This past Monday evening, Jamaican singer-songwriter Romain Virgo returned to NYC for a special album release party and performance at Miss Lily’s Variety Store. The event was broadcasted live on RadioLily.com on DJ Rob Kenner’s Strictly Boomshots show. Romain discussed his recent sophomore release The System and sung his hits to a packed room filled with the reggae industry and fans. Artists Shaggy and Rayvon along with VP Records’ family…
After many harrowing months of delays, disruptions, natural disasters and narrowly thwarted assassination attempts, the bastards in VISE MASSACRE are proud to finally be unleashing their self-financed debut LP through their new online store. Having recently received the wax attack of their Expendable Humans full-length from the pressing plant, VISE MASSACRE redesigned their website with a gnarly new online store heavily supplied with tons of fresh new threads and urban…
Allegaeon’s second full-length album, Formshifter, has significantly out-performed its predecessor and reached #29 on the Billboard New Artist Chart and #99 on the Top Hard Music Albums! This is a huge achievement for the band as they continue to carve out their rightful place within the metal community. Formshifter has been incredibly well received by press worldwide; the UK’s Kerrang Magazine raves in a 4/5 review: “It’s not just the…
There are many creatine-containing products on the market. However, the C-AKG powder produced by Olympian Labs is one that is head and shoulders above the pack. There are no other additions in this product, just Creatine-Alpha-Ketoglutarate. This ensures a certain purity to the product that is unheard of; one will be able to work in a scoopful of C-AKG Powder to the workout regimen, no matter what products one already…
In February 2012, shortly after an amazing tour of Japan, GREEK FIRE drummer and longtime STORY OF THE YEAR drum tech Johnny Venus was diagnosed with Leukemia. As anyone can imagine, this devastating news came as a complete shock and rocked the entire camp to the core. Johnny is fighting the battle of his life, and even in these darkest of times his incredible courage and strength inspired Johnny’s fellow…
Rookie Blue is one of the best cop dramas that we have reviewed. I believe that the dynamic between the different members of the force is further fleshed out with the episodes of the second season, and eOne has provided the box set for individuals that missed these episodes the first time. For those that have not watched the show, Rookie Blue is a tremendously tout bit of television that…
Outasight’s new single “Now Or Never” went up for sale at iTunes and is also streaming on Spotify. The official video for “Now Or Never” is currently being produced, so for the interim, check out this clip of #NowOrNever moments a fan put together that Buzzfeed premiered today. “Now Or Never” is the follow-up to Outasight’s platinum selling smash “Tonight Is The Night.” Post & Share: “Now Or…
We have received a number of different omega-containing compounds as of late. Many of them fade into the masses, but we were very excited to receive and review Nordic Naturals’ latest, their Omega-3 Effervescent. This product has a delightful orange flavor that is more moderate than the average, and will remind individuals of an orange creamsicle. Just mix a packet with 4 to 6 ounces of water and one will…
Tu Fawning’s sophomore album A Monument arrived in stores today via City Slang. The album has been earning strong reviews both here and abroad, with Portland Monthly writing, “A Monument is a seductive, darkly energetic, wintry pop that demonstrates a band growing confidently into its own sound”, and Uncut calling it “Excellent, weird, monumental, and experimental US rock.” A full album stream of A Monument is also available all week…
Psych Minus Space Control — the deranged fifth full-length from curious Norwegian black metal peddler FURZE — is currently streaming in its entirety, in conjunction with its release this week via Fysisk Format. Open the gateways to all forty-three hypnotic, disturbing minutes encompassing the album RIGHT HERE. The latest psychedelically-inclined blackened rock output from FURZE‘s primary solo artist Woe J. Reaper and his close-knit team of henchmen have once…
Massachusetts metallers REVOCATION have confirmed that they will be taking part in this year’s Scion Rock Fest on June 2nd taking place in Tampa, Florida. The event kicks off at four pm and will be held at four venues in the area including: The Ritz Ybor, Crowbar, The Orpheum and Czar Bar. REVOCATION front man Dave Davidson spoke about playing this year’s Scion Rock Fest: “We are very…
Rebuild (Protein) / GX Supplements / http://www.go-gx.com The quality of proteins have increased considerably in the time since we started working out. GX Supplements’ Rebuild is a perfect example of this. This product does Rebuild, but it also builds considerable amounts of muscle mass. This is due to the inclusion of a wide array of protein sources, including whey protein, casein, and Waxy Maize. The inclusion of a 4:3 protein…
San Francisco’s Charlie Yin sculpts sound with sonic malice and diversity. Like a possessed DJ having fun with samples in an experimental lab, the 21-year old multi-instrumentalist knows no boundaries. Collaborating with 16 year-old producer XXYYXX, the track puts hip-hop and jazz through the blender and demonstrates a certain expertise, that didn’t escape Kitsuné founder Gildas Loaëc, as the track is featured on the forthcoming compilation Kitsuné America. As an introduction…
Who are you and how long have you been active? My name is David Timko; stage name Slave. I have been behind the decks for almost 2 years now, and have been producing electronic music since around the age of 14. What’s your setup? How does a track move from initial thought to finished effort? As of now, I am producing using FL 10 as my DAW with loads…
Following their album of Spanish folk songs Anda Jaleo (Fire 2010), Josephine Foster and the Victor Herrero Band have created a superb follow-up entitled Perlas (Pearls) releasing today on Fire Records. It is a jewel of a collection, with songs and poems selected by Josephine herself, gathered from dusty old scores and brought vividly to the present with warm performances full of flesh-and-blood emotion. MP3 (cleared to post): Josephine Foster…
Air and Space Collection (DVD Set) / 2012 Smithsonian Channel / http://www.smithsonianchannel.com / This is the perfect collection for anyone that is interested in the skies, whether they be relatively close (air flight) or something beyond that (space). These four documentaries provide an exhaustive and up to date view on aeronautics; the value of America’s Hangar, Concorde: Flying Supersonic, History in HD: America in Space and Space Shuttle: Final Countdown…
Labrada HICA-Max Muscle Growth Stimulator / Labrada Nutrition / http://www.labrada.com / http://www.labrada.com/moreinfo_hica.shtml It seems that there are only a few general classes of supplements that are used by those who bodybuild. I believe that Labrada’s HICA-Max is the first effort in making a new “must-have” for individuals that want to be the most jacked they can be. HICA-Max contains Leucic Acid, which is the way in which amateur and aspiring…
Since the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, Audra Mae has been busy. She kicked off her post-album release with a flurry of notable placements including, an awe inspiring cover of Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love,” hand chosen by director Judd Apatow for his new film, ‘The Five Year Engagement.’ The Oklahoma based singer-songwriter has lent her brilliant vocals to three new songs on fellow statesmen, The All American Rejects latest…
The song is from their sophomore album Dirty Bass releasing June 5th on Cherrytree/Interscope Records. WATCH “DIRTY BASS” MUSIC VIDEO HERE Directed by the Transparent Agency, the video follows Far East Movement through the dirty bass lifestyle of boomboxes, girls, and parties. Tyga joins the fun that features scenes shot with FM’s dirty bass themed classic Cadillac stretch limousine. The “Dirty Bass” video follows the “Live My Life” (Party Rock…
Magic: The Gathering: Avacyn Restored Set Review / 2012 Wizards of the Coast / http://www.wizards.com Avacyn Restored is the final set in the Innistrad block. With this set, the fate of Innistrad is shown. Liliana, on her trip to reclaim the pieces of soul she signed over to Griselbrand, gives Thalia a tough decision – save her minions or the Helvault. The Helvault shatters, releasing Griselbrand and Avacyn. With Avacyn restored,…