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‘‘Fudge Sandwich,” released Oct. 26, is Ty Segall’s third album release of 2018.

Ty Segall drops cover album

By Peter Zemeske | October 28, 2018

‘‘Fudge Sandwich,” released Oct. 26, is Ty Segall’s third album release of 2018.

Wisconsin band to perform at House

By Haley Galvin | May 7, 2018

DeKALB — The Red Flags, a rock ’n’ roll band from Wisconsin, is coming to DeKalb, bringing original songs and showcasing their passion for music.The Red Flags will be performing 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The Red...

Punk rock road trip

By Alex Fiore | October 26, 2011

Danny Collins just crawled out of a van at 6:30 a.m., drunk and a little delirious. Collins braces himself slowly and takes a deep breath of morning air before looking back at his bandmates. The other members of the punk foursome the Stockyards are still...

(From left) Trey Derbes (drums), Ben Murray (guitar/vocals)
Laura Nichol (guitar/vocals) and Kyle Camarillo (bass) march to the
beat of Heartsounds. The metal-inspired pop/punk group will perform
Friday ata the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. 

Heartsounds beat heavily

By Paul Durdan | July 12, 2011

If you are looking for a band that is reminiscent of the bygone days of childhood, has a sound similar to the pop/punk movement of the ‘90s, but contains technical talent past the usual raw, minimalist style, allow me a moment to introduce you to a...

Jesse Sault, Robbie Barbra, Mike Szatko and Jeremy Sault of the band Jynx Never Sticks. The group will return to DeKalb on Saturday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.

Jynx Never Sticks, except in DeKalb

By Tony Martin | April 6, 2011

Having worked production for local concerts occasionally over the last couple years, I would like to go on record saying that working with Jynx Never Sticks is truly a treat. They always bring out a decent amount of people, and are nothing but polite...

Legendary singer, writer, actor, talk show host and general figure Henry Rollins will take the stage in front of a sold-out crowd to add another spoken word performance to his lengthy résumé Thursday night.

Black Flag alum Henry Rollins takes a break from “eight day work week” to talk about it

March 30, 2011

Punk rock royalty is about to muscle its way into town. Tonight, legendary singer, writer, actor, talk show host and general figure Henry Rollins will take the stage in front of a sold-out crowd to add another spoken word performance to his lengthy résumé....

Gang mentalities hurt DIY music

By Tony Martin | February 27, 2011

I've spent years of my life watching music everywhere, from clubs to living rooms. In the last few months, however, I've watched the small do-it-yourself (DIY) show space in my town turn into a battleground for "gangs." Not gangs in the traditional sense,...

Kickstand Productions brings two big acts to DeKalb

By Tony Martin | January 25, 2011

Kickstand Productions has announced two huge shows coming to Otto's this spring. First and foremost, ‘80s punk/hardcore icon Henry Rollins will perform March 31 at Otto's, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. Rollins was the lead singer for the legendary Black Flag...

Area bands split album, share glory

By Jerene-Elise Nall | August 23, 2010

Bust! and Heart Shaped Hate released a split on Cassette Deck Media Conglomerate and on Underground Government/Recess Japan this summer. While the album in its entirety lasts only 12 minutes and 55 seconds, both bands deliver more in just under 13 minutes...