Jakobs Castle & Strawberry Fuzz

If Jakobs Castle were a physical place, it would exist somewhere in the present that’s also rooted in history—and that’s exactly how Jakob Nowell approached the 14 songs that make up Enter: The Castle. As the son of Sublime’s legendary frontman Bradley Nowell, there is no denying that Jakob is influenced by his father’s music and legacy. However Jakobs Castle is anything but a nostalgic rehash. Instead these songs are remarkably cutting-edge while still retaining the keen sense of melody that endeared his father’s music to millions of people all over the world. Nowell has described the project as “mixing California’s past with the fresh mystery of internet underground culture” and that’s a good place to start. But it’s only the tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to the sonic and emotional depth of this varied collection of songs.

Venice Beach alt punk band Strawberry Fuzz channel their stories of parties, junkies, sex, violence and camaraderie through a bleary but keenly observant lens. Whether you’re passing out drunk on the beach or struggling to wake up from passing out drunk on the beach, they’re the soundtrack to the filth and the furriness of a blazing California summer. Inspired by artists like The Cramps, Black Flag and The Germs as well as Elvis, RL Burnside and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Strawberry Fuzz’s manic live show was perfectly captured on their debut collection of demos Fuzz Tapes Vol. 1. Now back with a new full-length record “Strongs Dr.” they continue to rip up stages and stir up pits all along the West Coast.

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