Jack Appleby, Author at Mind Equals BlownMind Equals Blown

Jack Appleby

As a journalist, Jack's written for AbsolutePunk, MindEqualsBlown, Under The Gun Review, Substream and several other music blogs. In addition to various writing endeavors, Jack manages bands through his own company, works with InTheClouds Records and serves as a Senior Social Media Strategist at Ayzenberg Group.

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Asides 1
Interested in writing for Mind Equals Blown?

I get CDs weeks before they're released. Interviews with my musical idols. Free tickets to major concerts. Why? I write. If you are interested in joining ...
On February 23, 2016 / By Jack Appleby
Album Reviews 1
Emarosa: Versus

We’re the reason Emarosa etched a combative title to their comeback record. We’re pretentious, prejudiced listeners who think we know best. Though tastes, trends, members and genres have ...
On August 18, 2014 / By Jack Appleby
Single Reviews 8
Single Review: I The Mighty’s “Love Your Sin”

We never knew how much we needed “Love Your Sin”. Not the I The Mighty faithful, per se, but the legions of would-be fans who needed a single ...
On July 16, 2014 / By Jack Appleby
Single Reviews 2
Thoughts on new Glass Cloud song: “White Flag”

It’s been quite some time since we heard new tunes from Hawk Scream Jerry Roush. In the last three years, the only recorded offering from the former-Sky Eats ...
On March 2, 2012 / By Jack Appleby
Single Reviews 0
Thoughts on Gorillaz, Andre 3000, James Murphy Collaboration: “DoYaThing”

With Converse’s Three Artists, One Song series, we usually hear a misfit cast of particulars collaborating on genre-busting tunes. Rather than their usual obscure pairings, Converse matched three ...
On February 23, 2012 / By Jack Appleby
News 1
Tilian Pearson NOT in Emarosa.

Earlier today we posted a link to an Emarosa demo that featured Tilian Pearson‘s vocals on it. We reached out to Tilian, who confirmed that he has not ...
On February 5, 2012 / By Jack Appleby
News 5
Leaked Tilian Pearson Demo…with Emarosa?

Additional reporting by Jacob Testa In a few short years, Tilian Pearson has amassed quite the resume: he’s recorded two Tides Of Man albums, backed-up Jonny Craig, temporarily ...
On February 5, 2012 / By Jack Appleby
Interviews 3
Interview: The Night

2011 sure seemed to jerk around Nick DePiro, Aric Improta, and Reilly Herrera. After years of searching, three remaining members of Fullerton, CA’s Archives finally scored a talented ...
On January 3, 2012 / By Jack Appleby
EOTY Lists 1
Jack’s Top in 2011

10. Transit – Listen & Forgive 9. Panic! At The Disco – Vices & Virtues 8. Balance & Composure – Separation 7. La Dispute – Wildlife 6. Oh, ...
On December 27, 2011 / By Jack Appleby