Out of the Sun is the first track on The Loose Hinges’ self-titled album, hitting listeners with a sound that is boldly different than practically anything that is on the market. The female vocals, coupled with the shifting, slinky sound achieved by the rest of the band has no comparison. Hints of Dusty Springfield and Nancy Sinatra can be heard in this aforementioned vocals, but the electronic arrangements that cradle…
Tony Desimone is an artist that wishes to establish himself as being one of the major forces of Americana rock. By taking on bits and hints of John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, and even newer acts like Third Eye Blind and Matt Nathanson, what results on The Second Time Around is something that bleeds red, white and blue. This does not mean that Desimone saturates everything with Old Glory, but rather…
The attention span of the average music listener is short; most tracks are able to end in about three minutes. eM feels that they can create a track in Promise Me that will keep the attention of these listeners, and I feel that they are able to succeed with this single. The track looks back to the days of Kraftwerk for inspiration; the band is able to modernize that sound…
I have a soft spot for bands that have an emotive rock velour – All The Right Moves start out of the gate with a blend of Yellowcard, Philmore, and Melee. Point of View will impress with every recorded note – the production allows the splashy drum, honest vocals, and fulfilling arrangements to work perfectly. At the end of a single listen, I found myself following the band’s imperative. With…
The June Rise create in Good Lion a track that is bouncy and will immediately capture the attention of anyone that may be listening in. Their tender touch during Pull The Arrow will undoubtedly keep fans focused in – the rich instrumentation is what does it. Nothing more than the interactions between the different instruments are need to create some of the most affecting music that we have heard this…
There is not a band that has came out with a title this year that comes forth in such a unique way as Frank. There is no easy way to categorize the band, which ties themselves to the B-52s, R.E.M., Fastball, and even classic acts like Queen and The Rolling Stones. With each track on this album, Frank comes one step close to showcasing this unique flair. Peace Out is…
The emotive guitar work that begins Pink Champagne will be immediately amenable to fans of The Wallflowers or the Counting Crows. The blend of funk, soul, and other rock styles alongside the sheer vocal intensity brought to each track will create a legion of fans. This trend is something that continues through the bulk of Pink Champagne; Face Down In The Gutter ratchets up the gritty sound considerably. Hints of…
As Summer Camp prepare for the release of their debut full-length album Welcome To Condale, they’ve unveiled the music video for “Down”, the latest single off the record. Directed by Chris Boyle (www.chrisboyle.co.uk), the video makes nods to the classic movies BEETLEJUICE and HALLOWEEN and is composed from more than 50 infinitely looping GIFS from a half remembered Halloween Party many moons ago. Trapped in the gaps of the loops…
The Howling Reborn is one of those films that is a remake, but it strong enough to actually allow the story to be updated in a compelling and fresh way. This is due to the work put in by the actors, which are headed up by Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale) and Lindsey Shaw (10 Things I Hate About You); despite being something to look at, the duo make their motivations…
Los Angeles-based artist Zenith Myth is proud to announce the world premiere of his newest music video for the track “Zenith Myth,” which you can watch at the link below. The video is part 1 of a two-part story, featuring ferocious wolves and classic ballet dancing to create an impressionist piece of high-concept art, all the while guitars bass and drums create an eerie, twisted soundtrack. Check it out below:…
Leading animation technology company Image Metrics Inc. (OTCBB: IMGX) and multimedia entertainment developer Funrika today announced the integration of Image Metrics’ PortableYou™ 3D personal avatar creation platform in Funrika’s first gaming platform, iStar. The new collaboration will expand iStar’s interactive capabilities to deliver a unique and more personalized social experience for gamers. “Empowering consumers to create high-quality, personalized interactive entertainment content for social networks reveals incredible new possibilities for digital…
After a successful CMJ, Detroit’s Bear Lake is launching their third record, If You Were Me amid much praise. The album is featured on AOL’s Spinner this week, their song, “Breaking Me Down” was featured on Magnet’s MP3 at 3PM and the band recently gave an extensive interview at Medleyville. Bear Lake has been compared to Coldplay and Keane (Bill’s Music Forum), Snow Patrol and Mercury Rev (Aiding and Abetting)…
In the last decade or so, there has been a monopoly in terms of wrestling games that are on the market. The TNA Impact video game did not do as well as it should have in bringing the company’s unique flair to consoles, while the variety of Japanese wrestling games are usually passed over for the American market. Hulk Hogan’s Main Event is a serious contender for wrestling fan’s video…
FMS News Alert (Interview/Photo/Video Opportunity) On Saturday, October 29 at 10:00 p.m., Big Mountain Entertainment will kick-off its Halloween Costume Party at The Clash Bar, located at 39 Harding Ave, Clifton, N.J. The show will be the first date of New York-based prog-rockers JOLLY’s U.S. tour. Opening for them will be a Top Unsigned Act of 2011 and Bamboozle artist Audio Insight (www.facebook.com/AudioInsig). Formed in 2008, while recording their first…
There are a number of different headphones that we have had the chance to review over the last year, and many of these were priced at a level that made it hard for individuals to swing. However, the price of the SE-CL331 headphones by Pioneer, coupled with a high level of quality, make them accessible to the widest array of purchasers. This quality is unmatched – these are for the…
Barsuk Records is excited to announce the release of the new Nada Surf record, The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy, on January 24, 2012. NPR debuted the first track, “When I Was Young,” yesterday. Fans can now grab, share and re-post the free download from NPR HERE. Stars is Nada Surf’s seventh record, and fourth for Seattle indie Barsuk, following the successful and critically lauded Let Go (2003), The Weight…
Florida-based Greyhaze Records is proud to announce that the label is now the official distribution home in North America for the almighty roster of Cogumelo Records. Brazilian label Cogumelo is well-respected throughout the extreme metal world, having been founded over thirty years ago, and having released a steady arsenal of quality death, thrash and grind from acts including Sarcófago, Mutilator, Holocausto, Sextrash, Impurity, Chakal, Psychic Possessor, Ratos de Porão, Vulcano,…
After years, this vinyl-wielding 4-piece originating from Brighton, UK – the one and only Soft Rocks – have finally committed their collective wit to a slew of original tunes. Their debut album, The Curse of Soft Rocks, is without-a-doubt a departure from the current musical climate. Opening track We Hunt Buffalo Now is a punky, low slung dub affair that also serves as the first single in a series surrounding…
The international collaboration The Silent Steppe Cantata premieres on December 10th, 2011 in Astana, Kazakhstan. This Classical/World Music fusion is a theatrical piece written by American composer Anne LeBaron, workshopped in the Los Angeles area and features up-and-coming tenor Timur Bekbosunov (“America’s Got Talent” and Timur & The Dime Museum) on lead vocals. It will be performed in Kazakh, Russian and English, utilizing Kazakh folk traditions, contemporary hip hop and…
505 Games, a global publisher of video games, announced today that Blackwater, an immersive first-person shooter (FPS) exclusive for Kinect™ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, has shipped to North American retailers. The high-octane game was developed in conjunction with former members of the Blackwater private security team who consulted on moves, gestures and gameplay. As the only FPS available on Kinect for Xbox 360,…