Author Archives : Alan Madrigal

About the author ⁄ Alan Madrigal

I like my punk rockers skinny, my chefs fat, and my girlfriends imaginary.

Images: The Last Gang, Oceanside Sound System, Rayner and more April 30, 2016 at The Bunkhouse Saloon (Punk Rock BBQ)

The continual downpour that encapsulated Las Vegas during the same weekend as Viva Ska Radio’s Punk Rock BBQ put the BBQ aspect of this punk rock extravaganza on the backburner. ...

May 6, 2016 Posted by Alan Madrigal In Images Tagged Agent 86, franks & deans, Joni’s Agenda, Lambs to Lions, oceanside sound system, Radio Silence, Rayner, The Civilians, the last gang, War Called Home Comments 0

Review: Audacity ‘Hyper Vessels’ (2016)

Right off the bat, 'Hyper Vessels'’ opener “Counting the Days,” reacquaints you with the brilliantly messy and ever-urgent pace of the band’s sound. ...

May 3, 2016 Posted by Alan Madrigal In Reviews Tagged Audacity Comments 1

Review: Pears ‘Green Star’ (2016)

'Green Star' sounds like an unintentional hardcore opera, with several songs leading into one another, as heard with openers “Hinged by Spine” and the artfully named “Cumshots,” which showcases exactly how epicly the band can shred. ...

May 2, 2016 Posted by Alan Madrigal In Reviews Tagged pears Comments 0

Rusty Maples, Mercy Music and more announced for Zarfest 3, June 11 at Zarfest Fairgrounds

The lineup has been announced for the third installment of Zarfest, a completely DIY festival founded by local musicians. ...

Apr 25, 2016 Posted by Alan Madrigal In Local News Comments 0

Images: The Dickies, DI, New Cold War, The Pluralses March 30, 2016 at the House of Blues

With many a free ticket handed out, and specials on tall cans in effect, the House of Blues was sending a clear message that partying can happen on a Wednesday. ...

Apr 7, 2016 Posted by Alan Madrigal In Images Tagged DI, new cold war, The Dickies, The Pluralses Comments 0

Interview: Beach Slang’s James Alex talks about crowd surfing in Italy, kids singing along in Croatia and overthinking it

It’s nearly impossible to deny the astonishing past two years Beach Slang has had. ...

Apr 7, 2016 Posted by Alan Madrigal In Interviews Tagged beach slang Comments 0

Interview: La Sera’s Katy Goodman talks moving to Los Angeles, working with Ryan Adams, and more Books of Love

Just a few minutes of conversation with La Sera frontwoman and bassist, Katy Goodman, is all you need to know that she’s one of the few people who’s had a successful, and (for the most part) drama-free career in music. ...

Apr 5, 2016 Posted by Alan Madrigal In Interviews Tagged La Sera Comments 0

Interview: Greg Weston (The CG’s) talks making the Extreme Thing bill, and house show shenanigans

Las Vegas is not the most accommodating city for bands looking to play shows. ...

Mar 31, 2016 Posted by Alan Madrigal In Interviews Tagged The CG's Comments 1