Philadelphia-based, Hoots and Hellmouth, will be playing East Coast dates to kick off the new year in support of their self-titled debut album, which was released last year by MAD Dragon Records and distributed by Ryko Distribution (WEA).
The New Tragedies – Souvenirs / 2008 Self / 5 Tracks / http://www.thenewtragedies.com / One of the former writers for NeuFutur reviewed the last New Tragedies albums, so I will have to apologize in advance for being ignorant about the band. “Souvenirs†starts out with “New & Improvedâ€, a slow track that gradually opens to an atmospheric, breath-y type of track that matches well the back cover: two individuals, lounging…
Known as a DJ and called “The Gabber Guru,†Rob GEE will release his latest album, “Says,†on May 6th on Rock Ridge Music. It is the second album in a three-part series and follows his self-titled release which came out last fall. The album is 100% Rob GEE: eclectic, unexpected and completely unique. GEE’s band, who recorded the album with him and perform with him live, includes: GEE on…
This is, in a few words, one of the cutest zines that I think I have ever received. While it is specifically for one man, the zine contains the story about how the zinester Andrea met her current boy and the blossoming relationship that they had. Placing one or at the most two different paragraphs on a page, Andrea ensures that each page is not too crowded with text and…
More dates have been added to Crash Romeo’s upcoming U.S. tour with Tub Ring, Driver Side Impact and School Boy Humor. The trek begins April 28 in Tampa, FL and concludes May 1 in Nashville, TN. The New Jersey band is hitting the road in support of their recently released sophomore album, GAVE ME THE CLAP (Trustkill Records). The album was produced by Chris Badami (The Starting Line, The Early…
Senior Discount – S/T / 2008 Self / 5 Tracks / http://www.seniordiscountmusic.com / I guess I forgot to review Senior Discount’s last CD when they sent it over. My apologies. Anyways, the style of music that Senior Discount play is a fast-forward, quick brand of punk music that does not let individuals have a moment to rest. “Ataxia†is a track that will get the pits started and will hammer…
Socratic – Spread The Rumors / 2008 Drive-Thru / 12 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/socratic / http://www.drivethrurecords.com / Socratic have finally came out with their sequel to “Lunch For The Skyâ€, three years after the album was released. “Boy In A Magazine†is the first single on the disc, and it starts off the album. The fact that Mark Hoppus produced this album comes forth strongly during this introductory track, as the…
Hear Music artist Hilary McRae released her debut album, Through These Walls, on 4/15. With influences including Chicago, Carole King and Fleetwood Mac, the 21 year old singer/songwriter/pianist wrote or co-wrote every song on the record. Hilary drew upon many personal experiences with love and heartbreak to gain inspiration for the album making it a record that everyone can relate to.
Nihil Ex / :20 / 32L / PMB 278, 6523 California Ave Sw, Seattle WA 98136-1833 / I hate when I lose a zine, only to review it later and find that all of the contact information I can verify has been changed. This is the case with the excellent Nihil Ex, done by Maggie in 2003. Nihil Ex is heavily picture-based and artistic, using blank space instead of just…
One of the most beautiful singers ever. Heartbreaking.” – Devendra Banhart “I consider myself one of her biggest fans.” – Josephine Foster Director Richard Linklater discovered her music sometime in the early ’90s and subsequently featured her song “Come Here” in his 1995 film, Before Sunrise,
