Local indie group Turning Violet Violet play Kung Fu Necktie tonight. The Key Studio Session alums carve out chamber alt-rock songs on the fringe of art-rock that seem bathed in a purple glow, though that might just be residual effects of their band name. Either way, the songs on Turning Violet Violet's debut full-length Double ... Continue reading

If there were ever a song befitting "the happiest breakup ever," Dani Buncher and Scott Simons have written it. And after reading the story how how the couple dismantled but still stayed together as a band, their band name TeamMate isn't just cute anymore — it's endearing. Even if bubblegum pop isn't your thing, Simons' radio-friendly vocals and Buncher's punchy rhythms make for a fun singalong, and you'll find yourself rooting for them before their single "Sequel" is over. It's indie-pop where nothing is forced; it just is. ||| Download/Listen: To "Sequel" [...]

So we typically toss a video onto a post when highlighting a new band or a show preview or something and let you draw your own conclusion about it. Sometimes we throw a change-up... strike that - let’s call it a round up. Most of these videos are of bands we have previously talked about here on Draw Us Lines, so we won’t be telling you much about those bands themselves, just some musings that really aren’t worth a damn. If a picture is worth 1000 words, then a video must be worth a million. Hold on to your hats! [...]

FeSo - Outro CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW VIDEO Born 1987 in Jackson, Mississippi, Brandon “FeSo” Smith has spent his life surrounded by music. During his first 2 years of life, he had his experiences with numerous musical genres through his parents and other family members. His father was a DJ during college and would constantly play records from his collection in the house. His mother was an avid gospel and soul listener. At the age of 3, FeSo moved to Aurora, [...]
If you know me, you know I ride or die for Gilbert Arenas . I won't lie like I've always been on the bandwagon; when he was shipped over from Golden State, the majority of Washington's sports fans had almost no faith in his abilities on the court. That quickly changed after he started yelling " hibachi! " (the name of a super-hot Japanese grill. As in, "I'm on fire. Let's f***ing GO!") after his jumpers and fried anybody who stepped up to the challenge. I'm still talking sh!t to people about how he treated Kobe like a [...]
If you know me, you know I ride or die for Gilbert Arenas . I won't lie like I've always been on the bandwagon; when he was shipped over from Golden State, the majority of Washington's sports fans had almost no faith in his abilities on the court. That quickly changed after he started yelling " hibachi! " (the name of a super-hot Japanese grill. As in, "I'm on fire. Let's f***ing GO!") after his jumpers and fried anybody who stepped up to the challenge. I'm still talking sh!t to people about how he treated Kobe like a [...]