Matt Melton is the mastermind behind Bare Wires, Snake Flower 2 and numerous other bands over the years. Originally from Memphis, this mustachioed madman—now based out of Oakland—has never wavered from his musical vision. He shot Jay Reatard’s most famous album cover and is wondering why people have to break everything they can. This interview by John Henry.
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BARE WIRES: THE MOST WORTHLESS PIECE OF VIDEO
August 18th, 2009 · No Comments
SOUL CLAP @ NOMAD COLLE CTIVE (PART 2)
July 28th, 2009 · No Comments
julie patterson New York Night Train enlisted Spindrift‘s Julie Patterson to capture—alive, if possible—the action at Saturday’s Soul Clap dance party. Real life below (and here!) and further New York Night Train happenings here!
SOUL CLAP @ NOMAD COLLE CTIVE (PART 1)
July 27th, 2009 · No Comments
carlos rossi / l.a. roach ghosts Carlos Rossi was awash in the light and sound of Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap dance contest at the Nomad Collective, during which many soulds were evidently applauded. Visit Toubin at New York Night Train if you’d like details of the rest of the traveling Soul Clap tour dates!
RAZORCAKE: GET SOME EYE CANDY OUT HERE!
June 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Los Angeles’ non-profit magazine Razorcake (featuring photos by L.A. RECORD’s Dan Monick) is the big fat phonebook of DIY punk and will be celebrating its fiftieth full-length issue with a show tonight headlined by Sacramento’s much-loved Bananas. L.A. RECORD heartily congratulates Razorcake and wishes them at least 500 more issues. This interview by Dan Collins.
