Author: Jim Testa

Experimental Indie Rock Rock 

On the ‘Beach’ with Bob Bert

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Jim Testa 0 Comments 2026, Bar-None Records, Beach Bongo Bloodbath, Bob Bert, Chrome Cranks, Hoboken, Pussy Galore, Sonic Youth

The legendary drummer talks about his long-overdue solo debut

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Alternative Rock Indie Rock Rock 

The Cucumbers: ‘Hello’ Again

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Jim Testa 0 Comments 2026, David Graham, Deena Shoshkes, Hello George, Hoboken, Jon Fried, New Jersey, The Cucumbers

Inside the Hoboken legends’ ambitious new project

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Music Journalism New Wave Punk 

Long Live Descenes and Discords

September 10, 2025September 9, 2025 Jim Testa 0 Comments Descenes, Discords, DiWulf Publishing, Howard Wuelfing, Ian MacKaye, Maximum Rock N Roll, New York Rocker, Washington D.C., Zines

A new book celebrates two crucial chronicles of D.C. underground music culture

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Alternative Rock Garage Rock Pop Power Pop Rock 

Redd Kross: A Sapphire Celebration

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Jim Testa 0 Comments 2024, Dale Crover, In The Red Recordings, Jeff McDonald, Redd Kross, Steven McDonald

Steve McDonald talks about the band’s epic new double album and their 45th anniversary

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Alternative Rock Dance Rock Rock Techno Techno House Jungle Etc. 

EMF: Still Embracing the Beauty and the Chaos

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Jim Testa 0 Comments 2024, Derry Brownson, DJ Milf, EMF, EMF Recordings, England, Gloucestershire, Ian Dench, James Atkin, Marc Decloedt, The Beauty and the Chaos, Zac Foley

A chat with guitarist Ian Dench ahead of the British rave ‘n’ roll band’s anticipated return to the United States

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