I’m a little late in the game here but I wanted to write up a review on Sunday night to tell you all what you missed. And you missed something good, guys. You really did. It makes me sad. See? I’m sad now that I think back to Sunday night. Thanks a lot guys. NOT COOL.

However, it wasn’t a very good night for a show anyway- I almost didn’t show up if it weren’t for a certain call I received from Sean Hartman to come down. I understand why maybe some of you didn’t show up, it was cold and rainy. I wanted to go to sleep and hope for a warmer day. We all did. BUT YOU MISSED OUT. YOU REALLY DID. It was more than worth stopping watching SLC punk to go. Stevo would have been proud. I think. He wouldn’t want me watching the idiot box instead of supporting my local music scene. Or maybe he wouldn’t have cared. Who even cares if he cares, anyway.

First: I’m going to be honest, i missed the first two bands: Maus Haus and Burning Hotels. It’s too bad because if I had known how good these guys were I would have shown up earlier.

From listening to Burning Hotel’s Myspace, they’re like listening to comets falling to earth. The music is clear and cold, like what you would expect from a hunk of ice and rock, but it’s fiery and makes you want to jump up and dance for a long, long time. The guitars and drums work together to form a dynamic sound that makes your ears burn up on impact. Chance Morgan’s voice is beautiful, and his lyrics are honest. Which is something I appreciate, because its refreshing. I can’t say enough about these guys. So sad only 10 people showed up to hear them. I’m shaking my head in sadness for us. Way to make us look bad Kalamazoo. WHERE WERE ALL OF YOU??????!?

Maus Haus is a special band.
I love it when bands use a synthesizer and samples and are able to make it sound good without sounding like a kitschy throw-back 80s pop new-wave band. Woah that was a lot of adjectives. These guys are awesome. Imagine the kind of music you would hear at a dance party with a bunch of your favorite people- this would be the soundtrack to your entire night. Go to their Myspace and hear them and you will see what i mean. I will not compare them to Animal Collective, but if you like Animal Collective, you’re going to like them. Trust me.

Astroline:  These Kalamazoo locals closed out the night, and let me tell you- it was a damn good close-out. We were all tired, but no one was tired enough to leave before these guys played. If you’re familiar with the musics of Jeremy Ruggles and Dan Flack, you’re going to like their new (or old depending on how you look at it…) incarnation. Sunday night was their first Kalamazoo show, and it was a real treat to experience it. If you get a chance, please go see them wherever they are playing next. I highly suggest that you do.

I saved the best for last in this post with Netherfriends. I really enjoyed this guy’s music. Apparently he usually has a full band, and it’s apparently better, but just him by himself made me sit up and listen. Now, mind you, I’m tired out of my mind. I was basically woken up out of my nice warm bed by Sean to see this random show I wasn’t really interested in seeing at first, and I get there, and sit down, and end up dropping $5 for this guy’s EP. Which is well worth it. It’s only two songs but he gave me a CD and a nice big pink poster. Also, can i just mention the vinyl here? Holy crap. IT’S PINK VINYL. PINK. And the album art is perfect. It reminds me of his music, with all of its galaxies and collaged flowers on the front, and it’s just flippin’ cool. Not to mention this guy is so sweet and nice! Sometimes you go to a show and like a band’s music and then you go up to them afterwards to talk to them and they blow you off like you’re nothing. This guys really just loves to talk to people, and was super cool. NICE GUY, NICE MUSIC= AWESOME. His music is like being swathed in a nice warm hug of sounds and prettiness, with just a slight bite. Maybe like a monster from Where the Wild Things Are . I think of all the times I’ve been to shows and all my pals are there and we’re hanging out and some unassuming guy comes up to the mic with a synth and starts playing this wonderful music that makes you stop in the middle of updating your Facebook status from your phone and just listen. You guys need to check out this guy before he and his band blows up, because I tell you what- he’s playing Pitchfork this year in Chicago and I predict a lot of people out there are going to be experiencing the same thing I felt on Sunday night.

So, this is all i have for now, loves. Continue to check back here at DITKalamazoo for more reviews.