Against The Darkness is very heavy and has the same grit and grim determination of Animalize-era KISS or Fear of the Dark-esque Iron Maiden. The guitars cut a bold path that is further trodden by authoritative drums and a set of vocals that are raw and utterly forward. Rip It adds hints of Anthrax and Judas Priest into the mix, speeding up the tempo while presenting a ropy…
Please Don’t Die begins with The Price Put on You, an introduction that provides a microcosm of the styles and approaches that Skeletons in the Piano will utilize on this album. Longpig is a track that has the instrumentation and the vocals struggle for dominance. It is the dynamic between these two elements that push the track into a completely different effort. The shambling, jangling approach taken by Skeletons…
Abomination is an intense track that stands at the juncture between punk, metal, and hard rock. Wiseguys ‘n Scallywags kick things into high gear early, linking together an absolutely brutal sound with an emotional florish. Better Off Undead is a track that touches upon The Early November and Brand New as much as they take up hints of AFI and early Avenged Sevenfold. The disc hits a new high…
Quietly Freaky is a warm and inviting introduction for The Dream Logic, while the narrative brought will ensure that listeners stick around. The dynamic achieved by each of the instruments during Quietly Freak showcases another strength; the bass, drums, and guitars create a dense and fulfilling arrangement. What People Say continues to expand The Dream Logic’s palette as the band takes on bold new arrangements and a panoply of…
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You starts in a very soulful and singular fashion, allowing the band to continue gaining momentum and energy. It is this delightful addition of speed that makes Reckless in Vegas shine; the vocals will call forth individuals like Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) while the guitars twinkle with all of the indie fury of Coldplay or The Black Keys. Reckless in Vegas tackles a…
This is the new side project of members from Breather Resist. Having not heard Breather Resist, my review of Young Widows will not be tainted by my impressions on the earlier act. However, Young Widows start off their “Settle Down City” in much the same way that a snowball first gains speed. This is done by creating interesting instrumental arrangements during the title / opening track, insinuating a set…
Yoga and meditation retreats are a big thing right now, and moving towards a healthier and more fulfilling sex life means that you will be moving towards a happier life too. Sex toys are a booming business, and being more open about sex lives is a common and new theme. Relaxing a little and getting involved in sexual practices is a great way to enhance your sex life. The creator…
DATES WITH AUDACITY IN SUPPORT OF MOM+POP DEBUT RELEASE COMING 10/1 Brooklyn’s Hunters have announced a November tour in support of their self-titled debut album out October 1st on Mom+Pop (Wavves, FIDLAR, Sleigh Bells, Smith Westerns, etc). Kicking off 11/5 in Nashville and wrapping up 11/30 in Brooklyn, Hunters who have played with the likes of The Kills, Bleached, Hunx & His Punx, JEFF The Brotherhood and Metz will…
Front woman Alexia Rodriguez had this to say about the taping of this set… “We’re excited to debut some of our newer tunes from our brand new album “Masks” on EMGtv. We love to stay connected with our fans so I feel like broadcasting this performance online for those who haven’t yet been able to see us live, can finally get that chance thanks to our friends at EMG.…
Featuring Big Sur Quintet: Jenny Scheinman, Eyvind Kang, Hank Roberts and Rudy Royston November 6 / Sunset Cultural Theater / Carmel, CA November 7 / Kuumbwa Jazz Center / Santa Cruz, CA November 8 / The Shedd / Eugene, OR November 9 / Aladdin Theater / Portland, OR November 10 / Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, Univ. of Washington / Seattle, WA December 3 / Wexner Center for the Arts / Columbus, OH December 4…
Today, IRON BONEHEAD PRODUCTIONS announces November 1st as the release date for FŌR’s Blakaz Askǭ Hertô 12″ MLP. A unique, nearly-nameless entity from Sweden, FŌR create sepulchral black/death metal from uniquely-located, surely-nameless depths. Their Kundaz debut album appeared seemingly out of nowhere in early 2013, and now arrives the Blakaz Askǭ Hertô 12″ MLP via IRON BONEHEAD PRODUCTIONS. Devoted to the Germanic black witch Gullveig and her Thursian bloodline of…
POST UP NEW VIDEO FROM HERE Dudley Perkins – State Of Emergency (prod. Madlib) About Dudley Perkins: One of the true West Coasts pioneers, the fOnk vet from Oxnard came into the game on The Alkoholiks project before creating a slew of classics alongside Madlib, MED, Oh No, Kankick, and DJ Romes. Known for his multitude of styles and cadences, Dudley is one of the most influential emcees from the…
Featuring the explosive “Love War” (feat. ADHD) & Remixes from Moiez, Botnek, and Gazzo Moiez RMX Premiered on Fist In The Air Botnek RMX Premiered on MOARRR Anoop Desai first rose to prominence as a finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. Alongside Mindy Kaling, Aziz Ansari, Dev Patel, and Jay Sean, he’s part of the new rising “Indian-American invasion” across mainstream U.S. pop culture, a role he’s…
Warner Bros. Records artist LP regretfully announces that she must cancel her upcoming fall tour dates supporting Noah and the Whale due to an injury that has left her unable to perform. The L.A.-based singer-songwriter’s doctors expect her to make a full recovery in the weeks ahead. Noah And The Whale will name a new support act soon. Until then, those dates remain: 09/27 Vancouver, BC …
Electronic music goes on a funky detour via Fractal Sky’s release of his third EP, “The Changing Of Times“, coming out September 24th. Another well-respected musician connected into the Gravitas Recordings label family, Arkansas’ Aaron Spence characterizes electro-funk through crunchy, raw synthesis, captivating vocal samples, and a compelling hip-hop feel. Fluent in a variety of horn and string instruments, Spence doesn’t hesitate to intertwine a profusion of saxophones, jazz guitars,…
Fresh off the release of their new album, Seattle-based Onry Ozzborn and JFK of the hip-hop duo Grayskul have made Zenith available for streaming in full on Soundcloud for fans to check out before deciding to purchase it. It’s been clear since their formation that Grayskul, with their experimental, darker, mystical, and abrasive aesthetic, set out on a different path from their peers. After helping to form the Pacific Northwest hip-hop collective Oldominion, releasing two albums on Rhymesayers, and working on music outside…
Following its hugely successful debut last April, IMS Engage returns to Los Angeles on April 16 in partnership with W Hotels Worldwide. At its inaugural event IMS Engage hosted over 250 delegates from across the world, who came to see six unmoderated conversations that paired thought leaders from the financial, technology, music and media industries, to address the growing influence and prominence of electronic music in America and the globe.…
Finnish occult/doom troupe SEREMONIA premiere the new track “Hallava hevonen” on Metal Hammer‘s website. The track hails from their forthcoming second album, ihminen, set for international release on October 18th via SVART RECORDS on both CD and LP formats. Finnish for “human,” SEREMONIA’s ihminen follows the band’s self-titled debut album, released to worldwide critical acclaim last year by SVART. Hear SEREMONIA’s “Hallava hevonen” in its entirety exclusively here, courtesy of the UK’s…
4AD is proud to welcome the Los Angeles based Lo-Fang and announce a very limited 12″ double A-side single, “#88/Boris,” set for release October 8th worldwide. These two tracks shared here are just the first look at Lo-Fang’s debut release, Blue Film, which will come in early 2014. LA’s KCRW featured the track “#88” as “Top Tune” in August of this year. Listen to “#88” Listen to “Boris” Matthew Hemerlein, the…
ANDY CLOCKWISE is back! After a short September tour with his UK friends THE ADICTS and Los Angeles own WARPAINT, he’ll return to The Hotel Cafe on Saturday September 28th for a special one-off headlining show!! He’s been hard at work on heaps of brand new tunes from his forthcoming album “War Stories” and he can’t wait to share them with all of you beautiful people! You may be lucky…