Archive | November, 2009
Set Your Goals Interview
Shred News writer Craig Johnson gets a chance to talk to Jordan and Joe from Set Your Goals and ask them some quick questions in this interview. He talks to him about their new album and current and upcoming tours, and even some info about them you might not have known.
Continue reading...Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant CD Review
23. November 2009
As the holidays are right around the corner, it is only fitting that we take the time to break out those old holiday songs that make us all smile. However this year, the fans of alternative music have been saved from the pop covers that plague the malls and the radio stations from mid November till January. Crunkcore band, Family Force 5, from Marietta, Georgia has released a holiday album titled Christmas Pageant. After only a few listens, this album will surely rock your Christmas this year.
Continue reading...The Blue Pages Interview
23. November 2009
The Blue Pages, a local Boston band take some time to tell Shred a little about themselves and what they're about. The Band talks about about how they came up with the name "The Blue Pages" and how they created the band. They also talk about their EP Bear Fight and their time at the Boston Vans Warped Tour this past summer. The Blue Pages, a local Boston band take some time to tell Shred a little about themselves and what they're about. The Band talks about about how they came up with the name "The Blue Pages" and how they created the band. They also talk about their EP Bear Fight and their time at the Boston Vans Warped tour this past summer.
Continue reading...Kris Allen CD Review
23. November 2009
Kris Allen is a singer/songwriter from Conway, Arkansas. After winning the 8th season of American Idol, not only did all the girls notice him for making their hearts throb, but America noticed him for his musical originality. He has an ability to take a song of any genre, and with his unique, folk styled voice, he makes the song his own, as he did throughout the season countless times. It obviously did not go unnoticed after he came out of the competition strong, voted the winner by the viewers. After his success, he began to record, and now we’ll all see the result of his studio time.
Continue reading...The Rocket Summer Interview
23. November 2009
Steph sat down with Bryce Avary from The Rocket Summer to discuss a multitude of topics. What transcribed was a very personal conversation about issues surrounding the new Of Men and Angels album as well as the various areas of inspiration. Bryce was very honest about his experiences and it really showed through in his thoughts and live performance.
Continue reading...Crash Coordinates Interview
20. November 2009
Kayley Guyette talks with the guys of Crash Coordinates. They share why filming their music video for Beyongd These Atlantic Tides was one of the toughest things they've ever done. The recording process behind the new EP The Business Of Making You Move, which is available for preorder now. And their excitment for their EP release show
Continue reading...Check Out: The Boxer Rebellion
20. November 2009
A four-piece alternative rock band, formed when American Nathan Nicholson (Vocals/Guitar/Keys) met Todd Howe (Guitar) by chance in a London club. At the age of just 19, Nicholson found himself alone in the British capital - following the death of his mother he'd decided to part ways with his hometown Tennessee and head for a fresh start elsewhere - It was here that he formed a strong friendship with Howe, resulting in the two living and writing together. It wasn't long before the duo's musical ideas attracted the attention of college friends Adam Harrison (Bass) and Piers Hewitt (Drums) who would complete the bands line-up.
Continue reading...Take Notice The Get-Go EP Review
20. November 2009
Mike Duggan (vocals) Colin Guffey (guitar/vocals) Noah Fenton (guitar), Jack Mallinger (bass), and Trey Cook on drums comprise Take Notice, the pop-punk/hardcore group from Detroit, MI that is hoping for critics to take their name literally while listening to their debut EP The Get Go. Whether or not reviewers pick up on this subtle wordplay, it is instantly recognizable that Take Notice sound remarkably tight for a band in such early an early stage of development and whose Myspace page reads "We Need A Singer!".
Continue reading...A Letter To You Interview
18. November 2009
Jay recently had a chance to sit down with Dillon Gorden (guitar/vocals) from the Lansing, MI band, A Letter To You. The band just released their new EP and Jay talked with Dillon about the bands beginnings, their inspirations, and the new EP. You can find out more about A Letter To You on their MySpace, http://www.myspace.com/alettertoyou.
Continue reading...Alex Roots Interview
18. November 2009
Bekka Collins gets the chance to interview seventeen year old Alex Roots from London. Discussed in the interview is the recording process of her debut album, her favorite fashion accessory , being featured on "The Hills" and advice on trying to start up a music career!
Continue reading...Flyleaf Memento Mori CD Review
18. November 2009
Flyleaf seemed to appear out of no where in 2005 with their self-titled debut album. I was impressed right away by Lacey Mosley’s strong vocals. Since the bands birth in 2000 in the Belton and Temple, TX area, they have quickly gained a foothold in the realm of rock and made a name for themselves. The band consists of Lacey Mosley (vocals), Sameer Bhattacharya (guitar), Jared Hartmann (guitar), Pat Seals (bass), and James Culpepper (drums). Now, in 2009 Flyleaf has released their sophomore album, Momento Mori (Latin for “Be mindful of death”), on Octane Records.
Continue reading...Paper Route Interview Outtakes
16. November 2009
When Steph sat down with the guys from Paper Route, the interview was nothing short of interesting. Get a little glimpse of what happened during the interview that will explain a lot of the original interview.
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24. November 2009
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