Kyle and I have been at Neumos quite a bit lately, and the latest was for Torrance punk powerhouse Joyce Manor. With Girlpool and Dogbreth supporting, Neumos had a packed house of fans new and old alike.
Early last week, Andrew and I headed down to The Vera Project for a fun last show of 2014: Our First Brains, Toys That Kill, and headliner Joyce Manor in the middle of their West coast tour.
I wish I could have picked 20 albums this year as there was so much good music in 2014. These albums however resonated the most with me and should be must haves in anyone’s catalog!
Next Monday night, Joyce Manor and Toys That Kill will be heading up The Vera Project as part of their December West coast tour. It’s gonna be a good one! Tickets start at $13 on the Vera calendar.
I saw a band I never thought I’d see this week. After years of silence, sporadic rumors, and almost nothing in terms of live appearances, Long Island’s co-reigning kings Brand New has turned up the volume dramatically in recent months. Festival appearances have increased to full-fledged tours, and rumors of new material on the way seem increasingly promising. When I heard that Brand New was making a stop at Showbox Seattle for their newest tour, there wasn’t a doubt in my mind: I have to go. Torrance punk wunderkinds Joyce Manor as tour support laid a thick, delightfully sweet icing on the cake.
Amazing. California punk wunderkinds Joyce Manor have their new album Never Hungover Again up for streaming on NPR. NPR!! Clocking in at just shy of 20 minutes, it’s a perfect listen for your lunch break.
Lots of momentum in the music world as Summer turns up. Let’s take a look at what’s new in the world!
Eyes and ears all over have rightfully been on Sideonedummy’s recent signee, Toronto quartet Pup. Poised for a 4/8 release of their debut self-titled, this young band expertly mixes the fun of sunny pop with claws-out punk riffage in the vein of Californians Joyce Manor or New Jersey genre landmark Dads.
