I feel privileged to live in a city that hosts awesome shows on any given day during the week all throughout the year.  Case in point: on Saturday, June 9th, Anthill will be hosting what promises to be one hell of a good show.

Toronto based 3 piece ANML FCS will be bringing Kalamazoo some insane jams in the post-hardcore vein of bands such as Caravels or Beau Navire. Check out their bandcamp and watch this video:

Joining ANML FCS on their tour are fellow Toronto-based group BNDR, who have 3 excellent releases that have had me smashing the repeat button. If you were one of those people who fell apart when Cloud Mouth broke up, you’re not going to want to miss these guys play.

Grand Rapids buds Jowls are heading down to join the party and will be bringing some heavy hitting tunes that’ll make the hairs on your toes stand on end. They just put out a sick album called Cursed earlier in mid-May. Go check it out on their bandcamp! I even linked it for you.

And of course, no amazing show (at least in my eyes) is ever complete without The Reptilian. Embrace your surroundings!

Show starts at 9. As always, please bring cash for the touring bands. If you don’t, look through your couch for change. No excuses. Check out the event page on facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/184779081645621/

Victory Houze is gettin down this Thursday!

Easily the most active DIY space in Kalamazoo right now. These dudes are keepin it REAL. Here’s the deets:

ROTTEN APPLES –

Touring band all the way from Boston, MA. Weirdo rock n rollers of the highest caliber. Frank Zappa inspired basement trippers. Ready to take you higher.

LOST IN TRANSLATION –

Kalamazoo’s grooviest rockers. Making their sophomore appearance at the V.

SAXSQUATCH – That giant ‘Hell Yeah’ dude. Loudest man in Kalamazoo.

Music starts at 9pm. Bring some money for the touring band. Make em feel welcome. Let em know Kalamazoo is the best damn city in Pure Michigan.

RESPECT THE HOUSE. RESPECT THE BANDS. RESPECT YRSELF.
LET’S HANG!

This Sunday, Milwaukee screamo revivalists Living & Wrestling return to Kalamazoo at the Milhouse for an aural assault on us all. The last time they played here at the Anthill was a real treat. Go listen to their bandcamp or check out this vid for their tunes:

Joining Living & Wrestling are prog punkers Life in Vacuum. I’ve never seen these guys play, but their recordings are killer. They’ve got a similar feel to the Hives but with more of math-y vibe, so it’ll be a good time.

Representing Grand Rapids are metalhead punx Rise into Ruin . Fans of dual guy/girl vocals and Headnoise are going to like these guys and girl. Side note: Milhouse member Jose recently joined the band to play guitar so you won’t want to miss this since they don’t play very often.

For our local, some of the dudes from Forget the Times, The Reptilian, and Ackley Kid came together to form a band that takes a bit of inspiration from Botch. Don’t miss it.

As always, bring a little cash for the touring bands. Show starts at 9. Seeyathere.