December, 2019 - Jaded In Chicago - Music News, Interviews, Features, and more

12.18.19

In late October, the Bruce Lee Band released their latest EP, called Rental!! Eviction!! We spoke with singer Mike Park last week and discussed how it was written and recorded. We also talked about some of the song’s lyrics and their recent shows in San Francisco and Hawaii. On this recording, the band’s lineup consists Jeff Rosenstock on bass, Dan Potthast on keyboards and guitar, and Kevin Higuchi on drums, (Park is responsible for vocals and saxophone). Rental!! Eviction!! marks the band’s fifth release and it’s likely their most cohesive and catchiest to date. With lyrics that address a range of topics and the inclusion of various genres, this is an EP that’s sure to appeal to a wide audience.

Mean Jeans

12.04.19

Several months ago, Mean Jeans released their latest full-length on Fat Wreck Chords, entitled Gigantic Sike. We recently caught up with singer/guitarist Billy Jeans and talked about the inspiration behind the album’s name, the quick manner in which the record was made and what some of its songs are about. Gigantic Sike features a stripped-down approach to the Ramones-influenced punk that fans have come to know, but there’s now a greater sense of honesty found in the lyrics. To be fair, there’s still plenty of songs about partying, but it also addresses the notion of what to do when the partying days are over. Additionally, we discussed how all three band members currently live in different states, their show this fall at Cobra Lounge, future plans and more.