Hot Ticket: Puscifer @ Lisner Auditorium, 11/26/11
Puscifer never would’ve been on my radar if it weren’t for Maynard James Keenan, the mysterious frontman of Tool and A Perfect Circle. Like all Tool fans, I’ve learned to
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Hot Ticket: Fucked Up @ Rock & Roll Hotel, 6/27/11
First, it’s worth noting that, given their band name, Fucked Up never would have made it 20 years ago. You know, back when you discovered music by listening to corporate radio. I
Hot Ticket: This Will Destroy You @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 6/5/11
Just to get this out of the way – yes, they live up to their name. THIS WILL DESTROY YOU is one of the loudest bands I’ve seen live – the kind of loudness
Hot Ticket: Pinback @ Black Cat, 5/1/11
This Sunday night, indie rockers Pinback return to the Black Cat to deliver a set of positive, upbeat guitar grooves. Pinback’s front man Rob Crow has been all over the map musically,
Hot Ticket: The Appleseed Cast @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 4/30/11
“As the tear flow out it’s the end, the end of you and me.” They probably don’t appreciate me saying this, but don’t miss one of the 21st century’s
Hot Ticket: The Submarines @ Black Cat, 4/28/11
This Thursday at the Black Cat, one of my biggest guilty-pleasure bands is playing the Backstage. The Submarines craft cheery indie-pop, with catchy lyrics, bright acoustic guitars, and airy synths. It’s a
Hot Ticket: Mogwai @ 9:30 Club, 4/19/11
UPDATE: According to their official website, Mogwai are postponing this date until October due to issues with their visa. All tickets for this show will be honored. Mogwai. How do I even begin
Hot Ticket: Acid Mothers Temple @ Red Palace, 4/14/11
Do you like guitars? Do you like noise? Do you want to have your mind blown?! Acid Mothers Temple, a Japanese “guitar freak-out” band, make their Red Palace debut on Thursday night. This
Hot Ticket: Glassjaw @ Ram’s Head Live, 3/27/11
Glassjaw. Have you heard of this band? If so, you probably haven’t thought much about them in the last eight years, which is how long I’ve been waiting for them to