Breath @ the Triple Rock Social Club
Posted in Concert Reviews with tags black breath, crust, free, grind, hardcore, live, Metal, minneapolis, minnesota, photography, photos, punk, trap them, triple rock social club, victims, videos, watch on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 by Ryan Buege
Victims, Trap Them, and Black Breath stormed through Minneapolis yesterday evening with what could easily be called the most vicious hardcore tour making rounds in the U.S. early this summer, and all bands displayed an overwhelming presence despite the underwhelming crowd size (..for better or worse, I’m speculating that a local concert calendar that is more saturated than usual with hardcore shows courtesy of the ENR 15th Anniversary and tightening working class budgets are to blame..). However simply put, Victims were on top of their game, Trap Them proved to be more than worthy of the praise that has been thrown of them by some of extreme noise music’s most respected names (these days Napalm Death and Disfear even cite them as influences, to give you an idea), and Black Breath, while young, introduced the crusty part of my evening with a heavy swagger rocking through their dirty modern hardcore. Personally, I just felt lucky to be one of the few who got to pit it up to the live tornado of chaos contained within the cavernous club in west bank Minneapolis for one night; and lucky for you lazy punks, I brought my camera and captured some guerilla style videos and photos from the show which follow below:
VIDEO: Victims, Live at the Triple Rock Social Club, 6/1/09
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More videos from Trap Them and Black Breath and photos from all the sets I attended last night available for you after the jump… Continue reading
Concert Recap: Amebix, Misery, and War//Plague @ the Triple Rock Social Club
Posted in Concert Reviews with tags 15th anniversary, amebix, crust, extreme noise records, hardcore, live, minneapolis, minnesota, misery, photographs, photos, punk, triple rock social club, Video, videos, war//plague on Thursday, May 28, 2009 by Ryan Buege
Last night (Wednesday, May 27, 2009), the legendary crust-punk innovators in Amebix played to an enthusiastic crowd of local Minneapolis punks, many of whom at been waiting to see the band for nearly 25 years. Suffice to say, it was the perfect choice to help celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Extreme Noise Records.
The Minneapolis natives and all around cool dudes in War//Plague and Misery kicked off the festivities with some straightforward crust-punk; both bands acknowledged that Amebix was now fulfilling a lifetime dream. I couldn’t agree with them more; it was simply an honor to be able to rock out with such influential musicians as a person who has grown to adore what they first pioneered. Even after 25 years apart, there’s no signs of age or inadequacy, as the songs were breathing with new life in front of the overly joyous packed house of crusties. And just to give credit where credits due, I believe Roy Mayorga (ex-Nausea, Thorn, Soulfly, Sepultura, etc.) must be commended for the thunderous backdrop he lays down for the band, as well; it was completely unexpected to see him behind the kit, but as the flying bodies proved, he definitely belonged there.
Additionally, I recorded an epic video of Amebix’s “Chain Reaction” (No Gods… No masters!!!!) that can be viewed directly below. Keep reading the whole post to catch the photos that I captured, as well as a live video from Misery.
VIDEO: Amebix, “Chain Reaction”, Live at the Triple Rock, 5/27/09
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VIDEO: Misery, Live at the Triple Rock, 5/27/09
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Like always, Mind Inversion has you covered if you weren’t able to make it to the show. Many more crusty photos of this show are featured on the next page… Continue reading
Vivian Girls supporting 7-inch with “Moped Girls” video
Posted in Video with tags brooklyn, free, music video, new york, punk, Rock, shoegaze, vivian girls, watch on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Ryan BuegeVodpod videos no longer available.
You know, I don’t know why I’m on such a music video kick this week, but maybe it’s just that there’s where more music videos coming out this summer that are worthy of my attention than usual. While I’m reminsicing of my time spent in front of the TV as a youth, absorbing any and all videos coming for late night MTV2, I won’t slow down; Vivian Girls have posted a video for the new track “Moped Girls” from their new 7 inch on Rough Trade (the same cats who are also peddling the new “Get Over It” 7-inch from our local favorites in Solid Gold) which is limited to 1000 copies; grab it now while they’re still cheap. Additionally, the vinyl will contain a b-side track called “Death”, and you can pick this up over at Rough Trade’s website.
MUSIC VIDEO: Vivian Girls, “Moped Girls”
Anti-Flag premieres “When The Lights Go Out” music video, the fire still burns
Posted in Video with tags anarchist, anti-flag, music video, punk, Rock, watch on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Ryan BuegeVodpod videos no longer available.
What the fuck is up with all these punk bands from the 90s rearing their heads this year to show that they’re still on the ball?? Propagandhi started 2009 off with the fantastically abrasive new album that is Supporting Caste (ps. they’re also playing at the Triple Rock in two weeks), Green Day is proving that they’re never going to go away with 21st Century Breakdown, Rancid is ready to deal out their first LP in 6 years on June 2nd, and Anti Flag continues the trend with their newest The People or the Gun on June 9th.
It’s like these bands looked at all they happened since they slowed down and realized that it was finally time to use their elder knowledge and teach some people some lessons about how to play punk rock ‘n’ roll.
Really, though, I shouldn’t even be including Anti-Flag in this group; they’ve consistently been pumping out albums roughly every two years for more than a decade, and haven’t noticeably slowed down, to say the least. Last year when I saw their set at the Ripple Effect during the RNC (alongside such other diverse acts as Michael Franti, Dead Prez, .. and RATM..), it was obvious that they still have just as much passion for their cause as ever. As such, this video for “When the Lights Go Out” is a beautiful representation of them at this point in their career; never forget, Anti-Flag’s passionate fire for justice and prevailing against what holds you down is forever burning strong.
Earth Crisis concert photos at Station 4 via Degross Punk Photography
Posted in Art with tags blood stands still, earth crisis, hardcore, minnesota, photography, pictures, punk, st. paul, station 4, unholy, walls of jericho on Thursday, May 21, 2009 by Ryan Buege
This is the second time I’ve posted about a local punk and hardcore show that was captured by Degross Punk Photography, and there’s something about the vividness of Degross’s photographs that I don’t think I’ll ever get over.
Head over to his blog to view his entire set from the recent Earth Crisis headlined gig with Walls of Jericho, Reign Supreme, Unholy, and Blood Stands Still at Station 4 in St. Paul.
William Elliot Whitmore debuts on UK tv with Jools Holland appearance
Posted in Video with tags blues, country, Folk, iowa, Jools Holland, live, midwest, punk, Video, william elliot whitmore on Monday, May 11, 2009 by Ryan BuegeThe Mississippi river basins modern folk vagabond William Elliot Whitmore recently 
made a trip over the pond to show his literary and musical vocal talents to the British population, and the results that were captured on film are stunning. Whitmore’s powerful, old-time oration skills are truly a wonder in this day-and-age, and in this video performance for his “Old Devils” he sounds spectacular.
The last time I had the fortune to see Whitmore play live, he was sandwiched between the chaotic grind of local metal band Ambassador Gun and the expansive post-rock of Red Sparowes. Though the bill was quite an unlikely one for Whitmore, he handily won over any doubters with the passion of his exceptional performance and some sensibilities that could easily appeal to any fan of socially aware Midwestern music. It’s great that his career seems to be picking up steam on a global scale, because music this authentic, emotional, and beautiful needs to be honored the world over. Check out “Old Devils” live on Jools Holland below:
Disembodied concert photos via Degross Punk Photography
Posted in Art with tags degross punk photography, hardcore, minneapolis, minnesota, photography, photos, punk, ska, st. paul, twin cities on Friday, May 8, 2009 by Ryan Buege
(Disembodied @ Triple Rock)
I just stumbled upon the page of Degross Punk Photography, a supreme quality photographer based in my own Minneapolis who seems to share a taste for some of the most revered and respectable names in hardcore and punk; I thought it was important to pass along my new knowledge to everyone else, hence this post. Recently, Degross shot at shows for HR (solo show from frontman of Bad Brains) and Destruction/Krisiun at Station 4 (that I also attended), as well as local sets from Agonstic Front, Have Heart, Suicidal Tendencies, The Bronx, Trash Talk, and the brilliant show that a rejuvenated Disembodied put on at the Triple Rock Social Club on Cedar a couple weeks ago. Click the link to go to his blog, and book mark his RSS or something. I’m certain his page will be updated quite frequently as the spring/summer heats up with the future ENR showcases and all other types of madness. Stay tuned!
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