“The Wild Hunt”, Kristian Matsson’s latest full length released this spring is, for me at least, one of the best folk albums released in the past few years, but alas like any delicious pastry for the ears, it leaves the gourmand always begging for more. Luckily, the Swede, better know for his Tallest Man on Earth moniker (he’s just 5’9″ if you’re wondering), recently released a new EP titled “Sometimes the Blues is Just a…
I can’t believe how self-degrading this band has become over the years. If I wasn’t completely convinced that Weezer is just surfing the huge geek trend and trying to cut some cash by releasing crap material year after year, last night shattered any doubt. It’s enough to see Rivers Cuomo dance around like a socially awkward middle aged man on Jay Leno’s Late Night stage to realize it’s ALL OVER. Some of you nostalgic, naive…
I find Dan Snaith to be one of the most underrated musicians of the electronica scene today, simply because the man isn’t getting by far the kind of coverage and credit he deserves. I absolutely adored and fell in love with “Andorra” day by day as I digested the album and each track started to grow on me. With this in mind, you can imagine I had high hopes and anxious feeling regarding Caribou’s latest…
A sensual atmosphere, seductive synths and whispering vocals filled with passion are just a few of the ever present elements that can be found in this new sensational band’s music I recently came across called Raw Moans. The band has an upcoming double five track EP (CD + remixes) set for release on September 22 titled “we want it beautiful NOT REAL”, and if you’re looking for a small glimpse of what this California outfit…
My appreciation for Mr. Carlos Santana’s music goes far, far beyond words, and as such my respect for what he’s done for the scene and classic guitar rock in general. OK, I know you all feel a big BUT coming right up, so here it is … A few months ago your favorite Mexican axe handler decide it would be a great idea to release a cover album of some of the greatest guitar rock…
Moving and extremely emotional, last year’s “The Crying Light” put Antony and The Johnsons in a whole different spectrum and finally made me appreciate them band for its true worth. Barely a year after this previous monument’s release, Antony Hegarty is prepping a new album titled “Swanlights”, whose cover is captioned above and release date set for Oct. 5 via Secretly Canadian. One of the tracks off this new effort is ‘Flétta’, which sees Antony…
This is a band worth checking out especially all you musicians out there. Magnetico is a band packed to the brim with talent. First of all you have Chris Cornell/Vertical Horizon’s bass player and P!nk/Ozomatl’s drummer, creating a pretty solid foundation. The cherry on top is Rafael Moreira, lead guitarist for the House Band for CBS’s Rock Star: INXS and Rock Star: Supernova and touring guitarist for Paul Stanley (KISS), P!nk, Don Felder (The Eagles),…
I’m not that into all girl bands, but the Warpaint gals sure know how to make a tune. Newly signed Rough Trade artists and announced as opening act for the xx’s autumn tour, this LA female trio going in only one direction: up! Following up on last year’s highly praised EP, Warpaint is prepping their debut full length “The Fool” on October 26th, as such they’ve released the first single “Undertow” for free, which you…
A lot more loud and distorted, but equally as awesome, No Age’s remix for Crystal Castles’ tripping “Baptism” might sore some ears and delight others – it’s all up to you and the quality of your speakers. [via MOKB] [MP3] Crystal Castles – Baptism (No Age remix)
The band’s self imposed hiatus has finally come to an end proving the rumors scattered at the beginning of the summer that had A Perfect Circle back together ‘very soon’, as well as a new album. The new album part, although a sweet dream, is pretty unlikely to happen, but the reunion part is very much a reality, since it has been officially announced just recently that Maynard and Howardel will reboot the APC project…
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