by Michael Cimaomo | Sep 27, 2012 | Northeast Underground
In a blog post last week, I showcased a feature-length piece I wrote concerning Anton Newcombe, the leader of the band the Brian Jonestown Massacre. I have long been fascinated by Newcombe and his music, so when the opportunity came up for me to see his band live as...
by Michael Cimaomo | Oct 2, 2012 | Northeast Underground
When Green Day announced this past April it was planning to release an album trilogy, few expected the days preceding the first record ¡Uno!’s release to be clouded by another band-related story. Though the exact details surrounding lead singer/ guitarist...
by Michael Cimaomo | Oct 4, 2012 | Northeast Underground
Laetitia Sadier Silencio (Drag City) Best known as the singer for ‘90s indie band Stereolab, Sadier sticks to her guns on her second solo album. Where her 2010 solo debut The Trip focused on more personal issues, most notably her sister’s suicide, which...
by Michael Cimaomo | Oct 9, 2012 | Northeast Underground
For those of you who’ve been wondering where Creed singer Scott Stapp has been since his band’s heyday in the late ‘90s, your wait is over. Sure the platinum-selling post-grunge rockers did reunite in 2009, and even released the perfunctory comeback...
by Michael Cimaomo | Oct 16, 2012 | Northeast Underground
As one of the original members of the early ‘90s Riot Grrrl movement, Tobi Vail has never been afraid to speak her mind. Whether via her zine/ journal Jigsaw or as part of the all-female rock band Bikini Kill, Vail has given voice to a multitude of topics over...