brother-man magazine

I’ve been a musician for more than 15 years now. I’ve written countless songs, played more gigs than I can remember, and met some of the most incredible people through this powerful thing called music. Through all of that, I truly don’t think there is a single band that has changed my life more than the Descendents. I discovered the Descendents when I was 14 years old. My old buddy Chris Jones and I had joined a band with two other guys who were probably four or five years ol

Liquid Mike formed in 2020, which somehow feels both recent and like another lifetime entirely. The band is fronted by Mike Maple and based out of Marquette, Michigan, a place most people couldn’t point to on a map unless you gave them a generous head start and a dotted line. Liquid Mike is very clearly on the come-up, and I was lucky enough to get the chance to talk with Mike over a super casual FaceTime call. Being From Marquette Marquette, Michigan doesn’t exactly scream “

Dog Party is one of those bands that make you remember why punk rock and a DIY mindset matter so much.  Dog Party is as stripped-down and pure as it gets. With just two members: Lucy Giles on drums and vocals, and Gwennie   Giles on guitar and vocals, they prove that you don’t need anything extra to make a serious impact. No bass player. No gimmicks. Just songs that hit hard, stick in your head and make you want to get up and dance. But what really sets Dog Party apart isn’t