“Tarots and Arrows†is a hooky type of track that is influenced both by the British and American pop of the sixties. What individuals will immediately hear bits and pieces of in this introductory salvo by Little Man is Fountains of Wayne; while not from the time period described above, the application of current musical approaches and styles to the earlier musical style is similar in both bands. “Don’t Pray…
â€Melodia†has a number of styles immediately present, linking together African tribal sounds with Indian and Middle Eastern flavors, all while the vocals straddle the line between rock and New Wave. What results during a song like “Melodia†and the entirety of Manko Eponymous’ “Kaihealoha†is a truly special album that touches upon all lands and influences by the time that the final track grinds to a close. “Battlecry†is…
The legendary rockers Fleetwood Mac have added 29 more shows to their upcoming Greatest Hits “Unleashed” Tour in April and May, it was confirmed today by Live Nation. The new tour dates come on the heels of the first leg of dates announced in December which have nearly sold out.
All My Friends Are Funeral Singers, the film that accompanies Califone’s new album of the same name, will be making its theatrical premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah this January. The film was written and directed by Califone frontman Tim Rutili, and is his debut feature length film. The band will also be performing a live soundtrack alongside the film at the opening screening at Sundance.…
*Carboniferous* is the 14th album from Italian trio *ZU*. Since 1999 Jacopo Battaglia (drums), Massimo Pupillo (bass) and Luca T Mai (saxophone) have gradually developed into their current form as players of a highly intricate experimental, metal/math/no-wave/free/noise/punk/jazz inspired work, breaking from the narrow confines of given music genres, and incorporating a wide array of influences into a unique sound.
Spanish punk rockers THIS DRAMA from Tenerife (Canary Islands) have teamed up with THE BRONX guitarist Joby Ford to produce their next album. It will be recorded at The Big Game Lodge in Van Nuys, CA in early January 2010. THIS DRAMA released their debut San Diego XIII (www.deepelm.com/481/) on fiercely independent Deep Elm Records in late September 2009 and also appeared on “The Emo Diaries, Chapter 11.” It didn’t…
Check out these 2 “Making the Video†segments from Bring Me The Horizon’s video shoot for “Chelsea Smiles.â€
Grammy-nominated modern rock band RED has already garnered airplay across the country–weeks before its official release to radio–for their single “Death Of Me” from their INNOCENCE & INSTINCT album, due out February 10 via Essential Records/Red Distribution.
Celebrated progressive rock / cutting-edge metal band BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME (BTBAM) has announced multi-continental tour dates in support of its critically acclaimed new album The Great Misdirect. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Killer Tours, the BTBAM winter whirl will run through February 6 in Charlotte, NC and features support from Cynic, Devin Townsend Project and Scale the Summit. The tour’s official admat can be viewed at…
“Mess Of Me,” the lead single from Hello Hurricane, is used in the trailer and television commercials for Samuel Goldwyn’s Films’ “To Save A Life,” which will be released on January 22nd. You can check out the trailer at: http://tosavealifemovie.com/index.php The track has also been tapped for use by NHL Music Nights on Fox Sports Net and by ESPN for college football bumpers. Numerous other tracks from Hello Hurricane have…
The Recording Academy®’s GRAMMY® Recordings has partnered with Rhino Entertainment for the 2009 GRAMMY® Nominees CD, the 15th edition of the best-selling series highlighting artists and songs nominated for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards. The 20-song collection will be available Jan. 27 and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit the MusiCares® Foundation and the GRAMMY Foundation®, two charitable organizations established by The Recording…
February 18 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge February 19 – Montreal, QC @ Belmont February 20 – Toronto, ON @ WrongBar February 23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Cinespace February 25 – San Francisco, CA @ Popscene / 330 Ritch After creating a hot and heavy buzz across the internet in late 2008, inking a deal with Universal Records the following year, Dan Black is about to set…
Broadway Calls are a power trio from Rainier, Oregon, which is about one hour north of Portland and has a population of just under 2000 people.
2009’s most talked about British singer-songwriter Frank Turner will return to North America in the New Year with small intimate performances in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Austin in January/February before embarking on a month long tour with Flogging Molly where he’ll be accompanied by a full band for the first time in the US. Tickets are on-sale now! 2009 found the celebrated folk-punk singer in non-stop touring of the US…
“…a mix of Annie Lennox’s most sinister growl and PJ Harvey’s vocal anguish. This is disturbing music for disturbing times.†– VenusZine
Another zine randomly received somehow, OHNO!THEROBOT is the brainchild of Chrix Morix. This Canadian showcases the fact that, beyond the kilometer/mile difference, that there is little distinguishing Americans from Canadians. This zine showcases Chris’ life, without assuming that an individual has had any familiarity with OHNO!THEROBOT before receiving this issue. Hitchhiking, moustaches, and relationships are what Chris focuses on most heavily during this issue. Despite the fact that the issue…
“…Lissie is a soulful folkie from Illinois who sings melodic, hand-clapping tunes about love. But to truly understand her appeal is to behold her voice: a quiet, smoky croon that dissolves into a gentle twang, underscoring her laments.” – Nylon “…takes you to a different time and place. The gospel-tinged ‘Oh Mississippi’ could be the soundtrack to a Flannery O’Connor story, one that takes place down by the river and…
Formed by Victor Love (Dope Stars Inc.) and Noras Blake (Spineflesh/Edenyzed), Epochate is a look at the eternal struggle generated by thought and power. Their debut album, Chronicles Of A Dying Era, is a mix of industrial rock with heavy and concrete orchestrations, cutting edge guitars and killer vocals. Delivering a sound that has yet to be explored, the concept album brings about an entirely new dimension of musical experience.…
We are extremely excited to officially announce the dates for the NEEDTOBREATHE “Won’t Turn Back Tour†2010! The tour will kick off at the beginning of March and will run through mid-May! We were so blown away by the turnouts for the Outsiders Live Tour this fall, we started booking this tour before we even got home from the last one. In keeping with our past trends, this will be…
Chicago, IL’s premier noise terrorists, WINTERS IN OSAKA, have tapped Haunted Hotel Records to release their next album. The record is due to drop in March 2009, and features guest appearances by Rich Hoak (BRUTAL TRUTH, TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION), Topon Das (FUCK THE FACTS), DEATH AGONIES (aka THE ENDLESS BLOCKADE), Chris Dodge (DESPISE YOU, SPAZZ, EAST WEST BLAST TEST), John Hoffman (WEEKEND NACHOS), and Toney Vast Binder (HARPOON, 7000 DYING…