Monday, June 11, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Interview with Better Times!
Finally got an interview with these guys! they're an awesome band, check em out.
So who are the members and what do they play? Frank-Vocals Jason Times-Guitar Youth Drew-Drums Cody-Bass
How did the band start, and did you ever expect it to progress? We've all been in bands before that have played with each other, and we all knew each other from the scene. Our old bands broke up and decided to start up something new. We were writing songs that we liked and wanted to play. We got a really positive reaction from our demo and we just kept writing songs.
What does the name better times mean to you? How was the name established? We actually wrote our song Better Times before we had our name. It's about looking forward to better times, and pushing past all the shit that you have going on. If something is going on in your life that you don't like, change it. If you want to do something, do it. It's easier said than done but no one said life was easy. The lyrics to the song pretty much sum it up.
What are your influences? What kind of sound are you going for? Insted, Floorpunch, Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Straight Edge ect. We're definitely influenced by youth crew bands and that's the sound we're going for. The faster the better.
Has anything really crazy ever happened at one of your shows? Lots of crazy shit has happened at our shows. We played behind our friends screen printing shop in this little storage room thing with no windows in the middle of the summer and it had to be 100+ degrees inside. Kids we're tossing streamers through the rafters and throwing binders and anything they found in the room. It was the coolest show we've ever played. Our friend Jamie Moore moshing with a shopping cart at our tape release show, pool noodle mosh, multi-room circle pits at the Funeral Home, Kyle taking over for Drew on drums while Drew moshes during our Stop and Think cover, lots of awesome stuff going on in Buffalo.
What's in the future for better times? Can we all expect plenty of new jams in the upcoming months? We're writing a lot of new songs right now and we are looking to release a 7" soon. Looking to do a bunch of weekends and play out of town a lot.
What did you expect when the band started? Did you ever think it would go anywhere, or was it kinda just for fun? We started it for fun and we want to go as far as Better Times can take us.
Lastly, any shows coming up soon? Possibly anywhere near southern Cali? We're playing with Comeback Kid on the 25th of this month, and then Cleveland, OH and Marlton, NJ on the 26th and 27th. We would love to tour out west some day.
You can download all of our music for free at www.betterxtimes.bandcamp.com Our online store: www.betterxtimes.storenvy.com Shout out to Buffalo Straight Edge, BSHC, Malfunction, GCW, Brainwreck, Easy Way Out, Outlast XXX, Ages and everyone who has supported us.
So who are the members and what do they play? Frank-Vocals Jason Times-Guitar Youth Drew-Drums Cody-Bass
How did the band start, and did you ever expect it to progress? We've all been in bands before that have played with each other, and we all knew each other from the scene. Our old bands broke up and decided to start up something new. We were writing songs that we liked and wanted to play. We got a really positive reaction from our demo and we just kept writing songs.
What does the name better times mean to you? How was the name established? We actually wrote our song Better Times before we had our name. It's about looking forward to better times, and pushing past all the shit that you have going on. If something is going on in your life that you don't like, change it. If you want to do something, do it. It's easier said than done but no one said life was easy. The lyrics to the song pretty much sum it up.
What are your influences? What kind of sound are you going for? Insted, Floorpunch, Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Straight Edge ect. We're definitely influenced by youth crew bands and that's the sound we're going for. The faster the better.
Has anything really crazy ever happened at one of your shows? Lots of crazy shit has happened at our shows. We played behind our friends screen printing shop in this little storage room thing with no windows in the middle of the summer and it had to be 100+ degrees inside. Kids we're tossing streamers through the rafters and throwing binders and anything they found in the room. It was the coolest show we've ever played. Our friend Jamie Moore moshing with a shopping cart at our tape release show, pool noodle mosh, multi-room circle pits at the Funeral Home, Kyle taking over for Drew on drums while Drew moshes during our Stop and Think cover, lots of awesome stuff going on in Buffalo.
What's in the future for better times? Can we all expect plenty of new jams in the upcoming months? We're writing a lot of new songs right now and we are looking to release a 7" soon. Looking to do a bunch of weekends and play out of town a lot.
What did you expect when the band started? Did you ever think it would go anywhere, or was it kinda just for fun? We started it for fun and we want to go as far as Better Times can take us.
Lastly, any shows coming up soon? Possibly anywhere near southern Cali? We're playing with Comeback Kid on the 25th of this month, and then Cleveland, OH and Marlton, NJ on the 26th and 27th. We would love to tour out west some day.
You can download all of our music for free at www.betterxtimes.bandcamp.com Our online store: www.betterxtimes.storenvy.com Shout out to Buffalo Straight Edge, BSHC, Malfunction, GCW, Brainwreck, Easy Way Out, Outlast XXX, Ages and everyone who has supported us.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
PLEASE help us make a hardcore/punk documentary!!!
When we started this blog, our ultimate goal was to create a hardcore/punk documentary to give back to the people. All we need is at least 200 people to pledge $5 or more. PLEASE consider helping us, you can read about it here... http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1670849645/a-punk-hardcore-documentary . PLEASE HELP US
Thursday, April 12, 2012
WARHOUND - Colder Than Ever (2012)
Check em out here.
Warhound - Colder Than Ever LP (2012)
Tracklist:
1. Blue
2. Colder Than Ever (Ft. Tom Of Unfinished Business)
3. No Love
4. Cut Short
5. The Realness (Ft. Shane And Luke Of The Killer)
6. Vibe (Ft. Colin Of Twitching Tongues)
7. Pariah (Ft. Stikman Of Fury Of Five)
8. Die Slow
9. Big Brother (Ft. Senta Of Numb And Dave Ta Lose)
10. The Abyss
11. The Other Side
FINALLY GOT MY FUCKING HANDS ON THIS! I know some other people have had it and reviewed it already but i haven't had the chance until today...
HOLY FUCK. I'll try not to sound too one sided, as i already am a warhound fan, and my expectations were high, but this album fucking kills.
It's beyond anything i thought it would be.
Do yourself a fucking favor and pick this up NOW. Don't wait til later, get off your fucking ass right now and you do whatever the fuck you have to to get a hold of this. Seriously, that's all that needs to be said. Go, go now. Spend your money and support this band, they're in debt from a recent tour and could really use the money, fuck mediafire and filetram and all that bullshit, support the bands you love.
-Jesse.
Wish I could just fly to Virginia for this..
Sadly, California is where i stay.. But if you live in Richmond, DON'T MISS THIS.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Our Brother Atlas - New winter ep
Are you a fan of bands like Touche Amore, Defeater, or even La Dispute? Then check out Our Brother Atlas here. They're probably exactly what you're looking for.
You can pick up their ep for any price you see fit.
Show some love for upcoming bands!
-Jesse.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
INCENDIARY interview!
One of my all time favorite bands, check em out here : www.facebook.com/IncendiaryHC
So who are the members and what do they play?
i'm Brendan and I sing, Brian and Bobcat play Guitar, Kevin plays Bass, and Dan plays Drums.
How did the band start, and did you ever expect it to progress?
We started in the summer of 2007 when I was back home in New York after I was finished with college. I was really just trying to get a band together to play music that I liked and to do some local shows. I never imagined we'd get to the point we're at now, it's very cool.
What does the name Incendiary mean to you? How was the name established?
I came up with the name when we were writing our demo. Choosing a band name always sucks but I felt this name fit with a lot of the lyrical content of the band. Incendiary means to start something, usually a fire, and I've always hoped that our lyrics could make people think about some of the things going on in contemporary American culture.
What are your influences? What kind of sound are you going for?
We're influenced by a lot of the late 90s/early 2000s heavy/metallic hardcore like Strife, Indecision, Buried Alive, Turmoil, etc. so I think that's reflected in our sound a good amount. The nice thing with our band is the 5 of us are into a wide variety of different music so I think it helps to keep things fresh and somewhat unique sounding when we come together to write.
Has anything really crazy ever happened at one of your shows?
Hmm I can't think of anything too crazy off the top of my head besides some broken noses and KO's. That always sucks.
What's in the future for Incendiary? Can we all expect any new jams in the upcoming months?
After we play a couple of fests this spring we'll be getting ready to record our 2nd full length in August. That record will be coming out on Closed Casket Activities hopefully in late fall.
What did you expect when the band started? Did you ever think it would go anywhere, or was it kinda just for fun?
As I mentioned, I really didn't plan on doing anything besides playing some local shows on Long Island. The sole reason we were able to do quite a bit more than that is because everyone in this band is on the same page and has the same goals for the band. Most of us are a bit older and have full time jobs but are still willing to sacrifice most of our free time for the band.
Lastly, any shows coming up soon? Possibly anywhere near southern Cali?
We're heading up to Mass. to do New England Metalfest next weekend. After that we're doing Breastfest in North Carolina and then Rainfest in Seattle. We're not playing much after that, just focusing on the record. I'm not sure when we'll be in Cali next, we don't get to tour much but we were in California last year and it was great. We hope to come back sometime in 2013.
Thanks again for your time guys!
Thank you man!
So who are the members and what do they play?
i'm Brendan and I sing, Brian and Bobcat play Guitar, Kevin plays Bass, and Dan plays Drums.
How did the band start, and did you ever expect it to progress?
We started in the summer of 2007 when I was back home in New York after I was finished with college. I was really just trying to get a band together to play music that I liked and to do some local shows. I never imagined we'd get to the point we're at now, it's very cool.
What does the name Incendiary mean to you? How was the name established?
I came up with the name when we were writing our demo. Choosing a band name always sucks but I felt this name fit with a lot of the lyrical content of the band. Incendiary means to start something, usually a fire, and I've always hoped that our lyrics could make people think about some of the things going on in contemporary American culture.
What are your influences? What kind of sound are you going for?
We're influenced by a lot of the late 90s/early 2000s heavy/metallic hardcore like Strife, Indecision, Buried Alive, Turmoil, etc. so I think that's reflected in our sound a good amount. The nice thing with our band is the 5 of us are into a wide variety of different music so I think it helps to keep things fresh and somewhat unique sounding when we come together to write.
Has anything really crazy ever happened at one of your shows?
Hmm I can't think of anything too crazy off the top of my head besides some broken noses and KO's. That always sucks.
What's in the future for Incendiary? Can we all expect any new jams in the upcoming months?
After we play a couple of fests this spring we'll be getting ready to record our 2nd full length in August. That record will be coming out on Closed Casket Activities hopefully in late fall.
What did you expect when the band started? Did you ever think it would go anywhere, or was it kinda just for fun?
As I mentioned, I really didn't plan on doing anything besides playing some local shows on Long Island. The sole reason we were able to do quite a bit more than that is because everyone in this band is on the same page and has the same goals for the band. Most of us are a bit older and have full time jobs but are still willing to sacrifice most of our free time for the band.
Lastly, any shows coming up soon? Possibly anywhere near southern Cali?
We're heading up to Mass. to do New England Metalfest next weekend. After that we're doing Breastfest in North Carolina and then Rainfest in Seattle. We're not playing much after that, just focusing on the record. I'm not sure when we'll be in Cali next, we don't get to tour much but we were in California last year and it was great. We hope to come back sometime in 2013.
Thanks again for your time guys!
Thank you man!
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