“Father Time†is Ketchum’s tenth studio album, and it represents a perfect example as to where Ketchum currently is in eir musical development, and what really is left for eir to conquer with the next ten or so albums. The first track on “Father Timeâ€, “Invisible†is a perfect introduction to 2008’s Ketchum, no matter if the individual listening in is familiar with Ketchum’s previous recording. “Invisible†skillfully blends trends…
A tuneful collision of Athens institutions finds fruition this fall when Orange Twin releases Vic Chesnutt’s collaboration with Elephant 6 psychsters Elf Power, Dark Developments. As intriguing as this combination may seem for hardcore fans of either act, the final sonic results reveal a daunting sum much greater than even the involvement of such esteemed parts would imply. The Elves’ lived-in dexterity as a live band goads Vic’s vocal delivery…
With a new line-up in place, The Dears are setting out on their first run in support of forthcoming album, Missiles, due October 21 on Dangerbird Records. The septet will perform several intimate shows in select cities across Canada before heading to London for a special one-night event. The Dears’ U.S. jaunt will then kick off on the East Coast, with a stop at Hiro Ballroom in NYC on October…
After kicking out the hecklers that were bothering them during sound check, The Evens (Ian Mackaye and Amy Farina) played an amazing set that was reminiscent of early nineties alternative music. It also included hints of mid-to-late nineties goth music. There is no kidding about it; Ian is one of the most talented musicians in the current period to pick up a guitar. This is not to say that Amy…
Formed in 2001, Selfmadegod Records out of Poland has finally launched a North American webstore for all the maniacs who have been desperately seeking its products in the United States. They now can order recent releases at www.selfmadegod-usa.com.
Anchor, the debut release by Seattle artist Man Without Wax, hit stores everywhere. The band recently wrapped up filming a video for the song “Kansas City Shuffle” and will soon hit the road with label-mates The Stiletto Formal for a slew of tour dates. Please get in touch for anything you need!
Fourth Video Caps Off Stellar Year for Sia’s Latest Release, some people have REAL problems When creating her new music video for the song “Soon We’ll Be Found,†from her latest CD, some people have REAL problems, Sia decided to sign as well as sing the song, in honor of the language and those who use it to communicate. “I’ve always been obsessed with the beauty of sign language,†Sia…
Kelly’s previous zine, Do As I Say, Not As I Do, was one of the most memorable zines that I had the pleasure to read. This time, Kelly moves away from the personal and creates a resource for all transgendered individuals and people that are interested in the subject. Even though it was taken largely from the Gender Terminology List of T. Aaron Hands, the opening subject defining different terms…
International English Distillers have such a hit on their hands with O2 sparkling vodka that individuals over on this side of the pond – most notably Dr. Dre – have cribbed the idea into their own brands of sparkling vodka. However, O2 has stepped their game up from their first offering. The O2 945 offering is 94 proof but feels as smooth going down as any other super-premium, 80 proof…
It has been quite a few years since there has been a challenger to the WWE series of games on the current generation of video game consoles. Midway and TNA wrestling have stepped up to create a contender that goes beyond the Backyard Wrestling and the Fire Pro Wrestling series, and in many ways, TNA Impact surpasses the Smackdown Vs. Raw series. The cast of characters – aside from some…
