There are two types of people: those who love Nathan Williams and the music he makes under the moniker Wavves, and those who hate his guts. The past has not been too kind to the San Diego native, but it seems the negative vibes have only encouraged his growth as a musician. Now a solid three-piece band, Wavves has been joined by former Jay Reatard band members Billy Hayes and Stephen Pope. The sound of the band has changed immensely from Williams' days recording ultra-fuzzed-out songs in his bedroom...

Live music has a powerful effect on me, to the point where concert tickets are probably the thing I spend the most money on. A concert excites me and gives me something awesome to look forward to. With this kind of feeling, it's easy to see how a bad show could put me in a bad mood. But not this one. I saw Good Old War perform at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ on Friday, June 25. They're a folk-rock band that specializes in chill, groovy, feel-good music. Being a metalhead, their style normally isn't my thing, but they do it so well...