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New Video: The American Dead – Ain’t It Strange

Another great song from The American Dead out of Madison, WI. A bit different from much of their material, Ain’t It Strange has more of a pop punk feel with a bit of Country influence.

Most of the songs I’ve heard from them are the opposite, Country with a punk rock edge.

Either [...]

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Blueprint “The Clouds” Live at The Frequency

The Clouds is off of Blueprint’s latest album “Adventures in Counter-Culture”, which is quickly becoming one of the most talked about Hip-Hop albums this year.

It’s a slow building, intense song about reaching for your dreams, getting off your ass, and making things happen for yourself.

Blueprint takes the energy from 1 to 11 in this performance, and his set that night has boosted him into the upper echelon of Hip-Hop performers in my book.
If you haven’t heard it yet, scoop this one up immediately. You will not regret it.

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Direct Hit! : Making Dudes Kiss For Cash & Pills + “Mutant Drunk” Live!

A few weeks back I was out at the Frequency in Madison checking out a band called Masked Intruder. It was awesome.

While I was there I figured I’d hang about and get some footage of another great Midwest punk band, Direct Hit! and alt-country badasses The American Dead.

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Masked Intruder Live @ The Frequency

Masked Intruder is the best pop-punk band you hope never gets out of prison! These guys are about two things – Stalkin’ and Rockin. Both of which they do very well (allegedly).

Recently I caught them playing at The Frequency in Madison to a highly entertained crowd. This one’s called “I Fought The Law (But [...]

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The Skintones – “Life Fight” – Live @ The Annex

The Skintones have been rocking crowds for over a decade, so when I saw them opening up for The Damned Things the other night I knew I had to get a good video. I managed to get a song called “Life Fight”, a new one for the Madison trio. It’s almost sounds like AC/DC [...]

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The Damned Things – “Handbook For The Recently Deceased” – Live At The Annex

Named after a line from the Hard rock classic “Black Betty”, The Damned Things are quickly becoming a house-hold name among heavy metal fans. But really, how could they not?! Check out the line-up:

Scott Ian ( Anthrax) Rob Caggiano (Anthrax) Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die) Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy) Andy Hurley [...]

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The Nod Chill Out with “Traffic” – Live at The Annex

Wisconsin Rock trio The Nod recently opened up for Marcy Playground along with fellow Madisonians The Media, playing to a fairly packed crowd at The Annex. I managed to capture a great tune called “Traffic” towards the end of their set. Take a listen, it’s a bit more chill than their other stuff, but catchy [...]

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The Media – Live At The Annex

Madison band the media. (I didn’t forget to capitalize, that’s how they spell it, period and all) has a sound that seems modern, yet still conjures up vague musical impressions from my pre-teen years. Hard rocking guitars, catchy vocal melodies and danceable drumbeats.

I get it when I hear it, but for some reason [...]

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Koffin Kats Live at The Annex = Pure Badassery

I saw the Koffin Kats for the first time at The Annex the other night, and I have to say, I am all for them coming back soon. It’s been a looong time since I saw a band rock out like these guys.
It was like band acrobatics, seriously.

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Whisky Pig – Live At The Annex!

Crass. Crude. Fun. Drunk.
That about sums up the band Whisky Pig, whom I recently caught opening for the Koffin Kats at The Annex in Madison, WI. Good times people, good times :)

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