by Eli Ellsworth - November 2005 Issue

Simultaneously striking fear and excitement in the hearts of unsuspecting audiences, Oakland, California’s xbxrx is an exhilarating explosive entity within the independent music scene. Their unpredictable live sets blast through a rabid ten minute onslaught… and I DO mean onslaught! Originally from Mobile Alabama, the band relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area allowing them to further unleash their ravaged noisy post hardcore shockwaves. The push to explore new sounds and develop their socio-political awareness is blatantly obvious on their latest Polyvinyl Records release entitled, Sixth In Sixes. Xbxrx discussed their new recording with Agouti’s Eli Ellsworth, and some of their collective philosophy on life, politics, and music… as much as they could agree on such things! Read the full article >>>

by Eli Ellsworth - October 2005 Issue

Southern California’s Gold Standard Laboratories recently released Veronica Lipgloss’ latest album, the Witch’s Dagger and lead singer Rhani Remedes, drummer Andrey, synth moog man Krispy, and guitarist / saxophonist James were willing to discuss their new recording, among other things, with Agouti’s, Eli Ellsworth Read the full article >>>

by Joel Edelman - October 2005 Issue

So you've read up on all the Propositions, followed the news, read the fine print, talked with your congressman or congresswoman and still don't know how to vote? That's why you came here right? Well, look no further, here's a handy guide to get you in and out of that voting booth in a jiffy. Read the full article >>>

by Valentine - August 2005 Issue

Costumes + Rock + Antics = Totally Rad Read the full article >>>

by Valentine - August 2005 Issue

Valentine meets up with F.M. Static, Roxy Epoxy, and Static Diode of The Epoxies at Slim's on July 19th. Read the full article >>>

by Joel Edelman - July 2005 Issue

Joel spends an evening with the Soviettes, Toys That Kill, and his favorite pastime, pinball. Read the full article >>>

by Valentine - July 2005 Issue

In life I am either five to ten to fifteen minutes late for things, or I am thirty minutes early. Thursday night at the Bottom of the Hill, the show said it was going to start at 9:00, with doors at 8:30. I showed up at 8:00... Read the full article >>>

by Eli Ellsworth - February 2005 Issue

Greg Weeg spoke with Eli about the no wave dance sound that's sweeping the Bay Area, their latest album, performing live and what it means to be a Weeg. Read the full article >>>