The emotional opening of the Needles EP will immediately catch the minds and hearts of anyone listening in. This is not only due to Zweng’s vocals but the arrangements that are present here. There are a multitude of different layers that work to highlight the vocals, and give listeners simultaneously a high replay value for the disc’s three tracks. Zweng moves through alternative, pop-rock, and alt-country all in the space…
“Wrecking Ball” does not give listeners a single second to prepare themselves; Voice of Addiction does not care, and their sing-along style (which is reminiscent of Street Dogs, Pennywise and Rancid) will grasp a listener by their shirt and never give up. With sizzling guitars, splashing drums, and a compelling set of vocals, the first strains of Reduce, Reuse, Resist are good ones. “Constant Pollution” has Matt Freeman-esque bass lines…
“Illustrated Girl” is the first track on the five-track “Beneath The Trees” EP, and it immediately kicks things into high gear. Back Pocket Memory is one of those rare bands that bring their own unique sound to the fore, rather than introducing themselves through the inclusion of their favorite bands and other influences. What results with the band’s sound at this early stage of the disc is something that has…
I find it tremendously interesting when an act that is not from the United States is able to come forth and create music that speaks so well to the American context. Crystal begins with “The Moment My World Stood Still”, a metal-laced song that links shredding guitars and equally-fitting drums in with an atmospheric meets gothic set of vocals. The track’s six-minute runtime gives Chantry proper time to introduce themselves…
“Just Another Day” is the first track on Meet The Christopher Brothers, and it provides listeners with inoffensive rock that is catchy, fun, and possessing of just enough of an edge to keep things interesting. Perhaps most interesting with “Just Another Day” is the rapid back and forth that the vocals take towards the end; rather than riding the melodies to their logical conclusion, the Christopher Brothers continue to add…
Date City Venue Tickets November 4 Medford, OR The Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater Buy Tickets November 5 Arcata, CA Van Duzer Theatre Buy Tickets November 8 Chico, CA Laxon Auditorium Buy Tickets November 9 San Luis Obispo, CA Christopher Cohan Center Buy Tickets November 10 Santa Barbara, CA Arlington Theater Buy Tickets November 12 San Diego, CA Balboa Theater Fan Pre-Sale begins 8/3 at 12noon PST. Click here for access…
“Scene Through The Mist” is the perfect opening to The Veil of Whispers; the gravity of the female vocals that are present here will immediately cause listeners to take notice. Listeners will continue to focus in with the beginning of “L’Invitation au Mystere”. The track takes an interesting tack in that it blends together electronic and organic; there is an interplay, a context that is continued through the bulk of…
The ethereal opening to “Earthsong and Stardance” transcends the current period and touches upon mystic societies, traditional monk chants, and even more aboriginal approaches to music. What unites the disparate elements on both parts of the initial suite is the skill used in creating a seamless musical effort. While the two parts of “The Unfolding of the Worlds” represent the longest tracks on Earthsong and Stardance by far, Gandalf keeps…
Leaving Home is the outcome of 140 songs recorded in Los Angeles pared down to a solid 10 cuts. Synth-splotched beats cozy up to his journal-mined rhymes, evidenced on the smooth “Hollywood” and revved up “Vans On,” a song that rocks even harder during his stellar live show. See the dates below for a chance to catch T. Mills live! leaving-home-hi-res.jpg Tracklist 1. Oh Just Like Me 2. Vans On…
In an era when more and more musicians rely on electronics and software to get their art across, it’s refreshing to discover an up-and-coming act that hasn’t forgotten the foundation that rock music was built upon – the electrifying, rip-roaring sound of a real, live band playing together. That’s the exact approach the Raleigh, NC quintet, The Stone Chiefs, adopt on their recently-released debut album, ‘Drive On’ (via Grab ‘Em…
With deep roots in the Baton Rouge, Chicago and Los Angeles music scenes, genre-crossing crooner John West becomes the newest addition to the artist roster of Mercury Records, a division of Island Def Jam Music Group, with the release of a three-song bundle via digital retailers. It’s a journey that began in earnest five years ago when the singer/songwriter/musician began honing his artistic skills while working as a street performer…
8/12 – Royale, Boston, MA – 12:00 AM 8/13 – Webster Hall, New York, NY – 01:00 AM 8/17 – Mansion, Miami Beach, FL – 01:00 AM 8/19 – Masquerade, Atlanta, GA – 11:00 PM 8/21 – Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL* – 07:30 PM 8/23 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN* – 07:30 PM 8/26 – Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA – 12:00 AM 8/28 – Sunset Junction,…
9/4/11 Bumbershoot Festival Seattle, WA w/ Two Door Cinema Club 9/8/11 Royale Boston, MA 9/9/11 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA 9/12/11 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH 9/13/11 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH 9/15/11 Terminal 5 New York, NY 9/16/11 Club Soda Montreal, QC 9/17/11 Kool Haus Toronto, ON 9/22/11 The Wiltern Los Angeles, CA 9/23/11 Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA 9/24/11 House of Blues San Diego, CA w/ Minus The…
Want to find out what it’s like touring with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj? Jessie and The Toy Boys give fans a behind-the-scenes look at life on the Femme Fatale tour in their first tour diary webisode filmed in LA. Stay tuned for more webisodes from the Femme Fatale tour! Jessie and The Toy Boys continue on the Femme Fatale tour through early August before joining the Identity Music Festival…
10/21 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club * 10/22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s * 10/24 – Charlottesvilla, VA @ Jefferson Theater * 10/25 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 * 10/26 – Atlantya, GA @ The Loft * 10/29 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s * 10/30 – Austin, TX @ The Parish * 11/01 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater * 11/02 – Kansas City, MO @…
From Harvard graduate to pop artist, New York native Baker is poised to become an unstoppable force in the industry. With striking model looks, infectious tracks and an unparalleled work ethic Baker’s potential is undeniable. Label executives are buzzing that he’s destined to be the next big pop icon! Baker’s debut single, “Echo,” was co-written and co-produced by L.A. based Hyper Crush, and he’s currently in the studio with producers…
Brooke White and Jack Matranga are thrilled to announce the release of their debut EP, GEMINI. Set for an August 30th digital release on June Baby Records, these two talented musicians, together known as Jack and White, have created a compelling and memorable six-song collection full of skilled pop songwriting, luminous guitar picking and warm vocal melodies reminiscent of the Buckingham/Nicks pairing of the 70’s. What started as a blind…
Thomas Hampson continues his impassioned advocacy for American song with the introduction this October of “Song of America”, a 13-week radio series that reveals American classic song – poetry set to music by American composers – as a vibrant diary of the American experience. Hampson conceived and developed the series, which is co-produced by the Hampsong Foundation and the WFMT Radio Network of Chicago and will be syndicated by the…
Last week, Norwegian black metal heathens VREID, performed another punishing set at the Wacken Open Air fest. No stranger to the prestigious event, 2011 marks the band’s third time leveling the Wacken stage. Commented bassist Hváll: “Last Saturday we did our third performance at Wacken, and as always it was a magical experience. Wacken is the Valhalla of metal festivals due to its extreme organization… and it has the best…
When the members of Peelander-Z came to Earth from planet Peelander, they didn’t plan to make such an impact on its citizens, but it’s happening and it’s good! In fact, it’s not just good, it’s great. So great, that Peelander-Z has released a two disc greatest hits set (one of songs, one of karaoke sing-along videos) called Super DX Hitz, out now via the Chicken Ranch record label. Peelander-Yellow says,…