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Heavy Guilt, Bloodstone and Princess, Monkstrap
Published Nov. 4, 2009
Artist: The Heavy GuiltSong: “Clove” (from the CD Lift Us Up From This)Heard by: Mike Motz, San CarlosIt’s not exactly the style of music I listen to. It almost seems like a cliché. It’s rock. Pretty ...
Fever Sleeves, Pleasure Device, and Hocus
Published Oct. 21, 2009
Artist: Fever SleevesSong: “Maximum Castles” (from the CD Soft Pipes, Play On)Heard by: Andy Parish, City HeightsI liked it a lot. It was a little mathy but in a good way, a little screamy but not ...
Derren Raser, Trophy Wife, and Verso
Published Oct. 7, 2009
Artist: Derren RaserSong: “Home in This Direction” (from the CD Home in This Direction)Heard by: Jason B., Normal HeightsThe song had a lot of warmth and immediacy to it. It was almost like he was performing ...
Civil Unrest, Misc. Ailments, and Sir Splendid Published Sept. 23, 2009
Artist: Civil UnrestSong: “Delusion of Truth” (from the CD Ravaging the Purity)Heard by: Mike Adams, South BayIt’s pretty good; I’d like to hear more of ... More Post a comment
Cityzen, Underhill Vortex, and V Child Published Sept. 9, 2009
Artist: CityzenSong: RestlessHeard by: Beau Goldner, North ParkI liked it right off the bat. It sounded pretty good. It kind of reminded me of an ... More Post a comment
Tiawnee, I Vomited a Rainbow, and Hello Drama Published Aug. 26, 2009
Artist: Tiawnee feat. Mr. SplifSong: “School Girl Crush” (from the CD Young Love)Heard By: William, San Diego Personally, I can respect hip-hop and rap music, ... More Comment (1)
Jaymz Dare, Joey Harris, and Revenge Club Published Aug. 12, 2009
Artist: Jaymz DareSong: “Rock Paper Scissors” (from his self-titled CD)Heard by: Aaron Rubin, San DiegoIt was awful. It wanted it to sound like Soft Cell, ... More Comment (1)
Toxicana, You Feel Like Rain, and Dead as Dillinger Published July 29, 2009
Artist: ToxicanaSong: Vicious Cycle (from the CD Pandemia)Heard by: Rafael Gonzalez, San DiegoBasically, the music was pretty good, the lyrics made sense, and there was ... More Post a comment
Astra, Boomsnake, Dakotafish Published July 15, 2009
Artist: BoomsnakeSong: “Busy” (from the CD Give and Take)Heard by: Jon Carmack, Mission Bay It was pretty good. It started off with a nice, raw ... More Post a comment
Nautical Disaster, Jimmy Powers vs. Verbz, and Aepnia Published July 1, 2009
Artist: Nautical DisasterSong: “Your Lying Stars” (from the CD Interceptor)Heard by: Lucas Blankartz, North ParkI thought it was a pretty decent song. It started out ... More Comments (2)
Shamey Jays, Even Keel, and Berkley Hart Published June 17, 2009
Artist: The Shamey JaysSong: “My Machine Kicks Your Machine’s Ass” (from the CD Your Pretty Packages)Heard By: Sarah Nelson, DowntownIt was fun. It’s something that ... More Comment (1)
Mutantspaceboy, Josh Damigo, and the Turtle Project Published May 27, 2009
Artist: MutantspaceboySong: “Lost in Time” (from the CD Mutantspaceboy)Heard By: Rob Scheuch, Mission HillsI thought it was very different. It was mostly synthesizers. It started ... More Comments (3)
Manic Diffusion, the Ambassador, and Necrolepsy Published May 13, 2009
Artist: Manic DiffusionSong: “Mr. Badd Guy” (from the CD Orange Rhymes)Heard By: Lincoln Lee, Fashion Valley I thought it was good. It’s not my type ... More Comment (1)
Po County, Eclipse79, and SO3 Published April 29, 2009
Artist: Po County featuring Big Money BlueSong: “Po County Livin’ It Up (Slamming)” (from their two-song CDR)Heard By: Richard Medlen, San Diego It was good; ... More Comment (1)
Israel Bissel, Jasmine, and Strike the Design Published April 15, 2009
Artist: Israel BissellSong: “Angel Wings” (from the CD Disillusioned Hero)Heard By: Bryan Whitman, North ParkI thought it had a good instrumental. I liked that they ... More Post a comment
Sicarus, Feeling of Hate, and K.A.L.M. Published April 1, 2009
Artist: SicarusSong: “Strength of All” (from the CD Strength of All)Heard By: Scoops, City Heights It totally sucked. It was like three different bands that ... More Post a comment
Endoxi, Somato Sensory, Bombay Status Published March 18, 2009
Artist: EndoxiSong: “I’m Bipolar” (from the CD New Blood, Old Soul)Heard By: Taylor Nelson, Chula Vista Basically, the high point to me was the fact ... More Post a comment
Derek Papa, Pillbox Remedy, and Plow Published March 4, 2009
Artist: PlowSong: “Sunday Sadir” (from their self-titled CD)Heard By: Adrian Keenan, Ocean BeachI thought it was really interesting — a kind of old, folksy-sounding song. ... More Post a comment
Matt Commerce, Wayne Riker, Janell Rock Published Feb. 18, 2009
Artist: Janell RockSong: “The Black Cat Cries” (from the CD Performer)Heard By: Silvia Flores, College Area I liked the bass in the beginning. Instead of ... More Post a comment
Sarah Petite, Canobliss, the Shake-Ups Published Feb. 4, 2009
Artist: The Shake-UpsSong: “Sex Exchange Operation” (from the CD Breathing the Flood)Heard By: Adam Goodson, La Mesa I didn’t like the xylophone thing, but I ... More Post a comment
Kellis, Marasol, Social Green Published Jan. 21, 2009
Artist: KellisSong: “When You Love Someone” (from the Doodles EP)Heard By: Bill Wesley, South Park I thought it sounded a lot like Johnny Cash — ... More Post a comment
Da Bears, Modern Rifles, Hotel St. George Published Jan. 7, 2009
Artist: Da BearsSong: “Regal Beagle” (from the CD Classics Never Die/Cowardly Cobra)Heard By: Justine Marzoni, Imperial Beach I really liked it. It reminds me of ... More Post a comment
Zank, Jack, and Ron Published Dec. 23, 2008
Artist: ZankSong: “Sorry” (from the CD Without a Bridge)Heard By: Abe Sanchez, Rosarito, Mexico It’s not bad. It’s something I’d definitely listen to on the ... More Post a comment
Jesse Johnson, Philip Treas, Extinct Animals Published Dec. 10, 2008
Artist: Jesse JohnsonSong: “Spread the Love” (from the CD Cause and Effect)Heard By: Peter Milmoe, New York City I thought he had a great voice. ... More Post a comment
Lillian Palmer, Mod Amish, and Behind the Wagon Published Nov. 25, 2008
Artist: Lillian Palmer Song: “Swinging on the Moon” (from the CD Like a Lover) Heard By: Gonzalo Dremoniz, Normal Heights Overall, it’s cookin’. It’s very ... More Post a comment
Pac 10, Jodi V, Elijah Emanuel Published Nov. 12, 2008
Artist: Pac 10Song: “You Could Be Next” (from the CD Franchise Players)Heard By: Jason Kjolsing, Mira Mesa I thought it was interesting subject matter. It ... More Post a comment
Bless 619, Avitia, Writer Published Oct. 29, 2008
Artist: Bless 619Song: “Diego Rivera” (from the CD Diego Rivera)Heard By: Anthony Lukens, Golden Hill The beats are pretty good, but I didn’t really dig ... More Post a comment
Fiffin Market, Nathan James, XIV Published Oct. 15, 2008
Artist: Fiffin Market Song: “The Wild Rover” (from the CD Lost at Sea) Heard By: Chase Edwards, North Park I liked it. It made me ... More Comments (2)
The Bigfellas, Styles Free, Pushin Rope Published Oct. 1, 2008
Artist: The Bigfellas Song: “California King” (from the CD Chubbed Up) Heard By: Gil Ronduen, Paradise Hills It was folky. When it first started off ... More Post a comment
Peter Pupping Band, the Shake Ups, Lindsey Hail Published Sept. 17, 2008
Artist: The Peter Pupping Band Song: “Sea Journey” (from the CD Sea Journey) Heard By: Richard Gutierrez, Pomona, CA It was basically a mix of ... More Post a comment
Plane Without a Pilot, Podunk Nowhere, Mannyfesto & Stel Published Sept. 3, 2008
Artist:Plane Without a Pilot Song: “What I Would Do” (from the CD It’s about Time) Heard By: Tony Diprima, Mission Bay The first thing I ... More Post a comment
Chill, Throwback, and Makeup Music Published Aug. 20, 2008
Artist: Slightly Stoopid Song: “The Fruits” (from the CD Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid Heard By: Marlon Hendred, Mission Hills I ... More Post a comment
Strange, Okay, Not Too Pretentious Published Aug. 6, 2008
Artist: A Scribe amidst the Lions Song: “Wet Bird” (from the CD Sunken Cities) Heard By: Richie Lauridsen, Golden Hill It’s not my cup of ... More Post a comment
Strolling Music Published July 23, 2008
Artist: Lanterns Song: “Knives Gleam” (from myspace.com/wearelanterns) Heard By: Katie Zangaro, North Park It had a light and easy enough sound to where anyone can ... More Post a comment
Ready for War Published July 9, 2008
Artist: Nature of the Beast Song: “Ready for War” (from the CD Homeland Security) Heard By: Robert Bagaygay, Mission Valley I was really liking the ... More Post a comment
Not for Velvet Underground Fans Published June 25, 2008
Artist: Charles Musket Song: “Tapes” (from myspace.com/charlesmusket) Heard By: Jason Campanile, Boulevard It started off strong. It had a really catchy melody. I saw what ... More Post a comment
Like Lil Jon Took Some Ecstasy Published June 11, 2008
Artist: Trend Setters Song: “No Friends” (from the CD Cali Crunk Vol. 1) Heard By: Graham Goodenough, College Area It was generic, standard, recent hip-hop ... More Post a comment
A Californian Song and New Grunge Published June 4, 2008
Artist: The Paddle Boat Song: “A Little Time” (from myspace.com/thepaddleboat) Heard By: Michael Dunford, Mission Hills I thought it was good. I think it’s a ... More Post a comment
Youth Group Version of Experimental Published May 28, 2008
Artist: Marcelo Radulovich Song: “Turn on the Phone” (from the CD Mercurio) Heard By: Tracey McDonough, Point Loma Marcelo Radulovich — you need to choose ... More Post a comment
Caught Off Guard by the Psychedelic Sitar Published May 21, 2008
Artist: Titanarum Song: “Aging Quickly” (from the EP Spastis Progressivus Aggressiorum) Heard By: Xavier Hernandez, City Heights I thought that it was pretty fucking intense. ... More Post a comment
Into Jack Johnson Published May 14, 2008
Artist: Three Day Old Beaver Song: “TMNT” (from myspace.com/threedayoldbeaver) Heard By: Tad Wuertz, College Area I thought the music was really good. The guy could ... More Comment (1)
Pop Feel, Indie Feel Published May 7, 2008
Artist: Archways Song: “Jinx” (from the CD Lest We Forget) Heard By: Dan Watman, Stockton I liked it a lot. The guitar riff was catchy ... More Post a comment
Night Marchers' "Nice Song" Published April 30, 2008
Artist: The Night Marchers Song: “Bad Bloods” (from the CD See You in Magic) Heard By: Jakob Rozema, Amsterdam, Netherlands It’s a nice song. When ... More Post a comment
Just One Guy Published April 23, 2008
Artist: Wayne Riker Song: “The Betrayal” (from the CD Fretfull) Heard By: Marley Peifer, San Diego Well, it’s kind of hard to talk about it ... More Post a comment
Matt Archer, Neil MacPherson, and Sir RJ Published April 16, 2008
Technically, it’s pretty good, but production-wise, it needs some work. It was trying to be melodic, but it sounds very computerized...very digital. I can tell…because ... More Comments (2)
Nautical Disaster, Moviegoers, and the Burning of Rome Published April 9, 2008
It had a pretty sweet little guitar solo in the middle…not really — you can write “sarcasm” after that statement. It was cheesy, and it ... More Post a comment
Lot of Drums, Little Guitar Published April 2, 2008
Artist: Fkenal Song: “The Penumbra” (from the EP In-Media Res) Heard By: Earl Paus, Chula Vista It was just instrumental. It was pretty steady…I liked ... More Comments (7)
Hot Topic Nu-Metal Published March 26, 2008
Artist: Mother Mae I Song: “Toys” (from the CD Remember Me Dead) Heard By: Kezia Chuaqui, Sherman Heights I thought it was really generic. I ... More Post a comment
Not Just a Frivolous Kind of Thing Published March 19, 2008
Artist: Writer Song: “I Think She Died” (from the Don’t Wake the Sun EP) Heard By: Mike Kong, Golden Hill I think it was kind ... More Comment (1)
Listen...on the Floor...Cry Published March 12, 2008
Artist: Get Back Loretta Song: “Girlface” (from the CD Over the Wall) Heard By: Candis Krueger, Golden Hill I love that song so much. It’s ... More Post a comment
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