To say that Trakboss loves music would be an understatement. It’s an affection that cannot be described in words. Music runs in his blood. Chris “Trakboss” Hartzol was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. He was able to avoid falling into the trap of the streets by staying focused on making something of himself. Although he lived for music, he always treated it as a hobby. Until his…
One year after releasing his third full-length effort A Cork Tale Wake, the most widely praised album of his surprisingly short career (and the best selling record of any artist on Quite Scientific to date!), Chris Bathgate has returned with a brand new six song EP entitled Wait, Skeleton.
 Vast Aire, remember him? He’s the titan MC who shocked the world and conquered critics as the leader of Definitive Jux’s landmark upstart crew, Cannibal Ox; their essential 2002 debut, Cold Vein, was a chart-topper in nearly every smart music critic’s year-end poll.
Candlelight Records in cooperation with Siege of Amida Records confirms June 10 as the US release date for Urban Cancer, the debut album from Canada’s Nefastus Dies. Featuring former Ion Dissonance vocalist Ill-Fate, the album was produced by Yannick St-Amand (Despised Icon).Â
When musical artist Paul Tardo answered an obscure classified ad placed by an avant-garde record producer, he had no idea that his shoe box full of old song ideas would be transformed into a pop album. Although most of the material was written about 11 years ago during what Paul calls “a personal questâ€, the messages woven into the songs are just as relevant in today’s culture -if not more…
Make A Rising will be releasing their second album Infinite Ellipse and Head with Open Fontanel , this Spring. The band resolved early on to have an ever-evolving sound. There are certain reference points in the music, but the band has never been limited itself into a specific genre. The concept of the band is that of Make A Rising as a “composition” group. The band writes music slightly out…
THE SWEAR Hotels Rooms and Heart Attacks (self-released) June 17, 2008 Produced by: Ted Niceley (Fugazi) Matt Goldman (Cartel, Underoath) Jeff Tomei (Smashing Pumpkins) Mixed by: Eli Janney (Girls Against Boys, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Garbage) The Swear is both a blessing and a curse – an outlet of artistic expression for four individuals as well as a project trying to stand out in one of the most difficult industries…
“The lovely and talented Sheila Sondergard will first capture you with her eyes, but listen, close your eyes and listen! She’s been a staple of the local San Diego music scene for a few years and has grown into a top notch songwriter and performer! Great songs, style and grace! She rock’s and seduces, that’s Sheila Sondergard…†Tim Pyles FM 94.9
PunkNews.com : I think I can safely say that I owe Morrissey thanks for getting the Dolls to regroup, as this show was incredible, and deserves no less than a 10/10
The Bangkok Five—-Frost (vocals), Sweeney (lead guitar), Coatez (bass), Blanco (drums), Bobby S. (guitar)—will be heading out on the U.S. concert trail with Bobaflex starting May 1 in New Port Richey, FL in support of their WE LOVE WHAT KILLS US sophomore album.
Rev Theory, just days away from heading out on the road with Seether and Flyleaf, have announced additional tour dates. The hard-rocking Rev Theory have added dates with Drowning Pool, 10 Years as well as several high-profile rock radio festivals.
Fear Factory members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) are proud to announce the debut album of their new group, ARKAEA. The band also features one of metal’s hungriest young singers, Jon Howard (Threat Signal).
Medusa’s Spite was born in 1996 with the meeting of Stefano and Paolo Daniele and Antonello Aprea. They started a thorough research within the field of electronic music moving towards a mixture of different genres such us techno and hardcore.
With the release of Shannon Noll’s third album, Turn It Up, the charismatic singer, who in a few short years has become one of Australia’s most successful, iconic and loved performers is set to turn it up in every way…at every level. “It’s a great title for many reasons,†says Shannon. “But for me it means I’m turning up the heat on my careerâ€. After two multi platinum selling albums,…
Music fans logged on in record numbers to vote and help determine what special content, album title and artwork should be used for country music star Dierks Bentley’s first greatest hits collection, due in stores May 6, 2008 on Capitol Nashville. In an online town hall meeting last night, Bentley announced the final results to over 2,000 fans interacting live via video chat on www.dierks.com. The fans voted and the…
Massachusetts’ THE ACACIA STRAIN have posted a pre-production song entitled “Dr. Doom†from the band’s forthcoming record ‘Continent’ on the band’s MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/theacaciastrain). Currently scheduled for release later this year, the band headed into the studio April 13 with producer Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Municipal Waste) at Planet Z studio. Pre-production for ‘Continent’ has been completed and THE ACACIA STRAIN has again tapped artist Paul Romano (Mastodon, The Red…
 The Cadillac Tramps & MIA w/Jello Biafra & Kevin Seconds also performing! SideOneDummy is proud to be involved with organizing “Beautiful Noise.” A benefit concert for the family of Mike Conley will take place Monday, April 28 at the Anaheim House of Blues. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Performers include a special acoustic guest appearance from Social Distortion as well as The Cadillac Tramps…
Silverhawk The Densmore Bros. (Sam and John), lead Silverhawk a Psychedelic/Americana/Rock n Roll Family Circus from Portland, Oregon. “Indie Rock for a new generation. And that’s a very good thing indeed.†Aiding and Abetting, 2004 Tar-black humor hangs in the air onstage as the Densmore Bros trade guitar, bass and lead vocal duties. Never missing a beat, they harmonize over adventurous sonic landscapes swollen by Anthony Cotham and Rob Allisons’s…
Upon returning from more than a month touring Europe on their new album The Bees Made Honey In The Lion’s Skull, Seattle’s masters of Americana-style drone Earth begin waves of US touring. Beginning this month they’ll hit the Midwest and South a bit then travel up the East Coast. More waves of dates will be announced over the coming months as the band confirms more regional touring.Â
Get fired up and ready to laugh-out-loud as Salient Media brings the hilarious stoner comedy Totally Baked to DVD on April 22nd.