Localized: The Fucktards, Heathen Ass Worship  – December 2009

Localized: The Fucktards, Heathen Ass Worship – December 2009
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SLUG Localized presents The Fucktards and Heathen Ass Worship at the Urban Lounge. Five bucks gets you in, but nothing will ever get you out. … read more

The Rebirth of Raunch Records

The Rebirth of Raunch Records
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Expect the vinyl-friendly store to carry many LP reissues of classic punk rock, as well as stuff you’ve never heard of inside Raunch Records. … read more

Erasure – The Innocents 21st Anniversary Review

Erasure – The Innocents 21st Anniversary Review
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Most people that know my musical taste know that I’m a huge Erasure fan.  In fact, I would say it is an honest assessment of my fandom to state that Erasure is probably my favorite band of all time. Twenty-one years after its release, one of Vince Clarke and Andy Bell’s greatest albums has definitely stood the test of time.  … read more

Youth Brigade: Let Them Know

Youth Brigade: Let Them Know
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The evening of October 23, 2009 started with me reading a book on the couch in the SLUG office. If I had thought that activity would be an indication of the excitement level for the rest of the night’s activities, I suppose I would have stayed there. I knew what was up though. Youth Brigade was coming to town that night and also screening their documentary Let Them Know, which is a history of Youth Brigade and BYO Records. … read more

Puscifer @ Capitol Theatre

Puscifer @ Capitol Theatre
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Arriving at the Capitol Theatre, I knew that I was in for something other than a “typical Tool show.” The pat-down at the door was the same, and the other people waiting in line were the same, but the upscale sit-down venue caused an overall sense of mystery and curiosity among my fellow patrons.  Puscifer is the newest project of Tool and A Perfect Circle front man Maynard James Keenan.  … read more

Swollen Members @ Urban Lounge

Swollen Members @ Urban Lounge
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Swollen Members coming to town is always a big event: big crowds, big bass, blunts and blow. Emcee Prevail’s birthday coincided with the day of the show, so plenty of people were showing their appreciation in fragrant ways. These Canadian rappers, several time over winners of the Juno award (Canadian Grammys) for best rap group, did it up right.

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Thrice: Dustin Kensrue Interview

Thrice: Dustin Kensrue Interview
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I’m often asked what kind of music I listen to. For the past few years, my response has simply been “Thrice.” My answer envelops a variety of genres, an evolving discography, an impressive live show and consistently high quality music. I caught up with vocalist/guitarist Dustin Kensrue while to talk about everything from their new album to the band’s future plans. … read more

Dirty Projectors @ Club Sound

Dirty Projectors @ Club Sound
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Hip-swinging island beats and the call of a crazed jungle woman followed by thunderous bass and hyena-like cries: a sign that Dirty Projectors and Tune-Yards were a perfect pair to tour together. … read more

Kid Sister @ W Lounge

Kid Sister @ W Lounge
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I have been waiting a long time for Kid Sister to come to our city.  She comes across in her music as sassy as Lil’ Kim, but without the whore feel. … read more

David Bazan & Say Hi @ Kilby

David Bazan & Say Hi @ Kilby
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I always look forward to Say Hi shows. From Say Hi To Your Mom’s drum beats and loop pedals to the full band sound of Say Hi , everything created by the robot, ghost and vampire loving Eric Elbogen is highly enjoyable. As for the headliner, David Bazan (formerly of Pedro the Lion), was going to be something new. … read more