I am a bad man. But not without reason.

So, I’m supposed to be the dude who periodically updates this thing, aye? Well, that’s what was in my job description, at least. Unfortunately, I’ve a life outside Indie Rock Reviews, and that life has crushed my soul like something… well, like something gargantuan and soul-crushing. A boulder, perhaps. Or maybe a soured relationship? (Somewhere Ed McMahon is saying, “Hiyo! You are correct, sir!”)

Since I’ve started this blog I’ve taken on a new job — one that requires me to wear actual pants, unlike the pajamas I am sporting currently. That job is rather time-consuming, meaning I have to push back the time I reserve for friends and family, which means I have to push back the time I have for Indie Rock Reviews even further. I know. It sucks. But “that’s life,” as “The Room’s” Tommy Wiseau would inform you.

Truth is, IRR is kicking ass, with or without me. I mean, on the days I’m free and able to cover shows, review albums or post a blog, we really kick ass, but we’re not doing too bad without me. This is thanks to our great staff, including two guys I’d personally like to thank, Donavon and Monti. This site was created by Travis way back when, but life being what it is, he got married and took on a ton of work, so his time to devote to this site has, likewise, shriveled. However, Donavon is doing some fantastic work in Travis’s place, as is Monti, who is in charge of getting our writers to go to more shows. Without these two, there likely would be no IRR.

Music-wise, you can expect a lot more from us in the future. I, personally, will be covering a good number of shows in the upcoming months, and our other talented writers will be doing the same. That’s the good thing about springtime: Better weather, more bands touring and more coverage possibilities. And, with Monti dishing out press requests, we’re going to be better than ever — and that is a personal promise.

So, in short, thanks for bearing with me. I know I’ve slacked updating this blog, and I am not here to make excuses. You, the readers, have more than done your part to make Indie Rock Reviews a fun place to be, and I am not alone in saying that. Without our readership, we’d be nothing. Keep reading and we’ll keep writing, it’s as simple as that. Thank you!