Never Try to Change You 2 is a catchy bit of pop-country that touches upon Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, and Natalie Cole before ending. The rapid-fire delivery of Longo’s vocals keeps the tempo high, ensuring that listeners will continue to stick with the disc. The momentum achieved by Never Try to Change You 2 is bolstered through Tangled Up. This effort succeeds because it stands out from…
High Tonight is an incredibly high energy track, and it shows that each member of Engloria throws their heart and soul into the track. The guitar, drums, bass, and vocals unite to make a stellar track. The titular track adds a little bit of psychedelic folk and pop into the mix, recalling the halcyon days of Oasis and Blur. Engloria is talented enough to update this Britpop-styled sound; there…
(Two Miserable) Blackbirds is a rock track that could easily be heard at any point of time, on any type of radio station. There are hints of The Wallflowers, Spin Doctors, and even Dishwalla. The rich instrumentation of (Two Miserable) Blackbirds will immediately draw listeners in, as the band glitters and bounces along until the end. Fly Away keeps with the same introspective arrangements and allows the vocals to…
OUTLINE IN COLOR has just unveiled a new music video for “The Chase Scene” off their debut LP “Jury of Wolves.” View the music video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMUXeJEeZLk&feature=plcp. Filmed and Produced by: Garrett Danz Films http://www.GarrettDanz.com OUTLINE IN COLOR will be announcing a fall tour shortly. Stay tuned for dates! Forming from the remnants of several local bands in 2010, Tulsa, OK post hardcore outfit OUTLINE IN…
I believe that the most difficult task that a musician can take is committing oneself to the creation of a ten minute-plus track. The difficulty of this effort is so high due to the sheer amount of work one has to put in. It is simply not enough to merely repeat different arrangements (albeit with minor variations) for the bulk of the composition. Opening Sound dives headlong into this enterprise…
It is rare to hear such a narrative-heavy album. Hints of Donovan, Phil Ochs, and Simon & Garfunkel can all be heard in Blood and Thunder’s first track, Mister D. The instrumentation on the track has a similar gravity to it. Strum takes an interesting tack during this album; rather than having the instrumental arrangements continually red-line a listener’s speakers, there is a careful consideration for how each part…
Brisbane charmer Dave Di Marco is one good looking man. He also writes beautiful music. Having begun his songwriting and musical career as a founding member of Brisbane indie-folk outfit Charlie Mayfair, Dave is now spreading his creative wings in pursuit of his solo musical passage; and today see’s his debut solo release and taster off his forthcoming EP, ‘Dublin’. This track is just really special. His calming melodies and…
The guitar work is what will immediately bring listeners in to FlyPaper’s self-titled release. The titular track is the perfect introduction to the band, as this guitar is found alongside a rich and emotive set of vocals and utterly on point drum work. Taken together, what listeners will find is something unique, while still touching upon blues and rock. Is It Just Me slows things down, and allows FlyPaper…
Brave is a Disney-Pixar production that showcases Merida and her transition into womanhood in the face of utter war between a set of Scottish clans. Faced with extinction, Merida is able to bring light to darkness and save the day. The Ultimate Collector’s Edition of Brave is the definitely release of the film. The five disc release ensures viewers have considerable value in watching the various featurettes and…
Johnny Marr, one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in the history of contemporary music, will release his first ever solo album, The Messenger, on February 26 via Sire/ADA. The 12-song set captures Marr’s musical vision exactly as he imagined, featuring his signature guitar and vocals front and center with a sound which mixes elements of angular art rock and rock n’ roll. The release of The Messenger marks…
The clean interior of the Brick House Tavern feels inviting, especially when one considers the fireplace and couches that comprise a large amount of the non-bar area. The Yard Bird Sandwich was the hero of the day, containing bacon, provolone, hot (sriracha) mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. While the sandwich seems busy, I can assure you that the constituent parts unite to make something considerably greater than the sum…
Music star Aaron Lewis has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist Of The Month for November. The frontman for multi-platinum selling rock band Staind, Aaron is heading back to his country roots with the release of his first full-length solo album, The Road, on November 13, 2012. He joins some of country music’s biggest artists in teaming up with NRA Country to celebrate his support of our brave men…
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Singer/guitarist/songwriter/New York Times best-selling author/four-time Grammy® Award winner DON FELDER (@donfelder) remains in high gear promoting his second solo album (and first since 1983), ROAD TO FOREVER, which was released October 9 on Rocket Science Ventures. The critically-acclaimed album debuted on Billboard’s “Heatseekers” chart at #27. The album’s first single, “Fall >From The Grace Of Love” (which features backing vocals by Crosby, Stills and Nash), will be included in the…
Indie-rock group Goldspot is releasing the charity single “If The Hudson Overflows” today. All proceeds from the sale of the song, which is available now at all digital retailers, will go to the American Red Cross’ Superstorm Sandy Disaster Relief efforts. “If The Hudson Overflows,” which features backing vocals by Aimee Driver and David “Nova” Nowakowski from Scars on 45, was written months ago for Goldspot’s forthcoming album, due…
Some bands leave such an impression on fans that, even after two decades, their sound still resonates deep and wide. Southern California’s STRIFE are just such a band, having once again tapped into the energy that has kept listeners interested for 21 years. After touring throughout the world in recent years, STRIFE decided it was time to unleash a new batch of songs and break their 11 years streak of recording silence.…
No Doubt are excited to present you with the world premiere of their brand new music videofor “Looking Hot.” The band surprised fans this morning with the announcement, and the video premiered today exclusively on Vevo. The “Looking Hot” video was filmed over two days in October at the Valuzat Movie Ranch in Santa Clarita, California with Melina Matsoukas in the director’s chair. This was Melina’s first time working with No Doubt. Her extensive directing resume…
Southern California rock band Versus The World has announced they will join MxPx All Stars and Unwritten Law on a fall U.S. tour in support of their new album, Drink. Sing. Live. Love., which was released on July 31 from Viking Funeral Records. Versus The World recently wrapped up a tour with labelmates Authority Zero preceding the release of their new album, Drink. Sing. Live. Love, which has catapulted the…
Kansas City indie rock band The Casket Lottery will release their first full-length studio album, Real Fear, in over nine years on November 6 via No Sleep Records. The band has debuted the first new track titled “In the Branches” today on Alarm-Magazine.com. Fans are invited to pre-order the new album today at http://nosleepstore.com/artist/the-casket-lottery. Listen to “In the Branches” now, exclusively at Alarm-Magazine.com: http://wp.me/p12WiU-cST Strapped with an arsenal of moody,…
After more than 20 years, the long overdue official album from legendary cult black metal legion, VON, has finally revealed itself via Von Records. VON creator, Jason “Venien” Ventura, entered the Von Records studio — “The Pit” — in Litchfield Park, Arizona to record 19 classic tunes from the band’s early days. The end product, Satanic Blood, was produced by Venien, mixed by Andrew Ragin at Wall To Wall Recording…