Upcoming – David Yow goes solo (along with a spider)!

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

As if acting, graphic design and being in a whole bunch of bands wasn’t enough,  Jesus Lizard/Scratch Acid/Qui madman David Yow is going to unleash his first solo record on the unsuspecting world come June 25th! Yow’s “twisted debut album” Tonight You Look Like a Spider will arrive via Joyful Noise label in three separate [...]

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Listomania – Bands of Benefest

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Yr. guide to Allston’s Rock City finest DIY basement rock-n-roll put together in honor of tonight’s Benefest! Vegans - god damn the practice space is hot. Chandeliers -allston, massachusetts-based three-person indie / punk / whatever Flat Swamp - Theo Hartlett playing instruments and singing songs really loudly.For now! Courters - Humping rock’n roll’s raw tired leg like it contains [...]

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Local Events – Benefest

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

A night of food, drink, and dual-stage performances of Allston’s finest DIY basement rock-n-roll Where: Elks Lodge, 55 Allen Drive,  Cambridge, MA When: Sunday, May 5th, 6pm What: 10 Allston bands including Young Adults, Chandeliers, Pretty & Nice and more! All the proceeds will be donated to One Fund. Read more on Boston Hassle.

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Upcoming Releases – Jesus Lizard – Last

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Brand new documentary about Lizard is almost there – according to IMDB, the release date is April 20th! The documentary (directed by Tony Ciarrocchi) captures Jesus Lizard live performance at the Metro in 2009. Check the out trailer here/below:

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2013 Valentine’s Day Mixtape

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Drawing credit: Kyle Starks   Butthole Surfers – Jingle of a Dog’s Collar   Catherine Wheel – Black Metallic   Husker Du – Ticket To Ride   Morphine – I Know You (Part III)   Mr. Bungle – Pink Cigarette   Nirvana – Love Buzz   The Replacements – I Will Dare   Revolver – Venice [...]

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On Tap – Bohren & Der Club of Gore, Melvins, Tomahawk

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

German ambient-doom unit Bohren & Der Club of Gore is heading out on a European tour this spring. So far, the dates were announced for shows in Germany, Czech Republic and Turkey with more to come. Check out the band’s official FB page for more info. Melvins got a new record out! Albeit, it’s all [...]

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My Bloody Valentine – MBV

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Q: What does Kevin Shields thinks  this is – 1991? A: He’s probably more than aware that its 2013, but nonetheless… Everything on MBV’s latest opus (which you can stream here) alludes to “Loveless” – even the song titles. Perhaps following the “if ain’t broken don’t fix it”, MBV’s latest is more of the same ol’ [...]

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eBay Treasure Hunt – 01.20.13

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

It’s no secret that eBay is a great place for music collectors searching for that uber-rare Jandek LP or what have you.  This is I Heart Noise attempt to save you time and collect some of the most interesting items all in one place! Redd Kross / Melvins – New Years Eve Ballroom Blitz LP [...]

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Jenova 7 – The Sounds of Sector 7

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

What is it: last year’s LP from Jenova 7 a.k.a. Michael J. Sirois – Boston musician and filmmaker. This raw beat tape was discovered in the rubble of the Sector 7 slums… A dusted, grimy and elusive collection of post-apocalyptic trip-hop fashioned in the deepest, darkest parts of the city. The origins of the sounds were [...]

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Tera Melos – Tropic Lame (single)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

What is it: First single from X’ed Out, an upcoming album by Sacramento trio Tera Melos. “Previously, we really didn’t know how to write a song like ‘Tropic Lame,’ or even make a record like X’ed Out. We had to approach writing music in a way that was foreign to us — it was almost like [...]

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