Wow, “Sink†is intense in all of the right ways. Big City Rock are not big at this point of time, but they will be big in just a short period of time. Do you remember Vertical Horizon? Big City Rock mixes that band with The Killers to come up with a bouncy yet compelling brand of rock that all can find commonalities in. “All of the Above†is another…
To inaugurate this new collection Sonar Kollektiv has the honor to re-issue the wonderful folk album Listen of from Brazilian singer-songwriter PAUL BRYAN aka SÉRGIO Sà originally released in 1973 on the label Top Tape in Brazil. JAZZANOVA member JUERGEN VON KNOBLAUCH found the LP while record digging in Berlin 9 years ago. He played it to the rest of the collective and they all instantly fell for it. Listen…
Grammy-nominated hard rock juggernaut MASTODON have confirmed dates for their Spring US tour in support of their second album for Reprise Records, CRACK THE SKYE. This first tour behind the groundbreaking new album will sweep across the US and Canada, playing to smaller theaters and clubs to insure a maximum and up
“Honesty†starts off with “I’m Your Density…I Mean Your Destinyâ€, a track that will elicit emotions left and right. This is not the bold step forward that a number of emo bands tend to start off their discs with, but rather a much more sedate and nuanced style that will ease individuals into the sound that is Big City Dreams.
Every bird watcher is familiar with the wren- a songbird that’s disseminated extensively over the Northern Hemisphere. The wren is known for the splendid timbre it emits, ascending and plunging in a tuneful array. However, there exists a special type of melodic ‘wren’ that has migrated from Texas to Michigan- and back again! His name is Bill Wren and he composes exquisite melodies that flow in unbounded fashion from his…
Premier pop powerhouse JACK’S MANNEQUIN has confirmed their first worldwide tour of the new year in support of their critically-lauded sophomore Sire/Warner Bros. Records album, THE GLASS PASSENGER.
“The most exciting live act you could ever hope to see” – Observer, UK “Black Diamond is one of the fiercest dance records in recent memory.†– Pitchfork (7.9) “…one of the most jaw-droppingly effusive club moments I’ve experienced.†– The FADER (Gen F) “Cats like Buraka Som Sistema are killing it at the moment. The amount of original attitude and energy coming out of this style of dance music…
Benzos starts out their “Morning Stanzas†with a very Radiohead-influenced track in “All The King’s Menâ€. The style of music that Benzos plays shifts throughout the entirety of “Morning Stanzasâ€, with the shuffling beat of “It’s Amiable†being the most clear example of this. The sweeping guitars present on the track, coupled with a non-lyric set of vocals creates a haunting and yet oddly compelling ending to the track. The…
The Human Abstract, fresh from completing separate tours with Trivium, All That Remains, Japanese rockers Dir En Grey, and most recently, having just wrapped this week, As I Lay Dying, is now preparing to embark on yet another jaunt, this time a series of European dates with Protest the Hero, and The Chariot.
From the first triumphant horn blow and trunk-rattling drum hit it’s clear that “C.A.S.H.” is a certified banger. Keak Da Sneak and San Quinn waste no time, attacking the track with ferociously grimy deliveries that will ensure “C.A.S.H.” becomes an anthem for 2009 while providing the soundtrack for everybody on the grind.
Imagine you pissed off an industrial kid off, and instead of turning into Trent Reznor they decided to create the hardest music they could with the instruments that they had. The Berzerker really seems to have one of those kids in their band. Instead of just being an aberration or something put in for shock value, tracks like “Follow Me†really have eir influences tied into the band at large.…
Los Angeles, CA – Argyle Johansen’s double tracked vocals instantly invite us into hum-able stories such as “The Smile On My Faceâ€, rich with harmonica and gorgeous guitar licks. Deeper into the set we find melodic and lyrical in-lays creating a series of acoustic stories such as “Mystery Man†and the meaningful “Candlestickâ€. Throughout, there’s the promise of love and hope even in the tales of Amsterdam and LSD. Argyle’s…
Following the huge success of Marcel Dettmann, OstGut Ton brings you “Berghain 03†by Len Faki at the end of april 2009. Before the CD hits the shop, the label releases two 12â€es featuring the exclusive material of Len’s mix, which, of course, is too good to keep from DJs all over. In detail, “Berghain 03 – Part I†(o-ton 22) contains tracks by Tony Lionni and Radio Slave, “Berghain…
The Berserker – super-unintelligible CD from Earache Records, which is pretty much the prevailing style there. Tons of screaming, 160 bps drums, and very little melody of which to speak. Clips from an unknown movie are contained on the CD. I personally want to watch this movie, as it talks about raping a headless body. “Burnt” begins as a track heavily skipping, which is relatively interesting, but it moves into…
The making of this record inadvertently began in Cuba in January 2008. Powershovelaudio was recording in La Havana some of the best contemporary Cuban singers and musicians. The resulting recordings were of an inspiring beauty.
There aren’t many DJs who embody euphoric raving, moments fraught with happiness and electric discharges onto the dancefloor, as Len Faki does. What has been reserved for dancers at Berghain and other international clubs, is now available on CD for the first time ever. ‘Berghain 03’ is a display of Faki’s mastery at its most compact and intense. Unlike a recording from a clubnight, this CD concentrates all aspects and…
The All-American Rejects return to the road this spring for the I Wanna Rock tour in support of their latest DGC/Interscope/Doghouse release, When The World Comes Down. The month long tour commences April 5 in Albuquerque with support from Shiny Toy Guns, Ace Enders & A Million Different People, Vedera and The Upwelling.
Bernard starts their “A View Beyond The Cave†with something nothing more special than a piano,m only adding a set of vocals to the mix when the opening section has run its course. This is not the vocal stylings of Ben Folds or Shayne Ward, but rather, the vocals move into more of an instrumental sound than anything. There is the same sort of cold electronic sound that crowds the…
MARTH is a composer/producer/artist currently based in Japan who has created thousands of beautiful songs in harmony with an everlasting flow of the universe. His music envelopes you wholly with a gentleness of silky luxury. It is a peacefulness to find that we are one with the whole universe, embraced in the arms of Great Nature. MARTH is a rare artist who spontaneously creates such magnificent music like a swiftly…
Damien Jurado will be performing throughout April and May across North America supporting his critically-acclaimed Secretly Canadian release, Caught In the Trees.Â