In 1994, while still in high school, Darcie and I founded Polyvinyl Press, a photocopied fanzine which mainly covered the DIY music scene we loved in the Champaign-Urbana, IL area and the greater Midwest. We sold zines at local record stores, at whatever ramshackle tables we could find in the back of basement shows, traded zines with other zine writers, and sent them out one-at-a-time via mailorder. We made countless…
There is a sense a lot of times that protein bars are just like other workout products on the market – they taste horrible but are needed to increase the amount of fitness that one has. As a result, I think that a great deal of different protein bars that are on the market get by with a sub-optimum taste. However, Designer Whey has created a line of protein bars…
The video, for the track “M.O.D.,” taken from their album Misanthropic Slaughter was shot earlier this month in an abandon warehouse in Vail, AZ. Production and direction came courtesy of Sean Sinerius and Robert Jaime at Big Shot Studios, who previously worked with HEMOPTYSIS on the “Shadow of Death” video. The band plans to release the video this fall. In other HEMOPTYSIS news, the band has announced the following live…
Edge Of Paradise is fronted by the stunning Margarita Monet who delivers potent yet melodic vocals along with virtuoso keyboard playing that adds a unique classical flair to the band’s sonic metal assault. Combine that with the ferocious fretwork of guitarist Dave Bates who intertwines compelling leads and bombastic riffs and you’ve got a band that offers something highly refreshing in today’s modern metal sound-scape. Mask also features guest appearances…
The comfort of these pants is nothing less than complete – the fabric that is used here is nothing less than top notch. Couple the inclusion of smart fabric with a very forgiving type of cut, and individuals should be able to wear the Coleen Bow Soft Pants in pretty much any situation, no matter whether it is casual or formal. The high-cut waistband that these pants employ allow for…
There is no reason why this DVD set should not be picked up for anyone that loves cinema or sci-fi movies specifically. This is due to the fact that this collection contains 50 different movies that range the gamut from fairly large-budget all the way down to slightly larger than independent movies. More impressive than the levels of films that are present on this set would have to be the…
The main problem that I see with protein bars is that a great many of them are chock full of sugar; this alone makes it problematic for individuals that have diabetes to actually get the sort of additional protein or vitamins and minerals that they may need. Promax has just released a protein bar that has a low amount of sugar, so that individuals that have cut out sugar from…
The up-and-coming Norwegian progressive avant-garde metal sensation LEPROUS will be making their highly anticipated return to North America as part of the Prog Power Festival in Atlanta, GA. The band will once again be serving as Ihsahn’s backing band. Their performance will be taking place at The Center Stage in Atlanta, GA on Friday evening September 16th. Guitarist Øystein Landsverk commented on the band’s upcoming apperarance: “Once again we’re back…
Fans of TV sci-fi series are a tough bunch: if they don’t like your show you know about quickly through online rants and snarky tweets. But if they like it, they love it and will go to great lengths to let the rest of the world know that they should embrace it as well. Sanctuary, the Canadian series currently taking up residence on the Syfy Channel, falls into the latter…
Live Nation is pleased to announce that this fall, Sting will embark on the Back to Bass Tour throughout North America as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of his solo career by taking it back to bass…all of the hits, stripped down, as they haven’t been played in years. Tickets go on sale beginning September 19th at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. In support of his forthcoming box set collection Sting: 25…
The quality of the footage on this Blu-Ray set is impressive, giving viewers the chance to watch each episode of Fringe in a way that (for me, at least) goes beyond even the original airing of the shows. This is due to the fact that viewers are provided with the HD airing of each episode without being forced to watch (or skip over) the numerous commercials that are omnipresent. Furthermore,…
Quebec’s bastardized grinders FUCK THE FACTS have recently posted the track “A Coward’s Existence” from the band’s upcoming album, Die Miserable. Stated FTF guitarist Topon Das about the theme behind the song and the album as a whole: “Musically, this is the song I feel embodies almost all the elements of the album. Some of the other songs on the album seem to lean more towards the fast and crazy…
The type of pre-workout that one uses really determines the type of workout that one can do. The better pre-workouts will stick with a user longer after the workout closes up, while there are some products that are on the market that peter out in the middle of even a light intensity workout. The way in which All-American EFX creates their Cell Rush is smart – it links together Kre-Alkalyn…
S.C.U.M is set to release a new single, “Whitechapel” on September 27th, 2011 on Mute. The new single “Whitechapel”, available digitally, is the second single from S.C.U.M’s eagerly awaited debut album Again Into Eyes, which will be released on October 4th. The release comes backed with exclusive track “Blindness” and also features remixes by Light Asylum and Carter Tutti (Throbbing Gristle / Chris and Cosey). The single is accompanied by…
Olivia: Princess for a Day contains eight episodes of the show; the double-length episode that lends its name to the DVD is where viewers will most often find themselves. Beyond that, episodes like Tip Top Tapper and Olivia Becomes A Chef are humorous, informative, and will keep the attention of any child that may be watching them. I found myself to be a fan of Olivia Goes International, which has…
Possibly one of the best known Grammy Award Winning R&B/Disco acts to hit the music scene in the late 1970s was Philadelphia’s The Trammps, with their hit song “Disco Inferno”, which was featured on the number one selling soundtrack of all time ‘Saturday Night Fever’. Most recently 50 Cent released a hit single “Hate It Or Love It” along with Mary J and the Game that sampled The Trammps hit…
Everyone Dies in Utah: Everyone Dies In Utah is a hardcore/electronica band hailing from tiny Temple, Texas. Consisting of 6 members, EDIU is a band existing solely on positivity. They have taken numerous styles of music and begun to craft them into a sound that everyone can enjoy. Since recording their debut record “Seeing Clearly” with Taylor Larson (Oceanic Recording), which dropped March 1st on Tragic Hero Records, the band…
Logo’s NewNowNext Pop Lab will debut British-Venezuelan beauty Daniela Brooker sexy new video SUMMER LOVE on Wednesday, September 14th. The video, written as a reflection on a hot summer romance coming to an end, is easily to relate to as the weather cools down and we bid adieu to the sizzling days of summer. Shot on the gorgeous beaches of Marbella, Spain, Daniela’s powerful vocals and captivating personality are on…
The amount of different companies that are actively creating and promoting amino acid-containing products is high, but the level of quality for many of them is low. It seems that it is cheaper just to have a product that contains the base level of amino acids, and to push the hell out of it. However, Healthy ‘N Fit Nutritionals is concerned about the overall quality of the product, and that…
IconAclass is the newest solo project from producer/MC, Will Brooks, who is best known for his work in dälek (Ipecac Recordings). As MC and co-producer in dälek, he explored the left of center/ wall of noise world ala My Bloody Valentine meets Public Enemy on six studio albums. IconAclass sees him maintaining the gritty view of boom-bap he is know for, while returning to his roots. For the Ones is…