Charles Stepczyk

Charles Stepczyk

From Southern California, Los Angeles area.

Melvins: Nude With Boots

Praised by several notable rock luminaries who came after them, the prolific Melvins are back with a new album, Nude With Boots, released in July 2008. The Melvins were originally formed as a hardcore punk band in the early 80s,…

Wye Oak: Family Glue

Named after the official state tree of Maryland, Wye Oak band members Andy Stack & Jenn Waster quickly decided to change the name from Monarch after realizing that there were at least seven other bands that had claimed that name…

The High Water Marks: Polar

Earlier this afternoon I took on the task to look up past members of an incredible band called Stick Figures that existed once upon a time at my alma matter, Cal State Northridge in the early 90s. I knew two…

iProng Magazine: Insomnia Radio Interview

Charles here.  Recently I had the great opportunity to answer some questions asked of me by Bill Palmer, the editor in chief of iProng, the publication for iPhone, iPod, music, podcasting, and social media lovers. In this first landmark issue…