The world’s best-selling CD compilation series, NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC!, celebrates 10 chart topping years with a special anniversary CD THE BEST OF NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC! 10TH ANNIVERSARY containing hit songs from the past decade. The album will be released on CD and digitally on November 11th.
Fans of American Beauty, will be clamoring over the new dark comedy, Cruel But Necessary releasing this November by Sommerville House, Critical Mass and KOCH Entertainment. It is a one of a kind comedic drama, directed by award winning actor/director Saul Rubinek that exposes viewers to the unique and quirky life of Betty Munson, a recent divorcee who begins to videotape every aspect of her life.
The Song: The Metermaids envelop us in their unique brand of hip-hop with the title track from their debut album, Nightlife. Backed by a hard-hitting beat that enraptures listeners in a repetitive motif, emcees Sentence and Swell expose an emotional honesty that cuts through the complex issues of life that are so often over-simplified into black and white. In one of his more poignant moments, Sentence raps, “Build me a…
Defendin’ De Penguin has been tagged as the first RTS (real time strategy) game specifically made for children. When Crave Entertainment put out that claim, I was a little skeptical. However, after a few hours playing Defendin’ De Penguin on the Nintendo Wii, I would have to say that the claim is incredibly accurate. Players assume the role of Little Blue, who has been tapped to go forth and protect…
The titular track for “Die In June†is a track that immediately creates a very detailed and dense instrumental arrangement that incorporates a number of distinct styles in the time before the vocals kick in. When the vocals do start up, individuals will hear a bit of dark rock that has hints of HIM and Stabbing Westward present. The driving guitars provide the perfect backdrop for the vocals to properly…
The VOTE FOR CHANGE grassroots movement video postcard campaign features artists, business owners, musicians, actors and tastemakers showing their support for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Obey Giant,The Brookturn Co. and Luthier PR are launching a syndicated online contest to give away a HOPE poster signed by Shepard Fairey and a sticker pack to the winners. NeuFutur.com is one of the lucky sites (and print zines) associated with this contest.
Julian Koster and his friends in the Singing Saw Symphony are heading out to spread some holiday cheer in November. Julian and the saws are planning a tour to several cities, and are offering to come caroling at your house. Â All you have to do is invite them! Â Julian will play songs of The Music Tapes and the Saws will play their holiday favorites for hosts and their assembled guests.
We may already have received one of the best albums to be released in 2009. This album, Julie Clark’s 1/13/2009 release Change Your Mind, really places the bar for any GLBT musician that much further than it had been in 2008. This is due to the fact that Clark’s music simultaneously struggles for the GLBT cause without being circumscribed by what listeners tend to assume about GLBT-oriented artists. When January…
“Suspended†is the first track on “Second Warâ€, and it showcases a type of rock that skillfully and deftly brings together hard rock, industrial, and even a little bit of New Wave music into something that is slinky and will ultimately be on listeners minds for long after the disc packs it in. That means that there are hints of Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Stabbing Westward, and even minor amounts…
“At Ease†is the first introduction that many individuals will have to Ping Trace. The great thing is that the act does not limit themselves with “At Ease†in the slightest. Bits of natural (drumming) and artificial elements (scratching) fuse together to create a chill sound that is perfect for any downtempo type of party or gathering. While there may be some vocals here, these are part of a sample…
