Just months after releasing his latest record, Memory Almost Full, ex-fab four Paul McCartney is making plans for a new album. New material has already been written in vast majority and actual recordings have also started, as detailed by Paul’s publicist: “Paul started recording last week, but he has been writing for a while. It should be ready by the summer.” Rumors have it, Paul’s working with producer Youth, famous for prodicing Guns N’ Roses’…
Were pretty fun. Wasn’t able to watch the event live, because of the whole time frame and stuff, it was something like 4 AM here when the Oscars aired. But I somehow managed to refrain myself from finding out the winners, as I find the element of surprise to create suspense and I love suspense; anyway I watched a rerun of the Academy Awards, a few hours ago. My general impression was somewhat favorable, maybe…
One of my favorite electronica group, the duo of Goldfrapp are releasing their forth studio effort, titled “Seventh Tree;” a record that’s somewhat strayed a bit from their more conventional work, but in my opinion, in a better direction. It’s more soulful and alive, qualities that will definitely enlarge their already packed fan base tenfold. Having stayed, almost all of her professional life, in the shadow of his iconic brother, Janet Jackson will also release…
For those complaining about the lack of decent east side festivals, the Jersey located All Points West Festival, will undoubtedly quench the thirst for good live music. The Jersey fest is at its first edition and It’s already managed to gather some big names, as its headliners, including Radiohead and Jack Johnson (the man is everywhere). Radiohead are set to play two consecutive nights (Friday, Saturday), marking “the first time that a cutting-edge band will…
The danish synth pop duo The Raveonettes are at the center of the indie/electronica scene this week, once with the release of their latest record “Lust Lust Lust”; a return to their roots, reminiscing the dirtier sound of their 2002 debut Whip It On. Fuzzy, darkish, simmering, shimmering and reclusive, Lustx3 brings back the retro girl groups from a few decades ago and surf guitar outfits, in rock’n’roll. Lust Lust Lust is out now via…
Artist name: Xiu Xiu Album name: Women as Lovers Label: Kill Rock Stars Gender: Art Rock/Experimental Rock Release date: January 29, 2008 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: www.xiuxiu.org Something I always appreciate in a good musician is originality, better yet actually uniqueness. A rare quality these days, in a time of piracy, digital mastering and plagiarism of retro musical values. The San Fransisco experimentalists, however, don’t fall in the last category, their different and being different isn’t…
I found X-Men to be among the only present day movie series, that did somewhat justice to the iconic Marvel comics their based upon. I really enjoyed the whole X-Men trilogy, because of it’s dazzling special effects, so-so story line and of course the spectacular mutants, each with its special ability. My clear favorite? Wolverine, hands down; so recent news of a new X-Men movie, a prequel to the events in the original series, that…
Brooklyn based experimentalists Yeasayer just released a gorgeous animated video for “Wait for the Summer,” not for the original version you might be familiar with from All Hour Cymbals, but a re-recording for an upcoming UK single. The video was directed by the Mixtape Club, who some of you may recall as the dudes that brought you TV on the Radio’s Me-I. Brilliant video. Also the band were featured on the Late Night with Conan…
It was clear from the very start, when we saws Goldfrapp’s video for its latest single A&E, that the duo have strayed a bit from the electro sound, that defined them in Black Cherry and Supernature. The same goes with the rest of Seventh Tree, Goldfrapp’s upcoming record, set for a release next week (February 26th). Some believe the record sounds a bit boring and too poppy. I disagree, I’m quite digging it actually; it’s…
The Minneapolis based Tapes ‘n Tapes created a whirlwind in the indie community, back in 2006, with their critical acclaimed debut record The Loon, that brought them comparisons with the likes of Pixies and Pavement. Now, at their sophomore release, titled “Walk It Off,” the band plan to live up to their growing fan base expectations and deliver from all points of view. “Hang Them All,” the first single, has recently been released as a…
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