Rhett May begins his latest EP, “Calcutta Boy†with “Little White Powder Under Your Noseâ€, a track that sets the tone for the rest of the release. The tone of “Little White Powder Under Your Nose†will immediately elicit comparisons to seventies rock performers, whether it be Jackson Browne or Warren Zevon. The tight instrumentation that is present during this track has an equal in the early releases of Rush,…
Listeners will likely first be exposed to Faces of March when the first track on “Confessionsâ€, “Who’s To Blameâ€, kicks in. That is a good thing, because this track will immediately establish the act as one of the premiere rock acts of 2008. “Who’s To Blame†has the same emotional intensity of a Skillet or Evanescence, while the female vocals that will immediately hit listeners go beyond those artists, even…
“Freedom†is the first track on Fiona Joy Hawkins’ latest album, “Blue Dreamsâ€. The emotive piano work of Hawkins is immediately sown during “Freedomâ€, a track that dovetails nicely into “Feeling Sunshineâ€. “Feeling Sunshine†has a quicker tempo that will get listeners’ hearts beating as Hawkins attempts to emote through her piano. However, the strongest track on the early reaches of “Blue Dreams†has to be “From The Outsideâ€. The…
“My Disgrace†is an interesting track. During this song, This Blue Heaven crafts a style that has not been heard previously in music. This means that there are vocals that link together Elton John, Elastica, and even a little bit of the Scissor Sisters. The bouncy arrangements will remind listeners of acts like The Sounds, while there is a disco style that plays at the periphery of the track. It…
“Carolina Free†is a touching song, ensuring that all that listen in to Michael Anthony Milton’s “Follow Your Call†will focus in for the long haul. Nothing more is needed than a sincere set of vocals and a guitar for Milton to spread his message, while the added elements (Drums during “Carolina Free†only make this message more palatable. The slower tempo of “Still My Little Child†is perfect, allowing…
 The tour comes on the heels of the Don RiminiÂ’s new Delicious Gutter release “Kick NÂ’ Run” EP. Combining the best of hip-hop and electro club music, Rimini has created an EP with such appeal that itÂ’s received high marks from some of the worldÂ’s most respected underground blogs, print magazines and weekly newspapers. The Guardian lauded “Bliss it is to be alive when squiggly sawtooth synths are such a…
 “Every song grows into something cohesive, and State Shirt skillfully mixes sound effects with steady beats. Layered guitars fill in sonic gaps, and lyrics combine existential thoughts with yearning nostalgia to create an entirely unique soundscape.†–Performing Songwriter
 More details on the Wino solo album Punctured Equilibrium have been confirmed, including the finalize tracklistings for both the CD and 2xLP +10″ version, and the incredible David D’ Andrea cover art. This extremely anticipated release from one of the undeniable gods of doom and stoner rock becomes available to the public on January 20th, 2009.
The Song: Murphy Lee’s latest single “My Shoes” is exactly what people have come to expect from the emcee- a catchy tune filled with Lee’s signature swagger. The track is about his kicks (both on his car and on his person) and features slick production work with snappy snares and a synth-infused melody. Murphy Lee encourages you to “party like a rock star” while he does his thing, but good…
Check out the new music video for Dido’s single “Don’t Believe in Love,†in support of her third album, Safe Trip Home, which was available November 18. Accompanying each song on the album are eleven short films directed by independent filmmakers from throughout the world. The first five are currently available at www.safetriphome.com, where the remainder will be unveiled leading up to the release. I\
Rave reviews are pouring in ahead of the January 13th release of Crooked X, the self-titled full-length debut by the talented young rockers from Coweta, Oklahoma. Absolutepunk.net exclaims: “the disc is flawless, with fomenting chords roasted to perfection and drilling beats braiding the tracks with heated-coils,” while Decibel magazines Deciblog raves, “We have to admit. Crooked X’s self-titled debut album … will most likely be better than Chinese Democracy. Axl…
Today Ubisoft announced that the Petz® Rescue video games for Wii(TM) home video game system from Nintendo and the Nintendo DS(TM) system are now available in stores. Fulfilling every child’s dream of protecting the planet and preserving diverse animal life, the first games in the Petz Rescue series allow young players to save, nurture and heal endangered animals.
Todd Snider has never made a bad record. Sure some have been better than others; some take several listens before they finally click and no two records are ever really the same, but none have ever been duds – his latest, the 8-song Peace Queer, included. Snider has always been comfortable doing his own thing, even when signed to a major label for his first couple of releases, he never…
Country music star Dierks Bentley is gaining massive momentum for the release of his fourth studio album on Feb. 3, 2009, as the lead single “Feel That Fire” has quickly become the fastest rising single of his career to date. Seven weeks after its release, the track burned through the Top 20 and is already at No. 16 on the R&R country singles chart.
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jewel will be hitting the road in January 2009 for a solo acoustic headlining tour. The three-time Grammy nominee recently released her first country album and seventh career album, Perfectly Clear, in June 2008 which debuted at #1 on the Billboard country charts. Supporting her career launch into the country music mainstay, Jewel had quite a busy year in 2008. With numerous visits to country radio stations across…
InsideOut Music is proud to announce that Symphony X has released a special 5.1 Edition of their critically acclaimed release Paradise Lost. The double disc package includes a DVD 5.1 mix by Jens Bogren of the entire album as well as two enhanced HD videos for “Set the World on Fire†and “Serpent’s Kiss.” The album can be pre-ordered on amazon.com. Also Newbury Comics will have an exclusive signed booklet…
While the country watched to see the outcome of a race divided by Blue States and Red States, Rev Theory was winning a race of their own at Active Rock Radio. In the past week, “Light It Up,†the new single from the hard-rocking New York quintet has blazed a path to be the #1 most added track to Active Rock Radio stations. A video for the hard-hitting track is…
The Fader.com (“Woodfriend†Freeload Of The Day ) : “Milesbenjaminanthonyrobinson. It’s a mouthful, but we’ve been getting used to it (calling him M-Bar or just Miles) ever since his eponymous debut arrived in our mailbox a couple weeks back. It’s full of moody stormers like the righteous “Woodfriend”, and his bio is biblical in wasted opportunity and dramatic recovery, which is one of our favorite rock archetypes.†http://www.thefader.com/articles/2008/4/30/freeload-miles-benjamin-anthony-robinson-woodfriend
A Viking Saga: Son of Thor comes to DVD December 9 from SKD USA for your review consideration. Based on a true story and a battle for survival that changed history forever, A Viking Saga: Son of Thor tells the tale of Helgi, a 10-year-old boy who witnessed the brutal slaughter of his family, as well as his entire village.
The Casualties, Cockney Rejects, and Manic Hispanic to each headline one night of three nights of festivities!