Monthly Archives: September 2010

Interview: Defiance, Ohio

Despite the challenges of long-distance relationships, school, and other responsibilities, Defiance, Ohio somehow finds the time to tour relentlessly. What else would one expect from a band who can attest firsthand that 2,600 miles is a forty-five-hour drive? Opening for the Bouncing Souls, the band recently played Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg, a noteworthy change. Fans can rest assured, however, that Defiance, Ohio has not lost their passion for intimate venues, as evidenced by the addition of a free show at a college campus in Purchase, New York. Geoff Hing kindly agreed to an interview at the following show in New Haven, Connecticut, where Theo Hilton and Will Staler accompanied him in answering my questions. Continue reading


Iron Chic – Every Town Has An Elm Street

Another video from Josh VinylVlog of Iron Chic playing a basement show in Allston, MA on 09-11-2010. Here’s Every Town Has An Elm Street off the full length ‘Not Like This’ onDead Broke Rekerds


Jeff Rowe and Joe McMahon Live 08-26-2010 – Allston, MA

Our good buddy Josh at VinylVlog has been recording some shows for us up in Mass. Check out snippets from this acoustic with Jeff Rowe and Joe McMahon. Joe debuts some new Smoke or Fire songs as well!


The Brokedowns – Wizard Symptoms

The Brokedowns have given us a sneak peek at their new video for “Wizard Symptoms.” The song comes from their brand new record Species Bender – out today through Red Scare Industries.


Interview: Young Livers

On the heels of an east coast tour for their sophomore release Of Misery and Toil, Young Livers stopped in Wallingford, Connecticut, to play a somewhat-secret basement show at Redscroll Records. Despite an unfamiliar crowd of fewer than fifty people, the band’s powerful energy swept through the room with vehemency. After the show, after lugging equipment back into their van, we discussed touring, writing, and the new record. Continue reading