Where the individuals from Kids in the Hall may have released Brain Candy on an unassuming populace, it is Staring Back that puts out Ear Candy. Speed-addicted punk that is still galloping while others might be resting. The wall of sound created by Staring Back is one that has innumerable wires and guns sticking out of it, providing ways for countless other innocent listeners to fall victim to each…
Reformed “Kings of Boston Hardcore” – DYS – today preview their latest release for Bridge 9 Records on PunkNews.org “True Believers” will be released for sales and streaming on all leading Digital Music platforms October 23rd. However, fans can stream the song for free starting today on PunkNews.org. This single will be followed by a collected EP of the band’s Digital-only releases and will feature alternative mixes and versions. Look for…
Hey, you know all those bands out there like The All-American Rejects, Mest, and Die Trying? Well, each of those bands that are in the same mold gaining all sort of success should really give a share of their money to Staring Back. This disc, as was listed earlier, was created in 2000. The only reason why I am even going and reviewing this disc, after so many years…
UREI premieres the new track “Dali By Night,” from their forthcoming Night Vision album, set for worldwide release on October 29th through ADVERSUM. Like a night-time walk inside a Dali painting where open landscapes, liquid clocks, and burning giraffes are exchanged with claustrophobic city streets, sleepwalking mutants, steaming machineries, and vomiting angels, the track can be heard here http://soundcloud.com/bjeima/yurei-night-vision-dali-by and here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP7q0sjMgu4&feature=youtu.be. After the critically acclaimed Working Class Demon from 2010, YUREI returns with a work…
The toads are back, risen up from the swamp, they are firing on all cylinders with weird music that makes you hide under your bed sheets. “Cray” is the bastard child of a memphis rap producer and dutch hardstyle raver girl. They had the baby and shipped it to the Toads home in Wales where they raised it with dutch ovens instead of breast feeding. “Cray is followed by “Toad…
“Live To Win” was a track that Stanley licensed to for the Warcraft-specific episode of South Park, and while the track is around three minutes long, the clips used during South Park gave the track even more intensity. The song does start off the album in a solid way, with a high amount of energy and solid instrumentation. The track does not feel as if Stanley is trying to…
San Antonio blackened death metal legion, HOD, will be providing support for extreme metal behemoths Morbid Angel, Dark Funeral and Grave tonight at Backstage Live in San Antonio! The show kicks off a violent run of HOD live assaults with more to be added soon. See confirmed dates below. As previously announced, HOD are putting the final touches on their upcoming new full-length. Titled Book Of The Worm, the follow…
The original Ravnica block was one of the most beloved and powerful efforts present in the pantheon of Magic: the Gathering expansions. The amount of hype that was surrounding this set was incredible, but this first look back at Ravnica lives up to the hype. For those that were not playing during the original Ravnica block, the plane is one massive city, replete with a set of 10 guilds that…
World-renowned, Grammy Award-winning producer/DJ BENNY BENASSI launched his Rough Road North American bus tour this week. Set to cross the U.S. and Canada with 16 dates, marking his largest string of consecutive shows on a single tour in his career, BENASSI will be joined by Pink Is Punk, Krewella and Congorock on various dates. BENASSI will perform to an estimated 45,000+ people in just over two weeks, blazing a trail…
The Elizabeth Kill is a female-fronted Los Angeles rock quartet serving up a lush, thrilling hybrid of dark carnival ride and intense, personal storytelling. Known for their steam punk fashion style, signature brand of dynamic music and electrifying live performances, audiences immediately connect with crushed velvet vocals and cast iron soundscapes. And while The Elizabeth Kill’s unique artistry whispers Garbage, The Cure and Yeah Yeah Yeahs they stand in a…
Reflection Music Group is celebrating the successful release of Canon’s national debut EP, Loose Canon, which was released on October 16th. The album exploded onto the iTunes and Amazon charts, peaking at #23 at iTunes, where it remains the #1 Christian & Gospel album, outselling major releases from artists such as tobyMac, Brandon Heath, Newsboys and others. “This has exceeded all expectations,” says Reflection Music Group’s Doc Watson. “This type…
Husky Gawenda (vox, guitar), Gideon Preiss (keys, vox), Evan Tweedie (bass, vox) and Luke Collins (drums) make up Melbourne-based Husky, the first-ever Australian band to be signed to Sub Pop Records. Following the Australian release of their 2011 debut album, Forever So, Husky has decided to take their critically acclaimed music to the rest of the world with a July 10th release date. “Sub Pop is enamored with the Melbourne quartet, Husky,” says President of Sub…
Shadow Kingdom Records is now offering the newly reissued Judgement of the Dead from cult N.W.O.B.H.M doom band PAGAN ALTAR. Originally released in 1982, Shadow Kingdom Records will stock North American shelves with this classic on January 8, 2013. Until then, fans can order the release exclusively through Shadow Kingdom Records. For a digital copy and free stream of the album, visit the label’s bandcamp page. Physical copies are available…
Los Angeles indie-pop supergroup JJAMZ have just premiered the new lyric video for “Suicide Pact,” the title track from their critically acclaimed debut album. The clip is a black and white found footage affair featuring the upbeat song’s melancholy lyrics in both English and French. “Suicide Pact” is the third single from the album, following “Never Enough” and “Heartbeat.” Created by director, Eddie O’Keefe, the footage in “Suicide Pact” was…
New York-bred singer and songwriter Matthew Koma debuts his new video for the track “Parachute” today from his four song debut Parachute EP out now. Having already made a splash co-writing the hook on Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso’s smash single “Calling (Lose My Mind)” featuring Ryan Tedder, Matthew also co-wrote and is featured on “Sparks” with rising DJs Nicky Romero and Fedde LeGrand. In addition Matthew Koma co-wrote and features…
“Mystery Girl”– a glam-tinged rock number recorded with a sense of wide-eyed abandon. It’s a catchy, electric guitar-driven track that’s so energetic you have to wonder how overwhelming the live performance must be.” — RCRD LBL “The guitars are biting, the lyrics are melodramatic, and the track (Mystery Girl) has all the inner workings of an indie classic.” — MUCH MUSIC “Somewhere between the 1950s teen doo-wop tracks that…
Honestly, this is the second time that I’ve reviewed this disc; the first being for the radio station which I work for, WGRE. At the time, I must not have listened to the disc very deeply, as I did not recommend it to be put on rotation. But, the second time that I’ve listened to it, some of the more interesting nuances of the disc have really shown themselves to…
Oct 20 – Saskatoon, Amigo’s Cafe. Oct 22 – Calgary, Commonwealth Bar & Stage. Oct 23 – Edmonton, Starlite Room. Oct 25 – Vancouver, Fortune Sound Club. Oct 26 – Victoria, Felicita’s Check out the latest video here! private soundcloud for review purposes only. please don’t share or post is here! In hip-hop, as in life, there are few things more important than family. And no one embodies the bonds of…
The Global Elite, the debut album from Minneapolis industrial metal war machine SKROG, is now available for purchase as a digital download at skrog.bandcamp.com where it can also be streamed in its entirety. SKROG is the work of vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/composer Jay Reiter and The Global Elite is an explosive, damning account of the current state of American politics and policies. Sonically speaking, SKROG draws influence from bands spanning a wide musical…
This weekend, VISION OF DISORDER’s hometown release show for their commended new record The Cursed Remain Cursed will be filmed for inclusion in a video documentary on the Long Island hardcore community! Currently being constructed by director Chris Lilli, Long Island Hardcore Documentary will showcase artists from the founding acts of the movement to today’s modern icons from the expansive Long Island scene, including Indecision, Silent Majority, Milhouse, Kill…