I believe the most interesting thing about war is how different battles and events are construed by other cultures. While the Battle of Britain was an important battle no matter where one sat in World War II, I feel that it is much more important in the eyes of individuals that were directly impacted. This documentary does well in describing the importance of the battle to American viewers, while keeping…
General Fiasco kick off the year by announcing details of a brand new single, a headlining appearance at the HMV Next Big Thing Festival and their first ever show in Moscow. The band released ‘Don’t You Ever’ on 27th February 2012, a track taken from their forthcoming second album due early this summer. Their last release (‘Waves EP’) saw the track ‘The Age You Start Losing Friends’ get named as…
It has been an exciting start to 2012 indeed for Canadian four-piece Cuff The Duke, including a very exciting JUNO award nomination, “Adult Alternative Album of the Year,” for “Morning Comes” out today through Paper Bag Records. In celebration of today’s release, and recent accolades in their homeland, Cuff The Duke are excited to release a brand new music video for “Count on Me” – a song that testifies to…
My Oh My is a track that spreads out over a number of different genres. There are hints of country, Broadway musicals, and the up-front vocals will draw listeners’ attention. The eclectic opening to Orly leads into Boy On A Hill. This track is more introspective and pensive; the pre-grunge created by Neil Young has a referent in the overall tack the song takes. The harmony between the instrumentation and…
It is rare to hear such a narrative-heavy album. Hints of Donovan, Phil Ochs, and Simon & Garfunkel can all be heard in Blood and Thunder’s first track, Mister D. The instrumentation on the track has a similar gravity to it. Strum takes an interesting tack during this album; rather than having the instrumental arrangements continually red-line a listener’s speakers, there is a careful consideration for how each part fits…
Award-winning songwriter and renowned leader Matt Redman, along with LZ7, will release his powerful new single, “ Twenty Seven Million,”on February 28. Available for purchase on iTunes ® and all major digital retailers, “Twenty Seven Million” was written by Matt and Beth Redman with Lindz and Lucy West (LZ7) to raise awareness against human trafficking and in proud support of the A21 campaign, a partner organization at Passion 2012 this…
The group released their latest music video for the track “Romans 15” earlier this year. Check out the music video for “Romans 15” here. These Hearts Tour Dates w/ School Boy Humor: Mar 17, 2012 Arlington, TX @ Six Flags Over Texas Mar 18, 2012 Tupelo, MS @ Goodtime Charlie’s Mar 19, 2012 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown Mar 20, 2012 St. Louis, MS @ Cicero’s For more information on These…
The guitar work is what will immediately bring listeners in to FlyPaper’s self-titled release. The titular track is the perfect introduction to the band, as this guitar is found alongside a rich and emotive set of vocals and utterly on point drum work. Taken together, what listeners will find is something unique, while still touching upon blues and rock. Is It Just Me slows things down, and allows FlyPaper to…
A Town Like Alice was originally a book by Nevil Shute (On The Beach). VCI’s version of the film is the stellar 1956 release, and the company has provided viewers with an incredibly clean and sharp print. The film is particularly interesting as it provides viewers with a sense of an independent woman’s life during World War II. Recently moved to Australia, Jean Paget is provided a chance to move…
This clip shows the band in an electrifying live performance and offers a sweat drenched window into life on the road for the young band, which The Huffington Post called “this generations Mötley Crüe,” while Kerrang! Magazine called The Drug In Me Is You “one of the fiercest debuts of 2011.” To watch the new Falling In Reverse video for “Raised By Wolves,” just go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un82tyFzG7I The band has…
Metal Shifters is an incredible film. The plotline is something that has not been done before – a mysterious satellite starts to impact the city of Redeemer, Idaho. What seemed to be nothing more than a bit of scrap starts to take over various living creatures and turns them into metal. This becomes a problem when the satellite gains some form of sentience. Whether the city is able to…
New Jersey’s DARK EMPIRE return to the scene with their third release, this March entitled From Refuge to Ruin. Fusing elements of extreme and classic metal, 70’s prog rock, and poetic, meaningful lyrics, DARK EMPIRE bring forth a tremendously successful amalgam that is refreshingly unique as well as raw and aggressive. Today sees the first official digital single release from the new release From Refuge to Ruin. The track…
We were able to test out DDR3 RAM from Kingston. The KHX1333C7D3K2 is a value-priced RAM (around $25-45) that will provide individuals’ computing needs for a lengthy cycle. Installation of the RAM is simple, and will seat properly onto whichever motherboard one may be running in their build. The 2X2 (4GB) pairing is coupled with low latency (7-7-7-20), ensuring rapid retrieval of information and an across-the-board decrease in loading…
Host John Schaefer recently picked Tiny Victories as the band to watch in 2012 in a recent NPR feature, calling the EP “full of smart, catchy electro-pop hooks with subversive production details to keep listeners guessing.” Recently, NPR’s All Songs Considered featured the band, premiering “Mr. Bones,” the first track on the EP. Previously having shared bills with Hooray for Earth, The Hood Internet, Bear Hands, and Braids, Tiny Victories will also…
In anticipation of their first US tour, which launches this Sunday in New York, Acéphale announces a remix package for Korallreven’s latest single – the Julianna Barwick featuring, “Sa Sa Samoa.” Released for free over the coming weeks, the set includes an extended version of the track by Korallreven themselves, along with reinterpretations from forward-thinking newcomers Arca, UNKNOWN, & Recycle Culture. To kick things off, here’s a remix from Minneapolis’…
Brooklyn’s Milagres has been catching the attention of many since the release of the their sophomore album Glowing Mouth last fall via Kill Rock Stars. The band recently stopped by NPR for a Tiny Desk Concert where they played a selection of tracks from the album including one of Bob Boilen’s favorite songs from 2011 “Halfway.” Additionally the band recorded a session at the Filter / Dickies showroom where they…
This is an incredibly rare recording. This version of the Jazz Singer features Jerry Lewis, and the recording is taken directly from the legend’s video vault. One has to remember that this recording was done in 1959, which precludes the existence of home-based VHS recorders. The fact that this recording still exists is particularly impressive, as a number of the television stations that received these performances recorded over these…
“The Making of Equilibrium” video series gives you the FIRST LOOK at GOD FORBID‘s upcoming album from inside the studio. Part 2 features exclusive footage with bassist John Outcalt working on and discussing Equilibrium, “This album’s our best one yet – it’s head and shoulders above the previous records.” Watch the studio update now! GOD FORBID will host the debut of Equlibrium in its entirety live on March 16th at…
Before understanding that this is a side project of Dandy Warhols’ Taylor-Taylor, I originally thought The End Records had picked up a collection of rare tracks from the late modern period. While this is ultimately not true, One Model Nation is an act that calls back to the rich German musical tradition. This means that the band takes on Can, Kraftwerk, and even later acts like Joy Division during…
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