Published on August 26th, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante We’re back! Did you miss us? While Sound Check was on a break during the summer, (break, NOT an indefinite hiatus) Roshan and I kept ourselves busy. Roshan had interviews at the Vans Warped …... Read More →Published on August 24th, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
It’s a new semester, and that means new sounds and new experiences. This fall, consider setting aside a few bucks and planning around your school schedule as some of the hottest and biggest artists trek their …... Read More →Published on July 8th, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante The Warped Tour is all about camaraderie, unity and music. From the crew to the bands, it’s like one big family all working together to make one of the longest-running tours continue to work. …... Read More →Published on April 22nd, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante Perseph One Local rap act Perseph One could easily blow away the judges and the competition if she were a contestant on VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme. What makes Perseph One special is her unique …... Read More →Published on April 15th, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante Remember when MTV showed videos and had original programming that was edgy and innovative? It’s been a while. You can attribute this trend to the slow death of the music video. MTV’s lack of …... Read More →Published on April 8th, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001) – Blink-182 To say this is a sentimental favorite of mine is an understatement. Blink-182 was the band that got me interested in punk music around 1996 …... Read More →Published on April 1st, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante O’Pioneers What sets O’Pioneers apart from their peers is the fact that they don’t sound like they’re a local act. O’Pioneers has a strong Midwestern punk-rock sound, making you wonder if they were raised …... Read More →Published on March 25th, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante The theme for South by Southwest can best be described as, "So many bands, so little time." The first act I caught was Teenage Bottlerocket, playing a speedy set in the crowded Headhunters bar. …... Read More →Published on March 11th, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante There was a time when "selling out" was looked upon as a negative thing. Then I realized that I’m an adult, not a teenager anymore; I have no right to judge the decisions another …... Read More →Published on March 4th, 2008 | by Mike Damante ' Roshan Bhatt
Mike Damante The Copyrights Chicago has a rich history of producing some of the best bands in punk rock music. Whether it is influential icons like Screeching Weasel or Naked Raygun, or the new wave of …... Read More →
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