Let me clear the air before I jump right into the review, I DO NOT CARE about the whole Laura Jane Grace news. I give her my full support to be a voice for a group of people who don’t seem to have one. The transgender community has been given a leader, and being theContinue reading “Against Me! – Transgender Dysphoria Blues Review”
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No Age – An Object
Lot’s happened in 2010. Vampire Weekend’s Contra debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Jay Reatard died at 29, Pavement reunited for a tour, and Arcade Fire shocked the world with the Album Of The Year at the notorious Grammy’s. That was three years ago, and time has flown quickly. 2010 was also the lastContinue reading “No Age – An Object”
Melt Yourself Down – Self-Titled Review
When dance music comes to mind, punk rock and jazz generally isn’t the first to make the list of ideas. The UK band, Melt Yourself Down, does just that. Their full-length self-titled debut off the leaf label stands out among the recent releases of music. It’s hard to pin them down to one genre, butContinue reading “Melt Yourself Down – Self-Titled Review”
Kanye West – Yeezus Review
There’s a lot to mention leading up to the sixth album released by the American rapper, Kanye West. The SNL performance, the birth of his first child, the world wide projections, the album artwork. West’s mind is all over the place. I’d also like to remind the public the importance of the album title itself; Yeezus.Continue reading “Kanye West – Yeezus Review”
New No Age album to be released August 20
Three years have passed since the noise-rock band, No Age, has released an album. It’s a known fact that No Age are also ass-kickers and Everything In Between (2010) is a great album. Even before, Nouns (2008) is constantly on my playlist. The band has yet to release a mediocre album, and the critical acclaim doesn’t seem to beContinue reading “New No Age album to be released August 20”
Synth duo “Math The Band” is high energy rock
At first Math The Band was just a Westford, Massachusetts kid named Kevin Steinhauser screwing around on his computer making funny songs on a program called Fruity Loops or FL Studio. I only discovered him because at the same time I was doing the same thing in a joke band called Laptop Revolution. The amazingContinue reading “Synth duo “Math The Band” is high energy rock”
Details of new Daft Punk released, Random Access Memories out May 21st
With spectacular news coming from Pitchfork Media, Daft Punk has a new album coming out on May 21st on Daft Life Limited. The newest album from the French electronic duo is titled, Random Access Memories, and so far has 13 tracks on it. Details are scarce, but be sure to keep checking for updates. Continue reading “Details of new Daft Punk released, Random Access Memories out May 21st”
A Band Called Death changed the course of music in this great documentary
Before bands like Bad Brains and The Ramones, there was another band that blew up the punk scene. Death was an African-American punk trio from the 1970’s that never hit the big times, but 30 years later, their work showed up to the public as a hit. What started out as an R&B band, theyContinue reading “A Band Called Death changed the course of music in this great documentary”
The Strokes announce new album, Comedown Machine
After their 2011 release, Angles, which got mediocre reviews, The Strokes are trying too reach the sounds of their old works on a new album. Scheduled for March 26th, Comedown Machine will be indie rocker‘s last album on their record label, RCA, which was announced on one of the band member’s facebook. Watch for their first single, “AllContinue reading “The Strokes announce new album, Comedown Machine”
Refused Ends Reunion Tour, Ends Career In Sweden
Lasting only half of the 90’s and still up there with greats like Radiohead, Dinosaur Jr, Blur, Oasis and notably Nirvana is a achievement in itself. Refused recently announced that their career will come to an end after a short-lived reunion tour was scheduled. They will play their final show on December 15th in theirContinue reading “Refused Ends Reunion Tour, Ends Career In Sweden”