We were afraid that we were not going to be able to report on the Avicii show, as a ticket snafu threatened to shut out one of our reviewers. However, the staff at the CONSOL Energy Center bent over backwards to ensure that our needs were taken care of. We were able to get in and experience Avicii’s expansive live set from an absolutely stellar position. The design of the…
Gyptian performed to thousands of screaming fans at BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend held in East London. Europe’s largest free music festival drew in an estimated crowd of 100,000 fans and featured acts including Jay-Z, Kanye West, MIA, Lana Del Rey, Jack White, Rihanna and NAS. Nigerian rapper Ice Prince also joined Gyptian on stage to perform his remix of “Magician.” Check out Gyptian’s explosive performance of “Hold You” on BBC 1xtra’s Stage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg4i_2ysDWI Two days prior to his performance,…
Since their inception, Touche Amore have been touring relentlessly, playing their brand of emotional hardcore/punk everywhere from dingy basements to sprawling arenas. Most recently, the band announced their “Live At BBC Radio 1” EP, which was recorded while traveling in the UK in 2011. The band was invited to record at the legendary BBC Studios for “The Punk Show” with host Mike Davies. Being the music fanatics they are, Touche…
Brooks’ Mach 14 are some of the lightest shoes that we have reviewed. They are able to become an extension of one’s foot to allow for a better grip and a faster transition into a full-out run. While one will be shocked at the overall weight of the shoe, I feel that purchasers will be able to cut time off of their personal records. The print on the shoe…
Taking underground bass music culture by storm, GETTER is a new artist to release music through DATSIK’s Firepower label. Set for release tomorrow, June 26, his five-track PSYCHO EP features four instrumentals: “Ill Shit,” “Ill Shit (Liquid Stranger Remix),” “Deadly” and “Wizard Flex” along with the title track “Psycho” featuring U.K. MC and hype man Inja. The San Jose, CA native has been taking over stages across the States for…
The trippy and strung-out atmospheric indie music that begins The Barrens’ self-titled LP is much denser than listeners would think. The band has tied together a number of layers that yield different things each time that a listener begins the title. Far from being a single-oriented band, The Barrens make this title much more of a cogent thought than an exercise in episodes. Bottom of a Well has a…
The high amount of energy that begins Vox e Tenebris will immediately draw listeners in, while the band’s alt-rock sound touches upon some of the best acts of the last twenty years. The titular track has a walking bass style that matches the vocals perfectly. The dark/light sound of this interaction opens up nicely to a brash and bold guitar/drum dynamic. The fluid nature of Radio Fallout makes each…
New York City-based singer-songwriter Sarah Miles is set to head out on tour in July for 10 dates opening for Teddy Geiger (see full tour schedule below). Says Miles of the tour: “I am thrilled to be opening up for Teddy Geiger in July! Teddy is such a talented musician and songwriter; I feel so lucky to have the chance to be a part of this tour. It’s going to…
Providence, RI’s VERSE announced their reformation earlier this year, along with subsequent new album release. Titled, Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace, this new album is musically dynamic and lyrically poignant, focusing on a storyline that is “…completely human. The concept is set of life lessons shown to us by the life of a universal mother to all, wrapped in uncertainty and contradiction, and personal firsthand accounts of struggles of family and…
“We Love” Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-love-single/id532394461 Connect with Ray Lavender Global Artist Group Twitter: www.twitter.com/darealrayl Facebook: www.facebook.com/darealrayl
Ringing is a track that immediately ties together the inorganic with the human. The electronic sequencing works at a level alongside more traditional piano lines. What unites these two unique elements is Chou’s vocals. This three-minute introduction to Chou will work perfectly on pop, EDM, or indie rock radio stations. I Know A Place has a similar sun-baked feel to Soak Up the Sun. Shame is a very heartfelt track…
Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce today’s new single release, “Still Standing,” by THE ROYS. This up-tempo Bluegrass song features Elaine Roy on lead vocals and was written by Lee and Elaine Roy. The single has been serviced to Bluegrass radio and is now available in all radio formats via AirplayDirect. “Still Standing” is the first single from The Roys’ upcoming new album, NEW DAY DAWNING, due out…
Yeasayer have premiered a new track from their forthcoming album “Fragrant World.” The first proper single on the album, “Longevity” exposes a new found edge in Yeasayer. Lyrically, they hold up a social mirror in a way that made punk so effective, while bathing the lurching and heaving rhythm in a mechanized and otherworldly soul. The melody emerges understated and clean to form a undaunted vision for new music. …
Thousands of students from 25 colleges throughout the southeast contributed more than $21,000 to help provide waiting orphans with forever families through Show Hope™ adoption grants. In the process, more than 67,000 students were exposed to Show Hope’s Red Bus Project this spring in the newly launched orphan care program featuring a British double-decker-bus-turned-rolling-thrift-store. Show Hope is a movement to care for orphans founded by Steven Curtis Chapman and his…
Swedish heavy metal outfit, Bullet, has revealed the cover art and track list for its upcoming full-length, Full Pull, which is slated for a late-September release via Nuclear Blast Records. Gustav Sandstedt supplied the album’s artwork. The Full Pull track list is… 01. Midnight Oil 02. Full Pull 03. Running Away 04. All Fired Up 05. Rolling Home 06. In The Heat 07. High On The Hog 08. Rush…
There have been a number of upgrades made to the DotP title. I believe that the inclusion of battles on specific planes have to be one of the biggest of these, as they provide additional lore to the campaign setting. Players will have to go up against Liliana on Innistrad and Jace on Ravnica. The best inclusion to DotP 2013 has to be the presence of the planechase dynamic. Planechaser…
Who are you and how long have you been active? Nomad Carlos. I’m just an artist from Kingston, JA who does hip hop music. I been doing this since I was in high school. About 10 years now. What’s your setup? How does a track move from initial thought to finished effort? I do most recordings at my house. I have a small set up in my room and…
We are hosting a Justin Bieber contest on NeuFutur. To enter, comment this or ANY status on the NeuFutur Facebook from now until Friday to enter. Will announce a winner on Saturday. We are giving away one (1) copy of the “Believe” Special Fan Exclusive Deluxe Zinepak. As always, no employees from NeuFutur can win. We require verification of the winner’s identity; the winner must be a subscriber to the…
It’s summertime! And French label extraordinaire Kitsuné is celebrating the best time of year with a solar mixed CD selected and mixed by Gildas Loaec & Jerry Bouthier out July 2nd. Packed with sun-drenched vibes to die for, Kitsuné Soleil Mix is a musical invitation to relax by the pool with a cocktail in hand and enjoy the moment thanks to an astute selection of hot new tunes curated by…
Family Band, the collaboration between visual-artist-turned-singer Kim Krans and her husband, onetime heavy-metal guitarist Jonny Ollsin (Children, S.T.R.E.E.T.S.), have created a video for Grace & Lies’ “Night Song,”which premiered earlier today via NPR Music’s “First Watch.” The video is directed, drawn and performed by Kim, who is already well regarded for her artwork, illustrations, and beyond which she sells via The Wild Unknown. In the “Night Song” video, Kim’s…