Spreading the message of #OIL is the intent of one local band, but if you think that means they’re an activist band, you’re completely wrong. Thirst Things First is a band that you probably won’t understand when you see them perform, but will love every minute of it. Made up of four human members, Thirst […] Read more
By Jacob Fricke A cavalcade of emotions is never complete without crushing, debilitating sadness. A glimmer of hope makes it all the worse. And yet, what can be less healthy than restraining this feeling? Nothing. Let it all out; climb out of the hole a better person. Listen to this playlist on our Seeds Spotify […] Read more
By Gabriella Parsons | Seeds Entertainment When I got asked what I was doing for spring break six months ago, I laughed. It wasn’t even winter break. There was no way I was even going to start thinking about spring break, let alone make plans for it. I hear it’s good to plan these things […] Read more
Making money as a musician is no easy task. Between low streaming royalties, music piracy, the cost of equipment and fuel to tour, and little guarantee of playing live shows, the odds are stacked against anyone trying to live off of their music. Merchandise sales can help, but not every fan will want to spend […] Read more
As the Oscars approached last Sunday, I made the error of using Facebook to express my belief that “Gravity” was far and away the best film nominated for Best Picture. Many of you reading this may have acted just like my friends when you read that prior sentence: Eye rolls followed by mutterings of “12 […] Read more
Interview by Allison Lee | Seeds Entertainment Courtesy Photo Originally formed by the brotherly duo of Billy (lead singer, and guitarist) and Danny (drums) Yost, the band The Kickback came to be with a little help from Craigslist and the addition of Eamonn Donnelly (bass) and Jonny Ifergan (guitar). Lead vocalist Billy Yost shared with […] Read more
Story by Corey Oldenhuis| Seeds Entertainment Photo from Google Images When Mick Jagger sarcastically sang, “But he can’t be a man, because doesn’t smoke the same cigarettes as me,” in 1965’s chart-topping hit “Can’t Get No Satisfaction,” it so accurately summed up the sentiment of rampant consumerism and the covetous nature of capitalism. ‘Keeping up […] Read more
By Patrick Wright Whether it’s an off day or you’re just not quite feeling like yourself, sometimes you end up feeling down in the dumps. But even on the lowest of days, music can be a great cure, and with a few pick-me-up songs, you’ll be smiling and back to your old self. Listen to […] Read more
Deep Elm Records Jacob Fricke Since their founding in 1995, Deep Elm Records has consistently released only the finest music from bands in the emo, indie rock, punk, and post-rock genres. As of this writing, every single one of their releases is available as pay-what-you-want downloads on their bandcamp page. Worthy of special recognition are […] Read more
Interview and photos by Patrick Wright | Seeds Entertainment Through talking with Ishma Valenti and Zach Watkins, founders of Lincoln band AZP, it’s easy to see how passionate they are about what they do. Seamlessly mixing jazz, hip-hop, rock, and soul into a sound that can fill a room with energy is what they live […] Read more
