News TheMetalUnion.com conducted an interview with drummer Jon "Charn" Rice of Glendale, Arizona extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY last weekend at the New England Metal And Hardcore Festival at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Charn - Happier Than Me Remind me of Wilco and The Damnwells (who I posted a long time ago ).
Charn consists of four dudes who have known each other since childhood (and two them are brothers), and it shows. Anyone who has ever gotten together with childhood friends knows how easy it is to regress immediately to the aggressive-but-not-edgy days of prepubesence, the days when music was something to play air guitar to, to use as inspiration in mirror-poses and jump-on-the-bed sing-alongs. The band's debut, These Sins of Mine, is unapologetic indie pop full of youth and energy. Is it life-changing? No. It's not even particularly original. But what it is, is [...]

Arrrrgh. Buying your first home is stressful. Seriously, my brain is fried from anxiety, my body worn from lack of sleep, and spirit is dizzy from the rollercoaster ride that has been this week. After finding the perfect place on the first try, submitting a bid and winning a blind auction for said place, I'm still waiting to hear whether a last-minute cock-up with the bank is going to lose it for me. So, fogive me if the mixtape is light, lacking, or if I missed your email about your band this week. My mind is otherwise occupied. [...]

If you've read C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia you might recall the city of Charn, the ruined, deserted city void of all life with the exception of a small vine in a courtyard. More recently, Charn has taken on new life in the form of a St. Paul, Minnesota four-piece band that instantly appeals to any rock, indie or folk music fan. The music may, at first listen, sound a bit gloomy but actually it's quite optimistic; anyone facing despair could probably instantly relate to it. But the gist of the music is honesty and that serves to [...]
Over a few slices of pizza I entered into the world of Charn. No… not the fictional city featured in the Chronicles of Narnia - the other Charn, the local indie rock quartet. Taking their name from a prank once played on them, the guys in Charn are no joke when it comes to musical talent. [...]
Friday, February 8th Download: Red Fox Grey Fox - "Up With Mittens, Down With Gloves" Download: Fort Wilson Riot - "The Birds Turn Violent" Download : Seymour Saves The World- "Love Song" Download : First Communion Afterparty - "Twenty Five" Download : Estate - "Drink To Your Dreams" Download : Parachutes Fail - "Horse Shoes and Hand [...]