BFMV Is Working Their Way Up The Charts
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are already HOT at U.S. radio with “Scream Aim Fire,” the title track from their upcoming album, out January 29.
Month: December 2007
Dusty Rhodes and the River Band – First You Live
Dusty Rhodes and the River Band – First You Live / 2007 SideOneDummy / 13 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/dustyrhodes / http://www.sideonedummy.com / When I see the logo for SideOneDummy on a CD, I’m expecting some form of punk music to be assaulting my ears. This is not the desire of Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, as they provide a style of rock that is very linked into the overall sound…
Deep Elm Debut’s Video for Dartz!
Deep Elm Records is pleased to debut the new DARTZ! video for “Once, Twice, Again!”, one of 12 tracks off the band’s new album “This Is My Ship.” The video was directed by Marcus Diamond and James Harris in the UK.
Cake or Death #5
Cake or Death #5 / :20 / 20L / $1 / Cake or Death, 917 Creamery Rd, Newtown, PA 18940 / http://cakeofdeath.cjb.net /Â This issue is the perfect example of what would happen when a bunch of high schoolers would get together and mesh all the oh-my-god desires with a strong style of writing and a great sense of humor. CoD is like the early issues of Glendale Boulevard or…
Fat Wreck Chords Presents: HANUK-COMP: FROM THE DREIDEL TO THE GRAVE
Fat Wreck is helping the music fan out by giving you a FREE ONLINE COMPILATION with tons of unreleased songs and a HUGE $5 CD SALE FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER! Don’t forget to download the podcast of the online compilation to hear a special message from our Hasidic head honcho Fat Mike and his secular sidekick, Father Floyd. Shalom!!!
Michael Hurley – Ancestral Swamp
Michael Hurley – Ancestral Swamp / 2007 Gnomonsong / 11 Tracks / http://www.snockonews.net / http://www.gnomonsong.com / Michael Hurley is one of the most storied folk musicians that is still around today. Songs of eir have been covered by bands such as Cat Power (“Sweedeedee†and Troubled Waterâ€) and the Violent Femmes (“Werewolfâ€).  In the years since ey released eir first album “First Songâ€, ey has been prolific – “Ancestral Swamp 
Journey Welcomes Arnel Pineda as New Singer
JOURNEY–Neal Schon (guitar), Jonathan Cain (keyboards), Ross Valory (bass), Deen Castronovo (drums)–is proud to introduce fans all over the world to their new lead singer, Arnel Pineda (“pin-eh-da”). He replaces Jeff Scott Soto, who parted ways with the band earlier this year after stepping in for Steve Augeri, who had to leave the band in 2006 for medical reasons.
Burn In Hell, Buddy #4
Burn In Hell, Buddy #4 / :30 / 40M / Burn In Hell, Buddy has always been an excellent zine, and the stylistic change into somewhat of a journal-entry zine is done with care. In this issue, the main story arc revolves around VK and Kelly’s trip down south to Georgia, where they meet up with a band of youths that are camping. The entire experience feels surreal, as the…
Late 07 / Early 2008 Updates from WigPR
Scream Club Tried and true favorites of the Olympia, WA scene, Scream Club found their way to me via my lovely ladies of Team Gina. Pioneers of what they term “Queer Electro Sex Hop Hip Pop Punk Rock Glam Rap,” Cindy Wonderful and Sarah Adorable spread their messages of heartbreak, frustration, love, politics, drunk dialing, girl gangs and international adventures globally. Tight lyrics, killer hooks, unstoppable beats, mhmm.
Mary J. Blige New Album ‘Growing Pains’ in Stores Now
Geffen Records superstar and hit-making songwriter Mary J. Blige, is set to follow-up the most successful album of her career, the triple platinum “The Breakthrough,” with her eighth (8th) studio CD “Growing Pains” on Tuesday, December 18th, one week before Christmas. “Growing Pains” includes her top ten single “Just Fine” which has become an instant favorite on radio enjoyed by over 20 million listeners. “Just Fine” is in heavy rotation…