The Dark Stuff Podcast

18/06/2024

Hello, folks. This week's video is a bit of an explanation of what you can look forward to in the future of The Dark Stuff. About a month ago, I was watching...

16/06/2024

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14/06/2024

The newest episode of Rock N Roll Book Club has just dropped. I think you'll really like this one! This month, we read "Trouble Boys: The True Story of The Replacements"

Hello, and welcome to Episode Nine of Rock N Roll Book Club, where meets the , where music and literature unite on YouTube. On this ...

11/06/2024

This week's playlist on New Day Rising

Cursive - "Up and Away" ; Run For Cover Pedro The Lion - "Spend Time" from Santa Cruz ; Polyvinyl Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - "Frogs" ; P...

06/06/2024

Pictures from Cloud Nothings show on Tuesday night

The Dark Stuff is an online music magazine and podcast that focuses primarily (though not exclusively) on independent artists

02/06/2024

Today on New Day Rising! Listen live 2-4pm Central on 89.7 FM in Omaha or stream at 897theriver.com

31/05/2024

Fans of Alternative Music from the 1990s no doubt have some fond memories of the band, Buffalo Tom. They were the quintessential "college rock" band; and the albums 'Let Me Come Over' and 'Big Red Letter Day' were a big part of the soundtrack of the "Alternative Nation" (R.I.P.) and the '120 Minutes' eras.

Buffalo Tom emerged from the same Boston/Northeast US music scene that brought the world Dinosaur Jr., Pixies, The Lemonheads, Throwing Muses, The Lemonheads, and many others. While BT may not have had the mainstream success of some their peers, the band's 90s albums rank among the era's best. It's not possible to discuss the best 90s music without throwing in singles like "Soda Jerk," "Taillights Fade" or "Velvet Roof."

At the band's commercial peak, Buffalo Tom's music was on numerous TV and movie soundtracks, most notably in 'My So Called Life.' However, this band was much more than background music to television shows about angsty teens.

Over the course of their nearly 40 year career, Buffalo Tom has made some of the most compelling, guitar rock of any era. Though the group's output has slowed down quite a bit, BT has just released their 10th album, Jump Rope, and will be touring this Summer ('24).

Buffalo Tom's current line-up is the exactly the same as when they started back in 1986:
Bill Janovitz, guitar/vocals
Chris Colbourn, bass/vocals
Tom Maginnis, drums

Buffalo Tom will be playing at this year's Outlandia Music Festival

Fans of Alternative Music from the 1990s no doubt have some fond memories of the band, Buffalo Tom. They were the quintessential "college rock" band; and the...

28/05/2024

This week's New Day Rising playlist

Les Savy Fav - "Somebody Needs a Hug" ; Frenchkiss Les Savy Fav - "Sleepless In Seattle" from Root For Ruin ; Frenchkiss Pedro the Lion ...

26/05/2024

On today's New Day Rising, we're doing "Twofers." Two songs from every artist! One new, one old. Music from Nada Surf, Amyl & The Sniffers, St. Vincent, Les Savy Fav, Sonic Youth, Pedro the Lion, and many more. Listen live 2-4pm Central to 89.7 FM in Omaha or streaming at 897theriver.com.

13/05/2024

Newest Dark Stuff video:
"It's been a minute since I had any concert reviews on the channel. Glad to report that I have not been slacking on that front, folks. I'm back with some footage and photos from four recent concerts.

First up is Ty Segall. This was my first time seeing him since 2016. While this wasn't the loudest concert I've ever seen (that would be Mercury Rev on the side stage of Lollapalooza in 1993), it was maybe the 2nd or 3rd loudest. The roadies warned us, but I didn't listen. Opening for Ty Segall was a band called Sharpie Smile. They remined me a bit of Sparks. The bassist looked familiar to me, and I realized it was because she toured with Kate Bollinger last year, and I saw her open for Liz Phair at The Holland.

Also caught Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at The Astro. Due to weather, the show had to be moved indoors at the last minute. I was absolutely fine with that, as I was sitting in one of the boxes for the show. Incredible seats. Isbell's opener, Jobi Riccio, was also very good.

Hair metal parody act, Steel Panther, tested the limits of my tolerance for a return to the 1980s. Look, I'm glad I was a teenager back then, but I am also quite glad it's no longer the 80s. This was fun for about 20 minutes.

Austin, TX indie rockers Sun June played a fantastic show at Reverb along with a New York band called Wild Pink who were also quite impressive. It was really great to see Sun June in person, as their last two albums both made my Top 20 "Best of" list in their year of release. All of my faves were played at this show."

It's been a minute since I had any concert reviews on the channel. Glad to report that I have not been slacking on that front, folks. I'm back with some foot...

09/05/2024

Photos from Ty Segall at The Waiting Room Lounge

The Dark Stuff is an online music magazine and podcast that focuses primarily (though not exclusively) on independent artists

09/05/2024

Wow! Legendary record producer and punk rock luminary, Steve Albini, passed away today from an apparent heart attack. He was only 61 years old. Steve Albini ...

08/05/2024

I know it's only Spring, folks, but 2024 has already been a pretty epic year for new music -- and there's still more than half the year to go! Fully understanding where we are on the calendar, I have already found what I consider to be four strong possibilities for Best Album of 2024.

I know it's only Spring, folks, but 2024 has already been a pretty epic year for new music -- and there's still more than half the year to go! Fully understa...

07/05/2024

This week's playlist for New Day Rising

Matt Berninger - "I'm Waiting For the Man" from I'll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to The Velvet Underground & Nico ; Verve Hurray For the Ri...

05/05/2024

Don't miss New Day Rising today at 2!!

05/05/2024

Hello, and welcome to Episode Eight of Rock N Roll Book Club, where meets the , where music and literature unite on YouTube. On this channel, we discuss books by and about musicians and the music industry.

For episode 8, your co-hosts Dave, Jen, and Shelley discuss the dark, gripping memoir "Sing Backwards and Weep" by Mark Lanegan. Lanegan is, perhaps, best known as the singer of 90s rock band, Screaming Trees. However, his musical legacy extends well beyond that legendary band and included a lengthy solo career and stints in Queens of the Stone Age, Mad Season, The Gutter Twins, and many others.

As we find out in the book, Mark's career was nearly derailed entirely by his crippling drug addiction. We learn just how dark and depraved his life became: making and selling crack from his apartment, scouring the streets of every city he visited on tour to look for he**in, being a drug courier for his more famous friends, and eventually becoming homeless. It's pretty incredible that Mark Lanegan survived the 1990s!

Throughout this episode, your co-hosts detail the wildest, most unbelievable stories from the book. We also marvel at Lanegan's survivor instincts: especially his ability to overcome a nearly feral childhood and become one of the most respected and influential artists to emerge from the American Northwest.

Lanegan also had friendships with some of rock music's biggest artists: Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, Layne Stayley, Duff McKagan, and many more. Mark Lanegan passed away in 2022.

Hello, and welcome to Episode Eight of Rock N Roll Book Club, where meets the , where music and literature unite on YouTube. On this...

02/05/2024

Clip from last night of Jason Isbell playing "King of Oklahoma"

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit LIVE at The Astro on May 1, 2024 performing "King of Oklahoma" from the album 'Weathervanes.'

30/04/2024

This week's playlist for New Day Rising

Jenny Lewis - "See Fernando" from Acid Tongue ; Warner Bros Waxahatchee - "Ice Cold" from Tigers Blood ; Anti- The Beths - "Head in the C...

28/04/2024

In this week's video, I am doing something I have never done at The Dark Stuff...I'm reviewing a Taylor Swift album!

I pride myself on being open minded about music, and my "taste" is not so easily defined. Sure, you could generally say I lean toward "indie" music, but I grew up on hair metal! Taylor Swift is probably the most successful musical artist of the 21st century. She's something of a cultural phenomenon. That is how I have always viewed her -- as part of pop culture. But I've never really given an extended, serious listen to any of her albums. Until now...

No spoilers, of course, other than to say that the album was not what I was expecting. If, for some reason, I accidentally call the album 'Tortured Poets Society' it's because of the movie, 'Dead Poets Society.' In my brain, I keep merging the two titles.

Hello, friends, and welcome back to the channel. In this week's video, I am doing something I have never done at The Dark Stuff...I'm reviewing a Taylor Swif...

24/04/2024

NEW video from Die Spitz

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23/04/2024

Part 2 of "Raise Your hands To Rock" has just been posted on the Lost Mixtapes Channel. Just two guys talking about the old hair metal days...

This is the second part of a two part series that I did with my friend Dave over at . We're both about the same age and got really into music wh...

23/04/2024

http://www.newdayrisingshow.com/2024/04/playlist-04212024.html

The Old 97s Waxahatchee - "Ice Cold" from Tigers Blood ; Anti- Kate Clover - "Here Comes the Love Bomb" from The Apocalypse Dream ; SongVe...

23/04/2024

As you've no doubt come to understand, The Dark Stuff Podcast is the channel for your favorite Replacements related content. Naturally, I was all over the newest Replacements Live record, "Not Ready for Prime Time: LIVE at the Cabaret Metro, 1986."

Eagle-eyed fans will likely notice that this is the same concert featured - only on CD - in last year's Tim: Let It Bleed Edition box set. You are correct. However, this Record Store Day exclusive is the only way you can get the show on vinyl. The two LP set has a gatefold cover and features liner notes from Bob Mehr, author of 'Trouble Boys.'

In addition to my review of the new album, I have some clips and photos I took of a new Replacements tribute band called Left Of The Dial. They played their first show the night before record store day.

As you've no doubt come to understand, this is the channel for your favorite Replacements related content. Naturally, I was all over the newest Replacements ...

21/04/2024

Today on New Day Rising

21/04/2024

Though I have begun to sour on Record Store Day in general, I must admit that this year's "holiday" was pretty effin' exceptional! I tend to hit the stores after lunch. I'm not one to wait overnight or stand in long lines -- I'm too impatient. However, as I rolled up to both Homer's and Vinyl Cup, there were still lines extending far outside the confines of the store. It would seem that I was going to have to deal with a little inconvenience.

It was worth it! I got the two main items on my agenda, then picked up a bunch more. I definitely blew the budget. Maybe I'll cut back on food this month...

Though I have begun to sour on Record Store Day in general, I must admit that this year's "holiday" was pretty effin' exceptional! I tend to hit the stores a...

20/04/2024

New music from Ed “fromohio” Crawford from fIREHOSE!

3 track album

19/04/2024

http://www.thedarkstuff.com/2024/04/steel-panther-live-at-admiral-omaha-ne.html

The Dark Stuff is an online music magazine and podcast that focuses primarily (though not exclusively) on independent artists

16/04/2024

Hello, friends, and welcome to the latest video. This week, I continue to mine the depths of my hair metal past with a series of collaborative videos with the Youtube channel, lostmixtapes. If you're familiar with either of our channels, you probably associate them more with Alternative, indie, or singer/songwriter type of music. But did you know that we both share something of a heavy metal youth?

We were both teenagers in the 1980s, and we both became transfixed with metal before we left elementary school! We wanted to do this video to try and explain how we became so fascinated with this music, and why some of those artists continue to remain fascinating to this day.

Further into the video, we discuss things like drawing band logos on your school books, who actually "killed" hair metal, bands that used to frighten us as kids, and the dividing lines drawn between glam or "hair" metal and thrash metal. This is part one of a two part video. Part Two will be linked once it is posted.

Hello, friends, and welcome to the latest video. This week, I continue to mine the depths of my hair metal past with a series of collaborative videos with ...

08/04/2024

How did I never see this video until today?!

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07/04/2024