As frontman for late-’90s UK indie rock band, Unbelievable Truth, Andy Yorke crafted atmospheric pop songs with his bandmates, but has now discovered the ease of total control with his debut solo release, Simple, available Oct 7 digitally and Nov 18 on CD from Chocolate Lab Records.
Under the Volcano was always a zine I wanted to buy, as I had heard that it had an extremely long period of publication, and that it was always in the Vital Music Mailorder catalog, as one of about 10 zines that you could buy. Where Lollipop magazine was practically all reviews, Under the Volcano is practically all interviews. This issue, which only has 52 pages, has 5 interviews (Sleater-Kinney,…
This issue of Underground Screams is completely focused on poetry. I suspect that this is not because US is a poetry ‘zine, but rather this is all that Eli received by the deadline for the issue. I typically don’t like poetry zines because they lack a certain depth, usually evidenced by the lack of any context for the words within – rather, most the time they are words on a…
sixstepsrecords artist and Passion worship leader Charlie Hall is enjoying enthusiastic reviews from leading Christian music publications for his fourth studio album, The Bright Sadness. Released Aug. 19, the record, which looks at life amidst sorrow, has captured the heart and attention of industry critics everywhere.
In celebration of Rise Against’s new album Appeal To Reason, neufutur.com and Rise Against are hooking up one lucky person in each city with a pair of tickets to see the tour live.
Music industry power players. Hip Hop’s finest. New York City glitterati. Global media reps. All were in the house for the exclusive “Listening Experience & Reception” for the opening of Ashanti: “The Vault”, the latest release from AJM Records. Chung King Studios in New York City was filled with the likes of hip hop sensation Flo-Rida, who appears on The Vault’s first single, “Let’s Do Something Crazy” http://www.zshare.net/audio/18993316777376f5/; music moguls…
MEMORIAL COLLECTION With All His Hits and More, and DOWN THE LINE – RARITIES With the Complete Undubbed ‘Apartment Tapes’ and Undubbed ‘Garage Tapes’ Each Set Includes Numerous Rare Tracks February 3, 2009 will mark the 50th anniversary of “The Day The Music Died,” when a plane crash took the lives of rock ‘n’ roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. In anticipation of that momentous occasion,…
The world’s biggest, most brutal, murderous and, well, incompetent heavy metal band will once again step into the spotlight in the upcoming Adult Swim DVD release, Metalocalypse: Season Two. From Adult Swim and Warner Home Video, this DVD will be available while the band is at the top of its game – in both the real and animated worlds. Not only does the band’s mega-stardom rank them as the world’s…
It only took two issues, but Ugly Planet has actually created issue that is from start to finish a tour de force. This time, there is no pretense about what is being covered; this is all politics, all the time. Pieces feature Lydia Lunch, Jello Biafra, and Le Tigre while also featuring (as of now) up and comers like Zion-I, Miscellaneous Flux and Cordero. There is little derivation from the…
British trio WHITE LIES (Harry McVeigh – Vocals/Guitar, Jack Brown – Drums. Charles Cave – Bass) and their post-punk sounds will echo again stateside with a headline tour and performance at the CMJ Music Festival in October. From East to West, the band’s sincere tease of audiences abroad begins just days after the release of their Death EP on Fiction/Geffen Records, in stores and online October 21.
Hip Hop Live! is proud to announce SONY as the presenting sponsor for the 2008 Hip Hop Live! tour with Talib Kweli, David Banner, Little Brother, and B.O.B. performing with The Rhythm Roots All-Stars on this nationwide tour on the road now! In addition to showcasing all of their newest products at all shows and retail outlets in select markets throughout the tour, SONY is giving away a free pair…
Labelle, the dynamic trio of Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx and Patti LaBelle, have christened the title of their first full-length studio album in over 30 years Back to Now. The album is set for release by Verve Records on October 21st and features production by Gamble & Huff, Wyclef Jean, and Lenny Kravitz.
Unearth, Dillenger Escape Plan and Slipknot – October 16th, 2005 @ The House of Blues, Cleveland OH By: Nick Papadimoulis Sunday night, October 16 House of Blues…Slipknot, Unearth and Dillinger Escape Plan. One Hell of a night, compared to any other ordinary Sunday night filled with the routine of The Simpsons, American Dad and Family Guy. With Dillinger escape Plan’s outlandish stage antics, Unearth’s non stop aggression and Slipknot, well,…
Game publishers Marvelous Entertainment USA and XSEED Games announced today that the highly anticipated title, Muramasa: The Demon Blade (known in Japan as “Oboro Muramasa Youtoudenâ€), is currently in development and will be released for the North American market.  A unique, highly stylized action RPG (role playing game) videogame, Muramasa: The Demon Blade will ship in North America in 2009, exclusively for the Wii.
Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Madden NFL 09 Pink will be available throughout the month of October, coinciding with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Boasting the same renowned gameplay and graphics found in Madden NFL 09, Madden NFL 09 Pink features limited edition packaging displaying a pink ribbon—the international symbol of breast cancer awareness. Proceeds from Madden NFL 09 Pink will contribute to a donation to the…
Ugly Planet has improved their lot considerably for their Sophomore issue. Whether it is through having extended interviews with Noam Chomsky and Fly (the artist behind the Zero Content comics that find themselves in Slug & Lettuce) or longish reviews that fully cover the album in question, the simple fact is that Ugly Planet has not sat on their laurels. Another of Ugly Planet’s strong suits is that they do…
Tune into Indie 103.1’s “Neon Noise” on Saturday, October 25th as The Lady Tigra and MC Le C are slated to perform the track live on the air! Catch Tigra live this month! Bootie LA at the Echoplex 10/4 Viper Room 10/14
New MP3: I Know I See I Love I Go MP3: Let Them Dance Only in existence since March of 2008, Echo Park’s Rainbow Arabia is a viable contender for breakout band of 2009 with so much accomplished in just a matter of months. Rainbow Arabia, consists of couple Danny & Tiffany Preston who have married American experimental dance music with a heavy dose of Middle Eastern influence. With growling…
Mill Creek Entertainment, a recognized leader in value entertainment, in an unprecedented deal with NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group, will debut 40 of 126 licensed episodes of The Howdy Doody Show for the first time ever on DVD on November 4th, 2008. Mill Creek will release the classic children’s television show The Howdy Doody Show to audiences around the country with 3 DVD compilations, followed by…
Interview, interview, interview, and reviews. That’s what Ugly Planet focuses all of its content around, and really tends to keep the interest level up throughout this, their first issue. Ugly Planet, even with the glossy cover and cut-up art of old pulp magazines, is strictly a non-nonsense, politically-themed ‘zine. This issue, they’ve got some pretty large acts to talk with them, including S.T.U.N., Ricanstruction, Ministry, and Anti-Flag. I must admit,…