May 16, 2013

The Poison Control Center has always been one of Iowa’s most popular, gifted and long-running bands. But with age comes new desires and new challenges. PCC has historically been a tight-knit group; but their members have always been willing and excited to do their own thing. Patrick Tape Fleming has Gloom Balloon, Devin Frank has Fliight and Mantis...

May 9, 2013

I am not good with money.  You’d think at 32, I wouldn’t spend my money on frivolous stuff, especially with a three year old and a newborn to worry about, but sometimes, I just can’t help myself. I think the ability to budget and manage your finances is a grand trademark of being a grown-up. But, when I get a little extra, instead of setting up a modest...

Apr 25, 2013

I use the phrase “multi-genre” or something similar a lot when I write about music. I think with the way artists present their music in this day and age, “multi-genre” or “genre unspecific” or whatever is an apt and common descriptor.  Also, it can be a little lazy, and I am as guilty as anyone of mis-using it. It seems like anytime someone comes...

Apr 11, 2013

My favorite part about events like Gross Domestic Product is when you end up at a set of someone you haven’t really heard before, and they just blow you away. Last year’s big winner in that regard was Love Songs For Lonely Monsters. LS4LM is such a special band and had such a presence on the scene, that is was silly it had taken me so long to check them...

Apr 4, 2013

Gross Domestic Product is my second favorite event of the year (behind 80/35, tickets on sale now!). I love getting all of these local bands together in one gigantic event and I love being able to learn new things about bands that have been right under my nose this whole time. This year’s event, held on April 13, is the biggest one to date. A move to the...