Nikki Monninger

As I prepared for my evening at Stubbs, I pored through several different albums.  A few tracks from Silversun Pickups , all the Against Me , and the solid new album from Henry Clay People . I didn’t know what to expect necessarily, caught in nostalgia for my punk days, but not so amped for the main course. Still, I love a good live show, so I just had to be there.  Follow the jump for more. Unfortunately, Henry Clay People played a bit early, so I missed a few of their songs.  But, if...Read Full Story

After finishing up a spring arena slate in support of Muse, alt-rockers Silversun Pickups have mapped out the first leg of an early summer headlining tour. The tour kicks off on June 15th in Orlando, FL, and wraps up on July 4th in Milwaukee. This leg of the tour sticks to the eastern half of the country.. The band will be touring in support of “Swoon”, their second album which was released in April. Silversun Pickups tickets are currently on sale. If you can’t find the tickets your’re...Read Full Story

Date Monday, July 19th Location Stubbs Doors 700p Tickets SOLD OUT Well, I’ll be honest, Silversun Pickups is not necessarily my cup of tea; I mean, there are a few catchy songs, but overall, it just doesn’t do it for me.  I will tell you that in going to this show, I’m really excited for the two opening bands.   Against Me is bringing their punk goes electric sounds to the stage as the middle act, and killer nice guys in Henry Clay People will bring their...Read Full Story

Tis the season for clambakes.  This clambake will be particularly good because the Silversun Pickups are awesome. WFNX first annual CLAM BAKE featuring SILVERSUN PICKUPS, METRIC, GOGOL BORDELLO, MATT & KIM, NADA SURF, AGAINST ME!,  June 27, 2010 at House of Blues and outdoors on Lansdowne Street. New bands being announced daily at 7:30 am, tune into 101.7 FM or WFNX.com. 21-plus. Rain or Shine. $35 General Admission (5 bands in the shadow of Fenway Park)  $39 Full Price Tickets (5 bands in...Read Full Story

Track List: 1. "Melatonin"   4:04 2. " Well Thought Out Twinkles "   4:02 3. "Checkered Floor"   4:51 4. " Little Lover's So Polite "   4:58 5. " Future Foe Scenarios "   5:20 6. "Waste It On"   4:13 7. " Lazy Eye "   5:54 8. "Rusted Wheel"   6:00 9. "Dream at Tempo 119"   4:51 10. "Three Seed"   5:40 11. "Common Reactor"  Woodshed:   Apparently these fools were already on the US charts in 2006 and 2008 but I never got the memo.  "Lazy Eye" is ok, "Three Seed" is much better. DL here. 200lb...Read Full Story