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| CAUGHT IN THE CAROUSEL - Oct. 2009 | |||
| How would one juxtapose reckless musical abandon with ones own politically-charged reactions and thoughtfulness? In the 1980s, The Dead Kennedy's Klaus Fluoride, Jello Biafra, D.H. Peligro and East Bay Ray found an answer that inspired many and pissed off more than a few. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, in Washington D.C., the Bad Brains' H.R., Dr. Know, Darryl Jenifer, and Earl Hudson found an (arguably) faster-paced way to their own political consciousness, philosophy, and truths. These and other bands of the post-punk or 80s hardcore era delivered amazing and sometimes threatening music that supported lyrics that challenged contemporary ideals and status quos. Read Full Review.. | |||
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| Damn
Handsome And The Birthday Suits -- Oct. 6, 2009 Representin' San Francisco, California Background Check: A politically outspoken trio from Northern California, Damn Handsome And The Birthday Suits are often told they resemble mega-punk group Green Day, who originate from the same area. "It's an honor," said vocalist Rob Barrett. "We're not afraid to say what we think." Drummer Jonathan Rodgers met Rob two years ago after his casual in-store playing at Guitar Center caught Rob's attention. "It was a weird ironic thing because I grew up in a rock background," Rob said. "I'd heard of Led Zeppelin but couldn't name a single song, whereas Johnathan staked his life on rhythm and blues." Once bassist Jack Dumon joined, the trio had compiled their tastes into a unique structured sound... Read full review |
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| Local Licks This week, we review Damn Handsome and the Birthday Suits.
By Nate Seltenrich |
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