San Diego-based brutal death metal/slam band PATHOLOGY is currently finishing the mixes for their new album. The effort, produced by Daniel Castleman (As I Lay Dying, Winds of Plague, Impending Doom) at Lambesis Studios, is entitled Awaken to the Suffering , and will be released September 13th, 2011. Once again, the band has utilized the talents of Par Olofsson to handle the artwork. “The recording came out great. This is…
I had a Hungarian grandmother, so the topics that are covered during Hunky Blues are tremendously interesting to me. This documentary, directed by Péter Forgács, showcases the unique experience of Hungarian immigrants to the United States. To showcase the first-hand materials that ey has found, Forgács presents viewers with footage culled from the Library of Congress, different members of the New Jersey Hungarian community, and even from the museum on…
Second Head is Emma Browning (bass,vox), Wim Eden (bass, guitar, drums), with various drummers and the occasional guitarist sitting for gigs and recordings in the past. Here is a link to their new mini album ‘Disease Comes in Waves.’ They are pressing 300 vinyl with extended bonus tracks. It was recorded by Rory Attwell, Brattwell Recordings, and featurse two new American members: a new drummer, Neil Ganesha Hunt and guitarist,…
Whey Isolate Protein is the best possible type of protein for those individuals that wish to see the best possible gains from their workout regimen. Prolab’s version of whey protein isolate is similarly better than other similar products on the market, due to how the protein is bundled. Their whey protein isolate is available in three flavors – the Milk Chocolate, which we reviewed; Vanilla Crème, and Wild Strawberry. No…
08/02 Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory w/ HolidayHoliday, Former Belle, 7PM 08/04 Philadelphia, PA @ Clubhouse 730PM 08/05 Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire w/ Former Belle, 7PM 08/06 Washington, DC @ Bella Cafe & Bar w/ Former Belle, 7PM 08/11 New Orleans, LA @ AllWays Theater 10PM 08/16 Austin, TX @ Hole In The Wall 9PM 08/24 San Diego, CA @ Tin Can w/ Addiquit, 7PM 08/25 Los Angeles, CA…
Burberry has created a fragrance in their Summer that both links itself to their classic perfumes while making a fragrance that perfectly captures its titular season. Burberry Summer is perhaps the best fragrance that we have covered, and this is due to the fact that it contains such a unique blend of different floral, fruit, and other natural elements. No other perfume on the market is able to say so…
Will James, an indie-folk artist whose debut album, Unsuddenly tells the story of a life-changing epiphany with his high baritone and emotionally-charged melodies joins Crystal Antlers and They Might Be Giants this week on AOL’s Spinner Full CD Listening Party. Unsuddenly was produced by Tony Maimone at Studio G and Kieran Kelly of the Buddy Project, at the Matt studio Sufjan Stevens used for his award winning Illinoise record. Kelly…
Pucker has been a mainstay of a great many college parties over the course of the time that I’ve been floating around college campuses, and I have no doubt in my mind that this will continue. However, Pucker has released a set of vodkas that look to update the brand’s image in 2011. We received a bottle of the Pucker Sour Apple Vodka, which will go head to head with…
Jungle Rot is one of those bands that has been bubbling under the radar for the better part of two decades, and their hard work has been paid off with their 2011 signing to Victory Records. Far from appeasing their new label, “Kill on Command” builds off of a great many of the sounds and styles that were first brought fans during 1997’s Slaughter the Weak and 2004’s Fueled By…
This film is interesting. This is due to the fact that the drama created by Stella Schnabel speaks to the human condition and does not attempt to glamorize human interactions in any way. By doing this, ey comes forth with a film that looks at the human condition – everyone, no matter where they live or whom they identify with – will be able to feel what is happening to…
There are a number of vodkas on the market, and it becomes hard at a point to come forth with one that actually shines among the rest of the chaff. U’luvka Vodka is one of the few that will immediately have people take notice – the unique shape of the bottle will be what first brings fans in. The kink on the neck of the bottle showcases how U’luvka differs…
There are a number of distinct supplements on the market that attempt to ensure the most fulfilling and refreshing sleep that an individual can have. At some point, they all succeed in providing a more efficacious alternative to the Benadryl-based pills. This is due to the fact that they do not saddle individuals with the same sort of long-lasting funk that is present with the Benadryl-based brands. There are four…
With the increasing interconnectedness of the world, it becomes easier to find musicians that are creating some impressive music no matter where they may reside. Seun Kuti, from Nigeria, is a perfect example of this phenomenon. Originally breaking on the scene with 2007’s “Think Africa”, “From Africa With Fury” represents eir first release on Knitting Factory Records. The previously mentioned interconnectedness increases when one hears the production on “From Africa…
Harry Shearer, Carl Reiner, Bob Odenkirk and George Schlatter are just a few of the luminaries who will be sitting on an American Cinematheque panel discussion in tribute of Ernie Kovacs August 27. Details below. In case you missed it, here’s a great piece on Ernie which ran earlier this month on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2011/07/02/137551565/comedy-veterans-remember-tv-pioneer-ernie-kovacs A career-spanning 6 DVD box set The Ernie Kovacs Collection on Shout! Factory has already far…
It has been years in the pipeline, so much so that I was beginning to think it would never see the light of day, but we can thankful that Aurora Borealis will finally release Grumbling Fur’s Furrier this August. Here is some more information about it… Borne form a day long improvisation in deep dark south London… A smattering of Fins and Englishmen chatter, chant and chime as rail lines…
Las Vegas pop-punks LAST CALL have announced plans for a hometown record release show at The Knight Hall on August 5. A special in-store acoustic performance is confirmed for release day, August 2nd, at Las Vegas’ Zia Records. The band then kicks off a summer tour with San Bernardino, CA’s Forever Came Calling on August 6th at the Cobalt Cafe in Canoga Park, CA. The follow-up to LAST CALL’s 2010…
I understand that there are rums on the market that will set one back a pretty penny, but I find that most of the selection that is present at a local liquor store is limited to the under-$50 bracket. It becomes much more of a chore to figure out which of these rums are worth trying, and when it makes more sense to just go cheap. We were able to…
Mexican pop group REIK has many things to celebrate this week with the release of their new album “Peligro” which debuted at # 3 on the US sales charts and continues to be between the most sold albums in iTunes since its release last Tuesday, July 5th. In Mexico, the album debuted at # 1 in iTunes and this week, both the album and the single “Peligro” stayed at #…
Jonathan Edwards has been creating music for a period of time longer than a great many listeners have been alive. Eir career gradually got larger during eir stint in Sugar Creek, while many casual listeners may be familiar with Edwards’ music through “Sunshine”. “My Love Will Keep” is the first album that Edwards has released for over 12 years, and represents further maturation and evolution of the music that ey…
AUG. 5 EDMONTON, ALB EDMONTON FOLK FESTIVAL AUG. 7 CHICAGO, IL LOLLAPALOOZA (Grove Stage – 4:30pm set) AUG. 8 IOWA CITY, IA BLUE MOOSE TAP HOUSE AUG. 18 ALESUND, NO JUGENDFEST AUG. 19 BODO, NO PARKEN FESTIVAL AUG. 20 TRONDHEIM, NO PSTEREO FESTIVAL AUG. 21 BERGEN, NO PEER GYNT SEPT. 22 SAN FRANCISCO, CA CONCERT OF THE YEAR (Red Devil Lounge – Town School for Boys benefit)