Archive | January, 2010
Nikson Bluebird CD Review
Nikson is a band from Gyõr, Hungary. The band consists of four members and formed back in 2005. They play about 40 shows a year and are getting more sponsors, such as the energy drink Cocaine, and Famous Stars And Straps. The band’s newest EP is titled Bluebird, and is short but definitely sweet, with three outstanding tracks.
Continue reading...Two O’ Clock Courage EP Review
28. January 2010
Two ‘O Clock Courage come at us out of Trumbull, CT and brings a pop punk sound with them that instantly reminds us of better times. The band only formed as recent as April of 2009, but they have already created a strong punk sound. The band consists of James Davidson (vocals), Peter Vogt (synthesizer), Mike Ruotolo (drums), Rico Ruotolo (guitar), Brian Blackmore (bass), and Mat Smith (guitar). Their first offering to us is the EP, Sequenced From The Bloodstream.
Continue reading...UK #14 : Kiss Corona
28. January 2010
Grantham, Nottingham. Not so long ago a combination of two local bands formed the cheeky rock-pop quad that are now known as “Kiss Corona”. The band- made up of Phil Clark (vocals & guitar) , Luke Turner (lead guitar) , Steve Clark (bass & vocals) and Sam Girling (drums) only formed in July 2009. Despite the fact of lacking in time, the boys are definitely not lacking in dedication and determination towards their musical ambitions.
Continue reading...Know Them Before They’re Famous: Every You
27. January 2010
Currently, the alternative rock genre is splintered into tiny subgenres that are quickly becoming oversaturated with identical talent as original as their matching vests and deep v-neck t-shirts. However, despite the state of the current music industry, there is a band that stands out due to their ability to blend distinct sounds from various subgenres into a mature sound. Every You, a four-piece rock band from Davie, Florida, has blended the sound of pop rock with the vocals of progressive rock to create a truly unique sound.
Continue reading...Alesana The Emptiness CD Review
25. January 2010
There are so many bands whose sound changes almost drastically from album to album. Everyone’s heard of a band they fell in love with, got their next album and went, “What the heck is this?”. Well I can strongly say that Alesana definitely is not one of those bands. They have successfully kept a steady sound between all their albums, The Emptiness is no exception.
Continue reading...Band To Check Out: Beneath The Sheets
25. January 2010
Many bands live beyond the shadows of the Prudential Center and Fenway Park in towns surrounding “The Bean.” Lowell, MA is the home for pop-punk band Beneath The Sheets, but they have made their fan-base home in Boston. They have worked so hard to make their name known in the city and they are proving to be successful.
Continue reading...Semester Abroad The Dreams We Had EP Review
25. January 2010
At first glance, Massachusetts native band, Semester Abroad, may just look like a group of teenage boys playing around making music, but after a few minutes of listening you realize they’re everything but. The band consists of Tyler Reardon on vocals, Joe Beliacqua on bass, Tim Ryan and Zack Currier on guitar, and Matt Hylander on drums. Their EP The Dreams We Had is a fun pop album that showcases the young bands raw talent.
Continue reading...Farewell Fighter The Winning Team CD Review
22. January 2010
Farewell Fighter in a power pop, rock group from Nashville, TN who knows how to infuse the proper level of synth and rock to create a sound that holds its own in an over saturated genre. The band is composed of Kenny Fleetwood (vocals, guitar), Lee Morton (guitar, vocals), Preston Jackson (bass), and Matt Hooper (drums). Although The Winning Team is not exactly a stand out album, it holds promise for the young band and showcases their talent in a positive light.
Continue reading...A Hero’s Fate Another Knight Alone EP Review
22. January 2010
A Hero’s fate is a five piece pop-pink/metal band from Orlando, Florida. Their debut album Another Knight Alone, released on Bonded Records, is a infectious record that blends the lines of musical genres.
Continue reading...Ke$ha Animal CD Review
20. January 2010
by Jay Rowland Ke$ha seems to be pulling off (for the most part) what the Millionaires failed miserably at. She has come up with a decent ‘party for the sake of partying’ sound and still retained some credibility. This girl seems to have as many haters as she has followers. Whether you like her or not, [...]
Continue reading...OK Go Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky CD Review
20. January 2010
Starting in Chicago, Illinois, and now residing in Los Angeles, California, OK Go is a rock band known for their high energy music videos, and for their hits “A Million Ways”, and “Here It Goes Again”. With influences such as Queen, Pixies, and The Zombies, the group has put out three successful albums, the third being their newest, titled Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky.
Continue reading...Motion City Soundtrack My Dinosaur Life CD Review
20. January 2010
In 2002 we were given an introduction to a band that would really take the alternative rock music scene by storm; this introduction was titled I Am The Movie. This band even further astounded us in 2005 with a release called Commit This To Memory. This release would create a gigantic fan base and introduce us to songs that would soon become songs people would say were their biggest hits as a band.
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28. January 2010
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