METZ : Automat

Metz have obliterated car speakers and ear drums quite easily since their Sub Pop debut album back in 2012. Their sound is like Tinnitus feedback served over a post-hardcore back beat with a healthy dose of primal screaming sprinkled on top. The Bleach and In Utero comparisons aren’t without merit, but there’s more to the […]

The Snarks : Sleeping With The Snarks

by EA Poorman Fort Wayne’s Snarks should be a national treasure by now. In their four years of existence they’ve been consistently great when it comes to putting out frenetic shots of punk-inspired rock and roll. Kendra Johnson, Bart Helms, Zach Kershner, Dan Kinnaley and Dan Arnos have been a part of the Fort Wayne […]

One More Revolution : The Last Will and Testament of Billy Rivers and F***ing Panthers

You start a band so you can make some noise, annoy the neighbors, and maybe even impress a girl or two. As time moves on priorities change, you learn a few more chords, and the drummer can keep better time. The music evolves from teen angst and contrarian points of view about societal flaws to […]

“Bible Belt Devil Music” : MOBILE HOME Hit The Brass Rail March 3rd

By J. Hubner Feature Photo by Allyson McClain Don’t let that title fool you. There will be no virgin sacrifices or blood lettings happening on March 3rd at the Brass Rail(after 3am all bets are off.) What will be happening is some punked-up rockabilly ala X, the Replacements, Blondie, and The Stooges. Streetlamps For Spotlights’ Jason […]

Axis: Sova : Motor Earth

Before hearing Axis: Sova’s newest album called Motor Earth I had no idea who he was. Yes, Axis: Sova is a he. That’s the name Chicago guitarist Brett Sova goes by when creating grainy garage rock albums. If you’re at all familiar with DIY, scuzzy rock gods like Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Kelley Stoltz, […]

Emotions In Motion : A Conversation With We Love You’s Caleb Lewis

by J. Hubner Photo by Errick Easterday. So what’s Marion, Indiana known for? I thought it was just a name on a highway sign off of 13S on the way to Indianapolis. Turns out, there’s more to it. It’s the birthplace of James Dean and Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis(though both were raised in nearby Fairmount.) […]

It’s Like…The Snarks, Man : A Conversation With The Snarks

Photo by Charlie Simmonds Just a little over a year ago Fort Wayne’s The Snarks dropped their first E.P., the ominous sounding Night At Crystal Beach. From the title it could’ve been a live action Disney flick from the 70s starring Ike Eisenmann and Betty Davis, or a Judy Blume book. It was neither. […]

F*cking Panthers :: Two Ways of Life

Do you remember when you were young and filled with vitriol and fire? You know, those days where you grabbed the world by its lapels on a daily basis and shook it till it gave a damn? Back when you shouted at the top of your lungs into the black void that was existence until […]

Rock Shows In The Fort: The D-Rays and The Red Plastic Buddha

by E.A. Poorman There’s nothing better than a great night of rock n’ roll. Hard working guys and gals offering up some original sounds at high volumes as you spill that well-earned beer down the front of your shirt. After three or four of those draft beauties you don’t care because the music grabs […]

Self-Titled :: The Dead Records Find Their Sound

by E.A. Poorman The Dead Records make music that is hard to define. It’s hard and heavy like a classic punk rock record; yet it has pop finesse all over it. Much like a great recipe -where you can taste so many familiar flavors, yet you can’t put your finger on just exactly what’s […]