I like the fact that Nick Jr. (and releasing company Anchor Bay) have been on point with the timeliness of the Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! releases. There are a number of childrens’ shows that do not receive a DVD release, or get a release years after the show has originally aired. By capturing each collection of episodes soon after they are originally shown, sales will be stronger and more significant interest…
J Duff is one of the few rappers that are on their way to stardom. The 2012 XXL Freshman Class was filled with has-beens and never-weres, leading listeners to find the best new artists. I believe that J Duff is on a path to become a household name, and this is because of his incredible wordplay and punchy beats. His flow comes forth on the disc’s first cut, Can’t Stop…
Trinity Goodheart is a touching story that is able to bridge the gap between realism and fantasy perfectly. The titular character is on a mission from God; when given a locket that eir mom originally owned, Trinity understands what ey must do. The sheer forces that stack up against this 12 year old are substantial, but it is through eir faith that the title comes to a resolution. The…
Warner Brothers has went alol out in their 70th anniversary boxed set release of Casablanca. The film is provided to viewers in stunning Blu-Ray, which benefits considerably from a remastering of the film that restores it to the quality in which viewers in 1942 originally watched. This is just the beginning; the company has provided so many different bells and whistles to this set that viewers will literally take…
There is such a sense that The All-American Rejects would struggle to create an identify for themselves separate from the singles that they have already released. A number of bands have not been able to follow up on their largest successes, but I feel that Kids in the Street is an essential title for establishing the band’s new style. Sure, there are overtures to their previous work (Gonzo and…
R&B Crooner, songwriter and actor Eric Benét has successfully released five albums and is currently gearing up for the release of his sixth album entitled The One, which is slated for a Spring 2012 release. Very appropriately named, Benét’s new album The One marks a moment of positive transition in his life and lyrically speaks to the many new beginnings developing in his career and family. The One will also…
On April 6th international superstar DJ and producer Tiësto teams up with Wolfgang Gartner for the release of their brand new single, “We Own The Night”, a feature track on Tiësto’s forthcoming new mix album “Club Life – Volume Two Miami” “We Own The Night” is a definitive dance music anthem; dedicated to the late night hours when clubbers and DJs burn with the stars and shine so bright. Tiësto…
“It was 90% natural and 10% conscious,” explains Ben Runyan, one half of Philadelphia’s electro surf pop duo CITY RAIN, about their songwriting prowess. “90% natural in that we love dance music, play it live, and that is our natural way to do things. 10% conscious in that we still have ‘chiller’ more ‘band’-based music that we love to make.” If their new EP WATCH OUT (independent; release date: April…
This is one of the most fascinating documentaries about The Beatles that I have ever seen. We kicked the film on at NeuFutur Headquarters, and had everyone stick around for the two-plus hour feature. There are so many stories and anecdotes provided by members of The Beatles’ Apple Records, and these stories do much to paint a different picture of the Fab Four than I previously held. The narration…
After a while of supplementing, there is a good chance that you will get your GI tract all bound up. This is particularly prevalent for those that supplement with protein drinks, Thus, supplementing with a fiber-based product is absolutely essential for maintaining one’s health. Species Nutrition has created Fiberlyze; one need only put a scoop of the product into a drink two or three times a day. After that,…
Trust announce a string of North American tour dates this April in support of their debut LP, TRST, out now on Arts & Crafts. Trust is Robert Alfons and Maya Postepski (Austra) – a Toronto-based duo formed in 2009. Praise for Trust: “Alfons and Postepski write songs strong enough to entice listeners who wouldn’t ordinarily touch a Ouija board, much less bring it to the disco.” – eMusic …
Today Cvlt Nation is hosting an exclusive track premiere of “The Earth In One Cell” from USX mastermind NATE HALL. Following several lauded LPs released under the Neurot Recordings banner, this May the founding USX vocalist/guitarist, will release his first solo full-length entitled A Great River. Comments Hall on the track: “’The Earth In One Cell’ has been kicking around in my brain for years before I got it…
Danish producer and DJ Kasper Bjørke has premiered a new video for “Lose Yourself to Jenny” with Interview Magazine. The track was released earlier this month alongside remixes by Rebolledo (Comeme), Axel Boman (Pampa), Maxxi Soundsystem (Hot Waves) and Till VonSein (Suol), available for streaming at SoundCloud. “Lose Yourself to Jenny” is taken from his third studio album, Fool, appropriately released on Fool’s Day, April 1st with hfn music (Trentemøller). The…
Vancouver hard rock outfit, The Veer Union, has teamed up with Gibson Guitars for “The Ultimate Gibson Guitar” giveaway. Fans can sign up for free on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/Hks0nX for the chance to win a Gibson Melody Maker Flying V guitar, as well as an assortment of other Gibson gear and accessories, including a guitar strap, picks, strings, hat and t-shirt. The Veer Union is currently on tour in support of its sophomore…
Everything about this live album works. Where there is some loss of fidelity with many live recordings, Hawkins’ inspiration piano arrangements are captured as clear as day. There is a vibrancy that weaves its way through each of this album’s 15 tracks. I feel that this vibrancy is linked to Hawkins’ narration through instrumental arrangements. With every track here, From The Outside to Love in Winter, there is a sense…
The band have also returned to the studio to record a new song. To stay current on all things Eve to Adam visit www.evetoadam.com or www.facebook.com/evetoadam. Eve to Adam have also just released their new single “Reach” on iTunes and Amazon. “Reach” is the second single off of the band’s 2011 album Banquet For a Starving Dog, and is an inspirational track about reaching for your hopes and dreams. To…
Swedish metal act, AVATAR has debuted a brand new live music video for their hit single “LET IT BURN” via Loudwire. View the video by clicking HERE or the image above. The band released their newest record, “Black Waltz” last month to much critical acclaim. “Black Waltz’s comparable musical style and spare production brings a fresh, raw immediacy to these ten stellar songs.” says OUTBURN Magazine. The band has been…
Chronicle: Music From The Motion Picture features a number of tracks from up and coming bands; their unique efforts here make for a compelling and surprisingly cogent narrative for Chronicle. This first track on this CD is Blonde Acid Cult’s Calypso, a track that contains a considerable amount of beefiness that belies the more laid-back style of the instrumentation. Bad Veins’ Gold and Warm comes fresh on the heels…
GRAMMY© award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell will premiere a program inspired by collaborations between her father, pioneering pianist and orchestra leader Luis Russell, and his life-long friend, the greatest jazzman of all – Louis Armstrong. The concerts will take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Allen Room on Friday and Saturday March 30 & 31, 2012, with two shows nightly. For these shows, Catherine will lead a 10 piece orchestra, featuring new arrangements…
This is the perfect sort of bathroom book, as it contains the same sort of acerbic humor that makes The Onion and American Dad shine so much in their respective fields. The sheer anger and bile that is brought to I Hate Everyone by author Matthew DiBenedetti may seem over the top at points, but the points that ey bring up are ones that are common beliefs held. I…