I like this band because they do not feel content with rehashing the same general sound over and over. Each track is a tabula rasa, a fresh canvas, something new for them to write on. And unlike many of the bands who embrace a number of styles, Gatsby’s American Dream actually pulls them off. “A Manifesto of Tangible Wealthâ€, with an organ/keyboard not unlike that of “House of a Rising…
March 6 – Neumos, Seattle, WA * March 9 – The Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA * March 7 – Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR* March 10 – El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, CA * March 12 – The Glass House, Pomona, CA * March 13 – Casbah, San Diego,CA * *New Tour Dates* April 22 – Masquerade Hell Stage, Atlanta, GA April 23 – 9:30 Club, Washington, DC April 24…
After a year of nonstop action in 2009 with the full CD release of The End Is Not The End and three EP release’s The Acoustic End, House Of Heroes Meets The Beatles and The Christmas Classics as well as non-stop touring House Of Heroes gets set to hit the studio in February with producer Mark Townsend (Deas Vail, Relient K) to begin work on the next effort out later…
Of course, anyone that would be picking up this movie knows that 2009’s Fame is based off of the 1980 original. For those that (for whatever reason) did not see the film, a set of performers are joined as they are admitted into the New York City High School of Performing Arts, and are seen to progress through the different years of schooling. A cast that includes real life performers…
Seattle post-punk band The Beautiful Mothers will be joining a bill that includes Nothing You’d Like, Zook, At:1, and headliner, My Life in Black and White, on February 6th at the recently re-located and re-vamped Hell’s Kitchen in Tacoma – now at 928 Pacific Avenue. Proceeds from the evening will be donated to families of the six slain police officers from the region. For more information or ticket purchase, please…
There is little present on the introductory track of “Small Songs About Us†besides vocals, guitars, and drums. However, there is a fullness to the sound that issues forth that sticks with listeners long after the track ends. There is a decidedly lo-fi feel to this first track that will be eagerly snapped up by fans of sixties rock, indie rock and even those that still have Simon & Garfunkel…
A synthesizer is omnipresent during “Yes, This is About Youâ€, and the nineties-influenced alternative rock of Gatsby’s American Dream is just merely a facet of the entire force of the band. The opening track mixes the Weezer-like rock that forms Gatsby’s American Dream’s base with pure cheese metal, and the second track, “A Conversation With The Devil†is influenced by doo-wop and fifties and sixties American rock. Nothing can possibly…
“Stay†is an average track on “The Spaces In Betweenâ€, and it immediately treats listeners to a carefully-crafted and very emotional set of instrumental arrangements. In this track, everything has its place, and Brooks takes a slow and steady approach to the creative process. Hints of country, Broadway and classic female pop can all be heard here. “Smalltown†continues with the momentum given the disc by “Stayâ€, shining a spotlight…
“Buffalo Jump†is how many individuals will be introduced to Stellar Vector, and the band is able to take a very strong step forward with the song. The act bounces back and forth between hard rock (Static-X, Him, MSI) and an electronic approach to thinks. These two sides give Stellar Vector a unique sound that is further expounded upon with each subsequent track on “A Flock of Cowardsâ€. “Lacking Self…
The 2010 leg of the SunnyD Presents the Shine All Night Tour starring Martina McBride and Trace Adkins kicks off this weekend and fans are getting even more music than they anticipated. Lyric Street recording artist Sarah Buxton will be joining headliners Martina McBride and Trace Adkins for a fun-filled evening of superstar entertainment. USA Today has declared Sarah Buxton to have “one of the most immediately arresting voices I’ve…
PRIESTESS tour dates: European tour with Bigelf: February 1 Hamburg, Germany Logo Hamburg February 2 Berlin, Germany White Trash Berlin February 3 Munich, Germany 59 to1 February 4 Cologne, Germany Luxor February 6 Strasbourg, France La Laiterie February 7 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg Old Hall February 8 Antwerp, NL Trix February 9 Paris, France La Maroquinerie February 11 Prattein, Switzerland Z7 February 12 Treviso, Italy New Age February 13 Milan, Italy…
Wait, did I just hear The Cardigans? Or is it The Cranberries? Oh wait, it’s The Gathering, a band with a lead vocalist that ties together those two styles with a little bit of Siouxsie Sioux to make something that is bizarre enough to be famous. The fact that nothing more than vocal warbling can be a bridge on a track like “Shortest Day†shows the ability of the band…
Gorbel will tour the United States initial dates are as follows, more to come soon: March 1 Mississippi Studios Portland, Or March 5 Swedish American Hall San Francisco, Ca March 6 Bootleg Theater Los Angeles, Ca March 8 UCSD The Loft La Jolla, Ca March 10 World Cafe Live Philadelphia, Pa March 11 Jammin Java Vienna, Va March 12 The Saint Asbury Park, NJ March 13 Le Poisson Rouge New…
Feb-04 Los Angeles, CA Spaceland # Feb-11 Los Angeles, CA Spaceland % Feb-18 Los Angeles, CA Spaceland & Feb-27 San Francisco, CA Noise Pop Mar-17 – Mar-20 Austin, TX SXSW Mar-26 Brookdale, CA Historic Brookdale Lodge * Mar-27 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall * Mar-31 Eugene, OR Wow Hall * Apr-01 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge * Apr-02 Vancouver, BC Biltmore Cabaret * Apr-03 Seattle, WA The Comet…
Tour Dates With The Fiery Furnaces 1/26 – Revolution Music Room – Little Rock, AR 1/27 – Lounge On Elm Street – Dallas, TX 1/28 – The Parish – Austin, TX 1/29 – Walter’s On Washington – Houston, TX 1/30 – One Eyed Jacks – New Orleans, LA 2/2 – 40 Watt Club – Athens, GA 2/4 – The Grey Eagle – Asheville, NC 2/5 – Attucks Theatre – Norfolk,…
Genghis Tron – Cloak of Love / 2005 Crucial Blast / 5 Tracks / http://www.genghistron.com / http://www.crucialblast.net / Reviewed 25 March 2005 Genghis Tron is really what I thought Ed Gein should have sounded like, a bi-polar band cpable of descending into the abyss that is hardcore just as easily as they can surface with very emotive, almost atmospheric compositions. Tracks like “Rock Candy†are perfect examples of this, and…
The Kottonmouth Kings have revealed the next era in their ongoing legacy by announcing the addition of the group’s newest member, the Dirtball. This notorious party monster has been a label mate of Kings for years, releasing a series of cult classic albums under the Suburban Noize banner and doing countless tours alongside the group. The group initiated the Oregon based rapper by having him get a KMK crown tattooed…
The 18th annual Noise Pop Festival will take place February 23rd through March 1, 2009 at venues throughout San Francisco, CA. Noise Pop is pleased to announce our 2010 film festival line up! We’ve selected some amazing new films for this year’s festival, all focusing on music but each approaching the subject with a distinct voice andfresh perspective. There’s P-Star Rising, the incredible story of Priscilla, a 9 year-old rapper…
It happens during “Monument†that Gas Huffer closely parallels The Vandals, using the same vocal inflection and repetitious guitar riffs to get their point across. However, “Monument†is not a cut and dry copy of The Vandals, but rather has Gas Huffer taking up the rockabilly cause (Tiger Army, Nekromantix) for their other influence. Changing up again for their “Another Wafer, Please†Gas Huffer begin to take on the heavy…
The band is about to embark on a North American tour in February. Tour dates are as follows: 2/2 – Vancouver – Orpheum Theatre 2/4 – Seattle – Paramount Theatre 2/6 – Salem – Salem Armory 2/8 – Boise – Knitting Factory 2/10 – Reno – Knitting Factory 2/11 – Oakland – Fox Theatre 2/17 – Phoenix – Dodge Theatre 2/19 – Denver – Fillmore 2/21 – Kansas City –…