http://www.thegeekcouch.com Music. Movies. Random Geekdom. Wed, 28 May 2014 13:27:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.10 Fiercely Independent Music. Artist interviews. Hosted by Sean C. Duregger. Sean C. Duregger no Sean C. Duregger [email protected] [email protected] (Sean C. Duregger) Sean C. Duregger Fiercely Independent Music. music, independent, rock, alternative, post rock, interviews, art, culture http://www.thegeekcouch.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/geekcouchbp.png http://www.thegeekcouch.com http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/05/28/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-26/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/05/28/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-26/#comments Wed, 28 May 2014 13:27:59 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10304 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/05/28/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-26/feed/ 0 Clockwise,Foxy Shazam,Kill Lincoln,Secrets,Shonen Knife,Simone Felice Discover Simone Felice, Foxy Shazam, Secrets, Shonen Knife, Clockwise and Kill Lincoln. Artist #1: Simone Felice Album: Strangers Song: Molly-O Release Date: Out Now (CD | Vinyl) Label: DualTone www.facebook.com/SimoneFeliceMusic Discover Simone Felice, Foxy Shazam, Secrets, Shonen Knife, Clockwise and Kill Lincoln. Artist #1: Simone Felice Album: Strangers Song: Molly-O Release Date: Out Now (CD | Vinyl) Label: DualTone www.facebook.com/SimoneFeliceMusic Artist #2: Foxy Shazam Album: Gonzo Song: Shoe Box Release Date: Out Now (Digital) Label: Self Released www.foxyshazam.com Artist #3: Secrets Album: Fragile Figures Song: Maybe next May Release Date: Out Now (Digital) Label: Rise Records www.secretsofficial.com Artist #4: Shonen Knife Album: Overdrive Song: Bad Luck Song Release Date: Out Now (Digital | CD) Label: Good Charamel Records www.shonenknife.net Artist #5: Clockwise Album: Dancing World Song: Dancing World Release Date: September Label:Self Released www.clockwisemusic.net Artist #6: Kill Lincoln Album: Single Song: I'm Getting Too Old For This Shit Release Date: Out Now (Digital) Label: Jump Start Records http://hellotower.com Sean C. Duregger no 31:32 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/29/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-25/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/29/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-25/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:42:41 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10298 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/29/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-25/feed/ 0 Daniel G. Harmann,Goddamnit,Hundreds,Matt Pryor,Runaway Brother,The Afghan Whigs Discover Runaway Brother, Goddamnit, The Afghan Whigs, Matt Pryor, Hundreds and hear a brand new song from Daniel G. Harmann. Discover Runaway Brother, Goddamnit, The Afghan Whigs, Matt Pryor, Hundreds and hear a brand new song from Daniel G. Harmann. Sean C. Duregger no 30:43 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/22/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-24/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/22/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-24/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2014 05:51:11 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10292 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/22/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-24/feed/ 0 Daniel G. Harmann,Farpoint,Get Busy Living,Lyla Foy,Naive Thieves,Off & On Discover Farpoint, Lyla Foy, Naive Thieves, Off & On, Get Busy Living and hear a brand new song from Daniel G. Harmann. Artist #1: Farpoint Album: Think About The Future Song: Are We Gonna Make It Release Date: Out Now (Digital | CD)) Discover Farpoint, Lyla Foy, Naive Thieves, Off & On, Get Busy Living and hear a brand new song from Daniel G. Harmann. Artist #1: Farpoint Album: Think About The Future Song: Are We Gonna Make It Release Date: Out Now (Digital | CD)) Label: Lost Tape Collective defendpoppunk.com Artist #2: Lyla Foy Album: Mirrors The Sky Song: Feather Tongue Release Date: Out Now (Digital | CD | Vinyl) Label: Sub Pop http://lylafoy.com/ Artist #3: Naive Thieves Album: Vámonos Song: Anxiété Release Date: April 29th, 2014 (Pre-order) Label: Cave & Canary Goods http://naivethieves.com/ Artist #4: Off & On Album: Good Talk Vol. 1 Song: Madison Release Date: Out Now (Digital | CD | Vinyl) Label: Broken Circles https://www.facebook.com/dreamtigersmusic Artist #5: Get Busy Living Album: All Good Memories Fade Song: Unfamiliar Release Date: Out Now (Digital) Label: Self Released https://www.facebook.com/getbusylivingkc Artist #6: Daniel G. Harmann Album: Fastback Sessions 4 Song: Doors Lock From the Inside Release Date: April 24th, 2014 (Digital) Label: Self Released http://hellotower.com Sean C. Duregger no 23:55 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/17/music-review-the-holelier-home-like-noplace-is-there/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/17/music-review-the-holelier-home-like-noplace-is-there/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2014 03:06:20 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10286 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/17/music-review-the-holelier-home-like-noplace-is-there/feed/ 0 Death Cab For Cutie,New Found Glory,Saves The Day,The Ataris,The Hotelier,tiny engines Pop-punk collided with Emo-rock and hit critical mass in the early 2000s with bands like Death Cab For Cutie, Saves The Day, New Found Glory and The Ataris taking over the airwaves all over the country. The trend seemed to die off culturally in the mid... Pop-punk collided with Emo-rock and hit critical mass in the early 2000s with bands like Death Cab For Cutie, Saves The Day, New Found Glory and The Ataris taking over the airwaves all over the country. The trend seemed to die off culturally in the mid to late 2000s and seemed to head back underground by 2010. Enter Worcester, MA’s The Hotelier (previously called The Hotel Year) who seem to argue that melodic punk rock is not dead and very much alive. Their debut album It Never Goes Out hit in 2011 and has been a moderate success putting the band on the map and turning heads back toward this genre who some can argue has never left. Sean C. Duregger no 7:19 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/15/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-23/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/15/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-23/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:00:47 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10282 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/15/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-23/feed/ 0 Adam Faucett,Antillectual,Daniel G. Harmann,Dreamtigers,Falling Off Maps,Malaena Cadiz Discover Antillectual, Falling Off Maps, Malaena Cadiz, Dreamtigers, Adam Faucett, & Daniel G. Harmann Discover Antillectual, Falling Off Maps, Malaena Cadiz, Dreamtigers, Adam Faucett, & Daniel G. Harmann Sean C. Duregger no 28:07 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/13/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-10/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/13/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-10/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:10 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10274 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/13/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-10/feed/ 0 Alanna Quinn-Broadus,Alanna Royale,Medicated Kisses In 2007 I discovered the band Medicated Kisses and fell in love with singer Alanna Quinn-Broadus' amazing voice. I was positive they were going to hit it big and they had the momentum to do so. Much to my surprise, In 2007 I discovered the band Medicated Kisses and fell in love with singer Alanna Quinn-Broadus' amazing voice. I was positive they were going to hit it big and they had the momentum to do so. Much to my surprise, the band broke up after the release of their fantastic EP in 2008. When doing research for this episode of the Retro Edition, I was happy to discover that Alanna's soulful voice is still going strong with Alanna Royale. Here is my 2007 interview with Alanna. Sean C. Duregger no 30:03 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/08/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-22/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/08/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-22/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:00:41 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10270 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/08/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-22/feed/ 0 Clipping,Consider Me Dead,Joie de Vivre,Mimicking Birds,Prawn,This week discover JT Woodruff This week discover JT Woodruff, Joie de Vivre, Prawn, Mimicking Birds, Clipping, and Consider Me Dead - Artist #1: JT Woodruff Album: Field Medicine Song: Field Medicine Release Date: Out Now (Digital | CD | Vinyl) Label: InVogue Records This week discover JT Woodruff, Joie de Vivre, Prawn, Mimicking Birds, Clipping, and Consider Me Dead Artist #1: JT Woodruff Album: Field Medicine Song: Field Medicine Release Date: Out Now (Digital | CD | Vinyl) Label: InVogue Records www.fieldmedicine.net Artist #2: Joie de Vivre Album: Split EP Song: Tenspopet Release Date: Out Now (Digital) Label: Count Your Lucky Stars www.facebook.com/joiedevivreband Artist #3: Prawn Album: Split EP Song: Why You Always Leave Release Date: Out Now (Digital) Label: Topshelf Records http://prawnnj.bandcamp.com Artist #4: Mimicking Birds Album: EONS Song: Bloodlines Release Date: May 13th, 2014 (Not Yet Available) Label: Glacial Pace Recordings http://mimickingbirds.com Artist #5: Clipping Album: CLPPNG Song: Work Work Release Date: Out Now (iTunes Pre-order | CD/Vinyl Pre-order) Label: Sub Pop Records http://www.itsclippingbitch.com/ Artist #6: Consider Me Dead Album: Young At Heart Song: Like Thunder Release Date: April 8th, 2014 (Digital | Vinyl) Label: Standby Records http://considermedead.com/ Sean C. Duregger no 30:54 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/06/fireside-lounge-episode-3-brian-jackson-and-the-fastback-sessions/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/06/fireside-lounge-episode-3-brian-jackson-and-the-fastback-sessions/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2014 15:00:51 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10264 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/06/fireside-lounge-episode-3-brian-jackson-and-the-fastback-sessions/feed/ 0 And Yet,Brian Jackson,Fastback Sessions,Kye Alfred Hillig,PR,The Awareness Group Brian Jackson keeps busy in many aspects of the Music Business with his PR Company The Awareness Group, but recently he got involved with The Fastback Sessions: a documentary series showcasing the talent in the Northwest with invite only acoustic perfo... Brian Jackson keeps busy in many aspects of the Music Business with his PR Company The Awareness Group, but recently he got involved with The Fastback Sessions: a documentary series showcasing the talent in the Northwest with invite only acoustic performances mixed with live video/audio recordings.  Show Notes Music: Artist: Kye Alfred Hillig Song: Like God (from Session Two of The Fastback Sessions) Artist: & Yet Song: When He Woke (from Session Three of The Fastback Sessions) Sean C. Duregger no 50:31 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/30/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-21/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/30/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-21/#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:47:33 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10260 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/30/the-geekcouch-backstage-pass-episode-21/feed/ 0 Chad VanGaalen,Death Vessel,Jess Williamson,Merriment,Nai Harvest,Tacocat This week discover Merriment, Chad VanGaalen, Jess Williamson, Tacocat, Death Vessel, and Nai Harvest Artist #1: Merriment Album: Sway Song: Backwards Release Date: April 8, 2014 (Pre-order) Label: Equal Vision http://merrimentmusic.com/ This week discover Merriment, Chad VanGaalen, Jess Williamson, Tacocat, Death Vessel, and Nai Harvest Artist #1: Merriment Album: Sway Song: Backwards Release Date: April 8, 2014 (Pre-order) Label: Equal Vision http://merrimentmusic.com/ Artist #2: Chad VanGaalen Album: Shrink Dust Song: Where Are You? Release Date: April 29th (Digital Pre-order | Vinyl Pre-order) Label: Sub Pop Records https://www.facebook.com/ChadVangaalen Artist #3: Jess Williamson Album: Native State Song: Spin The Wheel Release Date: Out Now (Digital | Vinyl) Label: Brutal Honest https://www.facebook.com/jesswilliamsonmusic Artist #4: Tacocat Album: NVM Song: Crimson Wave Release Date: Out Now (Digital | Vinyl) Label: Hardly Art https://www.facebook.com/tacocatband Artist #5: Death Vessel Album: Island Intervals Song: Mercury Dime Release Date: Out Now (Digital | CD | Vinyl) Label: Sub Pop Records http://www.deathvessel.com/ Artist #6: Nai Harvest Album: Hold Open My Head Song: Hold Open My Head Release Date: (Digital | Vinyl) Label: Top Shelf Records https://www.facebook.com/naiharvestemo Sean C. Duregger no 26:20 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/28/music-review-owls-two/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/28/music-review-owls-two/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:30:09 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10236 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/28/music-review-owls-two/feed/ 0 American Football,Cap’n Jazz,Joan Of Arc,Mineral,Owls,Polyvinyl Records When I started to broaden my horizons away from punk rock, I latched on to more melodic emo bands such as The Appleseed Cast and American Football. As I dug more into the emo scene, I knew I was supposed to like bands such as Cap’n Jazz and Joan Of Arc, When I started to broaden my horizons away from punk rock, I latched on to more melodic emo bands such as The Appleseed Cast and American Football. As I dug more into the emo scene, I knew I was supposed to like bands such as Cap’n Jazz and Joan Of Arc, but I never fully got into them. So for me, a new Owls album is already a tough sell. I didn’t care much for their 2001 release on Jade Tree Records, so I met this long awaited follow-up with shrugs. Owls probably won’t gain many new fans with Two but fans of Cap’n Jazz, Joan Of Arc and Owls’ previous effort will love this album. Sean C. Duregger no 7:43