The Dark Stuff
The Dark Stuff is an online music magazine and podcast that focuses primarily (though not exclusively) on independent artists that perform in Omaha, Nebraska and the Midwest.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
REVIEW: Taylor Swift "Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" // New Music (VIDEO)
Monday, April 22, 2024
REVIEW: Replacements @ Cabaret Metro '86 RSD Release + 'Mats Tribute Band (VIDEO)
As you've no doubt come to understand, this is the channel for your favorite Replacements related content. Naturally, I was all over the newest Replacements Live record, "Not Ready for Prime Time: LIVE at the Cabaret Metro, 1986."
Eagle-eyed fans will likely notice that this is the same concert featured - only on CD - in last year's Tim: Let It Bleed Edition box set. You are correct. However, this Record Store Day exclusive is the only way you can get the show on vinyl. The two LP set has a gatefold cover and features liner notes from Bob Mehr, author of 'Trouble Boys.'
In addition to my review of the new album, I have some clips and photos I took of a new Replacements tribute band called Left of the Dial. They played their first show the night before record store day.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
My Record Store Day 2024 Haul! #recordstoreday #vinylcommunity (VIDEO)
Though I have begun to sour on Record Store Day in general, I must admit that this year's "holiday" was pretty effin' exceptional! I tend to hit the stores after lunch. I'm not one to wait overnight or stand in long lines -- I'm too impatient. However, as I rolled up to both Homer's and Vinyl Cup, there were still lines extending far outside the confines of the store. It would seem that I was going to have to deal with a little inconvenience.
It was worth it! I got the two main items on my agenda, then picked up a bunch more. I definitely blew the budget. Maybe I'll cut back on food this month...
Friday, April 19, 2024
Steel Panther LIVE at The Admiral, Omaha, NE 4/18/24 (PHOTO)
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Raise Your Hands To Rock: Being a Kid in the 80s Metal Scene (Part One) (VIDEO)
Remembering Kurt Cobain: 30 Years Gone // NIRVANA (VIDEO)
Monday, April 01, 2024
"Back in the Day" Concert Tales: RATT + POISON Feb 10, 1987 / Concert + In-Store (VIDEO)
Welcome back, friends. In today's video, I am taking you back to hair metal's glory days -- 1987. On February 10, 1987, I caught Ratt for the third time at the Omaha Civic Auditorium (R.I.P.). This was Ratt at its peak! Touring in support of its third platinum record in a row, Ratt had its biggest stage show ever. On this leg of the tour, young upstarts Poison were opening the shows. Poison's debut LP, Look What the Cat Dragged In, had been out for about eight or nine months at that point.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Sun June and Wild Pink LIVE at Reverb 3/22/24 (PHOTOS)
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jenny Lewis Concert Review + Catalog Discussion / Rilo Kiley, Jenny & Johnny, Postal Service (VIDEO)
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
10 Artists to Celebrate Women's History Month (VIDEO)
Saturday, March 09, 2024
New Vinyl Update + 15 UPCOMING Releases for March, April, May '24 (VIDEO)
Hello, friends and welcome back. Today's video is a lot to take in. But I'm confident you can handle it. The first part of the video features a bunch of new vinyl I have gotten recently - most are new releases, btw. I also take you on an excursion to suburbia -- West Omaha - to find a copy of Jason Isbell's newest at Target. Was I successful in my quest? You'll have to watch to find out.
Next up, I am previewing 15 important new releases coming out in March, April, and May. Stylistically, they run the gamut: indie, rock, alt-country, metal, and more!
Kim Gordon, Rosali, Waxahatchee, The Dandy Warhols, Gossip, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ride, Kate Clover, Old 97s, METZ, Melvins, St. Vincent, The Lemon Twigs, Kerry King, Buffalo Tom
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Jenny Lewis LIVE at The Admiral, Omaha, NE 3/6/24 (PHOTOS)
Monday, March 04, 2024
My 7 Day Weekend of Live Music!! (VIDEO)
Saturday, March 02, 2024
Mama Zu "Quilt Floor" Album Review / Jessi Zazu / Those Darlins (VIDEO)
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Ace Frehley (KISS) 10,000 Volts REVIEW
REVIEW: Taylor Swift "Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" // New Music (VIDEO)
Hello, friends, and welcome back to the channel. In this week's video, I am doing something I have never done at The Dark Stuff...I'...
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Your buddy, Dave, recently appeared in a video over at The Vinyl Potato . We are discussing the Best Albums of 1993. It's a good one.
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D. Boon (April 1, 1958 - December 23, 1985) was the singer and guitarist for legendary punk band, Minutemen . He was also a political activ...