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    March 26, 2012

    Saturday Night: The Manichean At Walter's

    ​The Manichean, The Clouds are Ghosts, Bang Bangz, Glass the Sky Walter's March 24, 2012 Houston's The Manichean kept it going strong Saturday night, following a well-received show the night before in Beaumont. A locally acclaimed act, they held up with much live energy. The album posted on thei ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    Saturday: 21st Annual KTRU Outdoor Show At Rice University

    KTRU Outdoor Show Rice University March 17, 2012 In spite of groovy, spacey melodies and an air of mystery about their set, emphasized in part by the lack of overhead light during their performance, the Lower Dens got the short end of the stick at the 21st annual KTRU Outdoor Show. Before the band ... More >>

  • Music

    November 10, 2011

    2011 Music Awards Showcase

    Your guide to the bands and venues.

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    30 Seconds With The Manichean

    Rocks off sat down with Cory Sinclair and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail of the Manichean to find out what we could learn about our favorite local avant gardners (that we didn't already know) in 30 seconds. ​Rocks Off: What is the worst song in the world? Justice Tirapelli-Jamail: "Paranoid Androi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    The Great Kat: From Juilliard To Shred Goddess

    The Great Kat on FacebookFor those about to rock, The Great Kat - in one of her tamer photos - salutes you.​Rocks Off has collected some very, very off-the-wall people over the years in search of musical enjoyment. We thought Cory Sinclair of The Manichean was until we interviewed Tyagaraja an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Summer Fest Saturday: A Sizzler With Beirut, Big Boi, Black Joe, Fucked Up, Sharon Jones, Ween & More

    Ed. Note: We're not done yet... Chris GrayRusted Shut​Chris Gray: I think the quickest way to sum up Summer Fest, environmentally, is in fact biologically: In eight hours at the festival Saturday, hydrating continuously with mostly water, I made my own water once, shortly before Beirut. Sunda ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2011

    Manichean Still Batting 1.000 With New LP Sakura

    Brandon Holley​Rocks Off has been an apostle of The Manichean ever since we grabbed singer Cory Sinclair by the shoulders and demanded he explain to us what the hell a Manichean was. Since then, we have dutifully reviewed every single release he and partner Justice Tirapelli-Jamail have thrown ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    What's in a Name? Fired for Walking

    Photo by Kimberly Fernandez​It's a well-known fact that most band names are essentially gobbledygook, but here at Rocks Off we're trying hard to find meaning in the oddest monikers. Well, Rocks Off can't say we haven't been to an opium den anymore. Our own Fired for Walking is a loud and thor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2010

    The Manichean: Back From The Dead With Visceral Lacerus

    ​The Manichean is gearing up for their first full-length release next year. In the meantime, they will be releasing a new EP, Lacerus Rising, as appropriately bizarre as the excellent Whispers tonight at Avant Garden. In a way, the EP serves as a trailer for the longer release Houston's we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2010

    Houston Music's People Of The Year

    Craig Hlavaty​Editor's Pick: Grandfather Child. It was a good year for the blues all around - the Black Keys' well-deserved radio breakthrough with Brothers; Lightnin' Hopkins' long-overdue historical marker in Third Ward - but Lucas Gorham's crew is a razor-sharp reminder that the best blues ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2010

    Why I Wrote A Book About The Bottom Of The Music Biz

    ​Let's drop the royal we for a second, okay? This is Jef, and I'm here to shamelessly plug my book signing at Cactus Music from 12-3 p.m. tomorrow (beverages provided by St. Arnolds; music by Giant Princess). I also want to explain why the book exists at all. I'm prone to hyperbole, I admit, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2010

    What's Wrong With The Houston Music Scene? Anything?

    ​Rocks Off has wanted to ask our esteemed little group of Houston musicians this question from the first time we birthed this still-new blog series. Maybe it only gets asked in the smoking section in front of some venue after a couple of drinks and smokes, but it's still a valid pressure point ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Local Musicians Stump For Rocks Off's "Hell Yeah!" Office

    boogiewoogieflu.blogspot.com​A contentious and cantankerous mid-term election season is upon us, and the AM dial is so full of hot air that Rocks Off is surprised our Matrix hasn't started floating. Without taking a seat on either side of the aisle, it's undeniable that a real current of anti- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    The Manichean Order Up Late Night Pie And Acoustic "Laughter"

    ​Soooooo.... The Manichean is a sinister group of musicians whose entire approach to music is detrimental to the mental well being of any civilized being. We like them. A lot. So far, they've had a stellar year, having snatched up an HPMA nomination for Best Progressive Rock. If the droning, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2010

    Last Night: The 2010 Houston Press Music Awards Ceremony

    Photos by Marco TorresNick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man began Wednesday's performances with a steamy zydeco polka.​Houston Press Music Awards Ceremony Warehouse Live August 11, 2010 Ed. Note: See here for slideshows of performers and the crowd, and here for the winners. Aftermath is not going t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2010

    Live: More Notes From the HPMA Awards Ceremony

    Marco TorresThe Umbrella Man​More notes from the awards, in full swing: The Mighty Org just won best guitarist. Practice those cards, presenters. Fat Tony's acceptance speech for Underground Hip-Hop: "Third time for Third Ward." Tony says he's meeting with a label Monday -- he didn't say whi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2010

    The Manichean, Not Quite As Mysterious As They Sound

    Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist that isn't awful? Email their particulars to sheaserrano@gmail.com. ​Here's the cool thing ab ... More >>

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