Mix a little Misfits, Vandals, Rancid and more together and individuals will get an idea of what Brunt of It! sounds like; there’s a little ska influence thrown it at the margins, but by and large this is a hard-nosed punk band through and through. Where there is probably no better entrance into the CD than “Blindedâ€, ‘Daddy’s Little Boy†seems to be a little embarrassing for the band. Brunt…
The Gary’s sound is rooted in influences such as Silkworm, Guided By Voices, Chicago post-rock, and New Zealand noise-rock. BIO “In the Central Texas sunlight, in the full-bore drone of Summer…†The Gary’s origins are on the Comal River, July 2008. Paul Warner paddled over to Dave Norwood and suggested they start a band called The Gary. Dave saw no reason why they shouldn’t play in a band called The…
“Welcome back intelligent dance music, we’ve missed you.” Music OMH, February 2009 After releasing the much anticipated The Future Will Come (DFA Records), Juan MacLean and Nancy Whang take The Juan MacLean this spring. Juan, Nancy and band will be playing tracks live from The Future Will Come, which Filter magazine described as “perfectly orchestrated and directed to achieve maximum mood and dance-abilityâ€. If the weather doesn’t make you sweat,…
Since forming Xecutioner, later renamed Obituary, in 1984 brothers John and Donald Tardy have unquestionably become a household names for metal fans. Each have earned the respect of their peers: John for his distinct and unrivaled guttural voice and Donald for his supreme drum abilities. With Bloodline, the duo expand their musical playcard showcasing not only a new artistic outlet but also extending opportunity for them to take their global…
Ooh… its the Manfred Mann Band meeting with The Specials. Or, at least, that is how the beginning of this EP (Last Words This Morning) sounds. Borth’s saxophone really gives “Last Words This Morning†a full-bodied sound that draws the emotions of listeners just like the keys of Choi intensify the second track, “Go Feet Goâ€. The great thing about the Bruce Lee Band in this track is that they…
Pitch Black Records is pleased to announce the release of the eagerly awaited debut album by Cypriot metallers Prodigal Earth, “Zenith II Zeroâ€. This is classic heavy metal at its very best, full of melody and touches of power throughout while having an overall fresh sound. Special mention has to be made to Nicholas Letpos’ (DIPHTHERIA, ARRYAN PATH) brilliant vocals and of course the rest of the band members’ excellent…
Brooklyn quintet HULL are back home after their recent tour surrounding SXSW 2009. The band comments… “On our first tour as part of the End records roster, HULL have stormed through the South East with much force, at every stop winning the faces and minds of those in attendance. On the road to Austin for the mighty SXSW festival and onward, many miles have passed and decibels peaked in the…
Even though Music To Quilt By is over three years old, the band was forward-thinking enough to make a hard-rock disc in the form of what is currently popular. However, there are some interesting derivations from the norm on Music To Quite By, especially the weird “Popcornâ€-esque electronic noise stuck at the end of the first track, “She Wantsâ€. Brown Sox play a style of hard rock that is musically…
Conservation International (CI) today announced the launch of the “Great Turtle Race,” a virtual “race” that follows 11 real leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) on an epic journey from feeding areas in chilly waters off Canada’s Atlantic coast to breeding areas in the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean. Race fans can see the action online at www.GreatTurtleRace.org, created in partnership with NationalGeographic.com, which puts the spotlight on one of…
Sparrow Records singer/songwriter Matthew West garners a No. 1 single this week with “The Motions,†according to the Radio & Records Christian AC Monitored chart. The event marks West’s second No. 1 song from his current release, Something to Say, following “You Are Everything,†which was the most played song of 2008. In addition to topping the Christian AC Monitored chart, “The Motions†currently holds at No. 2 on the…
t’s a prog-rock fan’s dream come true, with two of the legendary British bands of all time on the same stage, playing hits like “I’ve Seen All Good People,†“Roundabout†and “Heat of the Moment.†Acclaimed British band YES launch their 24-city U.S. tour on June 26 at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, CA, featuring the classic line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White…
Talking over a punk beat does not a song make, and Brown Paper Bag obscure their solid arrangements with sloppy, shouted out lyrics. In fact, Brown paper Bag sounds like an equal mixture of Leftover Crack and Blink 182, to the point that both factions present on the disc really make for a cluttered time. The second track is much more coherent than the opening, but shows the vocals on…
Dylan Bezzina AKA Sketch 17 years old Born in Toronto and now living in Cambridge, has always dreamed of making it in the music industry . Sketch’s musical influences growing up were N’sync, LL Cool J and more recently Mario,Ne-Yo and Chris Brown. Sketch has been able to capture all of these influences in his music combining both his lyrical writing talent with his vocal ability to sing both as…
Harlem Shakes as we know it were born in 2006, after an earlier incarnation of the band went to college and went nuts. Lexy still sings lead, and Brent still plays the drums (and drum machine), but now Kendrick plays keyboards, Jose plays bass, and Todd plays guitar. Everyone sings. Harlem Shakes have toured with Deerhoof, Vampire Weekend, and Beirut, and opened for Wire, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Arctic…
Hey, did someone steal an unreleased Don Henley track and pass it off as Brothermandude’s first track, “Movin Onâ€? No, well it sounds like that, as Brothermandude place the vocals at the fore of the track as the bass gets down and funky and the guitar occupies a space in the track that allows it to supplement both of those other instruments. The slight fuzz present on the track, owing…
I see a lot of parallels in Solomon Burke and Johnny Cash. I started thinking about the comparisons when I read that “Nashville†was Burke’s cover album, where ey takes on country classics by individuals as widespread as Tom T. Hall, Dolly Parton, and Don Williams. This is similar to the American series of CDs that were released by Johnny Cash. Looking at a history of Burke, the sheer amount…
“Nonstop†is the focal point on the “This Is Life†EP, and this track is something that acts as a great introduction to Estrella Cristina. This is due to the eclectic composition of “Nonstopâ€, which takes on a wide body of work in the formulation of Cristina’s sound. There are hints of classic alternative artists like Natalie Cole, Jewel, and Lisa Loeb just as there are subtle touches of contemporary…
Las Vegas’ Molotov Solution have posted two new songs to their myspace page. Living Proof and The Harbinger are up now for fans to check out. The Harbinger, the band’s sophomore album and Metal Blade debut, will be available everywhere on June 9th. Molotov Solution delivers a violent and brooding sound, with a strong politically driven message that this world is only getting worse as each day goes by. Formed…
Polish extreme metalers BEHEMOTH have set Evangelion as the title of their 9th full-length studio album due out this summer. Evangelion marks the follow up to the bands extremely successful 2007 release The Apostasy; a release which saw BEHEMOTH acquire the supporting slot to second stage headliners Hatebreed on Ozzfest which also featured Lamb of God, Lordi, and Nile just to name a few. Following Ozzfest, BEHEMOTH co-headlined the Radio…
“I’m incredibly pleased to announce that James Blackshaw will now be working with Young God Records for future releases of his absolutely beautiful and spellbinding music. The first such release is The Glass Bead Game. I am – and have been for a long time – a huge fan. James has received a lot of attention lately as a prodigy/virtuoso of the 12 string guitar , but he’s anything but…