The Clash of the Titans 1991 tour was one of the most epic and spectacular series of metal gigs to ever have graced the planet, basically making various venues in the US and Europe the very center of the scene for a day. Now, Megadeth and Slayer are set to embark on a tour of [...]
Sunday, November 15, 2009
People are stupid. Unendingly, gruesomely stupid, like a lobotomised, shaved badger - every last one of us a fetid, gormless lump of uselessness. I apologise for the crass generalisation there, but really, it needed to be said. And really, I should have said it in big bold letters: a collection of blithe, oblivious pixels, squatted thoughtlessly [...]
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Ah, finally! I’ve been nervously waiting for a follow-up to Made In The Dark, which is quite the pop gem, for ages now, and I can only rejoice at the news that Hot Chip’s new album, titled “One Life Stand“, will get released at the beginning of 2010. Here’s what I’ve read about the record [...]
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
With such artists under their roster, like The National, Deerhunter, TV on the Radio, Bon Iver or St. Vincent just to name a few, it would have been only foolish for the British indie label 4AD not to make their own in-house show. Following the success of the amazing Deerhunter set at the 4AD studios [...]
Monday, November 9, 2009
In celebration of Three Days Grace’s new release, Life Starts Now, the band and ZME Music are teaming up to give away a signed Epiphone Special Model II and a copy of the new album to one lucky winner. To enter the giveaway, head to the official contest page and complete the marked fields. Bellow [...]
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
The Gaslight Anthem | “The ‘59 Sound” | 2008 From its Born to Run opening riff to its down-and-out, working man lyrics (including repeated lines), the title track to The Gaslight Anthem’s second outing is the best pure rock song of the Aughts. [Maybe I'm slightly biased. It is, as of the time of this writing, [...]
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Spoon | “The Underdog” | 2007 Perhaps it isn’t surprising - or, isn’t supposed to be - that the most fun song Spoon released this decade features uplifting Motown-esque horns. The lyrics, too, are notably upbeat with a concise message of not giving up, laying down in the face of difficulty or, most importantly, being (or [...]
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
“Realism“, the third Magnetic Fields record in the “no-synth” trilogy (following i and Distortion) is slated for a early 2010 release, so evidently a grand North America tour has been announced to support it. Merrit and company can be seen playing their soothing indie pop starting from February, when the tour will kick off in [...]
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
SNL’s satire music video I’m on a Boat stirred a lot of comments when it first surfaced more than half a year ago, bashing auto-tune and the current MTV scene. Looks like some well intended good-doers decided to capitalize on the video’s viral success and produce a hilarious spoof to help raise money and donate [...]
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
The Clash of the Titans 1991 tour was one of the most epic and spectacular series of metal gigs to ever have graced the planet, basically making various venues in the US and Europe the very center of the scene for a day. Now, Megadeth and Slayer are set to embark on a tour of [...]
Mon, Nov 16, 2009
If only had to use one word to describe Les Savy Fav’s latest brand new song, titled “Shoes” and recorded for kids show Yo Gabba Gabba, then it would definitely be awkward. Hey, don’t get me wrong, they’ve made plenty of crazier stuff, but it’s this new cute side of theirs, which the band just [...]
Sun, Nov 15, 2009
People are stupid. Unendingly, gruesomely stupid, like a lobotomised, shaved badger - every last one of us a fetid, gormless lump of uselessness. I apologise for the crass generalisation there, but really, it needed to be said. And really, I should have said it in big bold letters: a collection of blithe, oblivious pixels, squatted thoughtlessly [...]
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
If The Simpsons managed to land a Coldplay guest spot for their forthcoming 20th anniversary episode, there’s no reason another satirical TV show can’t have a top band guesting. Seth MacFarlane’s American Dad is going all indie on the show’s November 22nd episode,which will be all My Morning Jacket-centric. The episode is even titled “My [...]
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Ah, finally! I’ve been nervously waiting for a follow-up to Made In The Dark, which is quite the pop gem, for ages now, and I can only rejoice at the news that Hot Chip’s new album, titled “One Life Stand“, will get released at the beginning of 2010. Here’s what I’ve read about the record [...]
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Here’s another reason to subscribe to Bradford Cox’s blog, as he just posted the latest installment to his virtual 7″ series, released under the Atlas Sound moniker, that features a great cover of the Five Discs‘ late ’50s jam “Doctor” and a brand new song on the flip called “The Screens“. Speaking of which, The [...]
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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