Roots-rock group the BoDeans are touring this spring in support of their new album “Still,†which will be out March 4th. The first leg of the tour kicks off at SXSW in Austin, TX, and will cover the eastern part of the country. The group plans to visit the western half of the U.S. in a forthcoming second leg of the tour early this summer. “Still†is the eighth studio…
Music from Volume 2 Includes Tracks Previously Only Available on Limited Edition 7″ Singles Plus Brand New Tracks Brooklyn-based record label Truth and Soul will release their Fallin’ Off the Reel Vol. 2 compilation CD on March 11th. The compilation features a combination of tracks from a variety of funk and soul artists that had previously been exclusively available as 7″ singles as well as new tracks from celebrated groups…
Patapon (PSP) / 2008 Sony / http://www.us.playstation.com/patapon / Individuals that were fans of Pikman and of Black and White (or even Lemmings) will find something fun in Patapon. Your creatures, the Patapon, are directed by the tribal beat that you (as their deity and a player) provide on “talking drumsâ€. Different combos that are beaten out on these drums tells the Patapon to do different things, whether it be attacking…
Incredulous #5 / :10 / $1 ($2.00 overseas) / Odd-Sized / 32 Pages / Matt Rasch, 00730 Clute Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712 / rasch@voyager.net”/ Incredulous is a mixture between random topics and cartoons, with the level of the material in this issue being a small bit on the Spartan side. The interview that is touted as the focal point of the issue, Phillips, has short responses to only a…
6 hours away in a small town called Rochester NY, the voice of hip hop lives in Nikal Fieldz. Recently spitting live on BET’s Cypher with Hell Rell, Joe Buddens and Drag On, this caucasion emcee doesn’t flinch at the chance to grab the mic regardless the situation. Nikal Fieldz new single ‘Racist’ from his highly anticipated release of ‘Almost Somebody’ (which will be available for pay per download mid…
Triple H: The King of Kings / 2008 WWE / 360 Minutes / http://wwww.wwe.com / Anyone that has watched WWE programming in the last 12 years or so has seen Triple H in one form or another. Whether it was as the snooty blueblood Hunter Heartst Helmsley, the anti-authority DX member, or the ultimately-dominant “King of Kingsâ€, Helmsley has been a major part of WWE storylines since eir debut. Since…
An abbreviated glimpse into Mason Proper’s bizarre, singular universe, the aptly-titled SHORTHAND EP will be released digitally on iTunes March 25 via Dovecote Records (Ed Harcourt, Aberdeen City, Tim Williams). A four-song rush of eccentric indie rock and ambitious experimentation, the album will be coupled with a video for each song, directed by production duo Hott Garbage.
DEADSEA formed in 2003 when veteran composer-guitarist-vocalist Adam Smith decided to fuse his love of metal, doom and free music to create a trio that would provide “apocalyptic visions for positive ascendance”. He found a perfect foil in longtime friend and bassist Alex Conley, who had spent six years as guitarist and composer in bizzaro hardcore band Three Studies For A Crucifixion. This combination of ideas make up the unique…
heed and Cambria, CHIODOS is rising on the buzz-meter. The first single “Lexington (Joey Pea-Pot With a Monkey Face)”-taken from their top five album BONE PALACE BALLET (Equal Vision)–arrives at radio the first week of March while the video for the song–directed by Josh Graham (Dillinger Escape Plan, Isis, Saves The Day, Underoath)–will debut in the coming weeks.
Billy Wilder Film Collection / 2008 United Artists / 399 Minutes / http://www.unitedartists.com / Billy Wilder is still one of the world’s best known directors or producers. Starting out in Germany in the writing of 1929’s Der Teufelsreporter, Wilder got to be hands-on in the United States as a writer for 1933’s “Adorableâ€. After these two films, Wilder was involved in some form of movies until 1981’s “Buddy Buddyâ€. It…
 In early summer of 2004, San Francisco’s Finest Dearest began practicing in a basement bedroom, hashing out concepts and ideas. After a series of musical chairs in the lineup, the band emerged with a bolder, more confident sound as showcased on their new self-titled, full length album. Finest Dearest has been featured on WOXY’s Lounge Act, NPR’s Open Mic, and local publications including The San Francisco Chronicle and the…
Full size/64 pages-$2 in mail/free in real life This is 64 pages of pure gold in the bohemian version of the Progressive and the bastard poverty stricken version of Contrascience, this mag is what shows like 20/20 and magazines like Newsweek and Time should strive to be. Aside from the letters and editors note, the magazine starts up the leftist machine to make a very interesting yet too short discussion…
Dragged By Horses, harkens back to the not-so-long-ago era of intelligent heavier rock like the Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, or Les Savy Fav (pre-reunion, of course). It’s great to hear three guys rip through rock and roll tunes with abandon. Here at Team Clermont we often stay away from the more rockin’ stuff, so it’s great to work something with some balls for once. Heh. Seriously, though, come for…
Bee Movie Special Edition / 2008 Dreamworks / 90 Minutes / http://www.dreamworks.com / As many individuals know, Jerry Seinfeld was the mastermind behind Bee Movie. This special edition features the movie in a widescreen format, and a slew of different features that will keep individuals interested for months to come. There are literally hours of extra content for individuals to focus on, whether it be the commentary put forth by…
Swedish artist Tobias Froberg has recently spent his time hangingout with friends. Not only did he log production duties the forthcomingoffering from Peter Moren- the Peter of Peter, Bjornand John but he spent some time working on his own, third releaseTurn Heads Now. His new album features agaggle of his mates including Peter, Norwegian chanteuse Ane Brun, theheavenly Brit singer songwriter Kathryn Williams, the troubadorTietur, Existensminumum and Torbjörn Zetterberg (Folke).…
Dec-Jan 2001.Normal Size $2 by mail, typical layout. Editor’s response, letters. Tons of ads are in this magazine, as 3 of the first 6 pages are nothing but them. The magazine has the layout of a magazine with 10 times the readership. Tons of white space are found on every page, but the whiteness is broken up expertly, and doesn’t detract from the overall reading experience. “A Big Government Scam 
Jack Ketchum’s The Lost / 2008 Anchor Bay / 119 Minutes / http://www.anchorbayent.com / Individuals may be familiar with the original book by Jack Ketchum that this movie is made off of. The 2001 work is considered by many to be one of Ketchum’s best known works, and it should not be surprising that Anchor Bay and director/producer Chris Sivertson (All Cheerleaders Die, I Know Who Killed Me) would want…
On a personal mission to promote peace through cultural exchange, Egyptian-born Canadian artist Chantal Chamandy returns to her native country to perform an extraordinary concert at the majestic Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx, accompanied by the Cairo Symphony Orchestra and her troupe of ten dancers. This marks the first time ever a concert was permitted to be filmed at the base of the Pyramids on the Giza plateau and…
All I want/Is right here/But love don’t live here anymore/And love don’t live here anymore†“Love Is Dead† All you need to know about 21-year-old singer-songwriter Kerli is contained in the songs to her debut Island Def Jam album, Love Is Dead. Â
I Hate this Part of Texas # 5 / $3 / :45 / 44M / http://www.microcosmpublishing.com /Â This magazine seems to follow from the Journalsong type of overly emotional and verbose writing. However, unlike Journalsong, what John et al do with this issue of the zine is make their exploits into a narrative that is compelling and interesting, to say the least. The magazine is not just text, as it…