“Ruthless Warrior†is a track that is a mixture of rock and punk music, which creates Edenpark’s sound as something that is almost hardcore in its implementation. The use of multiple vocals during the track give the track a full sound that is a good introduction, considering the true “Intro†is a little too long for individuals to stay interested throughout. The fact that Edenpark sticks in a second set…
INO Records’ trio 33Miles will partner with international philanthropic organization Food for the Hungry for the “One Life†tour hitting approximately 20 cities this fall. Provident recording artist John Waller and Word Records’ Pocket Full of Rocks will also be performing on the tour that will kick off this Sept. “We are so excited about hitting the road this fall on our very first headlining tour with John Waller and…
Madonna’s highly anticipated video for “Celebration” has finally arrived! Head over to iTunes to download the Jonas Akerlund directed video for free which features the Queen of Pop’s daughter Lourdes and Brazilian model Jesus Luz. “Celebration” is the title track from Madonna’s forthcoming greatest hits album due out on September 29th. Madonna Celebration CD Track Listing: CD 1: 01) Hung Up 02) Music 03) Vogue 04) 4 Minutes 05) Holiday…
“Air Waves performs unassuming folk-pop songs that partake of a bittersweet nostalgia. Schneit’s high, watery voice isn’t conventionally pretty, but it’s a powerfully intimate instrument.” – Time Out New York 9/10 Philadelphia, PA – Live on WKDU @ 1pm EST 9/11 Oberlin, OH – Oberlin College 9/12 Detroit, MI – TBA 9/13 Richmond, IN – Earlham College 9/14 Chicago, IL – The Empty Bottle 9/16 Hot Springs, AR – The…
While the style is not the pop music of the eighties, Theo starts out eir “The O†with a track in “Set-Up†that has more of a passing similarity to “Synchroncityâ€-era The Police and Peter Gabriel. The sound of an Eastwind song is organic, but dense. This is a stark contrast to a number of the other singer-songwriters of the current period, who tend to be as Spartan as possible.…
Months after Drake signs with Universal Records, another intense bidding war ensues, resulting in Nicki Minaj signing with Lil Wayne’s Young Money label. During the last two years Minaj has emerged as one of the premiere rappers, choosing to fore go earlier label offers in order to establish a stronger fan base by way of the internet, promotional touring and a series of mix tapes.
Nashville, Tenn.- Singer-songwriter Derek Webb unveils Stockholm Syndrome to excited fans and pre-release buzz this fall. Set for release on September 1, 2009, Stockholm Syndrome finds Webb once again facing debate head on. The album is the most provocative and stirring release of his storied career and Webb partners the much-anticipated release with a 20-date tour and a DVD documentary of the project. Stockholm Syndrome delivers everything listeners have come…
Juliette Lewis’ highly anticipated solo record Terra Incognita is out TODAY on The End Records! Produced by the Grammy Award winning Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (The Mars Volta), Terra Incognita easily shifts from punky grooves (“All Is For God”) to chiming guitar rock (“Fantasy Bar”) and even includes a flashy pop song (“Uh Huh” which Lewis describes as her “make-out jam”). There’s a ton of variety in the vocal performances, which leap…
This Is Music Ltd is a record label on a mission. From Boy 8 Bit and Findlay Brown and Lord Skywave to Alexander Robotnik, they scored their biggest hit with Mujava’s ‘Township Funk’ last summer. And now it’s time for brand new sister-label More Music to emerge from the shadows. Set up by This Is Music MD Oli Isaacs with Mixmag’s Ralph Moore, their first release is a double-headed techno…
“I always had a feeling that music wouldn’t just be in my life,†declares singer Kristina Train. “It would be my life.†Hearing Kristina Train for the first time is nothing less than a revelation: her sunny, easygoing demeanor and youthful good looks belie the heart-wrenching power of her voice. Train’s Blue Note debut, Spilt Milk, is urbane and soulful, lush in its arrangements but intimate in its emotions, built…
East Coast Dreamers – Breaking Hearts To Break Barriers / 2005 Self / 10 Tracks / http://www.eastcoastdreamers.net / http://www.myspace.com/eastcostdreamers / Reviewed 23 August 2005 The East Coast Dreamers start off their “Breaking Hearts To Break Barriers†with a track that skillfully unites pop-punk with what is currently called “emoâ€, while staying away from the pitfalls present with both genres. The same vocal tone is achieved during the disc’s first few…
East Arcadia Demo-Despite the decidedly emo sounding name, East Arcadia is a very hard hitting punk band with sharp vocals and ever present bass lines. The drums, being played at a breakneck speed, never fail to keep up with the superb vocals and guitar playing and add a whole new dimension to the band. When I received this cd, I noticed the lyric sheet, which was just a sheet of…
THQ Inc. today announced the launch of its World of Zoo video game Web site, www.worldofzoo.com, which includes a trial application of the company’s new and innovative downloadable Animal Creator tool that will allow players to create and design their very own World of Zoo animals. The Animal Creator program is a new and unique feature available only in World of Zoo, which is scheduled to be released to all…
The pre-order, only available on BrandiCarlile.com, will offer the following: – Entrance into a drawing for a free cabin for two on the Cayamo 2010 cruise where Brandi will perform. – The first 2000 pre-orders (vinyl or CD) will receive a free, limited-edition four-song EP from Brandi and the Hanseroth twins titled Ghost Demos. The EP features the original demo recordings of “If There Was No You,” “Oh Dear,” “Touching…
East arcadia play a style of fast, clean punk rock that manifests itself into a number of styles, of which a number can be found in arguably the best track on the disk, Preservation. Throwing in both a killer bass solo and a fast guitar solo, this track stands as a beacon to all potential listeners of this CD. All the Same has a heavily Epitaph feel to it, with…
TOMY Corporation today announced that the next installment in the popular Ninja Destiny series, NARUTOâ„¢ Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2, has gone gold and will be available at retail outlets nationwide on September 15, 2009 for Nintendo DSâ„¢. NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 is the latest installment to the popular 3D pocket fighting series, Ninja Destiny. Exclusive for Nintendo DS, NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 features more new Shippuden content than…
Steve Aoki, the visionary behind Dim Mak Records, knows how to spot talent. His label has brought a mind-blowing array of party-starting music to the masses, from Bloc Party to The Gossip, Klaxons, MSTRKRFT and The Bloody Beetroots. Starting out doing remixes under the name “Weird Science” with production partner Blake Miller, they remixed artists from Snoop Dogg, Peaches to Bloc Party. Under his own name, Aoki has remixed Michael…
This one is a real treat! The Raincoats on tour: Fri 10/9 @ Part Time Punks Mini Festival, Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA Sun 10/11 @ Part Time Punks Festival, The Echo, Los Angeles, CA Tues 10/13 @ Holocene, Portland, OR Fri 10/16 @ The Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY That Part Time Punk Festival is tight – The Raincoats will be playing with Medium Medium, The Jazz Butcher, Crystal Stilts, and…
Perfect music for the Clearchannel new-rock radio and Mtv, Earshot mix Maynard’s voice with the guitar assault of bands like Disturbed and Linkin Park. Each track on “Two†has been perfectly mastered to give the sound of the disc an anti-septic feeling that rings hollow to anyone but those teenagers who are pissed because mommy and daddy took away their freshly-bought Hot Topic choker. Each track is cut from the…
Man, West Coast could we get any more jealous of you? First Dufus… now Bad Brains! Bad Brains on Tour: Tues 9/15 @ Slim’s, San Francisco, CA Wed 9/16 @ Slim’s, San Francisco, CA Fri 9/18 @ Roseland Ballroom, Portland, OR Sat 9/19 @ El Corazon, Seattle, WA If like us, you can’t make these dates you can live vicariously through it with the Bad Brains Live at CBGB 1982…