Belay My Last – The Downfall / 2007 Mediaskare / 13 Tracks/ http://www.myspace.com/belaymylast I had heard a lot of buzz about Belay my last through Myspace and the other various means that metal buzz travels through. I honestly was expecting a fairly generic metalcore band; but was pleasantly surprised to discover upon popping this record into my CD player that this was essentially one of the best new death metal…
Laptronica/World/Pop – A synergy of eclectic sounds from a creative landscape of spiritual philosophy as wide as the Universe itself. Deep and inspired lyrics meld with magnetic beats and layer upon layer of vocal, piano and guitar harmonies. The Holographic Universe derives it’s name from the theory by the same title, introduced by Michael Talbot. “We are of a universe in which individual brains are actually indivisible portions of the…
Alabama Thunderpussy – Open Fire / 2007 Relapse / 11 Tracks/ www.atprva.com Alabama Thunderpussy is a band that I have heard about for several years. I had heard them on several occasions prior to listening to this record but have never given them the time to honestly give their material a listen. Upon popping this record in I was pleasantly surprised at what I heard. This record shows the band…
The incredible AIDEN kick off their first tour of 2008 this week in their hometown of Seattle! The band wrapped up 2007 by dazzling audiences worldwide on the International Taste Of Chaos tour, and now return to slay the States by headlining The World By Storm Tour. Promoting their latest album, Conviction, including latest hit single Moment, AIDEN promises to deliver their renowned heart-stopping live show, ensuring…
Ephel Duath – Ephel Duath / 2007 Earache / 9 tracks / http://www.myspace.com/ephelduath Having not listened Ephel Duath previously and realizing right away that this is a remixes record I decided to check out this band before listening to Pain Remixes the Known. Upon giving them a listen it becomes clear quickly that this band draws its sound from very influential American bands such as Converge, Botch and Coalesce. So…
Johnny Guitar sounds like: Bon Jovi Meets Sugaland, Rascal Flatts and Toby Kieth with that big male and female power hook and chorus everybody loves. The melodic guitar sound reminds you of all your favorite songs… Johnny Guitar Biography It was January 29, 1972, John was nine years old. His Dad brought him to Brian’s Guitar in New Haven, Connecticut. That day, in the back seat of the 1950 Green…
This is another zine that I was given as a trade for some issues of my magazine at a distro. This zine is very short, only being a total of 4 A5 pages. However, small texts and a definite focus to the magazine really eliminates the problems encountered by zines this short. However, the editor of the magazine, who does not give a name, even says that this issue is…
Hailing from Birmingham, England, BEAT UNION–who fuse potent songwriting with an amalgam of influences from The Clash to Elvis Costello and The Jam–are set to release their U.S. debut album DISCONNECTED on April 22 via Science.
The rumors are true… Superdrag are heading into the studio this month to begin work on their first new recording project together since 1998’s Head Trip In Every Key. Fans have had a sense that something might be going on when the band posted demos on their myspace page later last year (www.myspace.com/superdragofficial), but now that John Davis has officially posted on the bands website that sessions are beginning this…
There are a number of individuals that are a little short before payday. For many, that just means tightening their belt for a few days and then making it to Friday (or whenever their pay may be). However, there is a way that individuals can go forth and not have to deal with a lack of funds. This is through getting a payday loan, which will front individuals money a…
Fiona Joy Hawkins – Ice: Piano Slightly Chilled / 2007 Self / 10 Tracks / http://www.fionajoyhawkins.com / Fiona Joy Hawkins is rapidly becoming a household name. One just needs to look at the hit count for her music video or “Penguin Whispererâ€, which has exceeded 11,000 plays on popular video service Youtube. “Iced Rain†starts off the disc, and it shows Hawkins as immediately bringing listeners into the fold. The…
Lawrence Blatt: Fibonacci’s Dream / 2007 Self / 13 Tracks / http://www.lawrenceblatt.com / Lawrence Blatt is one of a few contemporary individuals and groups that are trying to add a little bit of mathematics to music. The other group that comes to mind that works with the Fibonacci sequence is Tool, but the clearer sounds achieved by Blatt on “Fibonacci’s Dream†more closely link this mathematical sequence to established forms…
http://www.alivenergy.com/Radio_Moscow.html Everything about Radio Moscow is unexpected. Their home base of Ames, Iowa, suggests a Midwest corn-fed Roots Rock direction while their name gives off the vibe of a twinkly, blinky Techno outfit. But neither could be further from the truth. The Blues/Rock power trio is a marvel of construction and evolution.
Keram – Box / 2007 Self / 9 Tracks / http://www.keramsongs.com / Individuals may know who Keram Malicki-Sanchez is, but perhaps not for the reason that one things. Sure, he has provided tracks for “Uptown Girlsâ€, “Brokenâ€, and “Happy Campersâ€, but Keram is better known for the roles that he played on American History X, CSI, 24, ER, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. For individuals that keep up to date…
16-Track CD and Digital Album is The Vines’ First Compilation Release; Features Singles and Deeper Cuts Spanning Band’s Three Studio Albums The Vines’ top hits and album tracks spanning the band’s three studio releases between 2002 and 2006 have been gathered for the first time for The Best Of The Vines, to be released March 11 by Capitol/EMI. The new CD and digital collection features 16 tracks, including “Factory,” the…
Free Advice #1 / :15 / Trade / 28M / freeadvicezine@hotmail.com /Â Going on a tour all this summer, Christa is collecting submissions and reading from this zine. With a pretty self-explanatory title, this issue is six questions with an average of ten responses from individuals ranging from 8 to 80, with jobs as diverse as professor and graphic designer. Written verbatim from the interviews that Christa collected throughout the…
Eastern Italy has never been know as a hotbed for things that are ugly or brutal, but the unassuming Eastern city of Trieste has unleashed one of the most fierce and destructive forces from the country’s music scene in the form of THE SECRET. After wowing many with their 2004 debut Luce, the band, now slimmed down to a quartet after some personnel changes, are back in a big way,…
Now, after a year of touring (with Gym Class Heroes, Fall Out Boy and Young Love, among others), Daniel Hunter is ready to unleash his first full-length opus, TEXAS. Says Hunter, a die-hard Cowboys fan: “I named it for the love of the state. I assumed somebody had named their album ‘Texas’ before, but no one had. I had to do it before someone else did!”
Jason Johnson – Pseudocide / 2007 Self / 4 Tracks / jasonj0678@yahoo.com / This disc starts out with “Leavingâ€, which is a tinny little track that has an earlier set of influences to it. I mean, it sounds as if Johnson is pulling from the pre-electric Dylan days more than anything, but this could just be because Johnson wasn’t able to grab an electric. In all seriousness, there is a…
Debut Album “Blind Eyes Bleed†Features Guest Appearances By Johan Liiva (Ex- Arch Enemy) and Alissa White Gluz (The Agonist) Montreal based death metal quartet Synastry have signed with Year of the Sun Records for the release of their upcoming debut album “Blind Eyes Bleedâ€. The band has scheduled a May 13th, 2008 release date through Year of the Sun Records with a supporting Canadian tour to follow.