Hello, Hello, I'm back again.

We all go through those ear plug moments where although we love music, there's just a time that comes in your life where you just don't feel like listening anymore. It's a slump that happens every so often for me, where I stare at the stack of CDs on my desk as if it's a mountain I don't want to climb.

Sorry that this PMS (pause music syndrome) of mine has affected you, the readers of WNR. I'm doing better now though, rediscovering my love for music once again by becoming more involved in production and editing with all these fancy fandangled programs I've gotten recently. Big thanks to Levon for that. Soon enough I'll be pestering you with my own creations.

Oh, and we can also thank Guitar Hero 2 for making me think I'm a rockstar.

Moving on, there is an unbeatable show tonight at Mercury Lounge that I am very sadly going to miss due to previous plans. Three local bands that I completely adore and one lovely Australian band are going to be in the same venue tonight, and to top it off that venue is right around the corner from me. Damn, damn, damn. But that doesn't mean you have to miss it... or miss out on the music:


White Rabbits are a band that I've developed a rather large musical crush on since the first time I caught them live at Cake Shop. I saw them again at Annex and took some pictures and video of their performance for WNR, but the venue didn't leave much room to capture what you really need to see. Seeing them live made me feel like I was hanging out with Andie and Jena while the Dice Man kept Duckie outside. That was a cheesy "Pretty In Pink" reference, but seriously... like I've said before, the keyboardist dresses a mix of Duckie and Indiana Jones, and I can't help but make an 80s reference here with the obvious Jam influence.

I hope the band doesn't hate me for my sad attempt at remastering some of their songs and posting them here on WNR, but I just honestly can't keep this to myself. Each song is infectious.

I just now realized that on "SYBG", the vocals have a little Rob Suchan touch to them on the chorus.

And I just also realized that I can't help but sing along to "The Plot". Thank god I'm alone right now.

I'm anxiously awaiting the album's completion.

Kid On My Shoulders
SYBG
The Plot
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Tigercity needs no introduction on this site. I've already said all I can say about how wonderful these guys are. My 5 times seeing them live will attest to that. So we'll skip the introduction and let these new tunes talk the talk.

Dark Water
Solitary Man
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I first heard about Cassettes Won't Listen on that better blog, Gorilla vs Bear, and fell in love with "Lunch for Breakfast". It's layered synthpop that has an airy feel to it, making my speakers seem more like fans than speakers. The instrumental "Sidewalk Cruise" is literal in where the song puts you, and is fitting for this time of year where the air is cold and brisk. I'm really curious as to how this transposes on to the stage.

Lunch For Breakfast
The Sidewalk Cruise
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The Grates should not be a new name to you, but if it is...

Oh shit... you'll have to do your own research. I'm running late on getting ready for my plans tonight. Sorry!

Science Is Golden
Howl
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