This album has been on the review shelves for NeuFutur for a few months, but finally it is getting some love. After the opening strains of “Walking Disaster†tickle the reviewer’s ears, I wonder why it sat here the last few months collecting dust.
The rock that Agalloch plays is something that is not too far away from the emotive rock that took such a major role during the earliest parts of the 1990s. The first part of the opening track on the disc is instrumental, and this track (“Limbsâ€) allows listeners to be assaulted continually by different arrangements of the acts. Where some of the earlier sections of the track may sound closer…
Bell X1‘s US debut Flock earned the band incredible reviews earlier this year and the Irish trio are now primed to take on America with their most ambitious album to date. Landing somewhere a “little bit electronic, a little bit Bacharach and a little bit New Orleans Funeral March”, Blue Lights On The Runway, is a coherent and intriguing record from start to finish. Recalling Eno-era Talking Heads, Sigur Ros, and…
* In Support of Somewhere At The Bottom Of The River Between Vega And Altair * Debut Full-Length out now on No Sleep Records ——————————————————- Beginning on Friday, LA DISPUTE (Grand Rapids, M.I.) will embark on a seven-week trek across the U.S. in support of its debut full-length, Somewhere At The Bottom Of The River Between Vega And Altair. The album was released by No Sleep Records on November 11th,…
“Teaching quirky ‘80s new wave pop hooks how to stomp glitter-rock-style, I Am The Messer just might pack as many eccentric but indelible melodic and rhythmic twists into its 10 songs as any rock record this year†– Chuck Eddy (Village Voice, Billboard Magazine)
Los Angeles indie group The Rescues are giving fans a gift of a FREE holiday song titled “Give My Love Away.”
In celebration of their recent Sufjan Stevens mashup Nightlife in Illinoise EP, the Metermaids are hosting a remix contest that gives fans a chance to flex their mashup skills using the Metermaids song “Nightlife.” Drawing on the vocals, bass and drums from the original track, fans will be able to use the free Remix Wizard widget to re-create the track. The winner will receive a copy of Reason 4 by…
THE CATARACS Chromeo + Shwayze = The Cataracs. Your Guilty Pleasure. “What happened to make these kids go crazy? The Cataracs. They’re two electo-pop-stars-to-be who were thrilled to be billed as Berkley’s ‘home-town heroes’.” – San Francisco Chronicle (Date Book Cover)
All Songs Considered on NPR features Human Highway’s “Moody Motorcycle†in most “Overlooked Gems Of 2008.â€
Germany’s Destruction are celebrating their 25th year of ravaging the planet with their highly influential style of thrash! Their latest release D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. displays the trio’s metal at its most comprehensive, showcasing the full spectrum of this band’s powerful thrash approach which has carried them to the top ranks of thrash metal.
Grab your rifle and stock up on ammo and jerky because huntin’ season is almost here. Mastiff, a worldwide publisher of videogames is bringing the award-winning PC title, Deer Drive over to the Nintendo Wii on January 20, 2009.
Mirror is an album of cinematic, electronic pop music from Thomas Anselmi’s multi-media project of the same name produced by Vincent Jones and featuring performances by a star-studded cast of collaborators including Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan, Warhol superstar Joe Dallesandro, Bowie pianist Mike Garson, and introducing chanteuse Laure-Elaine and teen actress Frances Lawson.
Grammy Award-winning songstress Natalie Cole’s scheduled concert at Spotlight 29 Casino has been moved up one week earlier than previously announced. The concert will now be staged on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Tickets purchased for the previous date will be honored for the new date.
50 Cent knows hard times. So in these difficult economic days, the artist who debuted with Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ is giving something back to his fans by adding a free DVD of a full-length original movie to his fourth major label album, Before I Self Destruct (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope), releasing early 2009.
Atlus U.S.A., Inc., the publisher you all will love (or else), today announced the new world-crafting adventure My World, My Way for Nintendo DSâ„¢. After being turned down by her fated love, Princess Elise is determined to cast off her dress and fineries in exchange for a suit of armor and a weapon and prove that she too can lead a life of excitement. As Elise, the lands you explore…
The album is scheduled to follow February 17, 2009 on Jive Records. “I’ve always looked at rain as being divine semen,” mused Lillian Berlin, lead singer/lyricist/guitarist. While talking about the song he added: “There’s a quote from Mark Twain, who’s a big influence on me as a writer. ‘A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it…
Southern California rockers Smile Empty Soul have hit the studio to begin working on their long awaited 3rd release titled “Consciousness” with producer Eddie Wohl (Jesse Malin/Anthrax/Ill Nino) CD is slated for a spring 2009 release on CD and digitally.
JAGJAGUWAR is proud to announce the worldwide release of a new, four-song 12-inch/CDEP by Bon Iver entitled “Blood Bank”. (It will be released in the U.K./Eire on January 19 and in the U.S. on January 20. Release dates in other territories to occur on January 20 or later.) The new EP will be for sale in vinyl form at Bon Iver’s upcoming UK and US tours in December. Those who…
Having just released her first record for Young God Records “Parplar,” Larkin Grimm has been busily playing East Cosat shows and making new music. In between triumphant shows in Philly and NYC she was invited to record withSwedish pop musician Liv-Marit Bergman along with Jens Lekman and Frida Hyvonen November 7. Otto Hauser played drums.
We are running a YouTube Contest for all Cash Cash fans to show us how THEY have the best dance party in their bedroom to (of course!) Cash Cash’s hit single “Party In Your Bedroom”!