Comments for Jim Santo's Demo Universe

Comment on Senator Dillwilly, “Hello, My Name Is Senator Dillwilly”, 1995 by demou

demou — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:16:39 +0000

In reply to Kyle Minor. Great memory, Kyle! Thanks for stopping by.

Comment on Senator Dillwilly, “Hello, My Name Is Senator Dillwilly”, 1995 by Kyle Minor

Kyle Minor — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:42:23 +0000

I saw this band three times when I was a college student in Indiana, and I think about it all the time — three of the best shows I ever saw, all in tiny venues, playing to tiny crowds. I used to think: If I ever get rich enough, I’m going to finance a reunion. But I think it’s too late now. Now I just wish I had a time machine so I could take other people to see what I saw.

Comment on Formaldehyde Blues Train: Six songs, circa 1992 by demou

demou — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:23:23 +0000

In reply to Jana Mcculloch. Thanks, Jana!

Comment on Formaldehyde Blues Train: Six songs, circa 1992 by Jana Mcculloch

Jana Mcculloch — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:25:47 +0000

My treasured cassette of "Dig" may be nearing the end of it's life (playing it SO much since I unearthed a box of cassettes I was sure I'd lost). What other platforms/media can I ensure that I'm never without? Love this band beyond words. Still dance around my living room every time I hit "play". Miss y'all

Comment on The Black Mollies: Nobody Understands EP, 1995 by Steve

Steve — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:30:22 +0000

Just picked up this cassette
Looking forward to listening.

Comment on Steve Hammond: Nuclear Winter, 1999 by demou

demou — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:39:47 +0000

In reply to Steve Hammond.

Hey Steve, I sure do!

“I generally classify all my shit as punk,” writes 20-year-old Steve Hammond, but don’t expect no Rancid Green Spring here. This is deep stuff, as diverse as Hammond’s tastes — “from Fugazi to Zeppelin to the Clash, from Guided by Voices to Dick Dale to the Melvins, Sonic Youth, Devo, Hendrix, Cure, etc., etc.” Noise, dissonance and harsh vocal distortion are key elements of Steve’s sound, but there’s always a song in the eye of the storm, and often a lovely melody (“It’s Mine” is a brilliant blend of beauty and beast). Guitar fans will appreciate Hammond’s inventive, ferocious fretwork and his gnarly singing is memorable. The recording’s majorly murky but the scuzzy sonic patina suits the music’s raw nature. “This is really the first time I’ve ever sent any of my shit anywhere,” writes Steve. Hope it’s not the last!
— Demo Universe, March 13, 1999 (received November 6, 1998)

Comment on Steve Hammond: Nuclear Winter, 1999 by Steve Hammond

Steve Hammond — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:33:49 +0000

Hey Jim! Thanks for posting this! Do you happen to have the review of “The Bug That Bored Into Stevie’s Brain” somewhere? I am releasing the original version of it “Stereo Cassette” and would love to include your review on the release page.
Cheers!
Steve

Comment on Enemies In The Grass, S/T, 1989 by demou

demou — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:26:34 +0000

In reply to D. you know it!

Comment on Enemies In The Grass, S/T, 1989 by D

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:42:49 +0000

The first song is a banger, that guitar riff is heavenly.

Comment on flicker. We’re Not Aliens…But If We Were, Would We Tell You? / M. Verna, Life’s Too Spicy, 1996 by demou

demou — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:22:30 +0000

In reply to Exit. great memories, thanks, Exit!