Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Rock
Underculture - Underculture

Underculture - Underculture

Underculture
Underculture
Label: Undercultured Records

From the crusty garage rock ‘n’ roll underbelly of Madison comes this punk-a-billy trio. They flippantly flaunt their scruffy, old-age flourishes while resting on pumped up beats and mental quagmires.


Vulgar Pang - The Memoirs of Don Juan Gacy

Vulgar Pang - The Memoirs of Don Juan Gacy

Vulgar Pang
The Memoirs of Don Juan Gacy
Label: Rock Garden

Appleton hosts this powerful and intense metal force. Whether pleading, crooning or powering out, the raspy clean vocals lead the way for a display of amazing musical diversity and depth.

Vulgar Pang Website

Gomers - Mike Zirkel

Gomers - Mike Zirkel

Gomers
Mike Zirkel
Label: Beeftone

Beloved hometown Madison quirk-nauts spew forth a beguiling array of witty song spins. From utilizing every town in Wisconsin as lyrical fodder to showcasing such guest musicians as Adrian Belew and Robert Fripp, they delight and frolic in the asinine as well as the sublime.

The Gomers WebsiteThe Gomers Wiki

EOTO - Razed

EOTO - Razed

EOTO
Razed
Label: Sci Fidelity Records

Funky swirls of patterned rhythms bump and repel through electronic sound-scapes that fly free with an air of jam-tronic completion and trip-hop contemplation. Jason Hann and Michael Travis (of STRING CHEESE INCIDENT) are the synthesizing musical musculature that weaves this craft to consciousness. Live, they are 100% improvisational, creating a unique experience nightly.

EOTO WebsiteEOTO Wiki

Future Lisa - Clone

Future Lisa - Clone

Future Lisa
Clone
Label: Future Noise Records

Although occasionally accompanied by others, the vision of this Minneapolis rock n roll outfit is inspired, delivered and directed by one die hard woman flaunting affections for vaudevillian flairs amidst spoken poetry/vocals and life story rock rants.

Future Lisa Website

Schoolyard Heroes - Abominations

Schoolyard Heroes - Abominations

Schoolyard Heroes
Abominations
Label: Stolen Transmission

Pummeling soliloquies of the disturbed that are frayed at the ends and don’t meet the musical quota of most genres. Often rebuking like a caged creature, the female vocals pry at the listeners sanity while questioning the paradigms of societal structure and norms.

Schoolyard Heroes WebsiteSchoolyard Heroes Wiki

Stealin Strings - Waves

Stealin Strings - Waves

Stealin Strings
Waves
Label: Hot Dog Records

With a new bassist under their belt, these rising rockin’ bluegrass pompadours are once again making their way through the festival circuit this summer. They were the only band I noticed at Bella Sol that was given the opportunity due to their versatility, depth of sound and song content to play a set on the main stage plus an acoustic set on the tent stage.

Stealin Strings Website

Burning Brides - Anhedonia

Burning Brides - Anhedonia

Burning Brides
Anhedonia
Label: CobraSide Distribution

A hard rockin’ trio pumping out a flavorful spin on heavy alternative rock with a heavy hand in the low end grooves and a droning swagger filled with post punk angst and profound awareness. “Anhedonia” means the inability to gain pleasure from enjoyable experiences.

Burning Brides WebsiteBurning Brides Wiki

Dengue Fever - Venus On Earth

Dengue Fever - Venus On Earth

Dengue Fever
Venus On Earth
Label: M80 Music

Have you been searching for 60’s retro Cambodian pop rock with a psychedelic slur and female vocals? Then look no further than this flamboyant Los Angeles-based group to fulfill your need!

Dengue Fever WebsiteDengue Fever Wiki

Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

Lauren Harris
Calm Before The Storm
Label: DR2 Records

Surprisingly tame, straight forward and stereotypical “chick” rock from the daughter of legendary Iron Maiden bassist, Steve Harris. I was really hoping for a lot more.

Lauren Harris WebsiteLauren Harris Wiki

Legendary Shack Shakers - Swampblood

Legendary Shack Shakers - Swampblood

Legendary Shack Shakers
Swampblood
Label: Yep Rock Records

Wailing hillbilly psycho swamp rock with a gothic snicker and a bluesy swagger showing off the strange and soulful American South. This is the third and final installment of the “Tentshow Trilogy.” Git sum!

Legendary Shack Shakers WebsiteLegendary Shack Shakers Wiki

Mike Zito - Today

Mike Zito - Today

Mike Zito
Today
Label: Eclecto Groove Records

Soulful bluesy roots rock combined with pop singer/songwriter mischief. Zito got into music at an early age and has a veteran attitude to compliment. The vocal delivery strikes me as having a Dave Matthews-ish sashay layered in an adult-contemporary musical playground.

Mike Zito Website

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