While respected among its followers, some of the most inventive punk groups often wind up sequestered and sounding perhaps too similar in the end. Milwaukee's Murder in the Red Barn avoids this common downfall by infusing a truly melodic, structured skill to the fire of its more erratic elements. Combining the oft-rhythmic guitar work of The Minutemen with the percussive drive of Trenchmouth, Murder In The Red Barn's songs are anchored just enough by passionate, emotive melodies to keep its feet on...   [ read more ]

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There's something about Milwaukee that brings out a certain strain of hard rock in people who live & play there. Murder in the Red Barn is eclectic -- using bass, drums, two but it works; a new twist on loud/aggro rock. Recorded by Bob Weston (nicest guy in Chicago), this is their debut, seven songs in just about fifty minutes - equal parts Mogwai & Sweep The Leg Johnny, with hints of Rodan.

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4 piece band, two vocalists (female/male with harmonies), two guitars (particularly surfy sounding lead), bass, drums. Rabbit in Red have been together since November '98. They all live together in a big old West Philly house, out in the hood, called the Red Square. Some say they sound like Tallulah Gosh or early Shove or The Haywains. Diverse, dynamic, cute but edgy, and above all poppy and spirited. Jayme is also a songwriter for the Skywriters, whose debut CD is currently charting. A small winter tour ...   [ read more ]

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