The Dark Stuff is an online music magazine and podcast that focuses primarily (though not exclusively) on independent artists that perform in Omaha, Nebraska and the Midwest.
In today's video, I am reviewing the highly anticipated, debut album from DIE SPITZ. The Texas punk/metal hybrid just released "Something To Consume" on Jack White's Third Man Records.
Produced by Will Yip (Mannequin Pussy, Scowl), the new album finds the young band exploring new sounds while maintaining its core intensity.
Welcome to the newest edition of "This Year's Week" -- my wrap-up video of everything happening in the world of The Dark Stuff.
There's new music from KISS, The Replacements, and members of The Bangles to discuss, as well as some recent concerts from Bob Dylan and The Spirit of 1989 "hair metal" tour featuring Trixter, Enuff Z'Nuff, and Pretty Boy Floyd. This week gave us Record Store Day, and naturally, I had to partake.
I also have a rant about "no phone" shows and this month's playlist.
Hello, friends, and welcome back to the channel. In this edition of "This Year's Week," we begin at the GRRRL Camp Music and Arts Festival last weekend. This two-day festival was designed to spotlight women and girls in music and featured performers like Indigo De Souza, Mannequin Pussy, Rosali, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Girl Ray, and many more.
I was only able to attend the second day of the festival. Regardless, I don't see how anyone could have been better than Rosali. Her afternoon set was thrilling. I felt like I was seeing Aimee Mann fronting Crazy Horse (as in Neil Young & Crazy Horse). Rosali's band were all familiar faces, as they are also known as David Nance & Mowed Sound. The combination of the two was epic. Rosali's most recent album, Bite Down, is amazing and was released earlier this year by Merge Records
The only other "major" act I was able to see was Girl Ray. The UK indie pop band was fun and lighthearted. After a disappointing food truck experience, I would up leaving the festival a bit early. Still had a great time though!
Swervedriver is taking advance orders for a special record called Doremi Faso Latido at their bandcamp: https://swervedriver.bandcamp.com/. The record is a collection of outtakes from their album, 99th Dream.
This episode marks the introduction of my newest segment: Old School/New School. The premise is simple enough, and it will hopefully introduce you to some artists you may not already know. This week, the Old School is represented by Babes in Toyland and New School is represented by Die Spitz.
I also have a brief update from Neko and Blackie, a reminder about my "terrestrial" radio show, and some reflections on a friend who recently passed away.
My ears are still ringing after last night's punk rock extravaganza over at The Waiting Room. Caught Australia's high energy Amyl and The Sniffers at their premier Omaha performance. Opening the show was Die Spitz (https://www.instagram.com/diespitz) from Austin, TX - an equally energetic band with a sound that recalled Seattle of the late 80s/early 90s.
Both bands brought their "A" game live. I left the club with a brand new Die Spitz LP under my arm (and likely minor hearing loss). Great show. Dig this review.
