"I'm looking for something that'll…break through. You know?" James Woods' Max Renn yearns in David Cronenberg's 1983 cult classic Videodrome . Oh, how things have changed. In today's day and age, we've already drowned in media. It's swallowed us. We're nothing but a bubble amidst one infinite, engulfing abyss. Intimidated? You should be. With each passing second, you're losing opportunities to take advantage of a culture that's moving ahead and at an exhausting rate. You could very well be alone…left behind…abandoned. Terrified yet? Yes? Well, that's more like it. -Michael Roffman President/Editor-in-Chief [...]
(click to enlarge) Oklahoma City gets all the good stuff. Well, maybe not all the good stuff, but five years ago they stole Kevin Durant from a metropolis whose literacy rate is in double digits, and now they pretty much get the one-off metal show of the year. If you're a proud OKC resident (or [...]
Light Year come screaming back into the year of the Apocalypse with a new 2 tracker on Bang Gang that displays a new sonic manipulative force & deep techno nature. "Moderation" is suggestive as to... **Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.
A few weeks ago we spoke about the new 4-part 12" mix series that Battles had planned for us. We even gave you the first edition of it (in video/audio form) which featured an awesome remix of 'Sweetie & Shag' by The Field. Today we bring you one of the tracks from the second edition, which is this rather awesome Shabazz Palaces take on 'White Electric'. The release also features The Alchemist and KODE9. Have a listen and let us know what you think.
If you take your blues-rock soaked in distortion and tinged with Honky Tonk, The Comet is the place to be on Friday night. Zachary Burns Band, self-described as "rock and country-blues distilled down to its most potent proof" will be joined by Lexington's Those Crosstown Rivals and locals Valley of the Sun. Valley of the Sun can be easily thrown into the stoner rock category, but I like to think of them as the soundtrack you'd want behind you as you're driving through the desert at sunset. Plus, check out this epic bio: [...]
ALL ABOUT EVIL ON THURSDAY, FEB. 9TH AT THE DOWNTOWN INDEPENDENT, 251 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LOS ANGELES. 6:00PM/ $15/ ALL AGES.
Today, February 9, we're bringing together four of our favorite bands for a night of amazing music at the great New York City rock club Pianos . If you're looking to see Snowmine again soon, you are in luck as they currently have a residency at Pianos with shows on 2/16 (curated by The Deli ) and 2/23 (curated by Pulp Lab ). RSVP on Facebook by clicking here . Event: The Wild Honey Pie Presents Snowmine, Via Audio, Sea of Bees, Beat Radio Night: [...]
After doling out advice on The Voice , Adam Levine believes he can shape a star off camera, too. The Maroon 5 frontman has announced the launch of his own record label, 222 Records, and his first signee is Glee star Matthew Morrison. "Starting my own label has been a long-time goal of mine and I am thrilled to be at the point in my career where it is finally happening," Levine said. "I am excited for everyone to hear Matthew's forthcoming album. Great things are in store for him with [...]
The metal world is slightly less funny now that Anal Cunt frontman Seth Putnam passed away. In the wake of his death, Vice Magazine recently caught up with AC drummer Tim Morse who recalled some humorous tales of the band on the road. Here is my favorite tale from that story: The last show AC ...
Brit songwriter and neo-soul singer Jay James Picton has a lot on his mind. Signed to Universal on the strength of a series of impressive, narative-driven music videos (watch below), Picton is well on his way to what promises to be a stunning debut with Play It By Heart due later this year. Comparisons to the sounds of Amy Winehouse are a given -- both share a love of gutsy old school soul, sharply etched and reedy vocal style and the ability to pen emotionally heartwrenching lyrics of loss and pain. Picton [...]
Teebs unleashes a bouns remix on Shlohmo's new Vacation EP, which is out now on the Friends of Friends label. His reinterpretation of 'wen uuu', is something what you'd expect from the dude. Those pretty harp melodic gradations and loosely assembled dreamy compositions, its another one for the charts. The 12" is packed with remixes from not only Teebs but as well as Nicolas Jaar, Airhead, and label mates Salva and Groundislava. Purchase the EP over here . Shlohmo - wen uuu (Teebs Remix) [...]
Norwegian songstress Ingrid Olava 's album The Guest was one of 2010's best kept secrets -- a deft, deeply moving and brilliantly creative album of piano-based (sm)art/pop that seemed to offer up new twists and undiscovered layers with each successive listen. Olava's working on the follow up, so we'll dig back for this special version of "Tomorrow" (from Broadway's Annie ) originally recorded and donated for an Amnesty International project in Europe. With basically just a piano and her own raw, dramatic singing, Olava turns the Broadway stage [...]
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Here's a fun one for your Thursday afternoon. Wildcat! Wildcat! is a three-part group coming out of Lobs Angeles as part of Michael Wilson's collective Black Eye Music , and they've been making music together since they were 14. This track 'Mr. Quiche' is a smooth one. It's got this full, velvety bass, and beyond the falsettos lies a synth groove that owes something to reggae, or maybe just sunshine; either way I can't help but think of the way 'Stir It Up' makes me feel. Likewise, the chugging bass & chimes of 'End Of The [...]
Bowerbirds new album The Clearing is not out until March 6th, but it's already getting a fair amount of buzz around it thanks to the high quality of the songs released so far, "Tuck The Darkness In" and "In The Yard." Those who have been keeping up with Bowerbirds will know that The Clearing was written following the breakup of the band's two figureheads, Philip Moore and Beth Tacular, and recorded in a cabin in the woods. A breakup? A cabin in the woods? Sounds sort of familiar. Anyway, any future discussion [...]
Le jeune duo parisien Signal nous présente leur tout premier EP disponible en digital depuis le 6 février. On découvre quatre morceaux dont le très bon Afterlife, sélectionné pour être le premier titre clipé du groupe. Une vidéo originale pleine de couleurs réalisée avec succès par Studio Plastac . Un univers musical et visuel très recherché pour un premier single prometteur qui on l'espère ne sera pas le dernier.
It's almost time for Breakfast and, for that, Chiddy Bang wanted to bring out this new video. "By Your Side" will not be on the Breakfast album but it's dope nonetheless. I'm loving the Flyers jersey and the "Flow Wall."
Crazy how far Chiddy Bang has come in the past two years, and as we approach closer to their debut album being released, the more you'll be hearing from rapper Chiddy and producer Xaphoon Jones . The guys decided to let loose a new music video for a track that didn't make the final album due to sampling clearance. It's unfortunate when that happens, but what can you do. That song is called "By Your Side" and was one of the songs that Xaphoon did not produce, instead the [...]
In a matter of days, Gardens & Villa will embark on a North American tour, sharing dates with both The Shins and Fanfarlo. Not only will be you be able to see the boys in various venues across the country, but also at some of the major festivals happening this year. After a stint at the Snowball Music Festival, the boys will head to perform at 35 Denton Festival, SXSW, Coachella, and finally end their tour with Sasquatch! Holed up in Portland, OR for the last month, Gardens & [...]
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