Sunny Day Real Estate

MISCELLANEOUS RECORDINGS

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Emo-tional Rescue

New releases help to sharpen the definition of indie rock's most controversial subgenre

Hero Worship

Seattle's 764-HERO expands its lineup, abandoning the ranks of the Northwest's great indie duos

Holy Rollers

New compilation spotlights the growing underground force of the local Christian rock scene

Second Coming

Sunny Day Real Estate reunites to find that its myth has grown exponentially

You Asked For It: Comfort For Change

Sunny Day Real Estate reunites to find that its myth has grown exponentially

Amazon Trots out Their "100 Greatest Indie Rock Albums of All Time"

Amazon takes their shot at indie rock's 100 greatest albumsThe fine folks over at amazon.com decided that the time was ripe to assemble a list of the best indie rock albums of all time. Indie rock is a genre either really easy to define or kind of confusing to define, but that sentiment did not hol ... More >>

Lovedrug

New side effects

Jeremy Enigk

World Waits
(Reincarnate Music)

Far From Phoenix

With thrashed vocal cords and van wrecks galore, Greeley Estates pays its dues on the road

OK Go, Motion City Soundtrack, and Plain White Ts

Psychedelipunkpop

Rogue Wave

Descended Like Vultures
(Sub Pop)

Shorties

EPs are usually ignored by reviewers. Here are a few recent releases worth the attention.

The Fire Theft

The band covers the land with a blaze

Islands in the Stream-o

The bastardization of a genre

About a Band

As Tolerance strives for a denser sound, the majors are taking a longer, harder look

Revenge of the Nerds

More than just another mid-'90s alt-rock act, Weezer spawned a now-popular genre and still commands respect from scenesters

Bright Skies

Sunny Day Real Estate
The Rising Tide
(Time Bomb Recordings)

Second Coming

After a series of twists and turns worthy of a daytime soap, Sunny Day Real Estate returns -- this time for good

The Promise Ring

Electric Pink
(Jade Tree Records)

David in the Lion's Den

Pedro the Lion's David Bazan offers a complex version of Christianity wearing an indie-rock collar

BASSIC INSTINCTFROM THE MINUTEMEN TO FIREHOSE AND NOW SOLO, MIKE WATT IS ALWAYS ON TRACK

Pedro the Lion's David Bazan offers a complex version of Christianity wearing an indie-rock collar

THE CD EQUATION REVEALED THEY RECORD'EM, WE REVIEW'EM

Pedro the Lion's David Bazan offers a complex version of Christianity wearing an indie-rock collar

Michael Jackson Death Coverage Galore (And A Few Other Things)

NME:  Authorities release Michael Jackson 911 call Pitchfork: MGMT to Open for Paul McCartney Rolling Stone: U2's "Spider-Man" Musical to Star Evan Rachel Wood, Alan Cumming So Much Silence: Incoming: Sunny Day Real Estate (!), Oct. 9 Spin: Michael Jackson's Legacy: Neither Black Nor White NME: ... More >>

June 29 In Blogs: Tom Metzger, Super Heroes, Local Wine, and LifeLock

In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Tom Metzger's Buds Dennis and Daniel Mahon Collared for Scottsdale Bombing, Arizona ADL Helped B ... More >>

Q&A: Get Up Kids' Matt Pryor Talks Jumping Around, Playing Pop Music and the Emo Handbook

​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

Sunny Day Real Estate Revisits the Past, Inspiring Hopes of a New Lease on Life

​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

The Appleseed Cast

​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

The Appleseed Cast

​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

Tumblr of the Week: Break Up Your Band

BreakUpYourBand.tumblr.com​Plenty of people can appreciate good writing when they recognize it. I particularly appreciate reading good pieces about music. If I'm reading something that's not about any of my favorite bands, that's even better because maybe I'll learn something, and perhaps you will ... More >>

Jealous Sound @ The Rogue Bar

BreakUpYourBand.tumblr.com​Plenty of people can appreciate good writing when they recognize it. I particularly appreciate reading good pieces about music. If I'm reading something that's not about any of my favorite bands, that's even better because maybe I'll learn something, and perhaps you will ... More >>

The Jealous Sound at The Rogue: Check Our Slideshow

William Westfall​Saturday night was a good one for emotional rock 'n' roll. The Jealous Sound (featuring former and current members of Knapsack, Sunday's Best, Foo Fighters, and Sunny Day Real Estate) aired tunes from its brand new record, A Gentle Reminder, at the Rogue Bar in Scottsdale. ... More >>