“That’s My Problem†is essentially what a Green Day or a Nofx song would start out if the band started out in 2002 instead of 1982 or 1992, respectively. “That’s My Problem†really seems to show a commonality between Flashlight Brown and bands like Simple Plan and the F-Ups. It is not even that Flashlight Brown has cribbed the style of the average pop-punk band, but rather that the vocals…
The Swimmers vault into the upper half of national radio charts with new album – press raves aplenty! The Swimmers have just released their second album People Are Soft, and with it rings the sound of the band reinventing itself. In the past week, the album has jumped over a 100 places to land at #76 on the CMJ College Radio Top 200.!Following the success of 2008’s Fighting Trees-The Swimmers’…
A special thank you to all BRAINSTORM fans around the world! After a true bombardment of essential releases with their plethora of excellent heavy metal hymns, BRAINSTORM are releasing their ultimate Best Of: Just Highs No Lows – 12 years of persistence CD right in time for X-mas! Germany’s No. 1 power metal / metal band finally put out their 1st ever Best Of CD incl. Hits like “All those…
Riding high from his awe inspiring performance at Audible Treat’s showcase at Southpaw in Brooklyn, Jern Eye caught up with the folks at Ignantwitted right after the show for a candid interview touching on topics ranging from his group Lunar Heights, his sophomore album Vision, and much more. Ignantwitted has done interviews with various emcees including Saigon, Cormega, Exile, and Kay Slay to name a few and their list of…
I don’t know what I was thinking, but I was assuming some sort of indie rock when The Flaming Tsunamis opened up their “Fear Everything†with “The Ritalin Conspiracyâ€. What really awaits listeners is an eclectic style that mixes noise with odd breakdowns (as is the case with the Big Band interlude present in the first track), in a way that would make Men’s Recovery Project and Agoraphobic Nosebleed proud.…
“With its dance-happy, sing-along sensibilities, the brilliantly catchy ‘All The Pretty Girls’ is the definition of pop, complete with rousing percussion, gorgeous strings and [Nate] Ruess’ slick vocals.” – NPR “Song of the Day” As they wrap up their tour supporting Taking Back Sunday and dive into more headline dates on the west coast, fun. debut a brand new video for “All The Pretty Girls,” – the popular track off…
Less is more. It’s a philosophy that Matt Clark and Daniel Hawkins of PAPERMOONS understand quite well. The idea that you can say a whole lot more without screaming or shouting is evidenced by the brilliantly constructed songs on their debut NEW TALES. They use subtle transitions, gorgeous Simon & Garfunkel-esque harmonies, intricate performances and attention to every minute detail to create a unique mid-tempo mix of indie rock and…
While the band have been focused on finishing their record, they have also managed to contribute time and performances to a number of non-profit benefits recently, including Concerts For Kids, and Somaly Mam Foundation. They also recently performed for members of the Energy Action Coalition at Michigan Powershift, and will be partnering with the nationwide network throughout their fall tour to help urge the Obama administration to take swift action…
Alternative Tentacles releases the weirdest shit. I’ve been able to get quite a few albums from them, and they never fail to amaze me. This time, The Flaming Stars come through with a Peter Gabriel meets Daniel Ash brand of brit-pop that has more than a passing gaze to the halcyon days of the 1980s. The first track, “She’s Goneâ€, uses a strong guitar presence and bass-laden drums to work…
After spending the early half of the year writing new material, Nonpoint is set to release their new album in early 2010. While we have them in the studio, I wanted to reach out and see if you had requests for any exclusive content. We can set up an interview, video feature or whatever else you’d like to request. Please take advantage of this open invitation from the band. Nonpoint…
It’s been a busy year for House Of Heroes with the release The End Is Not The End CD followed by two EP releases The Acoustic End and House Of Heroes Meets The Beatles as well as non-stop touring, and it’s not over as the band is looking to end the year with a bang with the release of their first holiday EP out today ON Gotee Records, as well…
Where fellow label mate SLA created a style of psychedelic/dingy-rock for their album, The Flakes have a Who meets Monkees type of sound; the first track even throws a little surf guitar into the mix for good measure. “C’Mon and Swim†continues this same general sound, but scales back the explosive nature of “That’s All†for a more balanced sound. In a sense, the style of music that The Flakes…
“The Strange Boys appeal to me because of their brilliant recasting of the roots of rock and roll with a seditious modern twist” – Geoff Travis, Rough Trade “”The Strange Boys make music that can only come from Texas, a perfectly formed, totally accomplished and spot-on executed rock n’ roll band. I didn’t even know they made them like this anymore.” -Larry Hardy, In The Red Records Recorded by: Mike…
DECEMBER 5th – WEST PALM BEACH, FL – CRUZAN AMPHITHEATRE DECEMBER 8th – BINGHAMTON, NY – BROOME COUNTY ARENA DECEMBER 12th – CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – US CELLULAR CENTER DECEMBER 15th – ROCKFORD, IL – ROCKFORD METROCENTER DECEMBER 16th – POPLAR BLUFF, MS – BLACK RIVER COLISEUM DECEMBER 18th – BILOXI, MS – MISSISSIPPI COAST COLISEUM DECEMBER 30th – ALLENTOWN, PA – CROCODILE ROCK DECEMBER 31st – LANCASTER, PA –…
Pop-punk pioneers New Found Glory have announced an acoustic tour with Dashboard Confessional this fall in support of their latest release Not Without A Fight. By buying tickets through the presale, you will be able to get your tickets before anyone else and save money on service charges. Buy your tickets today! http://dashboard.ducatking.com/ And make sure to check out New Found Glory’s zombified new video for their latest single “Don’t…
The Flairs start off with “Poison Loveâ€, and the style of music that they make is a punkish, rockish blend that can be compared to acts like The Donnas, The Eyeliners, and Bif Naked. The tracks are created with catchy choruses, the power chords are many, and the band just feels as if they will make it to the big time in just a few months. The second track on…
We Are The In Crowd, the four-piece band from Poughkeepsie, NY, formed earlier this year and newly signed to independent label Hopeless Records, will have its current single, “For The Win†featured on tonight’s episode of MTV’s “The Hillsâ€, with repeats airing throughout the weekend. “For The Win†is available now on iTunes and a acoustic version of the song is streaming exclusively at www.Absolutepunk.net. The band, made up of…
Red Sky is the first single from Eat More Cake’s debut album, “Climb The Ladder, Live The Dream” and features the haunting vocals of Alexis Griffith. The song is about contrast; delivering an esoteric message about perspective and ideology. Red Sky is being released across two parts. Part One contains the avant-garde, with the original album version supported by remixes from the Diogenes Club, Lazybones and No Logo. Part Two…
Mixing the aural attacks of Axl Rose, Jon Bon Jovi, and a whole legion of incredible, over-the-top singers, Fixer cuts through the shoegazing, new-rock of New York hacks The Strokes, as well as the The Vines, Jet, The White Stripes, and all of the other acts that circle jerk over the memory of bands that they have no where near the talent level of. Whether it is the aforementioned vocals…
Phish willcap off an extraordinary 2009 – which included its first performances in over four years and the release of Joy, which Rolling Stone hailed as “a genuinely great album” – with four consecutive shows at American Airlines Arena in Miami on December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31s. Phish will perform three sets on the 31st, celebrating its first New Year’s Eve show since the band’s concert at the same…