The buzz behind Metric is huge, to say the least. The angular sound of tracks like “Glass Ceiling” really draws listeners back to the days of The Breeders (not the washed up version of the band that just released the album, but when they released “Cannonball), while tying itself to the current musical trend of herky-jerky dance-ready rock pioneered by bands like Franz Ferdinand. While the next track “Handshakes” begins…
Toro Y Moi has announced a Fall tour with LA’s Nosaj Thing & Jogger, in addition to a few shows on their own and an appearance at Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Festival in November. In addition to Toro Y Moi, Chaz Bundick has a few other aliases he’s been recording under for some time, including Les Sins. Carpark has just unveiled plans to release the first Les Sins 12″ on…
After an astonishing breakout in 2009, falsetto throwback crooner Mayer Hawthorne is set to embark on a national tour with backing band The County. Hawthorne’s tour will be sponsored by a standout in its own category, the all-new 2011 MAZDA2 subcompact 5-door hatchback. Mayer’s authentic, organic ascent to popularity produced a stellar debut A Strange Arrangement, anchored by the lead single “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out,” which was amongst the…
Bar-None Records is honored to release the classic album “I, Brute Force – Confections of Love.” After forty-six years of near obscurity, its time has finally come. “I, Brute Force – Confections of Love” is an album for the ages, an under-appreciated love letter to the world, and, most importantly, a desperately needed escape from reality. You can check out the immortal “Tapeworm Of Love” here: http://www.youtube.com/user/howlinwuelf?feature=mhum#p/c/E53AA2EEC91A7CC9/5/qRWnhv6fCss “I, Brute Force…
Mess Up The Mess uses the same font on their album as TBS does during a number of their bumpers. I don’t know why I said that, but it seems to be as random as the band’s output on “You Remind Me Of Summer Vacation”. The first track on this disc is “Lawn Chair Meet Balloon”, and the track seems to blend together classic punk (Ramones), surf music, and hints…
1. The Phuture Ain’t What It Used To Be feat Joel Edwards 2. Crystalized feat. Foremost Poets 3. Sax My Bitch Up 4. You Want It All feat Boomclap Bachelors 5. A Little Bit of Kaos 6. Hi Jaxx 7. Behind The Mask feat Tanya Michelle 8. Feelin’ Nervous 9. Another World feat. Andre Lodemann 10. Heatwave On Mars 11. Life Is So Strange feat Tony Momrelle 12. Another Generation…
I have to be honest; I had never heard of Merl Saunders before I put on this disc, and the only Greatful Dead song that I was familiar with was “Touch of Grey”. To say that I was a novice when I put this disc on is to give me credit that I do not deserve. On the other hand, I feel as if I am one of the better…
With their aptly titled new release “Good Shepherd”, The Niceguys showoff their musical prowess as they literally and figuratively prove themselves as leaders in the scene of burgeoning young hip-hop artists. With witty and discerning lyrics, Yves Saint, rapper and one-fourth of the Houston-based group, alludes to his pioneering position among the flock of less talented rappers with clever lyrics. “I never sheared ya brother/ And covered your face, appears…
The strong female vocals that start off “Penny jar” are not immediately reconcilable with any other artist on the market. There are hints of Plumb in Merit’s style of music, but nothing that screams “influence”. This bodes well for Merit, as the style of music that they play is a blend of rock and indie, allowing for the band to enjoy success wherever they end up. The guitar progression of…
9/26 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory 9/27 New York, NY Terminal 5 9/29 Chicago, IL The Vic 9/30 Chicago, IL The Vic 10/03 Ithaca, NY Cornell University 10/04 Boston, MA Royale Nightclub 10/05 Boston, MA Royale Nightclub 10/09 Austin, TX Zilker Park, Austin City Limits Festival 10/12 Oakland CA Fox Theater 10/13 San Francisco, CA The Independent For more about Rye Rye, please visit www.ryeryemusic.com.
Frankie Rose has a reputation around here. And by here, we mean Brooklyn. And by reputation, we mean her minimal, Maureen Tucker-like beats and iconic presence in such buzz-stirring bands as Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls, and Vivian Girls. Those groups spearheaded a scene that mixed the sounds of lo-fi garage, big reverb-drenched Phil Spector-produced 60s girl groups, the noise aesthetic of the Jesus And Mary Chain with a touch…
Miami duo ANR, consisting of John Hancock and Brian Robertson, will release their album STAY KIDS in the UK via the SOMETHING IN CONSTRUCTION label. Something In Construction is home to The Concretes, Memory Tapes, Guards and more. The album will be released in the US via 10K Islands. No definitive release date has been set yet, but expect the album to be available this Winter. Rising from various gallery…
“Merge is not just a band, it’s a business” is probably the biggest warning sign that I could ever be given before putting this disc in my stereo. I’ve proven time after time that individuals that feel that their act is a business usually spend too much of their time trying to work that angle and allowing their music to suffer as a result. This is what happened with Rawdialect,…
Kabajank Tree Of Mystery November 2, 2010 Label: ESL Music File Under: Electronic / Hip Hop / Reggae / Funk www.myspace.com/kabanjak www.facebook.com/Kabanjak www.kabanjak.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/eslmusic www.eslmusic.com Free download of CD track “Don’t Worry” www.rephlektorink.com/kits/Kabajank-Don’t-Worry.mp3 Kabanjak is one half of the block-rockin’ German hip-hop production and DJ duo Ancient Astronauts, and ESL Music’s newest unique artist signing. With a deep passion for music dating back to a childhood fixated on watching faded…
I’ve never heard of either of the bands on this split CD, which is always a good thing. Splits usually have some sort of gimmick to them, either that both bands cover each other’s songs or that there is some third band they are paying tribute to. However, this CD has nothing more than four tracks done by each act, a way to get some sort of idea about the…
Fountains Of Wayne have announced a select run of dates in late September and early October on the east and west coasts. The shows will include songs from their nearly-completed new album, the long-awaited follow up to 2007’s Traffic And Weather, due for release early next year. Fountains Of Wayne were recently described as “power-pop geniuses” who write “funny, sad, beautifully realized songs with the succinct brilliance and pointed detail…
With their split with Enemy Rose, Mercy Killers showed that they had something to them that individuals should find attractive. Given the entire space of a CD, would Mercy Killers be able to come up with enough material to stay on the top of a hill? Of course, when the band starts off “Bloodlove”, there are hints of the punkabilly style. “Hollow” is its own track, and while it does…
After releasing his most aggressive and sonically evolved record to date earlier this year, BEC Recordings’ Manafest continues an upward climb as he tours worldwide and receives his highest charting radio single. Since the release of “The Chase,” Canadian native and JUNO-nominee Manafest has traveled to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan and United States. He will soon be jumping on tour with Superchick across the U.S this fall. The Superchick…
On Wednesday, October 20th at NYC’s Mercury Lounge Converse Presents: True Till Def. True Till Def is being curated by Tee Pee Records and ChronicYouth.com. The line up will feature hardcore legends STRIFE (playing their first NYC show in years), DISEMBODIED, IRON AGE, EARTHLESS, PRIESTESS AND NAAM. True Till Def was curated with the intent of uniting heavy music fans of all genres. True Till Def will be taking place…
The Heavy have recently completed their biggest tour of North America to date over Summer 2010. The band followed two sold-out headlining shows at the Bowery Ballroom in New York with a massive tour with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and a performance at Sasquatch Music Festival. No rest for the weary, though, because they’ll be back again in North America in October and November for another mind-blowing run…