There is no reason that an individual that is concerned about their overall well-being should not supplement with BCAAs. The amount of benefit that BCAAs provide is substantial – they allow protein to be created in the liver and in muscles, and they stave off the breakdown of lean muscle tissue. More current studies have looked into the role that BCAAs play in increasing insulin resistance and overall energy levels.…
Bass Heads needing their fix in 2012 need not wait much longer, as freeform electronic artist Bassnectar AKA Lorin Ashton has announced his Spring Vava Voom Tour. Over the course of two months, Lorin and his crew will criss-cross the United States, painting the walls with bass along the way. The tour also includes previously announced dates at Avon, Colorado’s Snowball Festival and Miami’s Ultra Music Festival as well as…
An allegory for the end times, a critique of current events, or just some comedic cannibalism, Noah and the MegaFauna’s video for “Liquid Modernity (You Can Never Go Home)” is premiering today on KCRW.com. The video, the first from the band’s debut LP, Anthems for a Stateless Nation (released in October on Silence Breaks), takes place after a great flood. The sea level has risen so high tall buildings stick…
Guitarist and bandleader Dan Balmer has just been added to the US Bank Portland Jazz Festival Presented by Alaska Airlines, to perform as a special guest with The Jazz Passengers on February 19th, 7:00pm @ The Winningstad Theatre. Among the busiest and most prolific of the Portland based guitar players, Balmer recently performed on a memorable debut concert with pianist and newly arrived PSU professor George Colligan as part of…
Everyone’s favorite electro-glam trio, TAYISHA BUSAY, are back just in time to warm up the cold winter air and most importantly, spread the love! The infectious group made up of Tessa Greenberg, Ariel Sims and Brandon Lalavek are here to share their third single from Focus/Virus, titled “Heartmeat/Lovemuscle.” Taking it down a notch and leaving the dance party behind, this shows a different side of TAYISHA BUSAY that proves to…
“I’ve dropped a lot of hints, mentioned it in some interviews but I have never just came out and said what’s up. We’re right in the middle of recording our sophomore record, set to be done before the end of February. The record will be called “Infamous”, and provided all goes well, we’re planning for a late spring / early summer release. We’re happy to have Anthony Calabretta and Mark…
While most of the outward design of workout supplements is intended to bring buyers in through flashy text and graphics, the designers at Pharmafreak want to show the quality of their product. This is done by essentially putting a book’s worth of material on each box. While one will likely read product reviews such as this one to determine whether they wish to take this product, I really feel as…
Computer cases are not seen as important as they should be. In a previous computer build, we had to spend a day’s worth of time testing out each component part, just to ultimately figure out that the case was poorly designed and was killing the signal to the motherboard. We received the Mana136 case for review. It can currently be purchased for $70 at Newegg. This case allows for up…
Ola Lindgren of the Swedish death metal outfit GRAVE will be appearing at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show on Friday, January 20th for a signing at EvH that begins at 3PM. To attend the show and the signing, you must have a badge (**NAMM is not open to the public**). For more information about NAMM and how to get entry into the show, please check out…
The Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series will officially kick off its second season of presenting the best in bluegrass concerts when it brings banjo legend J.D. Crowe to the Jonesborough Visitors Center on February 25th. Joining J.D. Crowe will be his band, the New South, singer/songwriter Brandon Rickman and South Carolina-based Cane Creek Bluegrass Band. Produced by Mountain Music Entertainment and nestled in Tennessee’s oldest town, the Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series…
3.06 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA 3.07 – Bottletree – Birmingham, AL 3.09 – The Plaza – Orlando, FL 3.10 – Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA 3.17 – Lowbrow Palace – El Paso, TX 3.18 – Club Congress – Tucson, AZ 3.19 – Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ 3.21 – Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA 3.22 – The Music Box – Los Angeles, CA 3.23 –…
myScratch is priced as an introductory DJ scratch controller, but the sheer amount of functionality that it provides will ensure that it remains in a studio or trucked along to gigs for years to come. The sensitivity of the platters is variable (controlled by a knob on the back of the controller), while the cuing, looping, and sampling ensures that one can make some sick mixes. Whether individuals wish to…
Santa Rosa, CA’s State Faults (formerly Brother Bear) is heading out on tour in support of their upcoming debut full-length, Desolate Peaks. The album will see a Spring release on Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, CSTVT, Look Mexico, Restorations). Head over to Alternative Press to here the exclusive premeiere of “Arrowhead” from Desolate Peaks. Desolate Peaks will be the follow up to the band’s debut EP, Head In The Clouds, which…
As they ready for the Jan. 24th release of their debut album Colours (Capitol Records), British duo Graffiti6 will make their very first late night TV appearance tonight, performing their hit single “Free” on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” They made their national TV debut last month when they performed the single on “The Rachael Ray Show.” “Free” the first single from Colours is climbing its way to the…
Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of EVOCATION, one of the vanguards of Swedish death metal! EVOCATION’s guitar player, Marko Palmén, comments: “It’s time to kick in the year of the apocalypse with the writing of a new chapter and a new era in EVOCATION’s history. We are very pleased to announce that we have signed a new worldwide recording agreement with Century Media Records. The label…
ALR Industries is one of the dark horse when it comes to workout supplements. The quality hat they provide is second to none, and the sheer amount of products that they offer ensures that all individuals will be able to find something that could increase the quality, duration, or intensity of their workout. We received N’Gorge for review, and are pleased to report that it has significantly increased our pump.…
Indie singer/songwriter/guitarist JESSARAE (JEZ-ah-rae) will continue his 2012 live performance schedule with a variety of Park City, UT performances and TV appearances during the Sundance Film Festival. Fans at all the shows can expect to hear songs from JESSARAE’s just released full-length debut album PILOT (Raystone Records). The young musician–whose music is both compellingly raw and finely etched–kicked off the year with a special New Year’s Eve show opening for…
Swedish black metal tyrants MARDUK have entered the studio to record the follow-up album to 2009’s Wormwood. This currently untitled new album is scheduled to be released in early summer 2012. More news about this upcoming release will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
There are a large amount of different fish oil products on the market. What they actually contain, and what they can provide varies considerably based on the company producing the product. Simply put, Omega-3 products are incredibly important for all individuals at every fitness level, age, and lifestyle. The Super Critical Omega contains a wider array of different omega compounds (3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11) than other products…
Connecticut political punks Hostage Calm will be supporting Anti-Flag on their European tour from April 15-28. The band is also confirmed to perform at Belgium’s annual Groezrock Festival on April 28 alongside such acts as Rancid, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Lifetime, Gallows and more. See dates below. Hostage Calm’s self-titled album is out now on Run For Cover Records and can be purchased on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hostage-calm/id383396388. Tour Dates: Apr 15…