Stories | As I Hear It
Lead Burns Red, Pedalay the Boss, and Jackpot Junkies
Published March 3, 2010
Artist: Lead Burns RedSong: “Nomad” (from sandiegoreader.com/mp3)Heard by: Julian Yanez, Ocean BeachIt starts off strong, starts out hard. I liked the intensity. It kind of slows down with the breakdown, but overall, it’s a good song. ...
Misc. Ailments, Otro Mundo, and Napoleon Complex
Published Feb. 10, 2010
Artist: Misc. AilmentsSong: “Brand New Day” (from sandiegoreader.com/mp3)Heard by: Ryan Aragon, Phoenix, AZIt was definitely something different. To me, it had a Latin beat mixed with alternative music. It almost had an Incubus feel to it. ...
The Touchies, the Odd Get Even, and Lil' Pizzas
Published Jan. 27, 2010
Artist: The TouchiesSong: “Ur Friendz Suck”Heard by: Jimmy Wigdahl, San DiegoIt’s your average punk song. It has three chords. It’s something that you listen to that’s fast and makes you want to run around in a ...
A Shift to the Left, Hocus, Self-Made Men
Published Jan. 13, 2010
Artist: A Shift to the LeftSong: “Like a Fox” Heard by: Don White, University CityEarly in life, jazz was described to me as “play a ... More Post a comment
Conceptus, Monkeys in Space, City Limits
Published Dec. 30, 2009
Artist: ConceptusSong: “Which Way” (from myspace.com/conceptus)Heard by: Lorenzo Ochoa, North ParkIt reminded me of the Mamas and the Papas. It seems influenced or inspired by ... More Post a comment
Behind the Wagon, Helen Earth Band, Steam Powered Giraffe
Published Dec. 16, 2009
Artist: Behind the WagonSong: “Have Some Fun Tonight” (from the CD 11 Songs by…)Heard by: Beth Borwell, Austin, TXI thought it was a little cheesy. ... More Post a comment
"Adam" by Michael David Lewis
Published Dec. 9, 2009
“Adam (Beautiful Boy)” by Michael David Lewis was the most-downloaded MP3 from SDReader.com during November. Below is an interview with the songwriter. There seem to ... More Post a comment
Hillstreet Stranglers, Ryan Hiller, Josh Damigo
Published Dec. 2, 2009
Artist: Hillstreet StranglersSong: “Madame Methlab” (from the Imaginary Baggage EP)Heard by: Andrew Smith, North ParkThey’re pretty good. I like that type of music — punk ... More Comment (1)
Trouble in the Wind, Tim and the 23's, AntiQuark
Published Nov. 18, 2009
Artist: Trouble in the WindSong: “Mr. Whiskey” (from the CD All My Hopes on a Sailing Boat)Heard by: Elliott, North ParkWhen I thought the song ... More Comments (2)
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 ... More Post a comment
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 ... More Post a comment
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 ... More Post a comment
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)
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