Slick comes out strong, there is no doubt about it. The authoritative “Creased Up” comes through as a fairly Spartan track, with the backing beat that Slick is flowing over not really doing much besides playing at the faintest of registers. What is a definite plus about Slick’s style is that individuals can decipher exactly what ey is saying easily; this is not because of a lack of lingo but…
lfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window comes to mind when looking at Gail Albert Halaban’s book of photographs of city dwellers peering into their neighbors’ windows, Out My Window. The photographs capture the vast city landscape, and within the landscape, floating high above the ground, are portraits of strangers caught in private moments. These beautiful color pictures of voyeuristic architectural landscapes capture both the intimacy and remoteness of life lived in the…
Heir to the Throne is the initial track on the Our Summer EP, and it provides a solid blend of alt-rock with punk and hard rock. Hints of Yellowcard can be heard alongside Unwritten Law, while there is an instrumental intensity present that makes this introductory salvo a must-listen. The band is able to foster momentum that will keep listeners focused in through all 6 tracks of this release. Carnivale…
L.A. rockers Beware of Darkness are on the verge of breaking out following a surge of buzz around their highly-acclaimed Howl EP (Bright Antenna/ILG). The 4-song EP features the infectious single “Howl,” which has been featured on KROQ shows including “Jonesy’s Jukebox,” “Locals Only” and “Out of Order.” Likewise, SPIN declares it “a Zeppelin-riffing, bluesy face-stomper…think a more suped-up Black Keys.” The trio is coming to The Viper Room tomorrow…
Born in 2004 out of the thriving indie music scene in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, The Daredevil Christopher Wright unites brothers Jon and Jason Sunde with the percussion and vocals of friend Jesse Edgington. Their first full length album In Deference to a Broken Back, an expansive and collaborative effort, was released through Amble Down Records. Their sophomore album, 2012’s The Nature of Things, is a result of asking what can…
Summer Wind Descendent is a laid-back track that will immediately draw listeners in through coy instrumentation and captivating female vocals. As the track spins, Flowerglass is able to add and otherwise bolster their sound into something incredibly dense. As listeners continue to listen to the track, more about the band comes into focus. It Takes A Dream To Kill A Dream establishes a down-home and cozy feel to this part…
Detroit, MI’s self-touted “blue collar thrashers” BATTLECROSS are gearing up to lay waste to the states on this summer’s TRESPASS AMERICA festival. The festival kicks off in one month on July 13, 2012 in Broomfield, CO and features headliners Five Finger Death Punch, as well as the reunited original line-up of Killswitch Engage. The TRESPASS AMERICA Festival also features Trivium, Emmure, Pop Evil, and God Forbid. The anticipation is building;…
Humaana have posted a brand new song called “Dead Horse.” The song will appear the full length they are currently recording. The Haverhill, MA indie rockers also put their recent Panic records 5 song EP ‘Comfort’ up for stream with it. It’s all up at www.Humaana.bandcamp.com and through the music section of www.Facebook.com/Humaana www.panicrecords.net
Tomko / Marsh is an act that work together at all points during their CD, ensuring that each distinct part of the title pushes all others to a higher plateau. The titular track provides listeners with a solid education about the band’s influences, overall styles, and with a roadmap for how the title will ultimately lay out. Listeners that are fans of a wide array of styles will find something…
“She Comes To Me (So Easily)” is the first single off of Ray Tarantino’s self-titled 2012 disc. The track is incredibly smooth and polished, but the resulting effort is not distant. Tarantino’s lyrics will transform listeners, while the track’s instrumentation will have them absolutely amazed. Futureblind is a track that puts the musical side of things to the fore. While the human / vocal component does not slack, I…
G. Huff and Vice Souletric have quickly become two of the most respected new hip-hop artists to emerge out the Midwest. The Ohio MC/Producer duo made waves in 2011 with their debut album, “Where Do We Go From Here?” which featured a who’s who of talent such as Guilty Simpson, REKS, Termanology, and Ruste Juxx. G. Huff is a ferocious emcee who hales from the gritty city of Youngstown,…
Philadelphia based Metallers Single Bullet Theory have quite a busy next few months ahead of them. In the midst of writing and recording theri next full length offering, The band will be hitting the road in August as part of the “North American Devastation” tour along side Into Eternity and Riksha. Matt DiFabio offers some insight below. “Well, I have compiled about fourteen songs for the next record and our…
6-17 San Antonio, TX – Korova $$ 6-20 Tucson, AZ – Solar Culture $$ 6-21 Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom $$ 6-22 San Diego, CA – Casbah $$ 6-23 Los Angeles, CA – The Smell $$# 6-24 Long Beach, CA – Alex’s Bar $$ 6-27 San Jose, CA – Blank Club $$ 6-28 Santa Cruz, CA – The Crepe Place $$ 6-29 Oakland, CA – New Parish Music Hall…
KREWELLA unveils their PLAY HARD EP with an exclusive stream at RollingStone.com. Exhibiting their signature, vocally driven electronic sound, sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf take listeners on a sonic journey through the aggressive dubstep-infused production of Kris “Rainman” Trindl. The entire EP can be previewed online before its official release on Beatport this Monday, June 18, with iTunes and all other digital retail outlets to follow on June 26, here:…
Distinctive Chicago-based doom collective EARTHEN GRAVE have confirmed a plethora of Summer tour dates throughout the country in support of their electrifying self-titled debut album. Boasting a powerful, dynamic style of plodding doom metal surging with classic heavy metal vigor, the six members of the band coalesce their metal aptitude into one entity with EARTHEN GRAVE. Founded in 2008 by guitarist Jason Muxlow (The Living Fields, Wintering) and drummer…
Atlanta-based trio SONS OF TONATIUH released their second LP, Parade Of Sorrow, via Hydro-Phonic Records earlier this week, the album booming with nearly forty minutes of new material via ten lumbering sludge-bred numbers. Memorializing its release, today online portal Ad Hoc is hosting a stream of the massive seven-and-a-half minute album closer “Fallout,” AT THIS LOCATION. The follow-up to their 2010 self-titled LP, Parade Of Sorrow which Creative Loafing…
Brazilian siren Luísa Maita is returning to North America with her signature mix of samba, alternative pop and downtempo electronica. Hailed by NPR as “The New Voice of Brazil,” Luísa Maita will be previewing new material from her forthcoming album to be released in early 2012. Luísa Maita has been busy since the release of her critically-acclaimed debut album Lero-Lero on Cumbancha Discovery in 2010. In 2011 Luísa won the…
Sultry, seductive and infused with that inimitable samba swing, the music of Luísa Maita embodies the modern spirit of Brazil. Inspired by the bustling urban life found in her native city of São Paulo, Luísa has quickly earned a place at the pinnacle of Brazil’s vibrant music scene. LUISA MAITA JULY 2012 TOUR DATES THU July 19 Minneapolis, MN Dakota Jazz Club FRI July 20 Chicago, IL Mayne Stage SAT July 21…
DYING FETUS are set to release their new album Reign Supreme this Tuesday June 19th. The record is available for pre-order HERE. Reign Supreme features nine tracks and is a “return to roots” with production focused slightly more on slam than in the band’s last few works. Thematically, the album is set to be a good old-fashioned piece of social and political commentary in the style of DYING FETUS as we have…
Blue Skies is the first track on Love & Colour, and it provides listeners with groundwork for how the title will ultimately play out. Derek Stroker creates in Blue Skies a track that speaks directly to listeners; the unity between guitar and vocals pushes each to greater heights. The different genres that are broached during this introductory track (rock, soul, and even a little funk) unite to create a wholly…