Local Review: Ex.Five.Two – Plastic Island

Local Review: Ex.Five.Two – Plastic Island
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Fuzzy reverb, noisy electric guitar and heavy drums combine to create the perfect blend of ‘70s and ‘90s sounds with grunge influences, reminiscent of bands like The Doors, Sound Garden and Pink Floyd. … read more

Localized: The Medicine Company

Localized: The Medicine Company
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Still riding the high of a recent sold-out show at The State Room, MedCo is in the process of developing a new album defined by “heavy psych-rock, doom metal and a darker sound.” … read more

Knapsack: Trying to Kick the World’s Ass: July 1995

Knapsack: Trying to Kick the World’s Ass: July 1995
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Right about when we ran into Eddie Vedder if we were doing it for money we probably would have hung up the towel.  … read more

Sub Pop Rock City

Sub Pop Rock City
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There’s this place known as Sub Pop Rock City where something damn exciting has been brewing lately. Read SLUG’s 1989 review of the compilation here. … read more