Tibi PuiuReverse chronology videos are always confusing and a bit of a drag, but always fun. Such is the case of Modest Mouse’s latest video for “Little Motel,” following the life of a troubled woman and what looks like her son in rewind, from finish to start. Interpol Deja Vu? Modest Mouse – Little Motel
Radiohead: ‘In Rainbows’
Artist name: Radiohead Album name: In Rainbows Label: None :) Gender: Alternative Rock Release date: 10 Oct 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.radiohead.com Got up earlier then usual this morning, but the sudden lack of sleep has been complemented by the explosion of energy with which “In Rainbows” hit me. I received [tag]Radiohead[/tag]’s latest gem in my mailbox at around 6 AM, for a fair fee (??$), and was immediately hooked by the 10 track marvel….
RZA talks about recent Beatles interpolation
Last week we posted the official promo mp3 for My Heart Gently Weeps, a [tag]Wu Tang Clan[/tag] interpolation of the famous Beatles classic “As My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Clan guru RZA recently sat down with Kotori Mag and talked about The Beatles in general, the song, the people who worked on it (Dhani Harrison, John Frusciante etc), the theme of the song (dope and people affected by it) and a lot of other fun facts….
Musical Independece Revolution: Oasis joins the fight?
Looks like [tag]Radiohead[/tag]’s latest independent approach to album promotion and sales, basically giving away their latest LP for how much you see fit, has sparked a wave a of revolution amongst the influential bands in the industry. Yesterday it was time for Trent Reznor and NIN to join in, after terminating their contract with their label and announcing “some exciting times for 2008.” Today we’ve found out that [tag]Oasis[/tag], curently unsigned to any label, are…
Trent Reznor and NIN: Free Agents
Here’s a new blow to the mainstream music industry for ya: Trent Reznor and co. have just ended their contract with Interscope and are now free agents. The 18 year old relationship between [tag]Nine Inch Nails[/tag] and their label has officially been broken yesterday, during an announcement on the band’s website: “Hello everyone. I’ve waited a LONG time to be able to make the following announcement: as of right now Nine Inch Nails is a…
New Dave Gahan song: ‘Deeper And Deeper’ (Stream)
The [tag]Depeche Mode[/tag] frontman sophomore release, Hourglass, is fast approaching and as a teaser for things to come Dave has released yet another single. After the first melancholic synth infused single from Gahan’s new album, “Kingdom,” it’s time for a more thrilling track and “Deeper and Deeper” does well to lighten up the mood. It’s sound reminisces the golden years of Depeche Mode, same aggressive sampling and excellent synthesizers toped by what seems somewhat Dave…
New Music Monday: 8 October
We’ve all been struck, like by a bolt of lightning, when [tag]Radiohead[/tag] broke the sudden news that they’ll release their latest studio album, “In Rainbows,” this week, without any notice. This is without any doubt one of the biggest surprise of the year and I wouldn’t be very much surprised if it would turn out to be the best material of the year either, they’ve never disappointed. In the shadow of In Rainbows, lie a…
Bruce Springsteen: ‘Magic’
Artist name: Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band Album name: Magic Label: Columbia Records Gender: Rock Release date: October 2, 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.brucespringsteen.net/ It’s been 5 years since we’ve heard anything new from [tag]Bruce Springsteen[/tag] and the E Street Band, whom back then reunited for the first time in 20 years and made a 9/11 tribute album The Rising, condemning the devastating attacks. It was a huge success, the triumphant return of The…
New Robert Pollard video: ‘Shadow Port’
Few people can name them selfs true songwriters, among these is Robert Pollard, a living indie rock legend that has succeeded in bringing joy and tears of happiness to his fans for over 25 years now. “Shadow Port” features the usual Robert Pollard signature vocals and moody indie guitar riffs, the video is the actual treat.The video isn’t really what you would call a regular Robert Pollard video, the whole thing is made out of…
Download: Bloc Party – ‘Flux’
Always been a fan of [tag]Bloc Party[/tag] from the moment Silent Alarm hit the air waves back in 2005; got me instantly hooked. Yesterday I just got news that they’ll soon release a new single, called “Flux”, and apparently it didn’t take it too long to surface on the web. The song’s brand new, hasn’t been featured on any albums, just live shows. It’s actually a bit different from what BC accustomed us along the…