Pomona Fairplex
Pomona, CA
8/11/10

Wavves record release for their new album “King of the Beach” coincided with the last ever show at Madam Wong’s. The venue was a punk staple in LA during the late 70s and 80s when the scene was vibrant but has fallen on hard times since.

Features all new music from 2010. Influenced by hot sticky days, palm trees, hills, driving, frolicking on the beach, a failing relationship and pushing forward.

Walter Schreifels started out his career in hardcore legends Youth of Today and Gorilla Biscuits deeply immersed in the DC/NYC hardcore scene.  Since then, he has rocked out in Quicksand and currently Rival Schools.  He has also released a few solo albums between projects.  Look out for a new Rival Schools record later this year.

The Appleseed Cast has had tremendous longevity over the years. The band is working on album number nine and is also looking to release some new 7”s in the near future. Recently the band embarked on a 50 date tour playing Low Level Owl Vol. I-II in its entirety at each show. I talked to guitarist Aaron about the tour, new music, and much more.

Braid was a highly influential emo/post-hardcore band from Illinois that helped define the genre in the mid to late 90s. After much demand, in April 2010 Polyvinyl re-issued their first two full lengths as well as the Movie Music volumes.  I got a chance to discuss with the band their history, DVD release, influences, vinyl collections, those re-issues and so much more.