Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: August 12, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Blair Lott – Rooms and Boxes

Blair Lott – Rooms and Boxes / 2006 Paperback Graveyard / 10 Tracks / http://www.blairlott.com / http://www.paperbackgraveyard.com / Blair Lott plays a brand of pop meets rock music that has a little bit of the new (Jack Johnson) with a lot of the old (Jimmy Buffett). The easy listening type of style that starts out “Rooms and Boxes” will thus have a large listenership. “The Promise” is a little on…

Posted on: August 11, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Just Surrender Set to Release “We’re In Like Sin”

New York-based buzz band Just Surrender are set to release their second full-length album, “We’re In Like Sin,” through Broken English Records on August 21st. The highly-anticipated record was produced by John Naclerio (My Chemical Romance, Brand New, Senses Fail, Armor For Sleep) and delivers 11 hook-filled tracks.

Posted on: August 11, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Cat-A-Tac – Past Lies and Former Lives

Cat-A-Tac – Past Lies and Former Lives / 2007 Needlepoint / 12 Tracks / http://www.cat-a-tac.com / http://www.needlepoint-denver.com / Cat-A-Tac starts out their “Past Lies and Former Lives” with a track that has a very nineties alternative type of feel to it. Coupled with that, “Needles and Pins” has more than its’ fair share of electronic and New Romantic influence, which makes Cat-A-Tac into a different act than anyone has previously…

Posted on: August 11, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Saviours Sign To Kemado; Start Work on New Album

Explosive, Oakland, CA outfit SAVIOURS has inked a deal with NYC label Kemado Records.  The self-described “piss-angry metal band”, known for its ferocious live performances and original stamp on the classic power and thrash metal of decades past, will enter Los Angeles’ A&M/Henson Studios in late August with producer Joe Barresi (Melvins, Kyuss, Tool) to record its sophomore album.

Posted on: August 11, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mike Mangione – Tenebrae

Mike Mangione – Tenebrae / 2007 Mike Mangione / 12 Tracks / http://www.mikemangione.com / “Tenebrae” starts out slowly, with Mangione more concerned on creating a compelling and full sound instead of necessarily going forth and trying to wow listeners right off the bat. “Waiting For No One” is a very long track in terms of leading off “Tenebrae”, but the number of different twists and turns that ey puts into…

Posted on: August 11, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Red Hot Valentines Interview

1)    Can everyone give me their names, what instrument that they play, and your ages. There might be some individuals who don’t know about The Red Hot Valentines, and I don’t want them to feel uncomfortable with the band. Jeff Johnson, Vocals and Guitar – 25 Tobin Kirk, Guitar and Vocals – 24 Eric Humbert, Drums – 23 David Gerkin esq., Bass and Vocals – 24 Tyson Markley, Synth –…

Posted on: August 11, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mae Tour With Motion City Soundtrack

MAE is set to hit the road this fall opening for Motion City Soundtrack along with Anberlin and Metro Station. MAE will be touring in support of their new record SINGULARITY available 8/14. MAE are currently out on their own headlining tour with As Tall As Lions and Dear and the Headlights.

Posted on: August 11, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

A Planet for Texas Interview

1)Can everyone give me their names, and what instrument that they play. Also, describe to me the current happenings surrounding A Planet for Texas. If you could give me a little information about the latest album Sprechen Sie Rock?, it would be excellent.

Posted on: August 11, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Introducing: The Red Romance

“It’s the kind of indie pop/rock outfit that makes you want to breakout in a nostalgic Molly Ringwald dance a la The Breakfast Club.” Pop Watch – Entertainment Weekly “The Red Romance produce catchy, jangly guitar pop… They are absolutely destined for bigger and better things.” LostAtEMinor.com “With Matt Dublin’s cool, dare I say charming vocals, these guys know what they’re doing manifests in an infectious stage  presence that touring…