Tibi PuiuTomorrow’s trick or treat day and NYC native rapper [tag]Aesop Rock[/tag] makes no exception, by delivering to us a sweet Halloween themed video, for his lyrically spitting “Coffee.” The video revolves around flesh eating, dancing zombies, with a some great shots and directing from behalf of Ace Norton, who successfully recreated the old B movie horror movies vibe. It’s actually a somewhat Grindhouse spoof, particularly resembling the Planet Terror segment of the movie (and what…
Richard Hawley confirms December tour dates
So far it’s been a busy and fulfilling year for Sheffield homeboy Richard Hawley, releasing what seems to be one of the best records of the year once with his fifth solo album Lady’s Bridge. Hawley’s hometown of Sheffield is a key thematic element on Lady’s Bridge. As with the mythical Sheffield lovers meeting place, Coles Corner, Hawley’s new album is named after another local landmark. “Lady’s Bridge is the oldest bridge in the city,”…
New Daft Punk video: ‘Around The World/Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
A while back, we reported news about a very neat initiative from behalf of electro duo [tag]Daft Punk[/tag], in which you, the fan and spectator, were given the chance to film their summer Keyspan Park on Coney Island fantastic live show, with the footage to be used in a grand video. Almost 250 video recordings were gathered and only the very bits and pieces were selected, edited and put together in a remarkable fashion, the…
New Music Monday: 29 October
This week we’re getting a total mainstream bombardment, with a new release from the most popular boy band ever [tag]Backstreet Boys[/tag] with “Unbreakable” at one side and with what can be considered one of the most controversial and awaited releases of the year in the form of [tag]Britney Spears[/tag]’ latest album “Blackout,” at the other. Luckily there’s also a dose of retro, to help cope with this series of pop extravaganza, with “Long Road Out…
Simple Plan is back with a new single and album
The Montreal base, pop punk quintet Simple Plan is set to make their long-awaited comeback into the mainstream next week, once with the release of their first single 2 years: “When I’m Gone.” The single’s world premiere will take place online at the band’s website www.simpleplan.com, on October 29 6pm EDT/3pm PD and will see the Canadians divulging exclusive details of their upcoming new album and taking questions from die-hard fans around the world.
New Mary J. Blige video: ‘Just Fine’
Here’s a sweet upbeat track, perfect to startoff your dizzy mornings, from hip-hop soul queen [tag]Mary J Blige[/tag], with a equally invigorating video as well. Impressive CGI and props on MJB, who’s actually dressed up in like 20 different versions. All in all great video, grats to her team. Take that Mary J. haters !
QOTSA set to play salt mine gig + reveal new tracks
Your favorite prehistoric rock band, [tag]Queens of the Stone Age[/tag], has just finished it’s short Canadian trek, but being the traveling sort they don’t plan on resting any time soon as they’ll soon embark on their European tour. Yesterday a pretty weird press release, announced that Josh Homme and co. will play 1 mile underground in a therapeutic German salt mine.
Trent Reznor protégé gives new LP for free
Saul Williams is a man of many talents: poet, preacher, actor and somewhere along the road, a musician as well. His third record “The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!”, produced by his long time friend NIN frontman Trent Reznor, will be available for digital download, at his website, for free on Halloween (October 31). Well actually the the download system is more of a [tag]Radiohead[/tag]-esque one, with a free download limited to 192kbps MP3s…
Download: Witchdoctor – ‘The Best Year’
Considered a true southern rap pioneer, Atlanta’s own Witchdoctor aka Eric Johnson, is set to release his latest record: “The Diary of an American Witchdoctor”, the spiritual rapper’s prolific collection of songs ranging from street life to the greatness of God. “The Best Year” is one of the album’s highlight, a upbeat song in the Down South funk tradition, which although doesn’t feature any moving lyrics, like he accustomed us with his previous work, it’s…
Goo Goo Dolls to release greast hits compilation
Buffalo native trio, The Goo Goo Dolls are without a doubt one of the most iconic pop-rock bands of the ’80s and early ’90s, becoming, as time passed by, one of the most globally respected and loved songwriting forces in popular music history. In Recent months, the Buffalo natives set the all-time record for the artist with the most Top 10 hits in Hot AC Radio (Adult Contemporary Music) ever with twelve. This past week,…