After reading so much laudatory praise about this band, I was quite amazed to hear that they were just another dance act that seemed ultimately influenced by bands like Apell, Depeche Mode, Orbital, and Kraftwerk. I really was not sure what to expect from the band, but “Louden Up Now†attacks every possible corner of the dance phenomenon, instead of driving itself into a rut like Fluke’s “Puppyâ€. Instead of…
311 fans can rejoice as the band unleashes Uplifter, their first new album in three years on June 2nd through Volcano/JIVE Records. In addition to a pre-order which automatically enters you into a contest to win an autographed guitar, side-stage tickets and other great prize packs, the band is streaming the entire album on their MySpace page through the end of today, giving a sneak peek to fans who simply…
“….don’t look for any traces of blip-hop, hoodie-approved indiecentricity or world-beat mashups here. Instead, you’re gonna get a dose of pure, unfiltered rawk like your bellbottoms-clad mama used to sing to ya as a tyke, from the iconic likes of the Allmans, Derek & the Dominoes and Humble Pie to such latterday practitioners as the Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule and the North Mississippi Allstars.â€â€” Fred Mills, Blurt “…the band utilizes…
“Dream excerpt no. 1†is a track that is eclectic in its sound, blending together indie music with folk and even alt-country. There is little in the way of instrumental adornment to be had with the track, but Hall’s vocals take a strong step forward in the creation of an impressive first glance. “Sunny Day†brings in a little bit more to the instrumental side of things, and listeners will…
NEW BOYZ: MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE “JERK” While there is arguably nothing new under the sun, there are times when the recycled past takes on new relevance and meaning within a different context. Enter the New Boyz and their revamping of “the Jerk,” a regional phenomena of the 90’s perpetuated by L.A. street culture and house-party connoisseurs alike. Armed with a minimalist beat and a hip(ster)-hop fashion sense, the summer-ready…
Fairly formulaic punk in the vein of early Green Day or Less Than Jake, and the band has seemed to tame their entire sound down from “Henry Rollins is No Fun†and “Best Hung Carrot in The Fridgeâ€. The copious amounts of dope that the band consumed and smoked before this disc makes for some of the most tepid and boring music to come out (even in the over-filled pop-punk…
Brian O’Shea aka Brian Keith Born in Port-Glasgow, Scotland. Brian began his musical career as a trombonist while in high school performing in local Jazz bands, he then immigrated to Canada and joined the Royal Canadian Guards as a bandsman and ended his stint as a sergeant. http://www.oshea-keith.com/ After returning to London he toured as an opening act for Junior Walker & The All Stars, The Four Tops, The Temptations,…
Cherry Suede play a brand of radio hair rock that blends together the sound of Loverboy, Def Leppard, and Bon Jovi. This means that the choruses that the band creates for this album are immediately catchy, and could be sung alike by young and old. “Not A Day Goes By†is the first track, and the band steps up confidently to the microphone even at the early reaches of the…
Being part of a hip-hop crew comes with benefits – never get lonely on the road, never run out of song ideas, the more the merrier, right? Sure, right up until show money and royalty checks need to get split. So Sandpeople, a 10-member hip-hop collective repping Portland, Oregon, have a lot of mouths to feed, and just like Wu needed C.R.E.A.M. back in ’93, in 2009, Sandpeople are in…
Due to Derrick Ramirez’s (ex-Dragonlord/ex-Testament) hectic schedule, Terry Butler (Six Feet Under/ex-Death/ex-Massacre) will join the ranks of OBLITERHATE and has recently laid down all the bass tracks at Redneck Studios (owned by John and Donald Tardy of Obituary) for upcoming debut, Blessing In Disgust. Comments Terry Butler: “It’s a great honor to be part of something with musicians of this caliber. I would like to thank Calvin for offering me…
Chicago, Illinois; Local hip-hop artist Seryiouz has just released his second LP Electric Liquid, under Chaodic Records. It is his follow up to the 2005 underground gem Rise from the Wreckage. Electric Liquid is a fusion of electro, funk, soul, with afro-cuban and urban rhythms. Seryiouz holds his own lyrically over strong production with street wise anthems, party joints, and political commentary. Featuring the first-ever cast of producers from all…
“One More Autumn†starts out with Cheron using a vocal inflection that sounds a lot like Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi†than anything that has came out in the last thirty years. There isn’t much in the way of extra instrumentation to “Goodnight Amelia†besides a guitar and a bass. Of course, the focal point of this track has to be Cheron’s voice, which is something that is never challenged…
Critical Praise for Finale: “Finale’s latest… shows his perseverance paying creative dividends. Grand Finale.” – Chairman’s Choice Feature, XXL “Abrasive, impassioned, and heartfelt” and: “A Pipe Dream And A Promise is a solid first effort not to be denied. Motor music indeed.” – URB.com “Finale’s debut album may be the rap fan’s rap scene fan’s rap record: really, really unflashy, and really, really good.” – CokeMachineGlow.com “Finale’s mic presence channels…
The question “Where in the World is Hawk Nelson?” would be appropriate for the band that has been coast to coast this year playing in front of more than 350,000 fans with the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular (Jan.-March), REVOLVE tour (Jan.-Feb.), and finished up the Rock and Worship Roadshow in April. Despite this insane touring schedule, fans will be pleased to know that these road warriors have found time to…
A certain amount old, seventies-influenced rock starts off “Gang’s All Hereâ€; replete with the guitar fuzz present on all those old albums, the vocals really cut through the noise and provide for rock in the old style. This is not diminished during “Girl’s Roomâ€; if anything, the guitars assume the fuzz present on many a punk song while the vocals take on a Danzig/Jim Morrison type of feel. The drums…
Lo Recordings and Welsh psych-illustrator Pete Fowler are offering a free mp3 download from Brazilian DJs/producers Monsters at Work aka Dinho and Renata Poletto for “Magic Morning,” off Fowler’s forthcoming release, A Psychedelic Guide To Monsterism Island. Well-known for designing the artwork for the Super Furry Animals, Fowler’s A Psychedelic Guide to… surrounds his animated Monsterism Island series and contains original compositions, ranging from monstrous rock fry ups to electronic…
Believe, Polish progressive rock band, is in the final stage of their work on their third studio album entitled “This Bread Is Mineâ€. It will be the band’s first release with Karol Wróblewski as the vocalist. The new material is currently mixed with the help of a very experienced producer WÅ‚odek Kowalczyk. Apart from the title, the band revealed also the artwork: “This Bread Is Mine†will be released by…
Metal Mind Productions presents one of Norway’s most acclaimed metal acts – Susperia. The band emerged on the scene in the year 2000, bringing a powerful mixture of black and thrash metal, which instantly won the hearts of thousands of metalheads worldwide. In the following years the band’s style has developed and improved – their music became a true melting pot of various genres, connected together with the same heaviness…
Political Punk a la Rage Against The Machine funneled through a pop machine. This band is a mix of RATM with pop-punk (The Donnas), and when I say the Donnas, I mean a strong female presence at the vocals. The politics of the band are truly worn on their sleeve, showcasing them as direct action, anarchists, and as people that don’t force their listeners to believe in a specific dogma.…
The first song was a Christmas song. I was six and probably directly ripped off A Charlie Brown Christmas, but it was a start. After a music degree I had a detour into other careers, but with a few songwriting awards, a song on a label release, and a new CD -Road Tunes and Regrets, I’m finally getting the music first, the way it’s suppose to be. Road Tunes and…