Last night it was a Monday night, and so it was rather absurd to have 40 people packed in a basement and head-banging to live music. Absurd is what No Fun House does best though, and everyone who was there could agree that it was a rockin’ time.

As Above, So Below played first. Or rather, As Above, So Below was supposed to play first, but they changed their lineup, changed their name (to ‘That’s Blood’), and brought the heat in a big way. Fast and heavy, with some technical and excellent guitar-work, and some pretty crazy sound-effects thrown in for measure, these guys were a great time. The only strike against them is that their set was relatively short (only about twenty minutes), but considering they were jumping in head-first with members of the band that had joined that day, I feel like it is a pardonable offense.

The first time DIT(K) booked AA,BA, the bill they were on got moved to a different venue and they were bumped off of it. The second time DIT(K) booked AA,BA, the powere failed at No Fun House and the show did not go on. This time, AA,BA didn’t even get to play, so in a way, we never did successfully book that band. That’s Blood is fantastic though, so I think I can live with the loss. Keep your eyes and ears open, because these guys are an act to catch.

The second set was also relatively short. It was relatively abrasive too, though, so it all worked out in the end. Bubonic Bear put on a hell of a show and had the front row rocking all the way out. Their music was loud, heavy, noisy, and furious, with this drum-and-guitar duo leaving a distinct mark in the atmosphere. The vocals were screamed, not sung, which is not something I’m to hip on (though when it comes to the crowd last night, I was in the distinct minority in that regard), but the music was excellent, the set was solid, and the energy was unparalleled. If Bubonic Bear makes their way from Philly again, I’ll check ’em out again.

Last but not least, local math-rockers Good News closed the night with a two-piece super-technical onslaught of moving melodies and precision drumming. This is the fourth time I’ve seen Good News, and they only get better with every show. They’ve got some dates upcoming at The Strutt, so keep your eyes peeled and check them out. You will not be disappointed.

Speaking of Upcoming shows, tonight marks day two of Back-to-back No Fun Rockin’, featuring Kalamazoo locals the Nue Spriyghts, Indiana returning champs Analecta, and Pennsylvania visitors Dead Horse. Lots of post-rock sound-scapes are to be had tonight, so if you’re in to good music, make sure you check it out.