A little social commentary never hurt anyone, and that’s something Toy Gun Cowboy exerts on Big Blue. Working out of Lakewood, California, Matthew Erickson, the indie/electro lone ranger, seamlessly combines electronics with organic instruments, providing a distinctive sound.
Murphy Lee is debuting the new video for “Murph Derrty,” the first single from his upcoming album You See Me. Best known for “Shake Ya Tailfeather” and “Wat Da Hook Gon Be,” Murphy Lee returns to the scene with another derrty track. Murph announces that he is a “certified rapper” who is ready to bring the spotloight back to the St. Louis rap scene as he holds it down in…
“endlessly satisfying, 11 songs here, and absolutely no filler” – Paste NASHVILLE, TENN. – – The April 1 release date of Matthew Ryan Vs The Silver State was no April Fool’s joke. The eleventh disc for Nashville folk/rocker Matthew Ryan broke into the CIMS Top 100 Chart with first week sales and continues to receive critical acclaim. Ryan will embark on the second leg of his U.S. tour in June…
Having already conquered her native country of New Zealand (with platinum sales four times over) Kiwi songstress Brooke Fraser is invading the U.S. with  grace and charm with her newest release Albertine (out May 27).
Broken Poets – Everything In Nature / 2008 Wordvendor / 11 Tracks / http://www.brokenpoets.com / “Once Before” is the track that makes the Broken Poets for me. Whether it is the confident vocals or the intricate arrangements which these vocals rest, “Once Before” is a track that will remain with me long after “Everything in Nature” ends. The rock of the Broken Poets play on a number of genres and…
Intercept – Magnolia Road / 2008 Self / http://www.interceptheband.com / “Two Broken Astronauts” is the perfect introduction to Intercept. During “Two Broken Astronauts”, there are hints of a number of distinct genres of music, rock, pop-punk, alternative rock, and even a little bit of emo sneaks in at points. “Two Broken Astronauts” is a very emotional track, whether it be the memorable vocals, the chunky bass line, or the guitars…
NEVERDIE – No Rock uN Rolled / 2008 Club NEVERDIE / 14 Tracks / http://www.realityport.com NEVERDIE start their “No Rock uN Rolled” with a fun, funky and bluesy brand of rock music that was created by Jon Jacobs. Individuals may know Jacobs as the owner of Club Neverdie, the most-visited venue for entertainment in the MMORPG Entropia University. “No Rock uN Rolled” was produced by Paul Inder, son of Lemmy…
Vinehouse – Young Regret / 2008 Self / 12 Tracks / http://www.vinehousemusic.com / This three-piece starts out their “Young Regret” with “Killer on the Road”, a track that skillfully blends together a doo-wop sound with a contemporary approach to rock. The vocals are the pinnacle on what is already a solid step forward; where the vocals provide listeners with a hooky set of melodies, they also are more intricate than…
The rapidly-rising Boston-based rock/pop band Boys Like Girls will join forces with the multi-platinum-selling American pop/punk ensemble Good Charlotte as co-headliners on the upcoming Soundtrack Of Your Summer tour (full itinerary follows). In what promises to be one of the year’s biggest blockbuster concert extravaganzas, the Soundtrack Of Your Summer tour will include sets from special guest artists Metro Station and The Maine.
In the midst of copy cat & cookie cutter bands, THE ACACIA STRAIN stand out as a group that sidesteps convention and the mundane and continuously produce gripping, technical, blistering metal. THE ACACIA STRAIN is known for their down-tuned guitar sound and nasty breakdowns; as the band combines the elements of abrasive death metal, and hardcore. The Massachusetts four-some will be proudly releasing their fourth studio record, Continent, via Prosthetic Records…
PotPi #3 / 40M / $2 or trade / :30 / That Kendra Girl, PO Box 72563, Davis CA 95617 / bewarethedancing@yahoo.com /Â I was waiting for the latest issue of PotPi seemingly since I received #2 in 2003, and finally got back into touch with Kendra a few months ago. Kendra talked about getting this zine down, and this just has a much different feel than the previous issue.…
SUNDAY MORNING IN SATURDAY’S SHOES is Richard Julian’s follow up to his critically acclaimed SLOW NEW YORK. Produced by the legendary Mitchell Froom, the new album again showcases Richard’s confessional, whip-smart and witty songwriting prowess. Equally engaging on stage as on record, Richard kicks off a summer tour on June 10th.
Time For Murder was originally shown in 1985, and the show consisted of 6 different stories written by 6 different authors, all of which were prominent of the mystery genre at the time. The hour-long shows were written by individuals such as Fay Weldon, Frances Galleymore, Antonia Fraser, Michael Robinson, Gordon Honeycombe, and Charles Wood. The great thing about the episodes of “Time For Murder†is the fact that only…
The Game had a hell of a 2007, dropping virtually off of the face of the earth after “Doctor’s Advocate†dropped. While “It’s Okay†and “Let’s Ride†both made it into the top 20 of the Billboard rap charts, neither track got far into the top 50 of the U.S. Hot 100. It took a track – “Wouldn’t Get Far†– with Kanye West – for The Game’s fortunes to…
I wanted this album to have a lot of different directions on it, I did not want it to be any one baby.  I just wanted it to be a sampler of flavors and influences from all over the world.  There’s a touch of this, a little smidgeon of that, a dash of something else … like when you’re cooking.” – Donna Summer
  Old Man Records is pleased to announce the release of the debut album from South Carolina songwriter William F. Gibbs, My Fellow Sophisticates. The album (releasing June 3, 2008) is an ambitious, beautiful love letter to “The Playlist Generation,” as Gibbs himself dubs it, a mixtape-like journey through American musical touchstones.
Agetec, Inc. today announced that it will be releasing “Falling Stars†for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. A fun and adventurous role playing game, “Falling Stars†will be released early summer 2008.
The Spill Canvas released their digital EP Honestly, I’m Doing Okay May 13th. Included on the EP is “Lay It On Me,†a previously unreleased B-side from the recording of No Really, I’m Fine.  The band will head out on the road for a month long headlining tour of the U.S. starting May 28th in Milwaukee and wrapping up June 28th at the Avalon in Salt Lake City. Joining…
Ragged is the mini-magazine that Filter puts out under the support of American Rag, a clothing line that only can be found at Macy’s. Although, neither me nor the fiancé have ever found any American Rag clothing ever over at Macy’s. This issue of the magazine skillfully blends established acts (Q-Tip, Thrice, Kate Nash) with up and coming acts (Monte Negro, Gran Ronde, and Grand Ole Party). Furthermore, they do…
“Don’t Sleep†is the first track on this self-titled EP, and it immediately assaults individuals with a funky set of instrumentation that flows smoothly into rap. Perhaps the most interesting part of this EP is that there are no samples of any kind, a fact that is made all the more amazing considering the amount of acts and bands that build their success off of singles. Where the hook no…