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Review: The Rumble Strips @ the Black Cat Backstage (2008.10.05)

Oct 18, 2008, 1:23am

Review: The Rumble Strips @ the Black Cat Backstage (2008.10.05)

All photos: Klea Scharberg My take: I mention something about The Rumble Strips sounding like "British indie-rock" and drummer Matthew Wheeler sticks up his nose. "I wouldn't say that", he protests. I throw a few more titles at him, but still, he shakes his head. "We are nothing." ( Ed note: NIHILISTS! ) Well, for the sake of description, genre seems almost imperative. [...]

Artists: DC, The Rumble Strips

Tags: Live Review, DC, The Rumble Strips

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