It seems that pants are not made to last. They may be able to stay together over the course of a year, but they will lose a button, tear, or otherwise become unwearable. However, we received a pair of pants in Dickies’ Detroit 874 that should seriously be considered by anyone that wants a well-made yet fashionable pair. With all the talk of American-made, I believe that few actually know…
A little bit of Screeching Weasel, some Queers, Ramones and Misfits, and one has an idea what The Runs sound like on their “Wet Sounds”. The tracks run into each other, making the fourteen cut “Wet Sounds” blast through at a Flash-like speed (it ends before the twenty-seventh minute). The production of the disc is well above another achieved by the early Screeching Weasel albums, and tracks like “Rancho Slutadero”…
7/15 Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Centre 7/16 Willmar, MN @ Sonshine Festival 7/17 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave 7/18 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater 7/19 Dayton, OH @ The Attic 7/20 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theater***(STP off -date with For Today)*** 7/22 McAllen, TX @ Las Palmas Racepark w/ The All Stars Tour 7/23 San Antonio, TX @ The Backstage Live w/ The All Stars Tour 7/24 Dallas, TX…
July Tour Dates: 21 – Hamden, CT @ The Space 23 – Toronto, ON @ Wrong Bar w/ No Joy (Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3764005&pl=embrace) 24 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean w No Joy 25 – Cleveland, OH @ Happy Dog w/ No Joy 27 – Washington, DC @ The Red Palace w/ No Joy 28 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church w/ No Joy (Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/49223?utm_medium=bks) 29 – Brooklyn, NY @…
To commemorate the 25th anniversary release of Peace Sells.. But Who’s Buying? reissue we are giving away a Dean “Peace Sells…” VMNTX electric guitar signed by Dave Mustaine as well as a “Peace Sells..” custom graphic, also signed by Dave Mustaine! The 25th anniversary editions of Peace Sells.. But Who’s Buying? are available on July 12th. For ordering information visit www.megadeth.com! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES.…
Vans and FYF are pleased to announce the third and fourth installments of the 2011 Vans House Parties, with Cro-Mags and Fucked Up on Friday, July 29th and Man Man and Glass Candy on Thursday, August 4th. The previously announced Superchunk, OFF!, and Lemuria show is next Thursday, July 14th. All shows are free with RSVP and held at the House of Vans, a 25,000 square foot renovated warehouse in…
Hiromi has been creating innovative and unique keyboard compositions for nearly a decade now, and each different release has showcased a different side of eir. “Voice”, eir latest effort, may just be the most memorable of eir discography. The compositions present on “Voice” are filled out through the inclusion of veteran players such as Simon Phillips (drummer; Judas Priest and Jack Bruce) and Anthony Jackson (bass; The O’Jays, Chick Corea).…
Immediately reminiscent of The Postal Service, Phiadelphia’s Run Away From The Humans have created a strong sound and style for themselves only after a year of exist. Everything is sequenced and the first track “Wake Up, Wake Up” gains its energy for dreamy vocals and Aeffect-style synthesizers. The synthesizers, played by also-vocalist Jason, are crisp and clean, sounding at times like “Good News-era Modest Mouse, incorporated with a life act.…
July 13 Gainesville, FL 1982 Bar July 27 Lewiston, NY Art Park July 28 Belknap, NH Meadowbrook Pavilion July 29 Shelburne, VT Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green July 30 Montreal, QC Osheaga Festival July 31 Baldwinsville, NY Paper Mill Island Amphitheater Aug 02 Cleveland, OH House of Blues Aug 03 Grand Rapids, MI Meijer Gardens Aug 04 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room Aug 05 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza SargeantJohn Sargeant,…
The 39 Steps is a fantastic bit of cinema from deep in the VCI vault; this 1959 film features Kenneth More and Taina Elg and is a recreation of the 1935 Hitchcock thriller, which itself was based on a spy novel by John Buchan. The film starts out with Richard Hannay (More) attempting to save a woman nearly killed by a driver. After realizing that things are not exactly as…
Before I heard this album, I had only heard of Rumbleseat in passing. A track like “California Burritos” just really shocked me, as I based my idea of what Rumbleseat sounded like off the more noisy bands that No Idea is typically apt to sign. Rumbleseat plays a baked, Against Me! type of acoustic punk that relies as much on the solid vocals as on the tinny acoustics present. In…
Welcome to the Midnight Opry [KLP236] is the third full-length album by The Pine Hill Haints. It’s a burning tumbleweed headed straight for an open field in the middle of a dry summer; bright, dangerous, vast, and blistering. Laid out before you is a full rotation of snazzed-up, working class ghost-country. The contradiction allows you to mentally wander from one track to the other on an emotional journey from the…
Working out hurts. Practically anyone that has so much has picked up a weight or has ever gotten onto an elliptical can tell you that. The products that are readily available at Target and Wal-Mart simply do not have the power needed to get to deep muscle pains. All Pro Science has released a product in their Complete Relief that goes on easy and works to cool and calm any…
Rufio has lost much of their ultra-distinct sound from “Perhaps I Suppose” for a more intense, more accessible sound with this, their “The Comfort of Home”. The technical ability of the band is shown during the soaring guitar solos of the first track “Out of Control”, coupled with the ability of the band to throw down their instrumentation running and affect with some of the greatest breakdowns ever placed on…
n an effort to extend the reach of Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet’s message of interfaith relations and bridging the divide that separates various faiths, The Theosophical Society in America is proud that iClips Network will broadcast a live video stream of the public speaking events in Chicago on July 17 and 18 with live syndication by Livestream. Viewers across the world will be able…
Rachael Yamagata has reunited with Happenstance producer, John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Liz Phair) and is putting the finishing touches on her new studio album, the follow up to her heralded 2 CD Set Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart. Yamagata will self release the album this Fall. “When I say in the studio, I mean Alagia’s house that we’ve reconverted into one,” said Yamagata. “We’ve shipped gear, borrowed microphones,…
To celebrate coming to America, Nathaniel is offering a giveaway to his “Rolling In The Deep” remix. Here is what he has to say about the track… “In spite of my very low tolerance threshhold for all things corny, I actually quite like John Legend. On the rare occasions he is weaned off the cheese, he sounds great. So when I came across his a capella version of the Adele…
We have reviewed practically every different type of workout supplement under the sun, but have not had the chance to really go and test out some of the more serious ones. Chain’D Reaction is one of these supplements, something that may not be needed by the average Curves or home gym individual. However, it should be seen as a vital purchase for anyone that is attempting to grow muscle mass.…
There are 17 different artists on this compilation, and for those individuals that might not be the biggest fans of dance and electronic music, the names will not be too recognizable. For me, I was only familiar with Royksopp. The disc starts out with a quick introduction before moving into a Claude Vonstroke song. This song, “The 7 Deadly Strokes”, is a solid electronic song but tends to last for…
MR. BIG will once again unleash their brand of brutal fury on their first U.S. tour in 15 years starting July 30th, in SanDiego at the 4th & B. Returning fresh from a successful run of tour dates overseas, vocalist Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert, bassist Billy Sheehan, and drummer Pat Torpey, will be hitting the road in the United States this summer in support of the band’s new album,…