Cloverfield / 2008 Paramount / 84 Minutes / http://www.paramount.com / Pretty much anyone that is savvy in pop culture knew about the buzz that was surrounding Cloverfield when it first came out. However, the buzz actually was correct in portraying Cloverfield as this new, almost visionary, type of film. Where the shaky camcorder style is obviously reminiscent of The Blair Witch Project, the rapid shift in the moviue’s plot shows…
Based on their song A Thousand Words To Say But One, Let’s Go Caps! can be downloaded from a special page Darkest Hour have set up www.myspace.com/letsgocapsmusic
There have been a number of web sites that provided guitar and bass tabs, but they have all bitten the dust in the decade or so that I have been online. There is one web site that still provides the goods for anyone that is looking for tabs, lyrics, or anything of that sort. That web site, Flametune (flametune.com) has a diverse collection of tabs, whether they be for piano,…
Rightfully regarded as the L.A.-based psychedelic folk-rock pioneers’ finest achievement, Love’s FOREVER CHANGES is an indispensable masterpiece. Often compared to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Pet Sounds, the third and final album by the original Love lineup remains a timeless musical experience four decades after its Elektra release.
Swedish artist Tobias Froberg has recently spent his time hanging out with friends. Not only did he log production duties on the forthcoming offering from Peter Moren (the Peter of Peter, Bjorn & John) but he spent some time working on his own, third release, “Turn Heads”. His new album features a gaggle of his mates including Peter, Norwegian chanteuse Ane Brun, the heavenly Brit singer songwriter Kathryn Williams, the…
“Audience In The Room†Featured In Debut TV Campaign Like Bees EP Out Now On North Street Records Paste Magazine: “If you enjoy both Yo La Tengo and My Bloody Valentine, then this Brooklyn quartet is for you. Every song on the Like Bees EP delivers gorgeously in those veins.”
“One of the bands to watch for from Brooklyn’s most vibrant music scene.†The Guardian Unlimited “Bracingly physical!†New York Times “Brash, active beats and refreshingly sparse electronics†Time Out New York
Like the restless lupine performer he is, Sea Wolf has been traveling across the country since the release of his beautifully brooding debut, LEAVES IN THE RIVER (Dangerbird Records) and will be embarking on his first national headlining tour. This jaunt, which kicks off May 17 in Tucson, follows a second run supporting Nada Surf, a tour with labelmates Silversun Pickups and a stop at SXSW. The month-plus journey will…
After a debut indie release and an acclaimed self-released sophomore album, singer/songwriter Hayes Carll has found a home at Lost Highway. Trouble In Mind, Carll’s Lost Highway debut was on April 8, featuring a collection of songs that blend some of the finest elements of folk, country and rock with brainy, quirky lyrics.
YMCA National Youth Spokesperson, Chani, Continues To Reach the Youth Through Music Chantel “Chani” Christie, daughter of NBA power couple, Doug and Jackie Christie, is set to release her second Pop single titled “Planet Disco” for the independent label, Jean Rah Fya Records. This second single was produced by Curtbeatz Productions and will be released on April 10, 2008. Chani’s highly anticipated album, “My Dream” is set to be released…
RA Scion and Sabzi(Blue Scholars) announce EP and visit KEXP’s John Richards in-studio! Black Patch War EP out May 6th digitally, May 20th physically MP3: Black Patch War http://terrorbird.alphapupserver.com/music/01%20Black%20Patch%20War.mp3
Nuthin #19 / $2 / 60M / http://www.myspace.com/nuthin_zine / Nuthin is a zine that I feel disappears from my radar for a few months before coming back into focus. I always have a decent time reading their magazine, even if the interviews and columns seem to be a little on the longish side. The advertisements that are present in this issue are for very small record labels, and as such,…
Lauren Canyon based troubadour and MVP guitar slinger JONATHAN WILSON made an unexpected appear in the March issue of Black Book Magazine, featured in a photo spread with actress Rachel Nichols. You’ll find Jonathan strumming his guitar laid out beside her, helping bathe her, riding horses, and other bucolic past-times.
Gainesville, Florida five-piece Sister Hazel will be releasing a live acoustic album on June 17th. Entitled “Before The Amplifiers, Live Acoustic,†the record features sixteen tracks (see full track listing below), including the band’s hits, fan favorites, and live concert staples, all in a stripped-down, acoustic format. The album was recorded on January 12th at Nickel and Dime Studios in Atlanta (other bands who have recorded there in the past…
Nuthin’ #17 / $? / 1:30 / 72M / http://www.myspace.com/nuthin_zine / Nuthin’ is a zine that has moved into the realm of more classic zine like Maximumrocknroll. The size of the zine (both in terms of physical size and page count) is lower than that of MRNR, but there is a lot of material to go through this time. There are a number of advertisements in this issue of Nuthin’,…
Meld today’s most explosive club music with the eternally fresh lyrical styles of golden age rap stars and whaddya get? A stunning high point in the continuum of hip-hop history. Say what? The new DELICIOUS GUTTER release from Delicious Vinyl.
Fresh off a killer set at Bamboozle Left last month, Drive By are now back out on tour with My Chemical Romance. The latest tour dates are listed below.
Portland, Oregon-based six-piece Americana/rock outfit Scotland Barr & The Slow Drags recall Jayhawks, Drive by Truckers, Old 97’s, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan, Wallflowers, Kris Kristofferson, J. Webb, Townes VanZant, and Gram Parsons on their sophomore full-length, “All The Great Aviators Agree” (Monkey Barr Music).
Dreams are never realized unless steps are taken to pursue them. That’s been the premise of TAXI, the world’s leading independent A&R Company, for almost two decades. CEO Michael Laskow began TAXI in a small apartment in 1992, and his own dream to turn TAXI into a successful company has been driven by the success of the company’s members. And now Laskow and TAXI have another huge success story on…