Starting out “To Force A Fate” with a more powerful version of The Anniversary and Rilo Kiley, the vocals laid down by Elizabeth and Sean mesh together, even in some places (Bottle Rocket Battles) achieving one cohesive sound. The jangly, loud guitars belie some deep-seeded like of punk, and Steve’s playing on the disc does much to further this thought. Breaking out of the rigidity of the punk influence, tracks…
The debut EP from Nashville-based outfit Afterlife Parade is available today. Produced by Jeremy McCoy of The Fray, Death is the first in a two-part concept album. Formed in the summer of 2010, Afterlife Parade marks a creative departure for frontman Quinn Erwin, who was inspired musically by artists like Ryan Adam, U2 and Peter Gabriel. “The songs on Death are very personal,” Erwin explains. “A lot of them are…
The melody of “Fail Forever,” which matches the alienated feeling of the lyrics, is one of the first things to draw listeners in to the track. dOP strip away many of the embellishments for their remix, placing the vocal atop a propulsive rhythm constructed from the very human sounds of handclaps and incidental percussion. The technique highlights the vocal line, while adding an imperative to make listeners move. The Fail…
Starting out “The Great Leap” with a very pop-alternative sounding instrumental opening, recalling The Minutemen and Husker Du, shades of Dick Dale are infused with this shambling behemoth as the first strains of vocals come out. Moving more in the Patti Smith / Nico vein of things during the second-half of the first track. Moving away from the earthy and dark sounds for a more emotive and electronic mood, the…
2.16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Zoo 2.17 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5 2.18 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium 2.19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero 2.20 – New Have, CT @ Toad’s place 2.22 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 2.23 – Charlotte, NC @ Amo’s Southend 2.24 – Knoxville, TN @ Valarium 2.25 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 2.26 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @…
In what is the most insane rap album of 2003, Relm busts through with a city-themed album that I could actually understand. With the major amount of his tracks about Ohio or Columbus (Veteran’s Memorial, Buckeye City, O.H.I.O.), this album definitely approaches the high level of David Banner’s Mississippi or Outkast’s ATLiens. While the tracks are tricked out with bells and whistles enough to go up with the big dogs…
Old-school Swedish death dealers MIASMAL have revealed the artwork for their self-titled full-length debut. The album will be released on CD by Dark Descent Records and given the vinyl treatment by Detest Records and Me Saco Un Ojo. The CD version will contain eight brand new tracks as well as six bonus tunes taken from the band’s sold-out demo recording and 7″ EP. MIASMAL is currently wrapping things up in…
Atmosphere just put out this posse cut featuring everyone joining them on the upcoming “Welcome To Minnesota” tour. They’re playing 5 shows in as many days, all within their home state (dates below). Atmosphere- “Minnesota Nice” feat. Prof, Mr. Gene Poole & Felipe Cuauhtli of Los Nativos. Atmosphere on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Atmosphere Atmosphere on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/atmosphere 2.22 – Mankato, MN @ MNSU Ballroom SOLD OUT 2.23 – Bemidji, MN @ Sanford…
Reindeer/Tiger Team play a brand of indie rock that has been popular in one style or another for the last decade or so. The first track on the disc, “Boy + Chief” is more along the line of the “emo” music put out by Deep Elm pre-2002, and the minor modifications to what would be a traditional time signature really allows the track to shine. It is primarily the nuanced…
STRAIGHT LINE STITCH have been added to the robust lineup that is the 2011 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL featuring MEGADETH, DISTURBED and GODSMACK. The band will be appearing on the “Extreme Stage” on all dates along with SUICIDE SILENCE & ALL SHALL PERISH. “Getting added to Mayhem is definitely a highlight of our careers thus far. There are so many amazing bands we thought we’d never get the opportunity…
The amount of polish that is on the average track on “Not Happy” is absurd. This is Josie and the Pussycats-level manipulation, and you know what? It sounds damn fine, probably because the sextet that is known as Reel Big Fish have been around for almost 15 years and have been privy to a myriad of different influences. “Drinkin’” looks back to the earliest days of the Barenaked Ladies and…
Malian singer & guitarist, Sidi Touré, is receiving rave reviews for his debut Thrill Jockey release, Sahel Folk, including being prominently featured in this past Sunday’s New York Times article on independent record labels’ embracing and exploring African sounds. Released last week, Sahel Folk features duets between Sidi and one friend chronicled in a live “field-recording” style at Sidi’s sister’s house. Each recording was done through a very specific two-day…
Mojo Bones may just be the world’s best collection of legendary and otherwise amazing musicians. This hour-long film has twelve different five-minute clips of musicians as diverse as BB King, Little Richard, Otis Redding, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix. While each of these artists could conceivably have four and five DVD sets full of their live performances (if not deserving more), Mojo Bones gives viewers a little snippet of each.…
The gritty vocals of Glen are not new to the genre; in fact, they are par for the course. However, they fit in perfectly with the hard hitting guitars and drums of the rest of the band. The result is something that is radio friendly while still punk as fuck; individuals can pogo and mosh as well as sing along with each line that Reducers SF throw out. The disc…
Just in time for the 2011 Labyrinth Tour comes Kraddy’s “Labyrinth Remix Project”, a 6-track collection taking his original “Labyrinth EP” through a maze of sexy dubstep, dub, glitch, and hip hop genres. *Featuring Remixes by Heavyweight Dub Champion, Robot Koch, SPL, Samples, Stephan Jacobs* The Los Angeles-based electronic-music Don known as Kraddy has always brought the undiluted sound of the underground to new audiences. From his work as a…
2/17 – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY* 2/18 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA* 2/19 – Il Motore – Montreal, QC* 2/20 – Legendary Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON* 2/21 – The Lager House – Detroit, MI* 2/23 – The Bishop – Bloomington, IN* 2/24 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL* 2/25 – Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis, MN* 2/26 – The Music Mill – Iowa City, IA* 2/28…
This 1983 version of a Sherlock Holmes tale is helmed by Ian Richardson (BBC’s House of Cards) as the gumshoe. This iteration was part of an aborted six film deal between Sy Weintraub (Tarzan director) and Otto Plaschkes (The Homecoming, Hopscotch), and preceded the ITV Sherlock Holmes series.
Motel Guests to include….. A-Trak AN21 Armand van Helden Calvin Harris Dirty South Kim Fai Max Vangeli Pete Tong And introducing Third Party and Thomas Gold Surprise special guests to be announced For more information visit the hotel online and watch the brand new trailer *********************************** Fans have come to expect nothing but the very best from Swedish House Mafia and when the Swedish trio announced their own Miami mega…
Red Light Cinema are loud and fast, as is evidenced by their “Pandemonium”. This track ties together disparate genres, whether it be by having influences like Interpol, Billy Talent, or even the Red Hot Chili Peppers. All of this is linked together in a rock sound that is very easily to glom onto and love; Red Light Cinema play their songs with an ability and a talent that should catapult…
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, the heralded hard rock and metal event of the summer, is swiftly becoming the heavy music fans’ summertime rite of passage. Today, the 4th annual summertime juggernaut announces the 2011 line-up with DISTURBED, GODSMACK and MEGADETH, joined by MACHINE HEAD, IN FLAMES, TRIVIUM, and many more of today’s most electrifying artists. The tour will make a 26 date trek across the country beginning on July…