What’s your story? – I’m an 18-year-old musician that sings and plays drums, guitar, bass, and piano. I was born in Bulgaria and raised in Brooklyn, NY where I still reside. Ive been working with well known producer Matty Amendola since I was 10 years old. How’d you fall into music as a career? – I started playing piano when I was 9, and then realized drums came very…
Bone Cave Ballet… a name as wonderfully compelling and deviously cryptic as the music this Seattle outfit has been meticulously crafting since 2008. The band took form after the solo release of vocal virtuoso Jacqui Gilroy, when during collaboration with fellow ex-Detroiter and drummer extraordinaire Kelly Mynes; her smart, singer-songwriter stylings were transformed into anthems of aural artistry. The band’s 2009 debut album, The Echo of Entropy, was praised for…
Following her self-produced, crowd-funded sophomore release Overcome that iTunes® called “One of the best Christian albums of 2012,” Lara Landon announced a Kickstarter campaign for her third album, FREE, slated to release in early 2014. Inviting her fans to get involved in the new album process by pre-ordering it through Kickstarter, the campaign reached, and even exceeded its goal Already making plans to record the new songs for FREE that…
We are offering the ability to win an entire metric butt-load of freebies from Ubisoft’s current release, Rayman Legends. All one needs to do to enter the contest is to read through the official rules (captured below) and find the link that is present. Put in some personal information and voila – you’ll be entered into a contest where you can possibly win a surfboard, Picture Perfect Phantasy on vinyl,…
Louisiana brutal death metal unit SUTURE have released a music video for the track “Carcinoma Contagion,” taken off the upcoming re-recorded version of their long out-of-print debut album, Carnivorous Urge to Kill. The video, which was shot by Mike Holderbeast & Ritchi Rooster of Cement Level Studios in New Orleans, is now playing at this location. Carnivorous Urge to Kill is coming on October 29 via Comatose Music. Originally released…
Nebraska is the new film by two-time Academy Award®-nominated director Alexander Payne (The Descendents, Sideways, Election) starring starring Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Stacy Keach and Bob Odenkirk. Featuring a guitar-driven score composed by Mark Orton (Tin Hat) that blends elements of acoustic chamber music, alt country, and bluegrass, the music of Nebraska is a character in and of itself. Accordion, dobro, violin, and an assortment of antique instruments…
The sheer fruit nose of the beer, Smuttynose’s latest Short Batch effort, makes for something that is eminently drinkable. The effort has just enough in the way of bitterness to make for a very distinctive and complex take on a Berliner Weisse. The inclusion of the sour Rhubarb (100 pounds) alongside the Strawberries (924 pounds) spins the beer off into a bold new direction. The problem with the Weisse format…
The Cloak Ox have released the new video for “Pigeon Lung” today, exclusively via MTV Hive. The Minneapolis-based rock and roll band are kicking off the eastern portion of their U.S. tour this week, including a stop in NYC for the Totally Gross National Product CMJ showcase at The Knitting Factory on October 17th. The band will return to the road January 2014 for West Coast tour dates with Volcano…
Music industry veterans Jerry Blair, Chris Woltman and Tony Cammarota have another Top 10 record to add to their illustrious careers; the trio have come together with music maven David Cash and his hard rock band Devour The Day for their single “Good Man” (the lead track from the debut album “Time & Pressure”) which will hit the aforementioned benchmark for the first time as of Monday September 30th, 2013. Devour the Day was formed in early 2012 by former Egypt Central members Joey Chicago and Blake…
Mermaid opens up Altered Reality, and provides listeners with a brief introduction for where the band will ultimately go over the course of the album. While the driving instrumentation hurtles listeners quickly to the track’s conclusion, I feel that there is a very meaty and fulfilling sound that is whipped up here. Black Bones is a track that takes on hints of alternative, goth, and psychedelic rock. The interaction between…
Bittersweet is a timeless bit of alternative pop that contains some alluring instrumental arrangements and catchy vocals. While the initial track on Bittersweet is easy on the ears, Burning is a track that is sultry and soulful. The inclusion of funk and soul into the mix will appease fans of Pink and Christina Aguilera. Play It Down is a very dynamic track that has The SIdleys continue to speed…
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.…