On his ninth record, The Michael Character brings his political folk punk to the same level of jovial edge as Jeff Rosenstock.
ALBUM PREMIERE: THE MICHAEL CHARACTER – FAME SWOLL
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REVIEW: LESS THAN JAKE/REEL BIG FISH AT HOUSE OF BLUES
Before Less Than Jake blasted into “Doug Hastings” from 1996’s Losing Streak, bass/singer/Pez enthusiast Roger Lima proudly proclaimed, “Your parents may have enjoyed this song when you were conceived.”
RUN FOR COVER: NO DOUBT VS. MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA
Run For Cover is a weekly music column comparing cover songs to the original version. Prepare for a major bending of rules as we hear musicians throw around genres, tempos, style, and intent. Whether they’re picking up another’s song out of respect or boredom, the results have impressed us.
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