I expected another batch of the same bland and generic technical-hardcore that has dominated the central Ohio scene when I first looked at Your Days Are Numbered’s disc. In fact, the front cover even is done in the same style as another local act, The Heartland. Anyways, “Dana Walker Rides Again” comes out surprisingly close to an Against Me! type of sound with “Crazed Romance”. The technical guitar riffs…
We all know that a good diet, less stress and more exercise helps avoid major diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes and even cancer. However, it seems that treating our bodies right doesn’t just work at the macro level – it works on individual cells as well. A joint study by the US Department of Defense, the US National Cancer Institute and the Prostate Cancer Foundation looked at 35 men who…
It’s a sad fact, but a baby born in the United States today has a 1 in 50 chance of being autistic. It seems that the rate has been rising steadily over the last couple of decades, although nobody knows why, so there is a good chance that the numbers will get even more serious down the road. This, of course, raises the question of the best way to…
Youth Group starts off their “Skeleton Jar” with a very Radiohead/Postal Service-sounding track in “Shadowland”. The same sound predominates during the disc’s title track, which has a solid feel that seemes perfectly acceptable compared with much of the college-rock out current. The guitar, bouncy throughout really lifts up and invigorates the dreamy vocals of Toby. Looking back to the Merseybeat sound just a little bit during “Lillian Lies”, the…
The very sedate opening of “Futures” sounds as if Zero 7 has taken on the mantle of folk rock that was previously worn by acts like Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. The infusion of this style with a very electronic-based atmosphere puts this act into a current context as well as makes the disc that much more interesting. The use of a number of guest vocalists during “The Garden”…
We are giving away tickets to each stop of the Heaven’s Basement / The Pretty Reckless tour, and we’ll sweeten the deal with a HB t-shirt and a bottle of Fire, Fire Sauce. Entering is easy – just check out the bottom of this post for more information. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY…
With a reputation for frenetic live performances and penchant for well crafted, unconventional indie rock, Ravenna Woods provide a crucial reminder to Seattle, WA’s music scene that, as Spin put it when describing the band, “Just because it’s acoustic, doesn’t mean it must be pastoral and warm.” The band is pleased to announce that they will release The Jackals on 11.12.13 via RavWoo Records. The Stranger has just premiered The…
Female rocker Ellen Foley is best known as the powerhouse voice behind Meat Loaf’s multi-platinum 1977 legendary duet, “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” but after a 30-year hiatus from the music industry, she is releasing an electrifying new album aptly titled, About Time. It’s her first solo album since the 1983 release Another Breath via Cleveland International Records, a division of Epic Records. About Time will be released on her own imprint, Urban Noise, on November 5th, in collaboration with the newly launched Sands Foley Entertainment – a…
In light of the recent flood disaster in Colorado, BIG GIGANTIC is teaming up with local friends, artists and organizations to benefit flood relief efforts. The recent data on the severe impact of the flooding is astounding. As of now, 17,494 homes have been damaged, 1,502 homes have been destroyed, 11,700 people have been evacuated, 1,253 people are still unaccounted for, 8 people have lost their lives and 520 are…
Heralded as one of the most exciting and visually dynamic documentaries of the year, Spark: A Burning Man Story topped the iTunes Documentary Chart at #1 during its opening weekend. The New York Times said it best, “Since we can’t all attend Burning Man, we can be thankful for ‘Spark,’ which is probably the next best thing”. To accompany the film’s success, 2 albums comprised of 24 tracks takes listeners through a…
REPUBLIC RECORDS will give Millennial music fans the ultimate playlist when THE BASEMENT CHRONICLES debuts on Tuesday, Oct 8th. The album features never-before-heard songs, remixes, and more from chart-toppers Sammy Adams, Timeflies, SoMo, Youngblood Hawke, T. Mills, Aer, Mod Sun, Jared Evan and Radical Something. Joining them include buzz-worthy acts Cris Cab, Tayyib Ali, Yonas, The Lonely Biscuits, M.i, and Blind Scuba Divers. With 150+ globally-charting releases and 20+ Billboard…
Remixes of smash-hit single “Look Closer” come this week courtesy of Danny Verde, Candyland, WeSmile and David Tort who all mold intriguing facelifts out of emerging dance music star Morten’s original workings. Watch MORTEN Discuss His Sound, Reveal His Background, and Get Tattooed Exclusively on Thump As one of Denmark’s most celebrated DJs, MORTEN is no stranger to the spotlight. Characterized by his eclectic take on progressive, electro-house and dubstep, it’s no surprise…
This past July during Hillsong’s Annual Conference in Sydney, Australia, the church introduced an exciting and new generation of worship music. Welcome Hillsong Young & Free, who will officially release their debut CD “We Are Young & Free” on September 30 (Capitol CMG). A pre-sale for the project starts today. Click here for more information. Creating such a new sound is a bold move for Hillsong, who has a…
Stone has decided to celebrate their 17th anniversary in a huge fashion, and have created their Götterdämmerung IPA to both provide a blast of hoppy goodness alongside a substantial alcohol bite. The beer pours clearly with a light copper color, providing imbibers with hints of flowers and grass. The initial sip ties together pilsner and IPA styles, allowing the immense drinkability of the pilsner style to be pushed into a…
Long service medals and great appreciation are due to Mikey Breyer (drums) and Jasper Future (guitar) who have retired from Art Brut. While one door closes another door opens and the band are delighted to welcome former Graham Coxon and Charlotte Hatherley sidemen Toby Macfarlaine (guitar) and Stephen Gilchrist (drums) and the new line up is pictured. Eddie Argos commented: ‘Being a classic rock band isn’t all just laps of…
Oh Land‘s highly-anticipated new album Wish Bone is available to stream now at The New York Times, a week in advance of its September 24 release on Federal Prism. Early acclaim for the album comes from NYLON, who asserts “With her previous release, Oh Land broke through the international sound wall. Now she’s dropping a bomb,” from USA Today, who declares it “punchy and dance-ready,” and with ELLE, who praises…
The 2013 Guggenheim International Gala (GIG) is proud to announce two evenings of celebration starting Wednesday, November 6 with a pre-party featuring electronic music ambassador / DJ Richie Hawtin (aka Plastikman). The event, which runs 9 pm to midnight, is hosted by the Guggenheim’s Young Collectors Council and made possible by Dior. Hawtin gives a special show in the Guggenheim’s rotunda at the pre-party, which also features an opening musical…
V/A – There’s A Dream I’ve Been Saving: Lee Hazlewood Industries 1966 – 1971 LITA 109 Box Set (Standard Edition | Deluxe Edition) Available: November 26, 2013 PRE-ORDER NOW! It has been a slow train coming, but at last the day has come. After 7 intense years in the making, we are proud to announce our long awaited and by far most lavishly expansive packaged project to date: There’s A Dream I’ve Been…
From the people that brought you TomorrowLand, a new festival outside Atlanta dubbed TomorrowWorld brings Axwell, Gramatik, Griz and Paper Diamond to Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia for the three day event on September 27-29. Griz will be whipping out his sax and some funky bass at The Gathering – the Official Warm-Up Party on Thursday, September 26. The weekend follows suit with over 300 artists playing at select locations of TomorrowLand’s eight elaborate stages. On Saturday…
Let Go is the initial track on I Made It Through, and it is catchy enough to immediately draw in listeners. The track soars on strong instrumentation and a similarly intense bit of vocal work from Owens. This album opening links together pop, hints of R&B, and a passion that is simply unparalleled in current music. Can’t Stop This Fire provides listeners with a sense of the depth of…