Bell Gardens began with just two friends – Kenneth James Gibson (Furry Things, [a]pendics.shuffle) and Brian McBride (Stars Of The Lid) over many late nights talking and playing for each other the songs that have inspired them over the years. Citing influences such as Jack Nietzsche, Phil Spector, The Beach Boys and Dennis Wilson’s solo recordings, both musicians harboured a burning desire to traverse a pop sound that often belies…
Zebra and Snake have just released the official video for ‘Empty Love Song’ and we’d love to share the video and a free download of the single with your readers, ahead of the single’s official release on August 20th. The video for ‘Empty Love Song’ is live on YouTube here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5nv7U2RqxM and as a free download here : http://soundcloud.com/100percentrecords/empty-love-song-3-43-radio There’s a new photo of the band here : http://www.mudhutdigital.com/ZebraandSnake.jpg
Modular is proud to announce that West Australian psych warriors Tame Impala will return with their new album Lonerism, to be released globally this October 2012. Again recorded and produced almost entirely by Kevin Parker in studios, planes, hotels and homes around the world, and mixed by the trailblazing Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips / MGMT), Lonerism’s sound is not so much reinvented as completely redrafted and stretched way, way out.…
UFOMAMMUT, Italian sorcerers of supernatural and obliterating doom return with the second part of ORO – Opus Alter, following five months after Opus Primum to complete the entire new album and give ORO its final shape. The record will be released on 17 September on Neurot Recordings. As with all previous Ufomammut albums, the concepts behind ORO are expansive and multi-faceted, mutating the Italian palindrome which translates to “gold” with the Latin translation…
Anticipation is the most fitting title for Tyscot artist Damita’s upcoming project to be released on July 24th. As the release date draws near and excitement continues to build, Damita is set to hit the road for more musical appearances across the country. When Damita began the production phase of Anticipation, she also expressed her excitement about hitting the road and connecting with fans and supporters. From Detroit to…
No matter how busy their schedules become, the gospel group Soul Tempo understand the importance of reaching out to those who have supported their music ministry. With a developing radio single “Trust in God”, a new music concept video and an upcoming release, Soul Tempo is ready to sing their new music across the country. This driven group has no problem traveling to various states, sharing with fans…
Bleed is an utterly expansive track that touches upon new age, rock, and pop genres. No matter what styles of music that you personally like, the approach taken by Putt will turn you into a fan. There is a maturity to each of the compositions that we have heard that far outstrip great deal of what is currently out on the market. This means that each side of the…
Michael Angelo Batio, takes you on his 90 minute aural/visual journey to the different eras of rock music while playing guitars with incredible speed and musical precision. The “Hands without Shadow’s – A Tribute to Rock Guitar” show entails an awesome display of guitar wizardry accompanied by an equally talented band. This chronological tribute features Batio’s incredible arrangements and medley’s from the different eras of rock beginning with Jimi Hendrix…
Katrin the Thrill is an act that is hard to categorize. The eclecticism of Evil Eye Charm is such that listeners will continue to find more to appreciate with each subsequent listen. The initial track on Evil Eye Charm is Losing, and it blends hints of “Creep”-era Radiohead with Sisters of Mercy. Perhaps most brilliant on this track would have to be the guitars that soar above the rest of…
Most of the “gay” identified artists really suck. Enterprising individuals go and understand that there is a lot of money from campus groups and private organizations if they identify themselves with a GLBT logo, so the quality of music by out musicians really suffers. That is, until Soce begins eir “The Lemonaide Incident” with “I Am (So Gay).” The boldness experienced with the rapping on this track is great;…
Cane and Abe is one of the finest rums that we have had the chance to review this year. The bouquet of Cane and Abe is very floral and will draw individuals in to the spirit. There is a complexity to this Freshwater Rum that will have imbibers finding something new each time they take a sip. Hints of brown sugar mix in nicely with a slight burn going…
Chicago-based heavy metal act, Dirge Within, has uploaded some behind-the-scenes footage from its recent music video shoot for the track, “Memories,” on YouTube: http://youtu.be/4NU7DN9WHnI. Join Dirge Within and local director, PEELER, as the group pieces together the first music video from its sophomore release, There Will Be Blood, which hit stores in April via Rocket Science/THC: Music. “The new video for ‘Memories’ was just shot in our hometown of Chicago…
It was fortunate that we received the Capresso teaC100 Water Kettle for review a few days back – our old kettle had just been broken. In all seriousness, this product is absolutely bonkers. The Schott glass which the kettle is crafted will allow it to take normal wear and tear with no issue, while the boil dry protection ensures that it is not dangerous in the slightest. Perhaps one…
In the same vein as Leah Zicari and more established individuals like Fiona Apple and Ani DiFranco, Kelly Snyder seems to be on a stratosphere rise simply due to the style of music that eir puts on “Oxygen”. I mean honestly the Amos/DiFranco bunch will buy this up with a spoon, but is the disc honestly any good? Kelly has an ear for pop, and producer Charles Newman has…
Girl on a Mission Music has announced the release of Holly Spears: The Making of Heartache to Hope, an insider’s look at the recording process of Spears’ critically acclaimed debut album, Heartache to Hope. A release party, held June 29th at popular Cincinnati nightspot The Redmoor, featured live performances with funds going to a local missions trip. The DVD takes fans behind-the-scenes and features interviews with producer Mitch Dane (Jars…
The title track introduces listeners to who Snakes and Music is. I know I was not familiar with the band before that, and what one can expect from the band is a brand of indie rock that is safely nestled in a guitar fuzz and dreamy vocals. The style of the title track breaks slightly into a punk framework, so that Snakes and Music approach something closer to an…
Following the release of Oh Holy Molar and hot on the heels of their support slot on the Yann Tiersen USA tour, Felix have announced some more intimate UK shows and are plotting a European tour in October also. Here are the dates: July 7. South Street Arts, Reading Aug 1. The Wilmington Arms, London + Benoit Pioulard – Promoted by The Local Aug 2. The Hope, Brighton Aug 3. Cafe…
The album starts out as a microcosm of sounds and styles to come; I believe that Fawn introduces themselves nicely to listeners. While the band is riding a wave of success after the release of “No Wave”, I feel that the rest of the cuts on this album are at least as strong as that cut. The eclectic approach of Fawn is the reason that can create hit after…
Listen to the Double A Side Single Here! 1. Creatures 2. Hook You Up Bio Sylver Tongue was born from the Kandinsky addled mind of a Purple Rain obsessed girl. Inspired by 70s sci-fi movies, psychedelic pop and the prowling grooves of Grace Jones and her warm leatherette, Sylver’s songs were hammered out on an old battered Juno and a shiny metal computer from the comfort of her…
The leaders of extreme, NAPALM DEATH, recently released their latest effort, Utilitarian, and it was hailed as a masterpiece and one of the best albums in the band’s history. Now NAPALM DEATH presents, in cooperation with ROCK HARD magazine (Germany), a new video clip for the song “The Wolf I Feed”. The video was shot by Tim Fox (TESSERACT, SKINDREAD), and it perfectly incorporates the meaning of the song. Singer…