Author Sarah Frank

All journalists are self-absorbed, self-loathing outsiders who exude an air of cynicism to those around them, and will go to any lengths to get their story. They exploit their subjects after having pretended...

Hotbox band leader Roger Edel writes that the band's sound is that of "rusty nails on chalkboards." Well, this could mean that its sound is different or has the ability to grab listeners' attention. But in fact, its sound is much more pleasant. This local blues-y band that frequents the Acoustic Cafe in Bridgeport every Wednesday night originated in Harlem, N.Y.

Under the Boards follows a path of self-discovery for pop/punk band Saves the Day, which began with last year's "Sound The Alarm," and will commence with next year's release of "Daybreak." Day's first full-length album, "Through Being Cool," reinforced its hardcore sound.

Say Anything, an indie rock band known best for the hit,"Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too," is back with its new album "In Defense of the Genre." If fans were shocked with the racy lyrics and unexampled song structure of the band's previous album, "Is a Real Boy," they are in for it with this release, which is surprisingly far more quirky.