The pioneering dance-rock stars, The B-52’s, are set to explode once again on the scene, with their first studio album in sixteen years, set for a March 25 release date, titled “Funplex.” Thus, the influential band, who bridged a gap between punk and new wave with a sound that was uniquely their own, along with [...]
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Artist name: The Mars Volta Album name: The Bedlam In Goliath Label: Universal Motown Records Gender: Psychedelic Rock/Progressive Rock Release date: January 29, 2008 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: www.themarsvolta.com I’ve always been fascinated by the prog and experimental rock scene, being a fan of old school musicians like Yes, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, The Beatles or The Velvet Underground, but also following contemporary [...]
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
This week’s US Billboard chart, is a real surprise to all of us, namely the soundtrack for the critical acclaimed comedy Juno. Behind this sudden abundance of sales, most certainly stands the movies high popularity and it’s recent four Oscar nominations. So, after four weeks on the chart, the Juno soundtrack finally claimed the top [...]
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
A lot of people had high hopes, that the shoegazing Irish innovator of My Bloody Valentine, would make a stop at this year’s Coachella festival. However, the band apparently wasn’t able to attend, leaving a lot of North American fans disheartened, as well as leaving some flat broke, as a trip to a European festival [...]
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
A lot of hype’s been hovering around NY’s indie quartet, Vampire Weekend, that apparently just came out of the blue and now’s everywhere on the air waves. It’s true, though, that their a talent group of musicians, fact attested by a lot of appreciation, from behalf of recognized publications, not just ours. What most of [...]
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Well one of my favorite comedians, Jim Breuer(you might know him as the goat guy, or from his hilarious act about how to drink without throwing up), happens to be a big hard rock and metal fan; and what could such a comedian do? Naturally, he would do an act about some bands. Well to [...]
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Artist name: Idina Menzel Album name: I Stand Label: Warner Brothers Gender: Pop Release date: January 29, 2008 ZMErating: 8 and 1/2 Website: www.idinamenzel.com Already a star on Broadway, Idina is here to pleasure us with an album. Before anything else is said it must be mentioned that she has enlisted very talented veteran Glen Ballard, best known for his work [...]
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
In 1965, the band was booked to play in Israel and everything seemed set for a huge concert. But the, the government refused to grant the necessary permits on the ground that its music might corrupt the country’s morals. Everybody was sorry, and the regret remained.But now, it seems Israel wants to make it all [...]
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The new video, for the pop punk quartet’s latest single, “Always Be,” is set in a Museum, where the band unleashes it’s prehistorical rocking, as two lovers stray from a guided tour. Always be is part of Jimmy Eat World’s latest record Chase This Light, out now.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Trent Reznor’s protégé, poet turned rapper Saul Williams, is set to embark on a North American tour this spring, in support of his recently online released album,”The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!” Kicking off March 12th at Austin’s SXSW, Saul Williams’ ‘The Tar Spangled Banner Tour‘ will consist of both live musical performances as [...]
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Metallica: 'Death Magnetic'
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
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