L7 shoves their way into our life
Our autographed copy of the L7 documentary. Thanks to the "L7: Pretend We're Dead" crew!To coincide with the dvd release of the stellar documentary, "L7: Pretend We're Dead," here's one of our L7...
View ArticleJohn Haggerty talks Naked Raygun, Pegboy, Stiff Little Fingers and more
John Haggerty playing with Stiff Little Fingers in Brooklyn in 2011. (All photos by Andy)By AndyPlay it like you mean it. And if you can inspire people along the way, that's just about as good as it...
View ArticleFu Manchu to welcome in the new year with 'Clone of the Universe'
Fu Manchu live in Seattle. (Cat Rose photo)By AndyToday, the Fu Manchu guys geeked out while perusing Rush's Instagram page.Well, that's because the powerhouse San Clemente, Calif., foursome is on the...
View ArticleThere's Something Hard in There 2017 Quotes of Note
Richard Brown of The Proletariat in Seattle (Cat Rose photo)A bunch more band interviews for 2017 and a slew of insightful quotes.Check 'em out:Richard Brown (The Proletariat on the band's start in the...
View ArticleThere's Something Hard in There's Lucky 13 Photos for 2017
Fucked UpHere we are again, showcasing some of Cat Rose's top photos for the year. Tough to narrow it down, but here you go.Enjoy!Death EyesThe DamnedArctic FlowersTacos!The Second Hand SuitsThee...
View ArticleA Very Weirdos Christmas in Los Angeles | Cat Rose Photos
The Weirdos (All Cat Rose photos)A blast from the past -- and a proper kick into Christmas and the New Year.That's what we grasped onto with The Weirdos, Saccharine Trust, The Great Sadness and Leaf...
View ArticleDVD/BD Review: D.O.A. - A Right Of Passage (MVD Rewind Collection)
This article first appeared Jan. 9 in The Los Angeles Beat.By Bob LeeOne of the recurring themes in the movie D.O.A.: A Right Of Passage, filmed in 1978 in a semi-aborted attempt to document the Sex...
View ArticleEnter Professor and the Madman's musical laboratory
Sean Elliott, left, and Alfie Agnew. (John Gilhooley photo)By AndyIt all comes down to “The Black Album.”That 1980 Damned masterpiece that lunges forth with a glorious amalgamation of styles that are...
View ArticleAll revved up at The Seattle Pop Punk Festival / Cat Rose Photos
Headliner BUM rocks out. (All Cat Rose photos)Who doesn't dig some grinding tunes that also provide a smack of melody?Well, that's what we dug our boots and Converse into last Saturday at day two of...
View ArticleForever came on Friday with The Flesh Eaters in Seattle
Chris D. of The Flesh Eaters in Seattle. (All photos by Andy)By AndyCloaked in darkness, with the stage lights low for most of the gig, Chris D. stood in the center spot where he thrives with The Flesh...
View ArticleArctic Flowers, Arcane, Temple and Medusa Stare | Cat Rose photos
Arctic Flowers. (All Cat Rose photos)When the goth, post punk and smoke machine calls ... TSHIT must be on hand.The Georgetown Liquor Company in Seattle was the spot to let loose last Saturday for the...
View ArticleGet the time for Descendents tourage 2018
Descendents live in Seattle 2016. (Cat Rose photos)With the dawning of a new day brings solid news of Descendents tourage dates.Today begins a new quest for ALL...So with that mantra, let's revisit...
View ArticleHitch a ride to see The Dee Dees | Photos
The Dee Dees (All Andy photos)Yeah, so The Dee Dees shredded it up with their Ramones tribute set in the opening slot for The Flesh Eaters last month at the Crocodile in Seattle.Here's some shots of...
View ArticleSitting in on a Therapy? session with Cairns | Interview
Therapy? from left to right, Neil Cooper, Andy Cairns and Michael McKeegan. (Tom Hoad photo)By AndyI once sang with Therapy?.It wasn't planned or anything, but that's how the best things happen...
View Article2018 Rock 'n' Roll Freaks Winter Invitational | Cat Rose photos
Machine Animal! (All Cat Rose photos)This was one flat-out stomper of an evening.Cat Rose dodged bodies and beer spills to achieve her maximum photography on this heady night at Darrell's Tavern in...
View ArticleThanks for letting us come over, Buffalo Tom
Buffalo Tom shred in Seattle. (All Cat Rose photos)By AndyAs I walked into my pal Sean’s place sometime in 1992, he simply said, “Hey,” and flipped a CD my way. He knew I’d dig it.He was right, of...
View ArticleFrom The Dils to Ford Madox Ford, Chip Kinman is keeping it real | Interview
Ford Madox Ford with Chip Kinman in the middle. (Courtesy of Chip Kinman)By Andy Be real. Be honest. Be glad you weren't a fuck-up.Those are words of wisdom that Chip Kinman has to offer at age 60...
View ArticleHoly Grove makes a 'Safe Return' to Seattle | Cat Rose photos
Holy Grove, top, and below. (All Cat Rose photos)It's always a solid time when our friends Holy Grove come to town, and this past Friday in Seattle was just about as good as it gets -- on and off the...
View ArticleDOA’s Joe Keithley running for Burnaby, BC mayor’s seat
Joe Keithley live with DOA. (Cat Rose photo)In the latest punk and politics news, DOA’s Joe Keithley has announced via his Instagram page that he’s jumping into the ring for his local mayor’s seat....
View ArticleAfter 38 years, 7 Seconds hangs up their boots
Cat Rose photo from Seattle in 2014"I've made friends and bonded with people over 7 Seconds tunes and lyrics ... and I've argued with people over the hardcore versus rock tunes. But in the end, we...
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