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Song of the Day: “The New Nathan Detroits” by Braid
02 years ago
My mid-1990′s nostalgia continues with “The New Nathan Detroits” by Braid. In hindsight, they were very influenced by Jawbox, but that doesn’t diminish their greatness — in fact, I wish bands still made this style of post-punk indie rock today.
Song of the Day: “Oh Messy Life” by Cap’n Jazz
02 years ago
Guys, before emo became a national embarrassment, it was an underground movement to take punk rock into more personal territory. I was a huge and unapologetic fan of the second wave emo scene in the mid-1990′s, which was spearheaded by a great band called Cap’n Jazz. Cap’n Jazz would break up and form the genesis of the Promise Ring, Joan of Arc, Owls, American Football and a shit ton of other great bands. Chicago, Illinois was the epicenter of the scene, and produced more great records than any other city from 1995 – 1997 or so. Apparently, Cap’n Jazz played a surprise reunion show last night. Here’s a song from it.
Song of the Day: “Dignitas” by True Womanhood
02 years ago
Here’s a newish song by True Womanhood, a D.C. band that includes my friend Melissa.