True Name (EP release), Mr. Softheart, Tokyo Joe
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A close-up of Rick Streed.
Rick Streed of True Name.
Madison rock quartet True Name pulls together scene veterans from bands including Therapy Drones, The Drain and The No and Maybe Game, with a focus on the songwriting of Rick Streed. Their debut EP, The Longview Sessions, features crunchy and jangly guitar rock with a side of glam, and catchy enough to leave you with an earworm. Also on the bill: Des Moines goths Mr. Softheart and Madison punks Tokyo Joe.
media release: True Name will be releasing their latest EP "The Longview Sessions" recorded at a secret basement on Madison's rugged northside, engineered by the mysterious Rahul Kamath. True Name songsmith Rick Streed (vocals, guitar) draws inspiration from '80s college rock, avant garde glam rock, and the harmonious '60s to create indie rock oddities played by lead guitarist Chet Toni, bassist Nick Murphy, and drummer Dar Ward. For fans of Pixies, David Bowie, Ween, Donovan.
Mr. Softheart - Thoughtful goth casual from Des Moines, Iowa. Not to be missed!
https://mrsoftheartintl.
Tokyo Joe - Madison punk and alternative