CURL UP AND DIE have been a pretty hot name around hardcore lately, especially with those who follow the metalcore circuit, and there’s a fairly explanation why: they rock. Although it’s somewhat hard to find much in the foray of originality with this band and genre, CURL UP AND DIE add a swell, geeky charm [...]

Woo! Damn, that was fun! Unlike the other night at CBGB’s, this venue was a dream to watch a show. The acoustics could have been a little better, but it was roomy, well air-conditioned, the food was good (I’m told), and security was not a bunch of jerks *cough-Vanderbilt-cough*. THE MOVIELIFE was happy to be [...]

Is it just me or does this band take their name from two prehistoric geological periods in time? Anyway, this is an incredible debut release from this post-hardcore four piece that truly understands the beauty in crafting music that chips away at you versus the usual audible pummeling that bands are known for. A good [...]

This local North Virginia band gave me a copy of their seven song (23 minute) demo at a recent show, and I’m glad I got the opportunity to check it out. THE COURAGE BADGE are an interesting mix of the many forays of punk rock mixed strongly with some straight up pop tendencies. Influences range [...]

As difficult as it is to believe, this was my first show at CB’s, so I have a few things to say about the venue. Could this bar be anymore expensive?? I paid $4.50 for a Budweiser!! Later, I bought a round of shots for 4 friends and myself…$36!! Hmm, what else? Oh, it was [...]

This is a fairly brisk six song EP that reminds me a lot of BOY SETS FIRE, but only if their music was closer to southern California hardcore. The vocals, which feature both a singer and screamer totally give off a dynamic hardcore vibe, however, the music itself is a tad more straight-forward. Overall though, [...]

Taking a strong cue from the likes of SAMIAM and JIMMY EAT WORLD, these guys put together a nice sound that falls somewhere between the confines of emo and indierock, but with plenty of bite. The SAMIAM influence is most prevalent in the vocals, which is cool because it helps this band retain a sense [...]

This disc has left me in a quandary since it arrived in my mailbox nearly a month ago. At the very least, CANTERBURY EFFECT seem to be duly confused, or forcefully split between choosing two different directions of music. On first impression, the opening tune, “Three Weeks,” had me guessing this was going to go [...]