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Miss the greatness that was The Rentals with Rey Pila and Radiation City the other night at The High Watt? Â Well, beloved readers, look no further! Â East of 8th's own photographic genius Wesley Duffee-Braun was on the front row to capture the action, just for you! For more photos from the show, head over to... Continue Reading →
I recently caught up with Diego Solorzano from Mexico City-based indie electro-rock band Rey Pila, currently on a nationwide tour with The Rentals.  Rey Pila, which began initially as Solorzano's solo project, will be releasing their follow-up to 2010's self-titled debut in the very near future.  You can catch them live with The Rentals at Mercy Lounge... Continue Reading →
I asked Matt Sharp, former Weezer bassist and current frontman for The Rentals, where he was as we spoke the other day; "hey guys, does anybody know where we are?" he asked those on the 12-person tour bus being shared by The Rentals and Radiation City.  "We are in Oregon in the middle of a whole lot... Continue Reading →
