This is Jonathan Key born in Dongen a little place in the netherlands. He is 44 years old singer/songwriter. he wrote these lyrics because he had to. All these songs are related to someone or something that crossed his path and to deal with the aspects of life he had to find a way to express himself. So he did and still does! His songs are fun to listen to…
What is the Killola cult? L.A. underground buzzsaw band’s rabid fans, free album, extensive touring and SXSW show with the New York Dolls explained. Group kicks off “Hell On Heels†tour today with Semi-Precious Weapons and Von Iva.
It might be freezing across most of the country, but for Totally Michael there’s no better time to conjure up a summertime dance party. The one-man dynamo is teaming up with The Death Set, Team Robespierre, Ninjasonik and Cerebral Ballzy, to spread his feel-good anthems and songs about simpler times. The Newmore Switch Blades Tour will kick off tonight, March 12 at The Shank in Brooklyn, veer south to SXSW…
Spin Magazine: “20 Best Songs of 2008: Violent Sensation Descends. In 1966, this alternately ominous and sparkly nugget would’ve been the No. 50 British single of the year, after the Creation’s ‘Making Time.’ It’s that good.”
In the same vein as some of the other recent signs to Victory Records, Bayside play a very Weezer-influenced style of rock that draws definite parallels to fellow label-mates Taking Back Sunday and Capitol Records’ own Yellowcard. Anthony’s vocals on “Sirens and Condolences†are extremely clear and reminiscent to Blake Schwarzenbach’s, and the guitars are extremely anti-septic throughout the same period. Drawing more inspiration from bands like Warrant and Poison…
This new digital awareness has brought about plenty of lackluster artists asking for handouts before securing a fan base on their own. Pugs Atomz, on the other hand, has been a prominent name in the Chicago Hip Hop scene for several years with an established fanbase and track record, including his own radio show on CTA that streams worldwide. With a few albums under his belt, including a release on…
Singer-songwriter Kate Voegele is gearing up for the May release of A Fine Mess, the highly anticipated follow-up to her 2008 debut album, Don’t Look Away (MySpace/Interscope). Voegele recorded the album in Los Angeles with producer Mike Elizondo (Rihanna, Maroon 5, Pink).
For over 20 years, Lawrence J. Clark has delighted audiences all across the United States, performing with folk/rock and blues bands in Maine, California, New Mexico, and Texas, and with his one-man show consisting of music, poetry, storytelling, and dramatic performances. A gifted and honored songwriter, his songs have been included on compilations published by MyTexasMusic.com, Texas Music Magazine, and the Houston Association of Acoustic Musicians (HAAM). As a transplanted…
On April 28th, MPI Home Video will bring U.S. audiences the hilarious Brit-com PULLING that The Hollywood Reporter called “bold, bawdy, and genuinely funny!â€
British band Tinyfish have recently shot their first DVD during their appearance at the first edition of the progressive rock festival, Progrock 2009, which took place in Katowice, Poland on 16-17 February. The fantastic stage at the Wyspianski Theatre has witnessed live shows of many important bands like Pendragon, Credo, Final Conflict, SBB, Satellite, Arena, Landmarq, Galahad, Caamora to name a few. The shows at the theatre are acquiring a…
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Live From Madison Square Garden” This Limited Edition 2 CD + 2 DVD set includes iconic performances of Blind Faith, Eric Clapton, and Steve Winwood’s greatest hits. (Tracklisting for both the DVDs and CDs are below)
Again, leave it to Tompkins Square to find a work done by a forgotten guitar hero from the sixties and catapult it back into social and popular significance. This time, “Venus in Cancer†is being re-released; this 1969 album shows Basho’s technique just as much as it shows eir mind and soul. While vocals could be placed on tracks like this, the result would be to paint over a Leonardo…
LAY LOW TO PERFORM ON KCRW’S MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC; CONFIRMED TOUR DATES WITH EMILIANA TORRINI LATER THIS MONTH
The trio of the vivacious Elizabeth Abby Ziman along with guitarist Pete Lalish and drummer Danny Molad will be performing their long beloved fan faves along with new material from the forthcoming “Taller Children†at Mercury Lounge on Thursday, March 26th at 8pm.
The Josh Weathers Band is scheduled to release their second album “The New Serenade” Febuary 15, 2008. Following 2005’s self-titled debut album, “The New Serenade” is 9 tracks of soul inspired roots rock bliss with hints of The Band, Elton John, Stax and Motown. The CD Release Party will be held at Lola’s Saloon in Ft. Worth, TX with opening acts Hurt Street and The Campaign as support. The show…
East Saint Louis natives Scripts ‘N Screwz share a unique chemistry. While many emcees recycle the same clichéd subject matter, Scripts ’N Screwz explores a range of musical possibilities.
There is no doubt that change is upon us. Thankfully we have Mr. Lif to provide the soundtrack for a remarkably historic time in our nation. Lif’s “I Heard It Today” is a bellwether of social truths that will be brought directly to the people – opening at SXSW in Austin Texas on March 20 and concluding on June 13 in Cleveland Ohio. Mr. Lif’s continually progressing talent has been…
Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd announce they will join forces again to provide the best show of the summer, reprising last year’s highly successful “Rock and Rebels†tour. The Live Nation produced tour kicks off in West Palm Beach, FL at the Cruzan Ampitheatre with a 22 market trek through outdoor amphitheaters across the country. Tickets go on sale beginning March 20th, for specific on-sale dates and additional ticket information…
The entire look of the CD seems to scream 1974 instead of the current time, and when individuals put the CD into their player and play the disc’s first track “American Bornâ€, the impression is enforced. In a sense, Bargain Music play a style of music that blends together that of 4 Non Blondes with protest musicians like Phil Ochs and Pete Seeger. The vocals are easy to follow along…
Just another day in the life of a Kottonmouth King. While enjoying a day off in Chicago, IL California based rip-hop hybrids the Kottonmouth Kings were woken by a bank robber fleeing the scene of the crime. The robber was passing by the Kottonmouth Kings tour bus parked outside the House of Blues, just the stolen funds he was carrying exploded with red bank dye covering the side of the…