Meghan Finally Gets A Distraction
I would have written about this yesterday, but the flaming pit of misery (aka the day job) kept me busy from the second I walked in till the second I left. And being that I was working on about 3 hours sleep yesterday, I crashed early. But I still feel the need to post about Tuesday night, because I severely needed a night out...and I wasn't disappointed.
Went to see one of my new favorite bands - Mindless Self Indulgence. I had heard a few of their songs on a local college radio station (89.5 for you Jerseyers) but never got around to buying the CD. Then that station changed format (it was primarily metal and punk) and I hadn't heard them since. At a party about a year ago some people were talking music. I'm not sure how it was brought up, but one of the guests mentioned that his brother was in MSI. And he seemed shocked to hear that I knew who they were and really liked them. Fast forward to this past weekend and I finally heard the whole CD. That guest, M.J. Euringer (as he's known in the writing field...I just call him Markus, which isn't his name...heh), accompanied us on our trip to hell. He brought along the CD and I REALLY dug it. I had asked him the day before when there next show was and it turned out to be this past Tuesday in NYC.
So Fran and I got to go see them. Markus was cool enough to get us in for free, I can't thank you enough! But even if we hadn't been able to get comped, I would have definitely paid to see them. And whenever they come around, I will continue to pay to see them. I'm not bullshitting you when I tell you this, this fucking band was AMAZING! I haven't been this floored by a live show in I don't know how long. Yes, Markus is a bud, but I don't bullshit about things like this. His brother and the rest of the band were incredible!
I can try to describe their style to you, but it would be quite impossible. I can tell you that certain songs remind me of Mister Bungle, only heavier. It's creative, it's new, and it's anything but boring. Finally a fresh new sound (though they aren't all that new...I believe they've been around since '99...Markus will correct me if I'm wrong. :) ) I'm tired of all these new bands on K-rock and the rest of the pop stations. They all sound exactly alike. I can't listen to the radio anymore. It's refreshing to hear a band that isn't just another carbon copy. But I should stop rambling. You'll just have to check them out for yourself. www.mindlessselfindulgence.com. I just picked up two of thier CDs from Amazon.com (too lazy to go to a store). But they're available at most major chains. SO GO NOW!
I believe Tuesday was the last night of their tour, but I'm sure they'll be back out there soon. So if you hear that they're coming your way, do yourself a favor and check them out. I posted on Tuesday about what a crappy time I've been having lately. That show was something I really needed. So Markus, if you're reading this....you fucking rock! Thank you so much for getting my ass out! :)
I think that's all for now. Over and out.
I would have written about this yesterday, but the flaming pit of misery (aka the day job) kept me busy from the second I walked in till the second I left. And being that I was working on about 3 hours sleep yesterday, I crashed early. But I still feel the need to post about Tuesday night, because I severely needed a night out...and I wasn't disappointed.
Went to see one of my new favorite bands - Mindless Self Indulgence. I had heard a few of their songs on a local college radio station (89.5 for you Jerseyers) but never got around to buying the CD. Then that station changed format (it was primarily metal and punk) and I hadn't heard them since. At a party about a year ago some people were talking music. I'm not sure how it was brought up, but one of the guests mentioned that his brother was in MSI. And he seemed shocked to hear that I knew who they were and really liked them. Fast forward to this past weekend and I finally heard the whole CD. That guest, M.J. Euringer (as he's known in the writing field...I just call him Markus, which isn't his name...heh), accompanied us on our trip to hell. He brought along the CD and I REALLY dug it. I had asked him the day before when there next show was and it turned out to be this past Tuesday in NYC.
So Fran and I got to go see them. Markus was cool enough to get us in for free, I can't thank you enough! But even if we hadn't been able to get comped, I would have definitely paid to see them. And whenever they come around, I will continue to pay to see them. I'm not bullshitting you when I tell you this, this fucking band was AMAZING! I haven't been this floored by a live show in I don't know how long. Yes, Markus is a bud, but I don't bullshit about things like this. His brother and the rest of the band were incredible!
I can try to describe their style to you, but it would be quite impossible. I can tell you that certain songs remind me of Mister Bungle, only heavier. It's creative, it's new, and it's anything but boring. Finally a fresh new sound (though they aren't all that new...I believe they've been around since '99...Markus will correct me if I'm wrong. :) ) I'm tired of all these new bands on K-rock and the rest of the pop stations. They all sound exactly alike. I can't listen to the radio anymore. It's refreshing to hear a band that isn't just another carbon copy. But I should stop rambling. You'll just have to check them out for yourself. www.mindlessselfindulgence.com. I just picked up two of thier CDs from Amazon.com (too lazy to go to a store). But they're available at most major chains. SO GO NOW!
I believe Tuesday was the last night of their tour, but I'm sure they'll be back out there soon. So if you hear that they're coming your way, do yourself a favor and check them out. I posted on Tuesday about what a crappy time I've been having lately. That show was something I really needed. So Markus, if you're reading this....you fucking rock! Thank you so much for getting my ass out! :)
I think that's all for now. Over and out.
posted by Meghan at 9:09 AM
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