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I review indie bands that deserve some love.
2018-02-20 19:14
Once again, my guys in Rusty Shipp released a new single from their album Mortal Ghost, “SS Naronic“. I like to think of them as the Anti-Jimmy Buffett when it comes to nautical… Read More
2018-02-16 20:08
Giving credit where it’s due, Highly Suspect know how to pick opening bands. Slothrust, And The Kids, and Leggy all opened for them, and it’s a privilege to have them all here o… Read More
2018-02-10 23:32
2018-01-19 04:25
I’ve finally launched a TeeSpring promotion! Three days availability Read More
2018-01-15 21:05
My favorite bunch of pirates, Rusty Shipp, had a hellova growing this past year. They’ve given a gift to their fans to celebrate their success, “Sea Sentinels”. The pleasu… Read More
2018-01-06 23:34
Through the wonders of Twitter, I get messages from young bands, domestic and international. Guitarist and vocalist Maverick Boudreaux slipped me a DM, and the rest is history. May I presen… Read More
2018-01-05 20:00
One of my favorite bands, Empty Trail, has a new single “My World”. This is the first of several new singles, and I for one can’t wait.
Enjoy Read More
2017-12-29 04:53
I’m a very lucky lady, that have good, solid friends in New Zealand with exquisite ears. These ladies first suggested the Wellington (now Australia based) Bakers Eddy and knocked my b… Read More
2017-12-25 02:04
Jealous Sounds would like to congratulate ManHigh on making this auspicious list, with some powerhouse bands. Well Done! Read More
2017-12-19 15:26
Our favorite rapper, Sammus, is hitting the road this winter and spring! Her tour, with a live band, will hit the U.S. and U.K.
You can get domestic tickets here
U.K. Tour
You can get ti… Read More
2017-12-16 20:02
In the Summer of 1994, I was a wild child. I’d travelled to Europe, and discovered Urge Overkill. They were flashy, a bit weird , and came out of the the blazing Chicago music scene t… Read More
2017-12-10 19:58
The last three dates of Highly Suspect’s extended U.S. tour will be with openers Gemello (@Gemello.twin on Instagram). Johnny, Rich, and Ryan are ready to head to Europe on the intern… Read More
2017-12-08 02:21
One of our fave bands here at Jealous Sounds, Manhigh is a band first and foremost, about love. Gabe and Gabrielle Gambino’s marriage is at the center of this band, so getting a hella… Read More
2017-11-15 23:34
Thank you to Jeff for writing this.
ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER
One of the great things about being a music blogger is getting to know other music bloggers, who frequently turn you on to new arti… Read More
2017-10-27 12:26
October rolls on with tasty new releases. Next up is another Jealous Sounds alum Blxpltn, with their new single “EDUCATION DESTRUCTION!”..enjoy Read More
2017-10-27 01:02
My favorite Lush Punk ladies Leggy have a new single, “Not What You Need”. I love it, and here it is for you Read More
2017-10-14 19:57
The 2nd single from Gabe, Gabbi, and Ray from Manhigh. They just keep getting better, and I can’t wait until they FINALLY get to the East Coast to tour! Read More
2017-10-13 18:00
October is the month of new releases. The latest from Bishop Briggs, a Jealous Sounds alum, is the single “Dream”. Her glorious powerhouse of a voice, matched with dance rhythms… Read More
2017-10-12 00:53
I have revamped my Patreon site. It’s getting harder to write this blog without finances to update it. It also takes money to go to concerts to get material. If you like this blog, fe… Read More
2017-10-04 20:09
Jealous Sounds’ alumni And The Kids have a new song out, “2003”.
Enjoy… Read More
2017-10-03 11:38
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2017-10-02 02:35
There’s a point in every band’s career when they start getting a taste of fame and money. The crucial part of the process is how they deal with it. Do they stay humble, keep pe… Read More
2017-10-01 21:21
A new work from Jealous Sounds’ favorite singer songwriter supreme, Liam B. Smith. As always, available on Bandcamp.com
lyrics
A brand-new reject took her soul back
Yesterday&n&hellip…Read More
2017-09-26 00:49
Jealous Sounds primary job is to bring the attention of the masses to new music that deserves a wider audience. Like with a few of the other bands here, sometimes financial help is needed t… Read More
2017-09-18 02:46
I attended a sweet Southern music festival in May, Carolina Rebellion, mainly to continue dosing up my Highly Suspect addiction. My first show of the morning was a San Francisco punk trio… Read More
2017-09-10 22:57
The bad news is sometimes, bands break up. The second band ever on Jealous Sounds, Throw The Temple unfortunately separated several months ago. The good news is that another great band eme… Read More
2017-08-29 11:03
2017-08-18 05:13
Johnny Stevens is, and never was, shy about giving out his opinion. The success of Highly Suspect has given him a great deal of reach when it’s time for politics. But after every poli… Read More
2017-08-07 23:22
Protest and rock music, two movements that work great together. The long suffering Pussy Riot know the struggle. Nadya Tolokonnikova, Maria “Masha” Alyokhina, and Yekaterina Sam… Read More
2017-08-02 22:31
British Columbia and their music scene have found a grateful home on Jealous Sounds. Hawking and Massive Scar Era are both regional B.C. bands, and the quality music keeps going with Wester… Read More
2017-07-16 17:55
My wonderful friend Jeff , Eclectic Music Lover, is a truly better music writer than I, and needs more readers.
ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER
GARRETT are seasoned rockers who, separately and collecti… Read More
2017-07-12 22:54
Twitter is the best place for musicians to network. I can get up to four messages a day from random musicians, mostly bot driven, promoting their music. Most are sent by a band or their ma… Read More
2017-06-16 05:05
On Oct. 24, I wrote up a piece about them crowd funding their latest album “Mortal Ghost”. Rusty Shipp did it! They succeeded, and now, “Mortal Ghost” is here for us… Read More
2017-06-14 22:15
We are enormous fans of Desert Rock and the Rancho de la Luna bands here at Jealous Sounds. I’ve reviewed Mojave Lords and Masters of Reality and soon will review Eagles of Death Meta… Read More
2017-06-03 02:19
Johnny Stevens is a huge influence on this blog, for anyone who’s paying attention. A few weeks ago, Johnny tweeted this:
He’s never led me astray before, and as usual, his sug… Read More
2017-06-02 19:51
Here’s something good for your Friday, the new video for Slothrust’s latest single “Pigpen”, from their latest album ‘Everyone Else’ Read More
2017-05-19 20:17
Our old friends Rusty Shipp have a new single “Devil Jonah” Read More
2017-05-18 11:40
I really have no words right now to truly express the shock and loss I feel at the news of his death. This wasn’t some 70’s rock star, Chris was a fellow GenXer, he was part of… Read More
2017-05-15 06:12
I’m a huge horror fan, but of REAL horror, the kind that give you chills but doesn’t make you upchuck your lunch. Rock music’s tried to mate with horror in a lurching, sew… Read More
2017-05-13 03:13
Today, several sexual assault allegations were leveled at PWR BTTM’s guitarist, Ben Hopkins. The fallout from the allegations have led to two members of their touring band quitt… Read More
2017-04-26 04:02
2017’s SXSW Music festival wasn’t just confusing for all acts involved, but for several bands, it was a complete clusterfuck. Pitchfork Online reported that, “At least 6 b… Read More
2017-03-13 15:44
Kaiju is a itty bitty place in barville area of Louisville, and it’s a charming and fab venue for small bands. I came out to see Leggy and Twist on a stopover from their mini tour he… Read More
2017-03-08 23:38
Hip hop is a mystical world that I just peer in on. No joke, I’m just a white girl on the outside looking in. Doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the work. The themes of hip h… Read More
2017-02-27 19:17
Some memories are seared into your mind forever, like the first time you hear a song that lit your imagination. The year was 1987, and I, transfixed, stood in a record store in Paintsville… Read More
2017-02-27 17:27
2017-02-11 19:10
Austin TX is one of the Indie Valhallas of the U.S. The music scene there is as vital now as it’s been in 35 years, and the variety of genres there blow my mind. Recently I had a band… Read More
2017-02-07 09:27
Looks like ” Little One” is the next single Read More
2017-02-01 17:12
The Twitter beast popped up an intriguing direct message. Katie Goodman asked if I wanted to review her new album “Halfway Closer to Dead” pre-release. She mentioned that she&rs&helli…Read More
2017-02-01 13:19
The Twitter beast popped up an intriguing direct message. Katie Goodman asked if I wanted to review her new album “Halfway Closer to Death” pre-release. She mentioned that she&r&helli…Read More
2017-01-31 02:30
Here it is. Hope to meet some #MCID peeps at some of the shows!
Tickets are flying , go to bandsintown.com for purchase. Let the odds ever be in your favor Read More
2017-01-23 19:12
2017-01-16 08:23
For the first time ever, Jealous Sounds has a special guest blogger, indecibelge ! He recently had the opportunity to see And The Kids in Belgium, and we now have the privilege of hear… Read More
2017-01-14 01:45
In the early 90s , I discovered a glorious young band called the Sundays. They were ethereal, and their music rang like bells through my mind. To this day , I thought I would never hear the… Read More
2017-01-11 07:10
Hope that everyone had a great New Year! Now that we’re all semi recovered, the music marches on. Planning to set up a swag page in case that tickles your fancy. The goal is two new b… Read More
2016-12-29 23:04
Imagine, if you will, a beach trip to Topsail Island NC in summer of 1986. Hair metal was picking up speed, and blared out of most of the boom boxes. I can’t recall the call letters… Read More
2016-12-23 02:31
We really attended the Louisville show for The Holy White Hounds, but Zane wanted to stay for The Struts. I knew what to expect, and thought Zane needed his first crash course in Glam Rock… Read More
2016-12-22 18:01
Our friends Blxpltn just landed the #2 Album of the Year on Afropunk online for New York Fascist Week ! Nothing but quality on Jealous Sounds !
http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/b… Read More
2016-12-21 15:46
So the shortest day came, and the year died,
And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world
Came people singing, dancing,
To drive the dark away.
They lighted candles in the wint… Read More
2016-12-20 22:44
Today typing is a challenge, so I hope Russ and the guys don’t mind me poaching their Facebook post about their new album “Mortal Ghosts”.
Take it Russ,
I am so stoked to… Read More
2016-12-17 03:46
…is Highly Suspect’s “The Boy Who Died Wolf” !! Gentlemen (using the term loosely) congratulations on a huge honor. You and Joel Hamilton busted your as… Read More
2016-12-15 22:04
So, after Cemetery Sun’s short but lit set, Holy White Hounds set up their gear. To get to the Louisville gig, they drove straight from L.A. to Kentucky. They were exhausted and dishe… Read More
2016-12-14 21:22
Congratulations Highly Suspect on having ‘My Name Is Human’ #1 song on the Billboard Rock charts four consecutive weeks running! Waiting anxiously to h… Read More
2016-12-12 06:27
My hatchling boy Zane pestered the Hell out of me to take him to some of the indie concerts I attend. Problem: He’s eight years old, and most indie shows are in bars. Good luck struck… Read More
2016-12-10 07:42
I find it amazingly fine luck when good music falls into my lap. Normally I don’t review Folk/ Americana on Jealous Sounds. Events transpired to change my mind. Steve Fletcher tweeted… Read More
2016-12-06 15:06
So, the Grammy Award nominations are out, and the Best Rock Song category looked like this:
Best rock song
“Blackstar” — David Bowie, songwriter (David Bowie)
“… Read More
2016-12-05 04:42
I get it: all indie bands have their hardships. From equipment break downs (most bands), to not having money to pay highway toll fees (Highly Suspect), the fuckery around paying your dues… Read More
2016-12-01 15:38
Holy White Hounds “Blind”
From the album “Sparkle Sparkle” Read More
2016-11-29 20:25
Highly Suspect achieved a #1 song ‘My Name Is Human’ from a now #1 album “The Boy Who Died Wolf” on the Billboard Rock chart this week. Not even Johnny believed it… Read More
2016-11-29 03:47
I have a personal rule on Jealous Sounds: if Slothrust does anything, I post it here. The new video for ‘Rotten Pumpkin’ is just the latest in a string of great videos from their… Read More
2016-11-26 20:30
I love punk music on the holidays. The music matches the chaos of the Season. Take this review: it’s been a month in the making because of life and festivities getting in the way. So… Read More
2016-11-25 17:53
Jealous Sounds wants to congratulate Highly Suspect on
“My Name Is Human” becoming their first #1 on the Rock Billboard charts!
‘The Boy Who Died Wolf’ is available… Read More
2016-11-16 23:55
2016-11-15 20:43
©Maeghan Donohue Used with permission of the artist.
At some point, one must put the fangirl aside and looks deeply into the band you’re into. Last December, “Bloodfeather… Read More
2016-11-15 03:46
2016-11-14 00:53
This Month’s Criminally Overlooked band, Masters of Reality, flew onto my radar in 1990. There wasn’t much traditional blues on FM radio then, it was a mishmash of boy bands and… Read More
2016-11-11 06:01
After yesterday’s more political “Viper Strike”, Highly Suspect has another early release from “The Boy Who Died Wolf”, entitled ‘Wolf’. The album… Read More
2016-11-09 22:09
In honor of last night’s election clusterfuck, Highly Suspect has leaked a new song from their up coming album ‘ The Boy Who Died Wolf’. The album is due out Nov. 18… Read More
2016-11-07 21:18
Jealous Sounds wants to wish Throw The Temple frontman Gabe Gambino and his new bride Gabrielle congratulations on their wedding this week. They did it the proper rock and roll way, sneakin… Read More
2016-11-05 02:29
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Highly Suspect. Not since The White Stripes in 2002 has a band blown my skirt up this much. Their music and talent speaks to me in a way I… Read More
2016-11-02 21:16
Hey gang,
It’s been over six months since I started Jealous Sounds/Cattywampus Universe, and I’m so happy and grateful for the support! It seems y’all appreciate the twiste… Read More
2016-11-01 04:02
Music, for the most part, ducked the muck splatter that is Election 2016. Country music and Ted Nugent notwithstanding, music has taken the lead in fighting the Trump shit show. Black artis… Read More
2016-10-28 15:04
2016-10-28 03:35
Something needs to be said before I even start. I typically don’t listen to Rap. Thus, I don’t have a detailed genre vocabulary that other music critics have. I do, however, lov… Read More
2016-10-26 06:05
“These songs are about bodies of water, dreams, isolation, and the absurdity of the human exp… Read More
2016-10-24 22:43
One of Jealous Sounds favorites, Rusty Shipp, is crowd funding their first full length album, “Mortal Ghost” on Indiegogo! They have two months to raise the $15,000 needed. The… Read More
2016-10-23 22:31
Due to unforseen circumstances, the Highly Suspect /Slothrust show for tonight in New Orleans at the Gaza Gaza has been cancelled. Slothrust instead is playing a free concert at the U… Read More
2016-10-19 19:43
2016-10-19 19:11
2016-10-18 04:51
Metal, metalcore, pop, punk pop, post-hardcore, progressive, progressive metal…These tags are confusing, for the fact that most of these genres are intertwi… Read More
2016-10-10 04:24
In the early 2000’s, there wasn’t much going on musically, at least for alternative rock and indie. Besides The White Stripes, it was a dry scene. I scoured Yahoo music, of all… Read More
2016-10-09 19:00
My music collection is nothing if not eclectic. Since I tend to listen to indie from way back, I’ve found several bands and albums that didn’t get the love they deserved. I hope… Read More
2016-10-06 17:47
2016-10-05 21:38
The BandAidRx benefits program is now live! On the website you will find a list of different package options, as well as several codes for sales people. I recommend Jimmy Waaramaa: Benefit… Read More
2016-10-03 18:09
California bands have a unique sound. There, I said it. Who knows why, probably because of multiple cultures coming together in one place, laid back attitude, relaxed pot rules, etc. Trying… Read More
2016-10-02 03:54
Holy shit, Shinobi Ninja goes reggae! Read More
2016-09-30 23:35
Back in the day when I was a full time painter and before Obamacare, it was seldom anyone working in creative fields could find health benefits. You just prayed you didn’t get sick. If… Read More
2016-09-19 23:29
On September 15, I was lucky enough to finally see Highly Suspect in concert (after 2 other tries). The boys have a reputation for having decent opening acts, so I was pretty pumped to see… Read More
2016-09-19 00:38
2016-09-18 17:20
Highly Suspect are having a bit of a sale later this month in LA. And, according to Instagram, there may be special guests there. Info below Read More
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