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Jason Gardner

Some time after graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in written communication, Jason figured it was time to put that knowledge to good use by delving into the world of music writing. In his spare time, he enjoys playing Xbox Live, where he dominates in n+ and Trials HD, but seemingly can’t beat most people half his age at Black Ops or Halo.

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LITE/Mouse on the Keys Split

Two bands. Both from Japan. Neither seems too interested in having vocals on this split. Both have had quite some time to put out some new music. Despite ...
On November 7, 2016 / By Jason Gardner
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Travis Scott: Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight

If you’ve been anything past a casual fan of hip-hop since 2014, you’ve probably heard, or have at least heard of Travis Scott. Maybe it was Drake‘s “Company” ...
On October 5, 2016 / By Jason Gardner
Interviews 7
Interview: Joey Sturgis

Mind Equals Blown editor Jason Gardner recently had the chance to pose some questions to famed producer Joey Sturgis. They discussed Sturgis’ new vocal compressor plug-in Gain Reduction, how he ...
On March 13, 2014 / By Jason Gardner
Album Reviews 0
Daisyhead/Have Mercy: Split

Remember when No Sleep and Topshelf did that whole ‘versus’ thing where they had bands from opposite rosters make fun of their own label? Pretty hilarious stuff. In ...
On March 5, 2014 / By Jason Gardner
EOTY Lists 6
Jason’s Top In 2013

10. A Day To Remember – Common Courtesy 9. Run The Jewels – Run The Jewels 8. State Faults – Resonate/Desperate 7. Captain We’re Sinking – The Future ...
On January 1, 2014 / By Jason Gardner
News 4
Songwriter Collective Site DOWNWRITE Gives Musicians a Chance to do Something New

The Scoop: DOWNWRITE, a semi-new site headed up by Bob Nanna (Hey Mercedes!, Braid) and Mark Rose (Spitalfield), has bolstered its roster of songwriters, musicians and instrumentalists alike ...
On November 22, 2013 / By Jason Gardner
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State Faults: Resonate/Desperate

Usually the debut of a band is not make or break – but the follow-up effort can say whether or not the band is in it for the ...
On November 21, 2013 / By Jason Gardner
Album Reviews 2
Weekend Nachos: Still

Some records make themselves on embodying an emotion rather than being technically good or perhaps instantly memorable – Weekend Nachos‘ newest effort Still is one of those records. ...
On November 11, 2013 / By Jason Gardner
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My Fictions/The Saddest Landscape: When You Are Close, I Am Gone

Representing two faces on the Topshelf Records roster of post-hardcore, The Saddest Landscape and My Fictions have brought us a three-course meal of tracks on their new split ...
On November 4, 2013 / By Jason Gardner