The style of music that Slow Motion Reign starts out their album with is something that one would not necessarily tie to Serj (from System of a Down). However, one thing does link the two bands, being the ability to rapidly change styles and have that gambit work. Even if Slow Motion Reign has a slow start, they do kick into something much harder during “Twilight Skylight”. This is not…
Future Of What premiered a full, downloadable stream of their debut EP Moonstruck today on TheFader.com: http://www.thefader.com/2012/06/18/download-future-of-whats-moonstruck-ep/. The Brooklyn band’s EP can be heard and downloaded in its entirety for free on the site all week long in advance of its June 26th release. On Friday, RCRD LBL premiered a free MP3 download of “Back To The City”, the second track released from Moonstruck, and the song can also now…
There are a number of different protein efforts that are currently available from companies. However, the Top Secret 100% Whey Protein is one of the few that attempts to distance itself from the rest of these products. This is because of the inclusion of AstraGin, a blend that increases the amount of protein that will be absorbed by the body. I feel that the gains that I have made while…
Even though I have heard of Slow Gherkin before, I had never heard of them until Asian Man sent me their latest CD, “Run Screaming”. Slow Gherkin are definitely a trandescendent treat, as they have weathered the storm that ravaged all of the typical Ska acts of the mid 1990’s. This is due to the fact that Slow Gherkin is no typical band, as they successfully modified indie rock, ska,…
To celebrate his recent triple album release on Astralwerks, Eric Prydz Presents Pryda, Eric Prydz is excited to announce more live dates (see listing below) across the U.S. in addition to his headlining the IDENTITY festival in 15 cities in July and August. These are his first live dates in the U.S. since 2007. The IDENTITY festival is North America’s first travelling electronic music festival and features the most cutting-edge…
Seattle-based Beat Connection has teamed up with Spotify and Filter to offer a full album preview of their new The Palace Garden LP. Stream it now at Spotify. The quartet performed at SXSW ’12 and launched its first headlining North American tour with White Arrows last week, revisiting the markets they played to with STRFKR on a sold-out tour this past fall. Beat Connection began when members Jordan Koplowitz and…
Hearing Bon Iver live is, quite simply, all consuming. It is a vivid and powerful display, with of an audio range oscillating from a whisper to an absolute wall of carefully constructed sound. In conjunction with an emotional range from bitter hope to vibrant joy, its can be hard to know how to take it. It bears repeating. While on tour, shortly after the release of Bon Iver, Bon Iver,…
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…