Melora Creager, the creative force behind seminal, cello-driven steampunk outfit RASPUTINA has announced the release of her second solo outing Melora a la Basilica. In her words: “Daniel and I made a live recording in a behemoth of a defunct glue factory: “Melora a la Basilica”. It’s available exclusively from the Rasp. Merch Shoppe at the Rasputina website [http://www.rasputina.com/index.html] in a numbered limited edition.”
Angel City Pictures, producers of The 5th Quarter starring Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell and Ryan Merriman have announced that they are in search of new songs written by emerging artists to be used in the film and on the film’s soundtrack album. Submissions are currently being accepted on the film’s website: http://music.the5thquartermovie.com in various musical genres including Alternative, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, and Adult Contemporary.
January 15th the group will also be making a special appearance at the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Convention, performing at the Fender booth. The band compiled live footage from their recent US tour to make the video for “Carcrashradio,†which can be viewed exclusively at ShockHound.com (shockhound.com/features/903-exclusive–watch-strung-out-s-new–carcrashradio–video). Touring in support of their seventh studio album, Agents Of The Underground (9/09, Fat Wreck Chords), dates in Europe, South…
There’s something about acoustic guitars that draws former punk rockers like moths to a flame. Frank Turner, former member of Million Dead, unplugged after his band dissolved about three years ago and decided to go the route of Billy Bragg, writing lyrically smart, occasionally politically-tinged folk rock songs.
Alli With An I is an example of what would happen if bands like All American Rejects or Taking Back Sunday had something called talent. Two-part harmonies happen in all parts of AWAI’s music, whether it be in the most obvious of places (vocals), or even with extremely complimentary guitars or even bass/drum lines. Tom and Matt’s vocals work perfectly in what is now being called screamo, and to my…
Local Scene Records Signs New artist : RAS-RA-JAH-I. We are very proud to announce the signing of Reggae artists Ras-Raja-I of Brooklyn New York.’ We are happy to have him here at Local Scene records and look forward to doing lots of work for him ” says Terry Copley , CEO of the label. LSR discribes Ras music as very reflective of this artist and sings songs not just from…
On January 26, THE HOUSTON BROTHERS will unveil, THE ARCHER – chapter one of a musical diary, with supplementary releases being announced shortly. A team endeavor, The Archer was recorded at the band’s home studio with the aid of a few close friends, subsequently mixed alongside producer, Mitch Easter (REM, Wilco) and finally mastered by Dave Harris (Pattern is Movement, American Princes). The ensuing album breaks new territory — artistically…
With Latin inspired music having an ever growing influence on the pop scene over the last few years, it is definitely about time for a record like this one to come along…
I first wanted to apologize to Steve for not reviewing this disc any time sooner. I had promised eir a timely review of “Psych Wardâ€, one of eir latest CDs, and I completely dropped the ball. Anyways, here is our review of “Psych Wardâ€. The disc starts out with “Stigmatiz’d and Label’sâ€, a minute and a half romp that simultaneously introduces new listeners to Lieberman unique style as well as…
“You could blame it on so many bands being from autophobic NYC, or that the Pacific Northwest gods of indie are still going too strong to already be a primary influence, but neither would explain New York’s Cymbals Eat Guitars’ Why There Are Mountains. While there’s plenty of geographical signifiers on their debut, it’s almost topographic in its approach, without hooks and choruses so much as map-like layouts of mountains…
94 East was originally founded in 1975. The group was started by Pepé Willie and included musicians from the Twin Cities: Pepé Willie, Marcy Ingvoldstad, Kristie Lazenberry, Wendell Thomas, Andre Lewis, Pierre Lewis, and Dale Alexander. (Dale Alexander was later replaced by Bobby Z Rifkin who went on to play with The Revolution.) Today, remaining band members are Pepé, Marcy and Kristie. When 94 East first went into the studio…
“Rock Bottom†starts off this self-titled release, and what comes forth is a pretty pop-oriented approached to indie rock. The tight bass lines are what will immediately shine to listeners, but it seems at this early juncture that there is little more to truly shine from Beware Fashionable Women. However, there are nine different tracks after that to choose from, the first of which is “Obligatory Tattooâ€. “Obligatory Tattoo†changes…
Quebec City’s Aeternam is gearing up to finally release their hotly anticipated debut album on February 16th, 2010! Disciples Of The Unseen is a 10 track foray into an atmospheric, aggressive, melodic and Egyptian-tinged death metal. The album was produced by mastermind JeF Fortin (Neuraxis, The Last Felony) and is for fans of Nile, Melechesh, Behemoth and even earlier Trivium – any metal head will definitely find something to sink…
The last release from www.malaventura.net are 26 minutes of electronics beats and pads, analogs drums and basses, noises and crashes, quiets and louds ambients inspired by Mars. Listen it and drawn into your mind the lowell’s canals or chat with Helene Smith and his martians friends. Take a journey through the Cydonia region and be careful in the Laestrygon area. This is not only music… is a ticket to ride…
I understand that this mini-issue of the much larger (and still in print) Video Game Collector is a few years old, but this issue should be requested if individuals purchase some back issues of the video game magazine. While it does not have the price guide that normal issues of VG Collector has, the in-depth focus on a number of classic games and retro gaming systems ensure that this magazine…
The Poughkeepsie, NY quartet is currently on tour with Select Start, and Action Item, as well as on select dates with The Hoodies, and The Right Coast, through the end of the month before teaming up with Secret Secret Dino Club in the New Year. Formed in 2009, WE ARE THE IN CROWD recently signed to independent label Hopeless Records and has already had its first single “For The Win 
Everything you thought you knew about Allister should be thrown out the window. No longer just a pop punk outfit riding the coat tails of the movement, but a grown up multi dimensional band with a closet full of skeletons, in which they let pour out in their brand new release Before the Blackout. The album dishes out the tasty pop flavor of Allister that we’ve all come to know…
Wenso Ashby, a talented songwriter, producer, and keyboardist is known for his rhythmic inventiveness and collective improvisation. As a self-taught keyboardist, Wenso has quietly gained a reputation for his music’s clean, soulful, and jazzy perfection.
It’s amazing how desperate label reps get in trying to sell you on their latest signings. From the moment they were added to indie emo label Dog House Records, folks tried to remake these Oklahoma teens into a pop/punk band. Though they put out catchy pop tunes, someone thought adding the suffix “punk,†to every reference written and spoken about the band was a great was to try and add…
The Dead Trees have shared a stage with a slew of indie luminaries including The Whigs, Rosewood Thieves, Little Joy and Albert Hammond Jr. and in early 2010, they will hit the road with The Cribs and Adam Green! Jan 13 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL Jan 14 – the Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI Jan 15- Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON Jan 16 – The Fillmore –…