Articles by Shawn Merrill
Beatsteaks
Living Targets
PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006
Again Epitaph has gone out on a limb to display the label's diversity and released a band that would probably be better suited to Sub Pop R...
Daggers
Right Between the Eyes
PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006
The Daggers lash out with seven tracks of great punk rock'n'roll, Lazy Cowgirls-style. This Calgary super-group is composed of ex-AFI, Huev...
Pistol Grip
Another Round
PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006
After releasing a stellar debut disc in 2001, Shots from the Kalico Rose, Pistol Grip are back to up the ante and prove that theyve got en...
46 Short
Just a Liability
PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2004
In an attempt to revive the good ole days of Southern California hardcore, 46 Short opt for sharp, rapid, volatile, primal punk rage to pum...
Leatherface
Dog Disco
PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2004
When listening to groups like Hot Water Music and Avail it seems apparent that their existence would be drastically different if they were...
Local H
Whatever Happened to PJ Soles?
PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2004
If the old adage is true that good things come in pairs, it should be updated to accommodate the pairing in Local H because this duo is phe...
Texas Terri Bomb!
Your Lips My Ass!
PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2004
Leaving the Stiff Ones behind, Texas Terri has regrouped this time around with a superstar line up consisting of: Wayne Kramer (MC5), Sonny...
U.S Roughnecks
Twenty Bucks and Two Black Eyes
PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2004
Refusing to sedate their music or their attitudes, the U.S. Roughnecks detonate their latest effort with a forceful blow to the torso and a...