“Meet me there at 8 PM.” I shoot a condescending glare and an audible sigh at my friend’s text, having not been to a show when the doors immediately open in years. It’s a Monday, a grey soggy evening at that. I sarcastically sent back, “OK. Although I promise you
Author: Cody Jones
is the weird chunky kid you barely knew in high school that could be found by the speakers at the school dance, hopelessly harassing the DJ to play some Clutch. Now he hides from his family in low-lit dive bars, sipping on a Sun King Wee Mac, waiting for some basketball game to end in the desperate hopes that they will do karaoke later. He writes music reviews for albums and live shows for Selective Memory. His reputation for strong opinions is only to conceal his deep insecurities.
Carl Barât and the Jackals – Let It Reign (Joyful Noise)
Carl Barât has released his second solo outing, his first with backing band The Jackals, in the midst of reunion rumors of his beloved yet tumultuous Libertines project. In comparison, Barât’s Let it Reign is a moody album with pop sensibilities but undeniably has that infectious punk swagger. Links: Official Site Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UC5jtMdyMA The opening
In the Company of Serpents – Merging in Light (Independent)
Denver’s In The Company of Serpents release a new three track EP of colossal, earth crumbling jams with Merging In Light. The duo fit right into their environment with stoner-rock sensibilities with sounds so heavy and unrelenting it mimics the harsh conditions of the Rockies themselves. Links: Bandcamp Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfru39zztqo When the first track “Breed,
Brothers of the Sonic Cloth – Brothers of the Sonic Cloth (Southern Lord)
In the Seattle grunge invasion of the late 80’s/early 90’s, the band TAD was the quintessential black sheep of its musical peers. Other than the classic grunge exploits of manipulated riffing of 70’s era jams (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, etc.), TAD separated themselves from the pack by biting on the rubber
Pain of Salvation – Falling Home (Century Media)
Brimstone Coven – Self-Titled (Metal Blade)
West Virginia’s Brimstone Coven is a throwback to a simpler time, not only in life but also in music. While only being together since 2011, their vintage sound is reminiscent of patched denim jackets, mutton chop sideburns and hitting cruise routes with Dad’s Plymouth. Their self titled release is fully
