Given my status as an elite blogger brother, I usually get to hear Source Victoria songs before most and in all their iterations. It’s fascinating to be able to follow the evolution of a song – from a rough recorded-at-home demo to a polished final product, with numerous live renditions shaping it along the way. … Continue reading Source Victoria: Acetylene Torch Song (demo); show tonight →

Would you ever consider a cover as a song-of-the-year contender? I did for a serious moment on Sunday. Since seeing Source Victoria perform Slowburner, a standout track by now-defunct Phoenix band Traindead, about 10 days ago – with guest appearances by members of Traindead, no less – I haven’t been able to put down the … Continue reading Source Victoria: Slowburner (Traindead cover) →

As I sit here and sip on a cocktail and think about ways I can change the world around me, some people are, well, actually doing it. Take our friend Karen, who a few months ago told me of her plan to train for an October marathon – that’s 26 miles, people – to raise … Continue reading Sept. 17: Jim Adkins + Source Victoria for LLS →

It figures that the night Source Victoria unveils a new lineup – well, drummer Scott Hessel (Let Go, Gloritone) and bassist Justin Entsminger (Limbeck) are new – I’m going to be out of town. But I have a good excuse: We’re going to Los Angeles to see Elbow at the Wiltern. My brother can’t be … Continue reading Wednesday night: Starlight Mints + Source Victoria →