Archive | August, 2009
Breathe Carolina Hello Fascination CD Review
Breathe Carolina, a two piece band (except when on tour) from Denver, Colorado released their second CD on August 18, 2009 called Hello Fascination. This screamo/electronica band previously released an album last year called It’s Classy, Not Classic. The band has kept busy this summer by being on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour. Soon Breathe Carolina will be joining the Dance Rawr Dance 3 Tour with Family Force 5, Cash Cash, Queens Club and I Rival.
Continue reading...Imogen Heap Ellipse CD Review
31. August 2009
There’s something unbelievably intriguing about Imogen Heap, and the music she creates. After Frou Frou, her collaboration project with Guy Sigsworth, split up, Imogen began putting music out on her own. Now Imogen Heap is amazing us all again with her new album, Ellipse, that showcases her originality and musical talent.
Continue reading...Know Them Before They’re Famous: Crime in Stereo
31. August 2009
In the current mainstream alternative music world, the punk scene of yesterday’s Warped Tour has been replaced by the power pop and electro funk movement of today. The iconic hardcore sound of NOFX, Bad Religion, and The Ramones is slowly fading. But in the face of loss, there is always new birth. Crime In Stereo is the answer to where today’s hardcore scene is headed, and this Levittown, New York band knows how to embrace and initiate change.
Continue reading...Meet Jac Vanek
28. August 2009
Scene Queen? Designer? Genius? For those of you who saw the signs at Warped Tour, or are still trying to figure out why your favorite musicians are bearing her name on their wrist: (in unison please) just Who is Jac Vanek?
Continue reading...MuteMath Armistice CD Review
28. August 2009
MuteMath is a four piece rock band from New Orleans. Using rock to describe their genre isn’t 100% correct. The band’s sound takes influences from many different genres like new wave to electro rock to ambient vocals. The band saw great success with their song “Spotlight” was put onto the Twilight soundtrack. They band gained many new fans, but personally I know them because of their insane, but genius music video, for the song. Just about a week ago, Mute Math released their second full length Armistice on Teleprompt/Warner Bros Records.
Continue reading...With Roots Above The Branches Below CD Review
28. August 2009
As you start the album With Roots Above And Branches Below by the six-piece Iowa based band, The Devil Wears Prada, the screams of Mike Hranica fill your ears. The album starts off with the song Sassafras which has great lyrics and perfectly placed breakdowns.
Continue reading...The VMA Side Story
26. August 2009
Ever seen West Side Story? Well MTV sure has and they've done their own spin-off version of it to promote the upcoming VMA's! They play it off by having different artists sing the spin-off such as; Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Cobra Starship, and Russell Brand. Each of these artists has their different verse to sing in this VMA Side Story.
Continue reading...US Band #1: The Fastest Kid Alive
26. August 2009
UK Writer Bekka Collins, known for her "UK Band" series will be taking some time off from the UK to talk about some upcoming US Bands. The Fastest Kid Alive is her first. In January 2008 a group of four boys Gary (vocals & guitar), Kyle (bass), Mark (vocals & guitar) and Zane (drums) got together to form the band The Fastest Kid Alive. The boys from Chicago, Illinois have been working extremely hard to ensure they keep their fan base up to date in everything that they do musically.
Continue reading...UK Artist #8: James Mcvey
26. August 2009
James Mcvey is an acoustic solo artist whose music career is slowly beginning to take off. James is from Chester, Cheshire now resides in Dorset on the British South Coast. He plans to progress his musical abilities by continuing to study music at sixth form. He has been playing guitar since the age of 12 and singing since he was 14. Now at the age of 16 James believes it’s time to start sharing his music with those around him.
Continue reading...This Providence Who Are You Now? CD Review
24. August 2009
After waiting three years since their self-titled CD, on March 15, 2009, This Providence released their third album called Who Are You Now? After the album came out, This Providence joined the Let’s Make A Mess Tour with Hey Monday, The Friday Night Boys, Stereo Skyline and The Bigger Lights. They are also on a few Warped Tour dates, as well, this year.
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