When it comes to unique band names, Zilla certainly stands out. Contrary to what many might think, the name is not inspired by the legendary “Godzilla” but rather by band member Tanner’s cat. Yes, the band is named after a cat, not a lizard. Zilla’s musical influences are as diverse as their name’s origin. Each…

“Bring It All” is at once tuneful and totally in-your-face.

A sizzling hi-hat and two manic smacks on the snare drum announce that Zilla, Little Rock’s zaniest rock band, is back with new music: an original song called “Coin” and a cover of “Beer for Breakfast,” a Replacements b-side…

Arkansans made some incredible music in 2022. Our favorite tracks came from Willi Carlisle, Banzai Florist, Modeling, Kyle Mays, Melissa Carper, Kin & Company, Joshua Asante, Como Sasaki, PETT and Zilla….

Released in September, Zilla‘s “Mushroom Kingdom” is a wonderful collection of jams that melds Replacements-style snottiness with ‘90s noisy guitar solos that make you actively listen to fully absorb what’s going on. They play at the White Water Tavern on Thursday, Dec. 29…

The ebbs and flows of local music scenes are normal; they can be disheartening during the lulls, and raging to the point of god-like power during their peaks. We are fortunate to find ourselves currently in the latter. From Northwest Arkansas, all the way over to Jonesboro, down to El Dorado, and all throughout all of Central Arkansas, there are more active heavy music projects right now than at any time in the last 25 years….