GAD! Zine

   ‘Tuesday Nights’, a 4 song live EP, is the latest release from Gadsden based indie rock outfit Comic Mischief . The opening track, ‘NSMB Wii’, is a much rawer and energetic rendition of their most recent single that I personally prefer. The chugging rhythm guitar coupled with the other guitar’s melodic lead line creates a sort of hectic feeling you don’t get on the studio version of this track. The vocals are rowdy, in a great way, and the whole band seems to be playing their heart out.     ‘Under The Rug’ sees the band returning to one of their earlier songs that was originally released in 2024 as a single and later included on their debut full length titled ‘E For Everything So Far’. Again, this live version brings a new energy to the song and is a testament to how far the band has come. I booked what I believe to be the band’s first public appearance back in 2023. I loved what they did from the start, but it’s been really cool to see the band progress a...

                                                                                     Lighthouse continues its pilgrimage to the 60's and 70's rock through post-punk-tinted garage glasses. Mellow-ish rock that is unafraid to slap a synthesizer and stomp a pedal. This EP features four tracks, each written and sung by a different bandmate. "When Will I See Brighter Days" is a great opener and plays the most like your standard LH song if only by virtue of singer/guitarist Jesse handling the vocals. Standard is relative. The song plays big yet fragile. The next tune, "Sundance", is vocalized by bass player Eli. The music has a fun Doors -y vibe while Eli's voice is low and steady. I reckon like his bass.  It's probably my fave. Kinda reminds me of PiL 's Commercial Zone stuf...