Archive | January, 2010
Vampire Weekend Contra CD Review
Vampire Weekend, the New York band formed in 2006 are an unorthodox pop sensation drawing influence from African popular music as well as western classical. Ezra, Rostam, Chris Tomson and Chris Baio met at Columbia University and after graduating, they began independently recording and producing their debut album while holding full time jobs. Recognized as "The Year's Best New Band" in 2008 by Spin magazine, the band is now trying to follow up their debut accolades with sophomore effort, Contra.
Continue reading...The Bouncing Souls Ghosts On The Boardwalk CD Review
18. January 2010
After 20 years of existence, if you don’t know who the Bouncing Souls are, you’re missing something quite important in the world of punk rock. For as long as they have been around, they have stayed true to themselves and true to their music, which is awesome to see.
Continue reading...Parachute Write-Up
15. January 2010
On January 11, 2010 Steph Mirsky down with the guys from Parachute at the World Café in Philadelphia, PA I had the opportunity to talk to them about their past musical endeavors, their new found success, and what is up for the band in the future. I must say that they were some of the most laid back and generally fun musicians I have the pleasure of interviewing thus far.
Continue reading...To Write A Riot The Party Law EP Review
15. January 2010
When Connecticut based powerpop band To Write A Riot sat down and started to write their latest EP, The Party Law, I can only imagine that they wanted to make music that makes people want to dance. Mission Accomplished. The Party Law is a perfect soundtrack to any Saturday night.
Continue reading...The Palladium Venue Review
15. January 2010
Residing in Worcester, Massachusetts, The Palladium has had dozens of bands play on it’s stage; all of different genres that draw in the crowds causing many shows to sell out, especially if it’s a band playing a hometown show. I have been to the Palladium so many times it’s hard to remember exactly how many shows I’ve been too there. Normally, there’s no problem and my friends and I can enjoy a show. There are also those other times where something makes the whole experience down right irritating, but luckily, those times don’t happen often.
Continue reading...Band To Watch: MeVsHero
15. January 2010
Formed in 2007, pop-punk act Me Vs Hero has continually impressed music critics and gig-goers alike with their infectious energy and catchy, pop-infused tracks. The band - made up of northern lads Sam Thompson (Vocals), Mike Booth (Bass), Ross Malpass (Guitar), Oli Bradley (Drums), and Daniel Pook (Guitar) - have been ones to watch since the beginning with their self-titled debut EP, Me Vs Hero gaining mass acclaim online.
Continue reading...Know Them Before They’re Famous: We Say Summer
13. January 2010
Coming from Ottawa, Ontario, We Say Summer formed in June of 2008 with one goal in mind: to create music that they had a good time playing and people could enjoy listening to. The band currently consists of Mark Healey on lead vocals, Pat Monette on lead guitar, Simon Chartrand on rhythm guitar and Nick Papineau on drums.
Continue reading...City Light Burned Out Bright CD Review
13. January 2010
City Light is a band brought to us from four different guys that worked together via the US postal service. Singer/songwriter, Matt Shaw began by mailing tracks back and forth with his friend and producer, Nick Andre. As the project grew they got help from Andrew Fitts (Airport Cathedral and Aqueduct) and Denver Dalley (Desaparecidos, Statistics, and Intramural) and City Light was born. The band has captured a great blend of punk, eletronica, and shoe-gaze pop, making for an interesting sound. With their sophomore album, Burned Out Bright they have really come together and matured their sound that is sure to please all types of music fans.
Continue reading...Go Periscope Self Titled CD Review
13. January 2010
Seattle band Go Periscope formed back in 2008, bursting onto the scene to showcase their original synthesized melodies and beats. The duo, made up of Florin Mehedinti and Joshua Frazier, have been playing instruments since they were young, and as they got older, just kept getting better! Their new self titled CD definitely has select songs that really does the band justice, and shows what they’re all about.
Continue reading...Cartel Cycles Giveaway
11. January 2010
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Continue reading...Nemes 865 EP Review
11. January 2010
Massachusetts locals Nemes 865, (pronounced "Nee-miss") set out to make a name for Bay State rockers with their debut 865 EP. Started by brothers Christopher and David Anthony (drums and guitar/vocals respectively,) in Shrewsbury, MA, Nemes is a youthful, original and energetic band that once again affirms the role of the suburban teenager in rock and roll history.
Continue reading...On The Side: The Damned Things
11. January 2010
Side projects are sometimes a yawn in the scheme of things, but once I found out that members of Fall Out Boy, Every Time I Die and Anthrax were creating, I was giddy like a kid on Christmas. As random of a mixture as it sounds with Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die), guitarists Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano (Anthrax) and guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy), you would first have to wonder how in the world did this come into existence.
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18. January 2010
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