Sometime earlier this morning, the zoological quartet of [tag]Animal Collective[/tag], stopped by BBC Radio 1’s Rob Da Bank show and were gracious enough to play a few songs live for the show. Not only that, but they played a two new songs as well! Besides the fan favorite “Doggy” from Campire Songs and the psychedelic “Hey Light,” from Here Comes The Indian, the band also premiered two never before heard tracks as well. These are…
This week sees the most appreciated DJ duo [tag]Daft Punk[/tag] release their second live album “Alive 2007,” recorded during their set in Bercy, Paris. Skid Row fans will probably rejoice, as it’s former frontman Sebastian Bach releases his latest solo record “Angel Down”; so far previewers say “the metal album of the year, if not the 21st Century so far.” This should be interesting. One of my favorite albums of the year, “Year Zero” by…
In late September the rock ‘n’ stage was pleasantly surprised when, one of the most popular rock bands of the 80’s, [tag]Van Halen[/tag] announced they would reform under the firm lead of David Lee Roth and start a world tour. Thus Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen’s teenage son Wolfgang on bass, kicked off Sept. 27 in Charlotte, N.C., with 40 dates in place. Although a lot of skepticism was…
Yesterday the Irish quartet announced their much awaited (well 16 years i quite a lot) reunion tour, that is scheduled to take place this summer, starting from June 20. Sadly a lot of fans’ surprise, the band only announced 3 gigs. Alas due to high demand, [tag]My Bloody Valentine[/tag] has come to its senses and has announced 4 more gigs, that oddly enough are scheduled in the same venues, as the original 3. Looks like…
A while back, we released the “Ex-guru” track, signer by the brother-sister act [tag]Fiery Furnaces[/tag], our for download. We told you that “the track opens up with a aggressive drum barrage and Jimmy Page like riffage, but which is soon followed by an assembly of flout, keys, and percussions, which together with Eleanor Friedberge’s dynamic and emotional vocals make it a must listen.” Our opinion remains the same, with a addition: their latest album Widow…
A lot of die hard fans have been waiting for this for a long time, but apparently their wait is soon to come to a end, as [tag]Paul McCartney[/tag] stated, earlier today, that [tag]The Beatles[/tag] catalog is soon to be released digitally as well, sometime in 2008. McCartney tells Billboard.com that “it’s all happening soon. Most of us are all sort of ready. The whole thing is primed, ready to go — there’s just maybe…
Most of the rock scene was in shock last week, after the [tag]My Bloody Valentine[/tag] frontman Kevin Shields announced that the band will be reforming and not only that, but will be releasing a new record soon as well. The interview was conducted by Ian Zvenonious, in a really casual manner at a local London pub, as part of vbs.tv’s Soft Focus series. Head over to the official Soft Focus page and check out the…
The product of a merger between two local New York bands, The Mercenary Gang and Del Black Aloha, The Vandelles have made a name for themselves, thanks to their experimental distortions and harmonies, as Noir Rock’s new generation spearhead. Recently I’ve had the pleasure to sample their latest self titled EP [via Safranin Sound] and I can say that I’m particularly impressed. Their sound resembles The Jesus and Mary Chain and Danish duo The Ravonettes,…
Last week the [tag]White Stripes[/tag] mad a mystery press release on their website, announcing that they’ll be releasing a few brand new tracks, a secret collaboration with a big artist and a new music video. Well I have to admit that the whole thing’s been bugging me this week, but luckily before I had any chance to deviate into paranoia, the Whites reveled their secrets. Firstly the mystery collaborator is none other then uber producer…
I just recently came across a really interesting Florida based indie band, going by the name of The Oaks. It was founded by drummer Matthew Antolick and guitarist/songwriter Ryan Costello. The later has been living a, some may say, thrilling and risky life in the past years, after he sold everything he owned and moved to Afghanistan for the next two years (this was from 2003-2005), where he thought agricultural techniques and directly participating in…
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