The drama that The Absence create during the intro track for “From Your Grave†do not allow anyone to forecast the metal/progressive sound of “A Breath Beneathâ€. This first vocal track seems to mix together the best parts of Lamb of God with Blind Guardian to make break-neck speed and a solid musicianship mesh into something new an exciting. With guitar/drum dynamics as exciting as those present on “A Breath…
Science Records recording artist Greeley Estates will hit the road this winter with Alesana beginning Sunday, November 16 in Lansing, MI at Mac’s Bar. The tour will run through December 7 concluding at Crocodile Rock in Allentown, PA.
December 7 NASHVILLE, TN Exit/In December 8 CHATTANOOGA, TN Loose Cannon Gallery December 9 ATLANTA, GA Eddie’s Attic December 10 KNOXVILLE, TN Square Room December 11 BIRMINGHAM, AL Workplay Theater December 12 CHARLOTTE, NC Visulite December 13 WASHINGTON, DC Iota December 14 NEW YORK, NY Canal Room December 16 BOSTON, MA Paradise December 17 PHILADELPHIA PA The Note December 19 CHICAGO, IL Schuba’s December 20 CINCINNATI, OH Southgate
It’s hard to hear the songs off of Asteria’s self-titled EP over the sound of the final nails being loudly banged into the emo/pop-punk coffin. The paint-by-numbers, overproduced, polished-all-the-jagged- edges-until-they’re-shiny-and-smooth sound from this Indiana-based five piece is so mundane that the only thing to distinguish one song from the next is the titles.
One of the great sleeper release of 2008 is the Miss Murgatroid & Petra Haden “Hearts & Daggers” – an album of pocket symphonies – cinematic compositions rendered in a charming, homespun manner on violin, accordion and dulcet vocals.
The Glenlivet is pleased to announce the U.S. introduction of The Glenlivet XXV, the oldest permanent release in the range’s portfolio. This new offering is made from a hand-selected vintage that has been finished in first-fill Sherry casks for at least two years before bottling. The final marriage of the whiskies from the Sherry and traditional oak casks produces a unique, nutty spiciness that complements the classic sweet and fruity…
This zine is a really short read, but it makes sense for the editor, Ziggy Cyanide, to slowly enter this as eir tackles some pretty heady stuff in this zine, including religion and depression. More specifically, pieces like the text from an AIM session show more about personality than any properly-written piece or work. From the first actual page of the magazine, Ziggy goes and lays out ey’s story :…
“SHIPS & DIP V” TO SET SAIL FROM MIAMI ON FEBRUARY 1, 2009 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DAVE FOLEY AND KEVIN MCDONALD OF KIDS IN THE HALL BARENAKED LADIES have announced plans to release SHIPS & DIP III DVD, a documentation of last year’s shenanigans on board the Carnival Victory Cruise complete with performances and behind-the scenes action. The DVD will be released on December 6 and sold at the band’s…
Sonic Bliss begins their “Loved to Death†with “Saharaâ€. “Sahara†is a confident rock track that has hints of Disturbed and Static-X present, even as the band crafts a unique sound that will easily clue listeners in as to the identify of Sonic Bliss. The band is able to create an iconic sound and shift it up enough through the track’s six minute run time to keep listeners firmly planted…
“Lowfish’s music is enormously catchy modern electro, eschewing currently fashionable digital trickery for good old analog skills.†– XLR8R “Referencing Detroit techno, Italo-disco, and the synthpop of Speak and Spell era Depeche Mode, Lowfish’s full-spectrum electro nonetheless has a quality all its own. Lowfish’s world is a pastoral Eden of bumblebee love songs and sentient machines chorusing in perfect harmony.†– Earplug
Heidi Newfield’s latest single, “Cry Cry (‘Til The Sun Shines)” goes for adds at Country Radio today. It is the second single from her debut solo album, What Am I Waiting For, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart and was named a People Magazine and New York Times critic’s choice. “Cry Cry†was written by Hillary Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, Chris Lindsey, and Marv Green,…
PA’s STEEL NATION knocked out two tracks for their upcoming split 7″ with Crucified(CA) coming out in Jan 09. One of the tracks from the split titled “Odysseus” can be heard on their myspace. Guitarist Neil and Bassist Steve have now taken over the vocal duties and this is just a taste of what can be expected in the future. Think Spudmonsters, Ringworm, and Blood for Blood having a bastard…
Individuals may know Stack$ as the owner of Sobe Entertainment (the label that released “Crazee N Confusedâ€), along with releases by Brooke Hogan and signing luminaries such as Jah Cure. Bouncing back from a June injury that could have left eir dead, Stack$ looks to reach an entirely new plateau with “Crazee N Confusedâ€. Where a number of newer rappers’ releases are ignored by the mainstream because they do not…
After debuting on Speak n Spell Records in 2006 with the bristling Shaky Hands EP, Cut Off Your Hands quickly set stages and airwaves on fire across Australia and beyond. And with steady attention to touring and the production of melodic, musical gems their avid fan base and the cavalcade of media hyperbole has only continued to grow.
Primarily the smallest recipe zine in existence, Yum is page after page of recipes that gradually push the limits on what is typically made for breakfast, lunch, or dinner by your average zinester. Whether it is the Anti-Talibanana Bread or a Nacho Casserole, Yum! makes sure that each recipe is relatively easy to make and particularly nummy to eat. Instead of providing relatively few instructions for each of the recipes,…
Keeping with a tradition of signing bands that we can’t possibly find a suitable genre to use to describe, Greyday Records are tickled pink (what does that even mean?) to announce that they will be responsible for the next release from Portland’s Modernstate! Modernstate (aka Sam Schauer) have released two albums with local label Lucky Madison and have recently completed a week of dates in the NW with Chicago’s Heligoats.
Nettwerk Records and NeuFutur Magazine have entered into a contest for State Radio. Specifically, we are giving out 5 copies of State Radio’s latest effort, “Year of the Crow”, to anyone that either comments on this post or email [email protected] with their name and mailing address. The contest will be active and valid until the end of the month (11/30). Only one entry per contestant, please.
Universal Republic Records is unveiling one of the most anticipated U.S. debuts of the year as Aussie vocal star Gabriella Cilmi (pronounced chill-me) serves up her worldwide smash hit “Sweet About Me†to U.S. radio stations this month. Her stateside album debut, LESSONS TO BE LEARNED, is scheduled for release March 17, 2009.
In case you haven’t heard the news about Tha Paypa Boiz, they’re already creating quite a buzz around the “D”. Trea Day Management and Publicity is super excited about their album Street Newz Vol. 1, which will drop on November 18, 2008.
LOFAT’s energetic lead single “Walk It To The Bank,” produced by Zetoveen (“So Icy”), is a catchy club banger featuring Rocko and Young LA that is enjoying radio support in tough markets from Atlanta and Houston to Detroit and Ohio!