By Fred Sowder, April 2008
Lust Lust Lust, Vice
This duo from Denmark has put out a spotty set of albums over their three-disc career. On Lust Lust Lust, The Raveonettes kick things off on a good note with the vamping “Aly, Walk With Me,” which should satisfy those pining for a new Garbage album.
By Matt Walker, April 2008
Deep in the Woods, High Wheel Records
Apparently Dragged by Horses have described themselves as sounding like a “violent orchestra” and “natural disaster,” and the press release that accompanied the album backed up these claims promising “insane energy,” “well-designed chaos” and “heavy, sharp and intelligent tracks.”
By Matt Walker, April 2008
Señor and the Queen, Sabot Productions
The Gaslight Anthem’s debut album, which came out last year, was a solid first effort full of great lyrics, catchy melodies and well-written songs. And this EP picks right up where Sink or Swim left off.
By Dan Fitzpatrick, April 2008
Wayward Council, Gainesville’s local collective record store, gathering place and so much more, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this month. Satellite Magazine sat down with its founders and some current volunteers to learn about the store’s beginnings and its purpose.
by Parker Hastings, October 2007
A frenzied melee of bullet biting and stiff-chinned compromise. Read the rest of this entry »
Bringing the Rock to Gainesville
Out of the many number of bands playing at The FEST every year, a good amount of them come trickling down to our neck of the woods from other areas for the growing music festival. One of these bands, Thunderlip from Wilmington, North Carolina, were kind enough to answer some questions about their experiences in Gainesville and what brought them to The FEST in the first place. Read the rest of this entry »
by Daniella Otalora
It’s that time of year again. Time to strap on your Chuck Taylor’s and black t-shirts and get ready for a weekend full of music and lots and lots of spilled beer. No Idea Records is hosting the sixth installation of The FEST VI on Oct. 26, 27 and 28. For those who haven’t attended before, don’t expect the typical festival or show setting. The Fest not only caters to locals but attracts people from all over the country for a celebration of music, Gainesville style.
Glides Into Online Music Sharing
Some of the best ideas come when they’re least expected. While on his way to donate plasma at DCI Biologicals for some extra money, Samuel Tarantino was inspired. He passed the strip of shops and fast food joints until his eyes caught a sign that read “buy, sell, trade CDs” at Hear Again CDs.
